Andy Rublev overcomes challenging battle in Round 1 of Australian Open 2024 against T Seyboth Wild

Andy Rublev survives a major scare in the very first round of the Australian Open 2024. The world number 5 faced a stiff challenge from T Seyboth Wild of Brazil. The match went to the fifth round and had two tie-breakers. As it turned out, the match was won by the one that won both the tiebreakers. Rublev overcame Wild in an intriguing battle.

Rublev had a tough time right from the start. The youngster from Brazil was good on serve and returned well. It ensured that the match was an engaging one. Rublev won the first set after a thrilling tiebreaker. The tone was set for a great match between the two right from the word go. Rublev continued the momentum and dominated the youngster.

Rublev won the second set as well. There were some challenges posted by Wild, but Rublev overcame those difficulties. Just when things started to look as if the Russians would run away with the game, the Brazilian turned things around. He hit some good aces and challenged the world number 5 well. As a result, Wild made a comeback in the game and won the third set to stay alive in the match.

Seyboth Wild’s efforts go unfruitful

Wild played very well through the progression of the game. In the fourth set, the youngster dominated the Russian and challenged him well. He eventually ended up winning the fourth set, as the match went to the fifth set. Both Wild and the Russians gave their best and ensured that the fans were entertained. The fifth set was like a seesaw and no player had a clear advantage in the middle whatsoever.

The match went to the tiebreaker as the two fought hard. The youngster dominated Rublev in the first few points. However, the moment and the pressure got the better of the Brazilian. Rublev hit aces and made a brilliant comeback. Rublev finally managed to beat Wild and congratulated the youngster for putting on a tough fight. Rublev breathed easy after the win.