An astonishing escape for Rublev and a match Davidovich Fokina may take some time to get over. The number two seed made sure another epic comeback wasn't needed as he took control of the breaker with a mini-break on the first point.Īnd he completed his 'Houdini' act when his attempted passing shot was only parried by Davidovich Fokina to continue on his defence of the Dubai title. Title Holders Prize Money Live Scores ATP Doubles Live ATP Doubles Ranking WTA Singles Live WTA Ranking WTA Doubles Live WTA Doubles Ranking. But it was a tiebreak that would decide the tussle as it was Rublev this time that went through a set without facing a break point. It was a cagey final set and Davidovich Fokina must have feared going into another tiebreak after what had come before. It was now the Spaniard's turn to respond to a setback and it was all getting a little hot in the Dubai heat as he was forced to fight off his first break points of the match in game four. Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4 Grigor Dimitrov def. But to beat the top players you need to take the opportunities presented to you and, remarkably, back came Rublev, reeling off the next seven points to take it 8-6 and level up the match, accompanied by a massive roar of delight by the Russian. ATP Madrid Open Day 2 results at a glance Mens singles (first round): (WC) Andy Murray def.
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