Andriy Rublev, ranked fifth in the world, was eliminated in the first round of the “ATP 500” tournament in Rotterdam by Australian Alex De Minaur (25 ATP).

Andriy Rublev was eliminated from ATP in Rotterdam

The athlete from Russia lost after an hour and 21 minutes of play to Alex De Minaur, after two identical sets, with the score 6-4, 6-4.

In the 1/8 finals, De Minaur will meet the American Maxim Cressy, who is ranked 40th in the ATP ranking.

Sinner and Rune qualified for the Round of 16 in Rotterdam

Italian Yannick Sinner managed to qualify for the round of 16 after defeating Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi (48 ATP), after a two-hour match with the score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.

In the next round, Darren Cahill’s pupil (14 ATP) will meet the favorite of the tournament, Greek Stephanos Tsitsipas (3 ATP).

The fourth favorite of the tournament, Dane Holger Roon, after two sets and one hour and 20 minutes knocked out the French Constant Lestien (54 ATP), 6-4, 6-4.

Trained by Patrik Muratoglu, Rune (9 ATP) will meet Dutchman Gijs Brauer (160 ATP) in the round of 16.

The Rotterdam Open will take place from February 13 to 19 on hard, is part of the ATP 500 category and has a total prize pool of more than 2 million euros. The title champion is Felix Auger-Aliassime (2022).