Rejuvenated Alexander Zverev ends Andrey Rublev’s run to book maiden Australian Open quarter-final ticket

Alexander Zverev became the first player to beat Andrey Rublev in 2020 as he dispatched the Russian in three sets at the Australian Open.
While Rublev came into the season-opening Grand Slam of the year on the back of winning the Qatar Open and Adelaide International, Zverev started the year with three losses at the ATP Cup.
Comment: Why this could be the week when Alexander Zverev confirms he is the real deal
But it was Zverev who dominated the fourth-round encounter, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 37 minutes to reach the last eight at Melbourne Park for the first time in his career.
A break in each of the three sets was enough to send the seventh seed, who is yet to drop a set in this year’s tournament, into the next round.
.@AlexZverev x @AndreyRublev97 = BFF’s 🤗#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/c1RbQRQVTO
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2020
“It feels amazing,” he said. “I played some great matches against some great opponents. This is Andrey’s first loss of the season, having won two tournaments and getting through to the fourth round with unbelievable tennis.
“I’ve known Andrey since we were 10 years old… I think he will be top 15, top 10 very soon. I’m just happy and I hope I can continue.”
Zverev will take on former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka for a place in the semi-final after the three-time Grand Slam winner took down US Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev in five sets.
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @T365Official.
Latest
-
Wimbledon
Heather Watson ‘pretty relaxed’ as she looks to break new ground at Wimbledon
This is Heather Watson’s fourth time in the Wimbledon third round.
-
Wimbledon
Liam Broady hails ‘amazing feeling’ after beating Diego Schwartzman for biggest win of his career
The British No 5 lost 11 games in a row but fought back to down the 12th seed.
-
Wimbledon
Kyle Edmund set to end 18-month injury nightmare with Wimbledon mixed doubles appearance
The former world No 14 will play mixed doubles in SW19.
-
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Centre Court delight for Katie Boulter and home crowd as she upsets Karolina Pliskova
Katie Boulter reached the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career.
-
Wimbledon
John McEnroe with strong words for Emma Raducanu – ‘Back up the hype’
John McEnroe once again not holding back in his views of Emma Raducanu.
-
Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios on his best behaviour as he gives critics a ‘gentle reminder’ of his talents
The Australian raced past Queen’s Club finalist Filip Krajinovic.
-
Wimbledon
Heather Watson gets the job done after eight minutes of play on Thursday
Heather Watson moves along after victory over Wang Qiang.
-
Wimbledon
Alastair Gray’s Wimbledon singles journey ended by Taylor Fritz in the second round
The Twickenham ace battled well against the world No 14.
-
Wimbledon
Sarah Beth Grey eyes Wimbledon singles debut after making her return just months after heart surgery
Grey went under the knife after a routine check-up picked up an irregular heartbeat.
-
Wimbledon
Wimbledon attendance figures: Fewer bums on seats when compared to 2019
Analysis shows the lowest cumulative attendance since 2016.