Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac Preview & Prediction | 2024 Miami Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac on and what time does it start? Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac will take place on Friday 22nd March, 2024 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac taking place? Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
What surface is Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac being played on? Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac
What channel is Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac on in the UK? Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number six Andrey Rublev suffered an early exit to Jiri Lehecka at Indian Wells two weeks ago in his first tournament since his disqualification from the Dubai Tennis Championships for aggressive behaviour towards a line judge. The 26-year-old has increasingly cut a frustrated figure on tour in recent seasons, perhaps as he begins to come to terms with the severe gulf between himself and the top four, but he claimed his 16th ATP title at the Hong Kong Open at the start of 2024 before a tenth Grand Slam quarter-final reached in Melbourne to prove his clear prowess in these conditions.
23-year-old Tomas Machac will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of 57th after beating teenager tour debutant Darwin Blanch in straight sets on Wednesday and he could be the latest Czech to cause Rublev a real problem. Fifth seed Rublev should be rested and ready to recalibrate here but it is hard to quantify how much his exit in Dubai has knocked his already brittle confidence on court. The sensible call is taking the Russian to win outright but you could consider a one-off on three sets between two hard hitting baseliners.
TIP: ANDREY RUBLEV TO WIN
