Jannik Sinner defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2 7-6 in the Barcelona quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Jannik Sinner came in ranked #1. Jannik Sinner claimed a first win over Andrey Rublev in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sinner J. took it in straight sets.
Sinner J. and Rublev A. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sinner J. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Rublev A. 4–7 (36%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 2 better-results split).
Jannik Sinner beat Andrey Rublev 6-2 7-6. Umpiry, "Jannik Sinner vs Andrey Rublev — Barcelona Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2021-04-19/rublev-vs-sinner-barcelona-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 19 April 2021).