Rublev flies into Monte Carlo semis after six straight games

World No. 6 Andrey Rublev is the first semi-finalist at the Monte Carlo Masters after winning 6-1, 7-6(5) against qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff in 1 hour and 39 minutes.

The fifth seed in the tournament did not experience any difficulties in the first set, although he allowed a break in the first service game. Rublev responded with a rebreak. Two more breaks followed on the account of the Russian and after 6 consecutive games he closed the part at 6:1.

Rublev keeps rising in Monte-Carlo 🙌@AndreyRublev97 secures the first semi-final spot in @ROLEXMCMASTERS defeating Struff 6-1 7-6(5).#RolexMonteCarloMasters pic.twitter.com/RGldRZSS2O

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The second half started evenly with the two taking their first three serves. Rublev broke to 0 in the seventh game for 4:3, but the German answered with a break in turn. Two more service games followed, which lead the play to 6:6 and a tiebreak. There Andrey Rublev showed stronger nerves and won it, thus reaching the victory and semi-final.