Alexei Popyrin defeated Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Rublev came in ranked #23, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Alexei Popyrin claimed a first win over Andrey Rublev in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Popyrin A. took it in straight sets.
Popyrin A. and Rublev A. faced 12 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Popyrin A. went 4–8 (33%) against them, Rublev A. 8–5 (62%). Rublev A. came out better against 6 of 11 comparable opponents, Popyrin A. against 2.
Clay: Popyrin A. leads 1–0 · Hard: Rublev A. leads 1–0
Alexei Popyrin beat Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Alexei Popyrin vs Andrey Rublev — Monte Carlo Masters Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2024-04-08/popyrin-vs-rublev-monte-carlo-masters-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 8 April 2024).