Russian tennis player Andrei Rublev discussed his quarterfinal victory over Lennard Struff in Monte Carlo, describing a match that carried high tension and dramatic shifts. He noted that his level was strong throughout most of the encounter, with only brief lapses when emotions briefly surfaced. The winner explained that remaining composed during crucial moments helped him control the pace and eventually close out the second set in a tiebreak. The match lasted one hour and forty minutes and concluded with a scoreline of six to one followed by seven to six in the tiebreak, seven points to five.
Looking ahead, Rublev will face the victor of the upcoming clash between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz. The winner will advance in the Monte Carlo Masters bracket, a clay court event that draws elite players from around the world and features a field shaped by the Masters Series schedule.
The Monte Carlo clay campaign runs from April ninth through the sixteenth, a stretch that often tests players’ endurance and tactical adaptation. At the time of writing, Stefanos Tsitsipas stands as the recent title holder in this event, adding to his prominent standing on dirt courts.
Former great Yevgeny Kafelnikov, a Sydney 2000 Olympic singles champion, shared thoughts on Daniil Medvedev’s prospects during the Monte Carlo clay run that began mid April. The veteran commentator offered observations on Medvedev’s form, strategy, and potential to advance deep into the tournament, contributing to the broader discussion surrounding Russian players competing on clay this season.