Prediction Of Rublev Vs Kovacevic H2H, Who Will Win At ATP Open Occitanie 2025?

What Time Will Andrey Rublev Play Against Aleksandar Kovacevic?

Rublev and Kovacevic are on the Day 6 Schedule at Open Occitanie 2025 on Saturday 1 February 2025. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

Andrey Rublev, who is currently ranked No. 10 in the world, will be facing Aleksandar Kovacevic in their first meeting. Rublev, aged 27, reached his career-high ranking of No. 5 in September 2021. He achieved significant milestones in his career, including breaking into the Top 20 in January 2020, the Top 10 in October 2020, and the Top 5 in September 2021.

In 2023, Rublev rallied from a set down in both the semifinals and final to secure his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Monte-Carlo. He also triumphed over Alcaraz, the 2022-23 champion, on his way to winning his second title at Madrid in 2024. Notably, Rublev defeated top-ranked players such as Nadal, Medvedev, and Sinner in various tournaments, showcasing his dominance in ATP Masters 1000 events. He also clinched the title at the 2022 Belgrade tournament by defeating Djokovic.

In 2020, Rublev was the leader in titles won, with five in total. He also tied for the tour lead with 41 victories and secured 23 consecutive wins and four titles at ATP 500 events from 2020 to 2021. With a significant presence in Grand Slam tournaments, Rublev has reached the quarterfinals ten times. He achieved great success in team events, winning titles at the ATP Cup, Laver Cup, and Davis Cup in 2021.

Rublev is vying for his 27th ATP Tour final and aims to win his 17th tour-level title, which would make him the fourth man in ATP Tour history to achieve this feat. His opponent, Kovacevic, aged 26 and currently ranked No. 102 in the world, has also made impressive progress in his career. He broke into the Top 100 in January 2024, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 72 in September 2024. Kovacevic defeated McDonald to reach the semifinals at the 2022 Seoul tournament and defeated Norrie to reach the quarterfinals at the 2023 Los Cabos tournament.

Kovacevic has won several Challenger titles and had notable performances in Grand Slam events, including his debut at the 2023 Roland Garros, where he faced eventual champion Djokovic in the first round. He also recorded his first Grand Slam win by defeating Tabilo at the 2024 Australian Open. Kovacevic played college tennis at the University of Illinois and graduated in 2021 with a finance degree.

As the underdog in this match, Kovacevic is looking to reach his first ATP Tour final and secure his biggest career win. He has an 0-4 record against Top 10 players and aims to become the first qualifier in the history of the Montpellier tournament to reach the final. If he succeeds, he will climb to No. 75 in the ATP Live Rankings and become the second American finalist in Montpellier, following Cressy in 2023.

In recent ATP Tour finals, several qualifiers have made impactful appearances, including Alejandro Tabilo, Luciano Darderi, Facundo Bagnis, Mariano Navone, and Zizou Bergs. These players have showcased their talent by reaching the finals of various tournaments.

In conclusion, the potential singles final between Andrey Rublev and Aleksandar Kovacevic will be an exciting match with Rublev as the favorite based on his impressive career accomplishments. However, Kovacevic has the opportunity to create an upset and make history as a qualifier reaching the Montpellier final.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Rublev will win.
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