Match Details
Fixture: (6) Andrey Rublev vs (9) Grigor Dimitrov
Date: September 1, 2024
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: Round of 16
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $75,000,000
Live Telecast: USA - ESPN | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN, RDS | India - Sony Network
Andrey Rublev vs Grigor Dimitrov preview

World No. 6 Andrey Rublev will take on World No. 9 Grigor Dimitrov in the Round of 16 at the US Open. Rublev reached this round after defeating Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in straight sets 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 at Grandstand. On the other hand, Dimitrov defeated the Netherlands's Tallon Griekspoor on Court 17 in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1.
Both players have acknowledged the level of competition at the US Open and expressed their belief in continuing to push themselves to the limit.
While Rublev has yet to break the quarterfinal barrier at the Flushing Meadows, Dimitrov reached the semifinals in 2019. Both players have similar play-styles, dictating the game with their forehands, which could add thrill to this fixture.
Andrey Rublev vs Grigor Dimitrov head-to-head
Rublev and Dimitrov have faced each other on seven occasions before this. Rublev has won their match-ups four times compared to Dimitrov, who has three wins.
Andrey Rublev vs Grigor Dimitrov odds
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Andrey Rublev vs Grigor Dimitrov prediction
Rublev has won 66% of his matches over the past year compared to Dimitrov's 72%. Both players are fairly well-matched against each other, with them competing on the Masters series and playing against similarly ranked opposition. Both players have their career-best results on the hard surface, making this fixture even more exciting to keep an eye on.
This fixture could go the distance, and their under-pressure performances in recent times might be crucial in determining who might enjoy an advantage. Rublev has won 70% of his deciding sets in this situation compared to Dimitrov's 62%. Rublev also has a better break-point saving statistic at 68%, compared to Dimitrov's 65%. Of the seven matches they have played against each other, two have gone into final tie-breakers, with Rublev winning both.
Pick - Rublev to win in five sets