The U.S. Open is heating up as No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia prepares to face Bulgaria's No. 9 seed Grigor Dimitrov in the men's singles Round of 16. Both players secured their spots in this pivotal match by overcoming tough opponents on Friday.
Rublev delivered a standout performance against the 32nd-seeded Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic, triumphing with scores of 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 at the Grandstand. Impressively, Rublev won 89% of his points on his first serve, showcasing his powerful game and strategic play. This victory also extended his head-to-head lead against Lehecka to 3-2.
With this win, Rublev has now reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals four times, marking his best performances across all Grand Slam tournaments. Fans are eagerly anticipating his showdown with Dimitrov, who has been equally impressive throughout the tournament.
This matchup promises intense competition as both players aim to advance further and potentially capture their first U.S. Open title. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses!
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Rublev, Dimitrov to face each other in U.S. Open Round of 16
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