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It couldn’t be. Alejandro Davidovich played a great match for over two hours, but ended up yielding to Andrey Rublev after failing to close the victory in a fateful tiebreak in the second set that was not in his favor. All credit to the good performance of the Russian, who won by 6-7 (3) 7-6 (2) 3-0 with the retirement of the Spanish player.
Volcanic character, extraordinary talent, fierce power, and limitless ambition. All these traits are shared by Alejandro Davidovich and Andrey Rublev, two men who faced each other in an exciting clash in the round of 16 of the ATP Masters 1000 Toronto 2025, a match rich in drama, emotional ups and downs, and great tennis. The outcome was decided by small details in an intense battle where the power of the mind in tennis was showcased.
From the initial stages of the first set, it was clear that the level was evenly matched and any detail could tip the scales. The Spanish and Russian players displayed strong serving, utilizing the court speed and imposing their incisive tennis whenever they took the initiative. Both had some skirmishes on return, each having break point opportunities, but it all led to a tiebreak where a small detail allowed Davidovich to secure the desired minibreak, capitalized on by his consistency and mental strength.
The physical, tennis, and mental demands of the second set could have cost the Spanish player dearly, as he started somewhat hesitantly with problems being solid with his forehand. He fended off three games where Rublev applied significant pressure, but the Russian became frustrated as he struggled to convert that defining point that would reflect his apparent superiority in the game. The player from Malaga began to find his rhythm and balance his sensations, coming close to a break thanks to tactical intelligence in varying heights and speeds, confusing Andrey.
– Davidovich was two points away from winning the match in several situations in the second set
Without any apparent reason and after holding his own throughout the set, Davidovich became extremely negative in the tiebreak. His frustration was incompatible with facing critical situations, leading to a complete capitulation, more mentally than in terms of tennis. It was a significant statement from Rublev, who managed his emotions better in a match worthy of study for a psychologist, with both players keen on finding excuses to explain their mistakes.
The blow was devastating not only mentally, but also physically. After just three games in the third set, the worst outcome materialized. Alejandro Davidovich felt muscular discomfort as a result of the physical effort in recent weeks and decided to retire to avoid further issues. Andrey Rublev progresses to the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Toronto 2025, solidifying his position as a strong contender for the title on Canadian soil.
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