Cincinnati 2022: Andrey Rublev vs Taylor Fritz preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Western & Southern Open
Match Details
Fixture: (6) Andrey Rublev vs (11) Taylor Fritz
Date: August 18, 2022
Tournament: Cincinnati Open 2022
Round: Third round (Round of 16)
Venue: Cincinnati, United States
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $6,280,880
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Andrey Rublev vs Taylor Fritz preview
Sixth seed Andrey Rublev will battle it out against 11th seed Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday.
Rublev fought past Fabio Fognini 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open. His win came after he suffered a shock defeat against Dan Evans in the first round of the Canadian Open.
That was tight.
Andrey Rublev comes out on top, beating Fabio Fognini 6-7(7), 7-6(3), 6-2. Through to the #CincyTennis round of 16.
The Russianβs year has been hot and cold. Although Rublev started strong, he has had a rather humble second half of the season. He has a 36-13 win-loss record so far. He has won three titles this year, taking his overall tally to 11 titles.
Rublev celebrated back-to-back victories at the Open 13 and the Dubai Tennis Championships, beating Felix Auger Aliassime and Jiri Vesely respectively in the finals. His third title came at the Serbia Open, where he downed Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-0 in the final.
Andrey Rublev (Russian) has defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) to win his 3rd title in the Serbia Open
414. Serbia Open title: Andrey Rublev defeated Novak Djokovic
πAndrey Rublev (Russian) has defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) to win his 3rd title in the Serbia Open
πRublev has now equalled Rafael Nadal (Spain) for the most tour-level titles in 2022 https://t.co/XdttXzRfkn
Moreover, the 24-year-old made the semifinals of ATP Rotterdam, Indian Wells Masters, the Swedish Open and the Citi open. He was also present in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open and the French Open where he went down against Marin Cilic in five tight sets: 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (2).
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@Taylor_Fritz97 blasts past Nick Kyrgios 6-3 6-2 to reach the last 16 at #CincyTennis for the first time! https://t.co/SOdIdVJJQt
Fritz, meanwhile, breezed through the second round with a straight-sets win over an in-form Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-2. The American had appreciable match stats and served up 16 aces against 7 from Kyrgios.
He has had an excellent year, his best on the tour so far. The 24-year-old reached a career-high ranking of World No. 12 and bagged two titles this season. Fritz clinched his first title of 2022 at the Indian Wells outclassing Rafael Nadal in straight sets 6-3, 7-6 (5).
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Taylor Fritz becomes the 2022 Indian Wells Masters champion after a 6-3, 7-6 win over Rafael Nadal!
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His next title came at Eastbourne International, where he defeated fellow American Maxime Cressy 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5) to lift the third title of his career. The American also pushed Nadal to five gruelling sets in the Wimbledon quarterfinals but fell short in the deciding tie-break 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4).
He has registered 34 wins and 13 losses this season. His other notable tournaments have been the Dallas Open, ATP Houston, and the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he reached the quarterfinals in each.
Andrey Rublev vs Taylor Fritz head-to-head
Taylor Fritz leads 3-2 in the head-to-head against Andrey Rublev. Fritz earned victories at the Indian Wells Masters in 2018 and most recently in the semifinals in 2022 where he was the eventual champion. Fritz was also successful at the Rolex Paris Masters in 2021. Rublev, meanwhile, was the winner at the 2021 Dubai Tennis Championships and the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2018.
Andrey Rublev vs Taylor Fritz odds
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Andrey Rublev vs Taylor Fritz prediction
Andrey Rublev finished as the runner-up in Cincinnati in 2021, losing in the final to Alexander Zverev.
The Russian is well known for his aggressive and speedy ball striking. He shows no mercy and hits winners off both wings. He also implements his menacing forehand well to score against his opponents.
Fritz, meanwhile, relies on his accurate serving skills and a strong forehand. The American enjoys collecting free points off of serving aces. He hits his forehand flat and can make the corners of his opponentβs side. He likes to dictate the play and will likely engage in a vigorous battle against the fellow 24-year-old.
With Rublev looking low on confidence on the court lately, Fritz should be able to register his fourth win against the Russian.
Pick: Fritz to win in three sets.