Rublev, the player from Russia, was defeated by his Finnish opponent in the tournament held in Cincinnati.
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Holy smokes, folks! 25-year-old tennis titan Andrei Rublev, ranked 8th globally, took a shocking defeat against the 60th-ranked Emil Ruusuvuori from Finland today, August 16. This jaw-dropping match was played for a spot in the round of 16 of the hardcourt tournament in Cincinnati, USA. The game started at 00:40 Moscow time and lasted a grueling 3 hours and 18 minutes. Ruusuvuori needed three sets to take down our Russian athlete (7:6 (12:10), 5:7, 7:6 (6:3)).
This nail-biting contest saw Rublev serving eight aces whereas Ruusuvuori managed six. However, the Finn had one fewer double fault than his opponent (seven to eight). Rublev took the lead by winning four sets in a row, while Ruusuvuori claimed victory three times.
Next up, the Finn will square off against either 24-year-old Australian Alexei Popyrin (ranked 58) or 27-year-old Czech player Nicolas Jarry (ranked 26). These two will determine their fate on August 17, with the match scheduled to begin at 17:00 Moscow time.
Insight: To get the latest pre-match and in-play betting lines for this round of 16 match, you can check out platforms like Oddschecker or Bet365. Real-time odds can be found here or by using sports betting apps for updates. Keep an eye on these websites as they update odds frequently, especially close to the match times.
Here's a quick guide to help you out:
- Oddschecker: Compares odds across different bookmakers and sometimes provides tips and more detailed analysis.[2]
- Bet365 or similar platforms: These platforms usually provide comprehensive odds for ATP and other major tennis tournaments.
Andrei Rublev, the 8th ranked tennis player globally, faced a surprising loss to Emil Ruusuvuori, ranked 60th, in the hardcourt tournament's round of 16 in Cincinnati, USA. Rublev's next opponent will be determined in the match between 24-year-old Australian Alexei Popyrin (ranked 58) and 27-year-old Czech player Nicolas Jarry (ranked 26), scheduled for August 17. For those interested in betting on this match, one can check pre-match and in-play betting lines on platforms like Oddschecker or Bet365. Real-time odds can be found on these websites or via sports betting apps for updates.
