Andrey Rublev vs Luca Van Assche Prediction: The future opponents are players of different levels

Prediction for the ATP Washington match which will take place on July 31. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After failing at Wimbledon, Andrey played two dirt tournaments in Bastad, Sweden and Umag, Croatia. In Sweden, he lost his first game against Tirante. In Croatia, the Russian played a little better, stronger than Argentine Ugo Carabelli and Hungarian Marozhan, but lost to Cherundolo, the future winner of the draw. The upcoming match will be Rublev's first on hard court in a long time.

The Frenchman came to Washington with a 4-match losing streak at Wimbledon, Bastad and Umag. In the US capital, Luca defeated his compatriot Arthur Cazeau in the first round in two sets 6:4, 6:3. The match lasted an hour and 30 minutes, during the game van Asch made one ace and five double faults, won 76% of points on the first serve and 46% on the second.

Much of the upcoming game will depend on Andrey Rublev, his attitude and tone. The Russian hasn't been impressive lately, but a new stage of the season is starting, a new surface as a chance for Rublev to reset his game in preparation for the US Open. Obviously, the future opponents are tennis players of different levels, and if Andrey plays at least 75 per cent of his potential, he will surely achieve a confident victory in the opening match of the Washington tournament.