The US Open 2023 QF - Daniil Medvedev [3] (RUS) v/s Andrey Rublev [8] (RUS)

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Here we go, folks. This is going to be the 8th overall match between these two, with Daniil leading the H2H by 5-2 so far. However, Rublev has won 2 of the last 3 contests between these two at Cincinnati 2021 SF and ATP Finals 2022 RR, both in deciding sets.

At the slam level however, Rublev has yet not made it past a QF, including back to back straight set losses against Medvedev at this very stage, in 2020 USO & 2021 AO.

In the previous round, Medvedev cane back from a set down to beat Alex De Minaur in 4 sets, while Rublev dropped the 2nd set en route to his 4 set win against Jack Draper.

How do you see this match unfolding? Do you see Rublev breaking this Slam QF losing streak of his? Or will it be yet another win for the more experienced Russian yet again? Discuss and vote.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I actually think this could go the distance. Meddy in 5! Think he just edges but rublev has improved a lot. I hope for a classic Russian battle.

 

[Purestriker]

Meddy in 4. Bewh.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Love both guy! Hope for a classic match!

 

[Rosstour]

Meddy in 4. Bewh.

The correct spelling is "BWEH", sir

As to the match I see no path to victory for RuBWEH, which is sad bc I like him a lot

 

[Vamos Carlos Alcaraz]

I would like for Rublev to win and break his quarterfinals curse! (; I really like Medvedev but I would honestly rather have Carlos play Rublev (and yes, I know Carlos has to make it past Zverev first) albeit I do believe that Carlos can win against either of them in the semis and most likely would do so.

 

[Lauren_Girl']

I would like for Rublev to win and break his quarterfinals curse! (; I really like Medvedev but I would honestly rather have Carlos play Rublev (and yes, I know Carlos has to make it past Zverev first) albeit I do believe that Carlos can win against either of them in the semis and most likely would do so.

Meh. Medvedev is essentially a walkover for Alcaraz if they meet. That IW final and that Wimbledon SF were total destructions. Can't see any major difference this time, unless Medvedev drastically changes his game style.
A Alcaraz-Rublev first match would be more interesting IMO.

 

[Rattie]

I don’t mind who wins. Daniil is definitely the favourite but I would like to see Andrey reach a semi in a slam for once. It will be interesting to see how it goes as they are such close friends.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I don’t mind who wins. Daniil is definitely the favourite but I would like to see Andrey reach a semi in a slam for once. It will be interesting to see how it goes as they are such close friends.

Both after Djokovic are my favourite players on the tour. I will certainly enjoy this one and don’t mind who wins. I love both guy’s personalities and their tennis games too.

 

[paolo2143]

Both seem like decent guys and wile i think Dani has more chance of winning tournament should he reach S/F i would be happy for Rublev to finally break his hoodoo

 

[neytron]

Meh. Medvedev is essentially a walkover for Alcaraz if they meet. That IW final and that Wimbledon SF were total destructions.

In IW slowest hard, grass is also unpleasant surface for Medvedev. Of course Alcaraz would be favorite in their match here, but I don't think it will be easy this time.

 

[Hitman]

I like Rublev, but Medvedev is going to take this one. His form has gotten better, and it was impressive how he got rid of ADM.

 

[Niekotokio]

Med does not like heat. It will be hot today.
Rublev has a chance like never before

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

In IW slowest hard, grass is also unpleasant surface for Medvedev. Of course Alcaraz would be favorite in their match here, but I don't think it will be easy this time.

Yeah to be fair. Meddy got Alcaraz on the worst HC event for him. If he would take a place to face him it probably would be here because he’s won before and played his best tennis here.

Let’s see because both have tricky games to get there first.

 

[Vamos Carlos Alcaraz]

Rublev is 0-8 in QF's at Grand Slams. This is his 4th QF at the USO. Can this 9th QF GS finally be the one where he breaks through and wins??? I can just enjoy this match, doesn't make any difference to me who wins, I like Medvedev more but kind of rooting for Rublev just because of this 0-8 record in QF's!

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1699395183723373033

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1699395183723373033

I love both guys. They got amazing personalities. They cool dudes and have great relationship/banter with each other. I hope they put on a show today. I think it will be a good one.

 

[tennis24x7]

Rublev is 0-8 in QF's at Grand Slams. This is his 4th QF at the USO. Can this 9th QF GS finally be the one where he breaks through and wins??? I can just enjoy this match, doesn't make any difference to me who wins, I like Medvedev more but kind of rooting for Rublev just because of this 0-8 record in QF's!

same here if Rubles fails then we got to write him off as a journeyman

 

[ojo rojo]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1699395183723373033

The Octopus Knight in 4

 

[Mark Anderson]

It's not physics, Medvedev in four. Although he seems so grim these days. Lighten up Medvedev, everyone loves your sense of humor, where is it in New York? You used it so well after Nadal and you kicked Djokovic here. What's to worry?

 

[Rattie]

Gotta love these two

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1699404083575341429

 

[Mark Anderson]

same here if Rubles fails then we got to write him off as a journeyman

A reliable Russkie?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Players on court! Let’s hope for a great battle!

 

[Benf15harp]

RUBLO only takes 2 volleys. Gonna s+v and sabr

 

[ibbi]

Meddy is not a fan of the sun in almost Novak Hatovic fashion, so this half-closed roof deal will benefit him big time.

 

[ForehandCross]

Strong start from Rublev. This feels like the time he will ge Medvedev

 

[ibbi]

Beautiful little game of ping-pong.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

What a rally! Rublev started on fire. Wow!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rublev 3 BPs

 

[Benf15harp]

Trip bagel incoming

 

[MeatTornado]

Is Med going to be generous and actually give Rubles a set today?

 

[Cerdany]

10

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

BWEH!

 

[Kralingen]

Me hoping Medvedev doesn’t defile the US Open SFs with his presence again:

Still though don’t see Rublev winning this. Medvedev will encircle him and break his confidence somewhere in the 3rd set as usual.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Copeck peaking thus far, 10-0 in points. Woah!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rublev FH is electric!

 

[ibbi]

Godfather is FLYING out of the gate.

 

[Terenigma]

Rublev fancies some sushi tonight it seems!

 

[Cerdany]

This set is gone. WOW.

 

[The Guru]

Meddy is far from his spring from but I still see him getting through this

 

[Rattie]

Fritz wishing he had Rublev’s start last night…

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rublev has the belief he can win this time. Meddy is going to need to find his very best or I see rublev advancing. Interesting to see what happens.

 

[junior74]

Intense stuff from Rublev

 

[Hitman]

Rublev to change the narrative today?

 

[Kralingen]

Fun fact Rublev is 2-1 in their last 3 matches.

 

[FeroBango]

Rublev might just make it to the SF. Surely you cannot lose your 9th straight QF?

 

[Kralingen]

De Miñaur started in similar fashion vs Meddy.

I am telling myself this so as not to get my hopes up here.

 

[abmk]

Fun fact Rublev is 2-1 in their last 3 matches.

hmm.....how does Rubles manage that vs Med when Sinner is a sitting duck vs him?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Meddy stops the rot!

 

[The Guru]

De Miñaur started in similar fashion vs Meddy.

I am telling myself this so as not to get my hopes up here.

lol u have morphed into a professional Meddy hater you really would rather see Rublev get smashed in the semis than have the chance of an interesting match