18:15
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 4:2
Hanfmann can fend off the first with an ace and the German also sets the accents on the second brakball for Rublev and chases Rublev across the field. A backhand cross from the Russian lands in the net.
18:13
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 4:2
Rublev again has two break points at 40:15. Does the Russian use this chance or does the German fight back?
18:11
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 4:2
Rublev is now quickly leading 40-0 and ends his service with an ace to make it 4-2.
18:08
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 3:2
Hanfmann has a cue ball because Rublev lands a backhand in the net. Then he crosses his serve and again the Russian has problems with his backhand. This time his backhand longline is a bit too long and Hanfmann equalizes to 3:2.
18:06
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 3:1
Hanfmann’s service game is now contested. The German can no longer pull away so well and the score is 30:30.
18:02
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 2:1
There’s the cue ball. With an insight on his return, the 31-year-old shortens to 1: 2 in the second set.
18:00
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 2:0
But Rublev stay tuned and shortened to 15:30. Hanfmann doesn’t get his first serve through so clearly anymore and has a cue ball when the score is 40:30. Does the Karlsruher take the chance?
17:59
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 2:0
But the 31-year-old German is now serving well and is quickly leading 30-0.
17:57
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 2:0
With a great stop with his backhand, the Russian makes it 30:15 on his own serve. With an ace, Rublev has two cue balls. With another ace, Rublev takes a 2-0 lead in the second set.
17:55
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:7, 1:0
Rublev takes a forehand cross 40-30 and has a break ball. Hanfmann gets through the first breakthrough, but his return lands in the net and Rublev gets the break and leads 1-0 in the second set.
17:53
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6: 7, 0: 0
The player from Karlsruhe wants to bring a bit of variability into his game with a slice, but Rublev suspects it and leads 30:15, but the German tennis player stays tuned and makes the 30:30 with a forehand longline.
17:51
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6: 7, 0: 0
Hanfmann opens the second sentence with his own service. Rublev gets the first point right away.
17:49
A. Rublev-Y. Hanfmann 6:7
Great return from Hanfmann, who puts the ball right in front of Rublev’s feet. The Russian has big problems with the forehand and puts the ball wide. So, first sentence to the 31-year-old from Karlsruhe!
17:48
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:6 (5:6)
However, Hanfmann can get through his second serve and thus secure the first set ball!
17:47
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:6 (5:5)
But those cards are gone for now! Rublev is now bringing his services through for the first time and, to make matters worse, he can also secure the mini-break.
17:45
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:6 (2:5)
Very important phase now for Hanfmann, who finally finds his serve again and gets through both services! The German now has really good cards!
17:43
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:6 (2:3)
What’s going on here? The entire set went without a single break, but the tie break is now a haywire. Now Hanfmann secures two mini-breaks. So far, none of the players has been able to win a point in this tie break on their own serve.
17:42
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:6 (2:1)
Is that bitter! In the entire set, Hanfmann hardly gave up a serve, but now Rublev comes into the rally twice with a good return and turns the tie break!
17:40
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:6 (1:1)
Actually, the German gets the perfect start to the tie break here and gets the early mini-break. However, Rublev can hit back immediately and also secure the mini-break.
17:39
A. Rublev-Y. Hanfmann 6:6
It’s also in this tie break because Yannick Hanfmann continues to play it very well. The German seems concentrated but relaxed at the same time. He shows his entire report and includes, among other things, a wonderful stop. In addition, the 31-year-old continues to serve outstandingly.
17:34
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 6:5
Hanfmann remains courageous on the return and also fires a direct winner in the face of his opponent. However, Rublev also manages two aces again, which lay the foundation for the Russian to at least have the tie break for sure.
17:32
A. Rublev-Y. Hanfmann 5:5
Hanfmann leads again quickly with 40:0. Then the German wobbles a little for the first time and allows two points in a row. However, the man from Karlsruhe finally kept his nerve and equalized to make it 5:5.
17:28
A. Rublev-Y. Hanfmann 5:4
What is unusual: Although Rublev has significantly more problems with his own serve and now has to go over 30:30 again, the Russian already has five aces to his credit. Such a game gives him the 5:4. Incidentally, Hanfmann himself has not yet served an ace despite his superiority on his own serve.
17:23
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 4:4
It remains very impressive how Yannick Hanfmann serves! The German again does not allow himself to make any mistakes with his own service and playfully equalizes to 4: 4.
17:21
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 4:3
Once again Rublev can save himself. Without a break, the game goes more and more into crunch time. The pressure is again on Yannick Hanfmann, who has been doing extremely well so far.
17:19
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 3:3
Rublev fends off the first breakball with an ace, but then Hanfmann actually has the opportunity. However, his return is too weak and Rublev can also fend off the second breakball with the longline.
17:18
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 3:3
Hanfmann boldly goes into the returns and keeps moving forward to the net. Rublev tries to pass him, but puts the ball wide. There are two more break points for the German.
17:15
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 3:3
Because what the German shows when he serves himself is impressive. From now 12 own services he only had to go over the second serve once. That’s the big plus for the 31-year-old at the moment.
17:12
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 3:2
Hanfmann plays well and is within striking distance again. But it’s not enough for a break at the moment. The German puts it at 30:30 but then doesn’t get into the rallies. The Karlsruher would have to make more of the actually good phase before Rublev really gets into the flow.
17:08
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 2:2
Yannick Hanfmann is already causing a bad mood among the opponents. With his powerful punches to the baseline, he scores many free points. Rublev is not yet satisfied with himself and apparently with everything else. The 25-year-old gesticulates loudly.
17:04
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 2:1
The German does not get a second opportunity in this service game. Rublev serves wide and goes offensive with the longline. His opponent has to act at full speed and makes the mistake.
17:03
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 1:1
For the first time, things get really dicey because Rublev makes too easy a mistake and has the breakball against him. With a powerful serve through the middle, however, he manages the service winner and Hanfmann’s break chance is gone for the time being.
16:59
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 0:1
With Yannick Hanfmann you notice the self-confidence. The German simply has a run. He doesn’t even have to go over the second serve and thus secures four free points. Of course, the 31-year-old also needs that, in the long rallies he will have disadvantages.
16:57
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 1:0
But the 25-year-old serves very well from the back and even brings his first ace into the field. The Russian finally put himself on the scoreboard without any problems.
16:55
A. Rublev – Y. Hanfmann 0:0
Andrey Rublev opens the game with his own serve. After a secure first point, the Russian quickly falls behind here and is faced with a 15:30 from his point of view.
16:49
It will start soon!
The two players are now on the field and use the short impact phase for the final touches. In a few minutes it will finally start!
16:33
Clear favourite
With Andrey Rublev another caliber is waiting for the German. Rublev is sixth seeded and one of the favorites in this tournament. The 25-year-old has already won the Masters in Monte Carlo this clay court season. So far, however, the Russian has not necessarily been challenged in Rome. After a bye in round one, he beat Molcan and Davidovich Fokina in straight sets.
16:17
First Masters Round of 16
Yannick Hanfmann started the tournament as a qualifier. The German surprised everyone in the first few days. In round two, for example, he clearly defeated ninth seeded Taylor Fritz 6:4 and 6:1. Local hero Marco Cecchinato also lost out against the 31-year-old from Karlsruhe. Can Hanfmann now beat another favorite?
15:57
Welcome!
Good day and hello to the ATP Masters in Rome. The round of 16 in the Italian capital is on the agenda for Tuesday. Among others, Yannick Hanfmann meets Andrey Rublev. The two face each other at around 4:45 p.m.