Rublev Rallies to Rock Hometown Hero De Minaur at Australian Open : Andrey Rublev turns on power to knock out home favourite Alex de Minaur
Andrey Rublev celebrating his victory over Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open
- Russian star stuns De Minaur in five-set thriller
- Rublev comes back from two sets down to reach quarterfinals
- Australian Open hopes dashed for home favorite De Minaur
Andrey Rublev delivered a stunning comeback to defeat home favorite Alex de Minaur in a thrilling five-set battle at the Australian Open on Sunday night. The Russian fifth seed looked down and out after dropping the first two sets but roared back to win 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-0 in a grueling 4-hour, 14-minute clash.
The victory sends Rublev into the quarterfinals, where he will face Italian rising star Yannik Sinner. For De Minaur, it was another heartbreaking exit in the fourth round at his home Grand Slam, extending the wait for an Australian men’s champion to a record 49 years.
De Minaur started the match like a man on a mission, using his aggressive baseline game to great effect. He broke Rublev’s serve early in the first set and again in the second to take a commanding 2-0 lead. The crowd at Rod Laver Arena was electric, roaring their support for the hometown hero.
But Rublev, known for his powerful groundstrokes and fighting spirit, refused to give up. He started to find his range in the third set and took it to a tiebreak, where he saved two set points before eventually succumbing. De Minaur then served for the match in the fourth set, but Rublev again broke back and took the set to force a decider.
The fifth set was all Rublev. He broke De Minaur’s serve twice and raced to a 6-0 victory, silencing the crowd and sending shockwaves through the Australian Open.
Rublev’s Reaction
“It was an unbelievable match,” Rublev said afterward. “Alex is a great player, and he was playing really well in the first two sets. But I never gave up, and I’m so happy that I was able to come back and win.”
De Minaur’s Disappointment
“I’m obviously disappointed,” De Minaur said. “I had my chances, but I just couldn’t take them. Andrey is a great player, and he deserved to win today.”
What’s Next?
Rublev will now face Sinner in the quarterfinals in what promises to be another exciting match. Sinner, the 10th seed, defeated Marton Fucsovics in straight sets to reach the last eight.
The Australian Open continues on Monday with the women’s quarterfinals. Top seed Iga Swiatek is in action against Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit, while second seed Ons Jabeur takes on Danielle Collins of the United States.
Key Stats
- Aces: Rublev 12, De Minaur 9
- Double Faults: Rublev 5, De Minaur 3
- Winners: Rublev 61, De Minaur 57
- Unforced Errors: Rublev 36, De Minaur 35
Analysis
Rublev’s victory was a testament to his mental toughness and fighting spirit. He never gave up, even when he was down two sets to love. De Minaur will be disappointed with his performance, but he can take heart from the fact that he pushed a top player all the way.
The Australian Open is shaping up to be a thrilling tournament, and Rublev is one of the players to watch out for.
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