In a stunning upset at the Montreal Masters 1000, fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-2. The match, which lasted 2 hours and 14 minutes, saw Rublev hit four aces and convert three out of seven break points, while Sinner managed ten aces but only converted two out of twelve break points.Sinner, who had already played a match earlier in the day against Alejandro Tabilo, struggled with physical issues during the contest, particularly in his right ankle and lower back area. The Italian’s coach, Darren Cahill, was seen consulting with him during the match.This victory marks Rublev’s second win over a world number one player in his career, following his triumph against Novak Djokovic in Belgrade two years ago. After the match, Rublev expressed his satisfaction, stating, ‘It was a really great match of mine. I was playing really well today and I’m happy that I was able to win’.In the semifinals, Rublev will face Italian player Matteo Arnaldi, who defeated Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-5. Nishikori’s run to the semifinals marks his first appearance at this stage of a Masters tournament in five years, showcasing a strong comeback for the former world No. 4.The tournament has faced some scheduling challenges due to rain delays, with the match between Rublev and Sinner being interrupted by a 30-minute rain delay at the end of the first set.
Key points
- Andrey Rublev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in the Montreal Masters 1000 quarterfinals.
- Sinner struggled with physical issues during the match, potentially affecting his performance.
- Rublev will face Matteo Arnaldi in the semifinals, who defeated Kei Nishikori.
- This is Rublev’s second career victory over a world number one player.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in reporting the duration of the match.
Some sources state it lasted 1 hour and 47 minutes, while others report 2 hours and 14 minutes.
👾One source incorrectly identified Matteo Berrettini as the world number one player defeated by Rublev, instead of Jannik Sinner.
