Andrey Rublev Faces Tomas Etcheverry in ATP Halle Showdown

Halle, Germany — Andrey Rublev and Tomas Martin Etcheverry will compete in the round of 16 at the 2025 ATP Terra Wortmann Open on Thursday. Rublev, a two-time finalist at this event, is eager to secure his place in the quarterfinals after a challenging season so far.

Rublev has won four of his last five matches, though he faced a setback at the French Open when he lost to Jannik Sinner in the round of 16. In his first match at Halle, he easily defeated Sebastian Ofner, showcasing his powerful serve and strong groundstrokes.

Meanwhile, Etcheverry has struggled with form, winning just two of his last five matches. The Argentine’s recent victory at Halle came against Pedro Martinez, which has given him a confidence boost. Both players will look to enhance their grass court skills, as this match marks their first meeting on the surface.

Bookmakers view Rublev as the favorite, with a 71 percent probability of winning according to betting models. “Rublev is a better grass court player,” noted tennis analyst Greg Butyn. “He has the skills to exploit Etcheverry’s movement challenges.”

Additionally, Rublev’s accuracy with wide serves could provide him an upper hand. In contrast, Etcheverry will need to rely on his serve and capitalize on any opportunities, as his best performance to date is a semifinal appearance at the Hamburg Open.

This highly anticipated match is scheduled to start at 9:10 PM AEST. Fans are eager to see if Rublev can capitalize on his experience or if Etcheverry will deliver an upset.