Rublev A. vs Purcell M. Preview and Betting Tips

🥎 ATP Singles Wimbledon Predictions

⏰ 3 July 2023 - 20:05 AEST

🌿 Surface - Grass

🏟 Location - London, United Kingdom

Andrey Rublev's grass season last year was a forgettable one as he first failed in the opening round in Halle, where he was defending runner-up points. Additionally, he was denied a chance to compete at Wimbledon for political reasons. However, this year's grass swing has been much better for him so far. He reached the final in Halle and followed it up with consecutive wins at the Boodles Tennis Challenge exhibition against Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger Aliassime.

Wimbledon is undoubtedly the least successful slam for the Russian, as he has never advanced to the quarterfinals in this tournament. During his most recent participation in 2021, he managed to reach the round of 16, which stands as his highest accomplishment at this venue.

He has had some remarkable campaigns this year, but his performances in the slams fell short of expectations. At the Australian Open, he managed to reach the quarterfinals through some stroke of luck, without any notable standout performances. However, at the French Open, he faced a disappointing defeat in the third round against Lorenzo Sonego, despite being up two sets.

Max Purcell has had a successful year, winning 39 matches so far. However, despite his overall success, he will be entering Wimbledon without a win on grass. His only match on the surface was a loss to the 41-year-old Feliciano Lopez in straight sets during the first round of the ATP Mallorca tournament.

It is disappointing for the Aussie to enter Wimbledon without much momentum, considering he has the potential to produce unexpected results on grass. He showcased his skills on this surface by winning the Wimbledon doubles championship in 2022. Additionally, he achieved his only semifinal result on the main tour in a grass event in Eastbourne two years ago and also put up a strong fight against Adrian Mannarino, pushing their first-round match at Wimbledon last year to a five-set battle.

📋 Head-to-head: Andrey Rublev leads 2-0 (both matches went the distance, and 1-0 on grass). Max Purcell's strong serving ability and skills at the net make him a formidable opponent on grass. His style of play can pose a challenge for opponents, including Andrey Rublev, who will need to be at his best to handle Purcell's game.