11:40 a.m
Rublev – Čilić 4:5
Now things could get exciting, because the Croatian leads his opponent’s service game by 30:0 after a forehand cross winner!
11:38
Rublev – Čilić 4:5
Viewers at Margaret Court Arena have seen an interesting, even game so far. Both players serve well as far as possible, after brought breaks it is 1: 1.
11:37
Rublev – Čilić 4:5
Čilić successfully plays a serve and volley at 40:0 and takes a 5:4 lead.
11:36
Rublev – Čilić 4:4
Rublev’s opponent also reduced the lead to 30:40 with a strong return, the Russian then used his third ball due to a backhand error by the Croatian.
11:33
Rublev – Čilić 3:4
The Russian uses the first opportunity that presents itself! With his first breakball in this match, Rublev returns directly to the winner, who also succeeds with the backhand longline! The sixth in the world rankings then shows great emotions early on in the game, he pushes himself loudly!
11:31
Rublev – Čilić 2:4
The Croatian now slightly crosses his backhand into the net – a break opportunity for Rublev!
11:30
Rublev – Čilić 2:4
Does Rublev have a break chance now? The Croatian’s service game is 30:30 after a backhand error by Čilić.
11:28
Rublev – Čilić 2:4
Rublev wins the following three points and shortens to 2:4. The Russian is still behind with a break.
11:27
Rublev – Čilić 1:4
The Croatian has to switch rackets after the first rally in game six due to a torn side. With the new racquet, the 33-year-old has a direct return winner! 15:15.
11:25
Rublev – Čilić 1:4
Čilić makes it 4-1 as Rublev’s backhand return comes up slightly cross behind the baseline at 40:15 in the Croatian’s service game.
11:23
Rublev – Čilić 1:3
The Croatian starts the game strong! Čilić takes the initiative early on with breakball and looks for the winner with the forehand, standing a little in the field. The cross ball lands deep in the Russian’s backhand corner – the Croatian has the break!
11:21
Rublev – Čilić 1:2
But the next point again goes to Čilić, who has breakball so early!
11:20
Rublev – Čilić 1:2
Rublev has to serve against a 15:30 deficit, but hits the ball at the right time and puts it up to 30:30.
11:18
Rublev – Čilić 1:2
The Croatian’s next service was a little tighter, but at 40:30 Čilić served an ace down the middle to take a 2-1 lead.
11:15
Rublev – Čilić 1:1
Rublev does the same for Čilić, also wins 15 and equalizes to 1:1.
11:13
Rublev 0-1 Čilić
The Croatian is known for his very good serve and he lives up to his reputation in his first service game. With a 15-game win, he takes a 1-0 lead.
11:11
Rublev 0-0 Čilić
It starts, the Croatian serves at the start of the match.
10:59
balance sheet against each other
The direct comparison of the two players speaks for Andrey Rublev with duels won 4:1. Most recently, the two faced each other last summer at the Masters tournament in Cincinnati, where the Russian prevailed in three sets in the round of sixteen.
10:50
Match start is approaching
Iga Świątek just won the match against Daria Kasatkina in Margaret Court Arena in straight sets. So the court is immediately free for the match between Andrey Rublev and Marin Čilić.
10:21
Four-set win in round two
Marin Čilić also started the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne with a clear success. The Croatian defeated Ecuadorian Emilio Gómez in round one 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. In the second round, the 33-year-old played against the Slovakian qualifier Norbert Gombos. This was able to take the third set from him, but in the end Marin Čilić prevailed 6: 2, 6: 3, 3: 6, 7: 6 (8: 6).
09:56
Confident first two rounds
With two three-set successes, Andrey Rublev made it into the third round of this year’s Australian Open. At the start, the Russian clearly had the upper hand against the Italian Gianluca Mager 6: 3, 6: 2, 6: 2. In round two, Andrey Rublev barely gave Lithuanian Ričardas Berankis a chance in his 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 win.
09:54
Twice semi-final eliminations in Adelaide
Marin Čilić took part in the two ATP 250 competitions in Adelaide before the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne. The Croatian reached the semi-finals of both tournaments. There made a 6:7 (3:7), 3:6 loss to the Russian Karen Khachanov in the first competition, as well as a 2:6, 6:3, 6:7 (10:12) loss to Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second tournament in each case ruined the participation in the final.
09:50
Happy end of 2021
Andrey Rublev closed 2021 by winning the title: The 24-year-old triumphed with the Russian team at the Davis Cup Finals in early December. The sixth in the world rankings won his game against Borna Gojo in the final against Croatia. This was also his last game before the Australian Open.
09:46
Third round of the Australian Open
Happy Saturday morning and a warm welcome to the third round of the Australian Open. World number six Andrey Rublev is up against Marin Čilić, number 27 in the world. The match will take place at Margaret Court Arena after the game between Iga Świątek and Daria Kasatkina, which is currently in the first set.