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As the quarter-finals of the prestigious Wimbledon Championships draw near, tennis fans around the world eagerly anticipate a monumental clash between two formidable opponents: Andrey Rublev and Novak Djokovic.
With Djokovic currently leading their head-to-head record 3-1, this encounter on the hallowed grass of the All England Club brings an added intensity, echoing their previous meeting at the 2023 Australian Open. The array of skills, contrasting playing styles, and sheer determination exhibited by both players promise an exhilarating contest that is not to be missed.
Djokovic: ‘Rublev has been a top 10 player for many years, and he’s looking for his first semifinals of a Grand Slam, so…
…hopefully that’s not gonna happen’ 🥶 pic.twitter.com/RhU5lXUeKA
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 10, 2023
Let’s delve into the history of their previous meetings, we witness contests that further heighten the anticipation of their upcoming encounter at the Wimbledon Championships quarter-finals.
Andrey Rublev vs Novak Djokovic: Overall Head-to-Head Record
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Djokovic has had the upper hand in their previous encounters. However, it would be folly to underestimate Rublev, who is continually developing as one of the sport’s formidable stars. The Russian has had to give his best to rise to Djokovic’s level and he will be bringing that intensity to the court after his five-set win over Alexander Bublik.
2023 Australian Open Quarter-Final, Rublev vs Djokovic 1-6, 2-6, 4-6
The 2023 Australian Open quarter-final between Rublev and Djokovic was a match that showcased the Serbian maestro’s dominance. There was never a doubt in who would be the winner and Djokovic ensure that any expectations of a closely fought battle would be dashed. He cruised to a commanding straight-sets victory as Rublev struggled to find his rhythm and was unable to match his relentless precision and defensive prowess.
2022 ATP Finals Red Group, Rublev vs Djokovic 4-6, 1-6
The 2022 ATP Finals Red Group second match clash was a tale of two sets. Rublev matched Djokovic’s intensity for 11 games and then he couldn’t. Djokovic broke his serve when it mattered and did not look back then. The intense battle was over and the Serbian champion did not give him breathing room again. Djokovic attacked Rublev’s serve from the get-go in the second set and triumphed at the first opportunity. On the second opportunity that came his way, the 23-time Grand Slam winner made it 5-1 before finishing off the duel.
2022 Belgrade Open Final, Djokovic vs Rublev 2-6, 7-6, 0-6
The 2022 Belgrade Open final was a rollercoaster of emotions and momentum shifts. Rublev started off the match in scintillating fashion to take the first set 6-2. However, Djokovic, playing in front of his passionate home crowd, displayed his trademark tenacity in the second set. Despite a fierce fight from Rublev, Djokovic managed to snatch the set in a gripping tiebreak, levelling the match. The decider saw a stark turn of events as Djokovic’s game seemingly lost its precision, while the Russian capitalized on every opportunity, overpowering his opponent with remarkable ease. The match culminated in a dominant third set, ending with a score of 0-6 in Rublev’s favour.
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