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Tennis | ATP Rotterdam 2022 | Murray earns late wildcard in Rotterdam and faces Bublik in opening match

Tony Fairbairn
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  • Andy Murray [WC] v Alexander Bublik
  • H2H: Murray leads 1-0
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Andy Murray takes a late wildcard in Rotterdam as he bids for a rise up the rankings and the Brit starts against Alexander Bublik in the Netherlands.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Andy Murray [WC] v Alexander Bublik

H2H: Murray leads 1-0

ATP Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Hard 

Prize Money: €14,135

TBC

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After a second round exit to Taro Daniel at the Australian Open, Andy Murray takes a late wildcard to Rotterdam as he continues his rise up the rankings against Alexander Bublik in the opening round.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2021 – Hard)

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H2H:

Andy Murray (WR 102)

Alexander Bublik (WR 35)

Tournament Previous Best

Winner (2009)

R2 (2020, 2021)

1st Serve %

57.8

56.5

Service Games Won %

83.6

82.6

Break Points Saved %

64.8

70.6

2nd Serve Return Points Won %

48.8

46.6

Break Points Converted %

43.5

38.4

Murray is more clinical on break points however Bublik has significantly better statistics when it comes to saving break points so something will have to give in this contest.

 

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Playing styles and prediction

The unconventional Kazakh’s big serving and variety in tactics makes him a tough opponent indoors. Bublik’s ability to dictate points within one shot means the opponent is forced to rush his shots and ensure that his opponents must be clinical when the opportunities are there.

Murray need to use slices and alert return of serves if he wants to have a chance against the powerful Bublik. A mix of patience and aggression is needed as the Kazakh’s level of play can rise and fall at any moment. This will test Murray’s ability to be consistent and aggressive at the same time as a busy few weeks approaches for the Brit no lapses in performances can be allowed as he aims to pick up as many points as possible heading into the clay court season.

Prediction: Murray in three sets.

 

 

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