Rublev edges past Shapovalov in US Open nailbiter (VIDEO)

Andrey Rublev survived a five-set thriller against Canada's Denis Shapovalov to confirm his passage to the US Open fourth round Read Full Article at RT.com

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Sep 4, 2022 - 13:00
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Rublev edges past Shapovalov in US Open nailbiter (VIDEO)

Russia's Andrey Rublev has qualified for the US Open's fourth round

Russia's Andrey Rublev is through the fourth round of the US Open after he emerged on top in a stirring five set epic against Denis Shapovalov late on Saturday in New York.

The titanic encounter, which lasted a mammoth four hours and ten minutes, saw ninth-seed Rublev emerge on top after a thrilling last set during which he squandered three match points on his own serve at 5-4 in the final set to claim the win and passage to the fourth round of the final Grand Slam event of the year.

Rublev, 24, was clearly elated with the result once it was confirmed, falling to floor of the hard court major in joy after clinching the 6-4, 2-6, 6-7(3), 6-4, 7-6(10-7) win with his fifth match point.

The Russian star powered 38 winners past Shapovalov throughout the encounter as the Canadian began to struggle with his first serve as the match wore on - and while he appeared to steady the ship towards the latter stages of the match, Rublev ultimately refused to squander the momentum he had established and claimed what was a well-earned win.