Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev delivered a masterclass at the Nordic Open in Stockholm 🇸🇪, cruising past France's Alexandre Muller 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday. The world No. 8 is now eyeing his fifth straight ATP Finals qualification – and he’s not slowing down 🚀.
🔥 Why It Matters: Rublev’s turbocharged performance keeps him in 8th place in the Race To Turin rankings. Next up? A quarterfinal showdown with Swiss legend Stan Wawrinka – a three-time Grand Slam champ who’s sure to bring the heat 🥵.
Meanwhile in Antwerp, Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a rollercoaster 🎢 match against Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild. The Greek star (ranked No. 6!) clinched the win 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-5 – but not before some serious drama. Wild double-faulted on match point 😬, sending Tsitsipas to face Czech rising star Jiri Lehecka next.
📈 Fun Fact: Rublev hasn’t missed the ATP Finals since 2020, while Tsitsipas won the 2019 edition. Could this year’s showdown in Turin be their redemption arc? 🏆
