Pivovarova called Rublev the favorite in the US Open first round match

Russian tennis player Andrei Rublev will be the favorite in the first round match of the US Open, according to former world number two junior Anastasia Pivovarova.

In the first round, Rublev will play Finnish representative Emil Ruusuvuori, whom he had previously lost in the second round of the Masters series tournament in Cincinnati. The match will take place on August 29.

– Rublev’s defeat was very unexpected in Cincinnati, especially with what score Andrei lost. In such a heated fight, the more experienced player usually wins. In tennis, the law of meanness often works, and when you move to the next tournament from a grid of 128 people, you end up with the same opponent.

Andrei will be the favorite in this match, Emil’s performance will not surprise him anymore. I expect a confident victory from him, since Andrey has no time to build up, already in the second round Gael Monfils can wait for him, he managed to get in shape after the break and poses a serious threat, – Pivovarova told Gazeta.Ru.

The main draw matches of the tournament will be held in New York from August 28 to September 10.