Indian Wells Open 2024: Andrey Rublev vs Andy Murray preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Young Rublev to take on experienced Murray in the second round.

Andrey Rublev, seeded No. 5, is poised to compete in his first match since his disqualification from the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships for allegedly abusing a lines judge when he takes on Andy Murray in the 2nd round of the Indian Wells Open 2024.

In contrast, 36-year-old Andy Murray, a former world No. 1, unseeded comes into this game with a win over David Goffin in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. The three-time Grand Slam champion, who has undergone hip resurfacing surgery, has impressively returned to the Top 50.

Andrey Rublev vs Andy Murray match preview

The second-round match at the Indian Wells Open 2024 between Andrey Rublev and Andy Murray is shaping up to be a captivating encounter. Both players are eager to overcome recent setbacks. Murray, a seasoned veteran, must address his fitness concerns to halt the retirement speculation.

In the first round, he displayed formidable form, hitting 24 winners and earning 61 points to Goffin’s 39. Murray’s performance was highlighted by four aces and only one double fault, boasting an impressive 85% win ratio on first serves and 72% on second serves.

Rublev will commence his Indian Wells Open campaign following his last appearance in Dubai, where he was defeated by Bublik with scores of 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 6-5 in the semifinals on March 1. His altercation with the chair umpire led to a reprimand for losing his composure. Rublev’s highlight of the year was clinching the Hong Kong Open 2024 title, where he overcame Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

Rublev, in his prime and motivated, holds an impressive overall win-loss record of 449-240. His hard court record stands at 177-89, which suggests a challenging match for the experienced Murray. The showdown is scheduled for 1:30 PM on Friday.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 2

Andrey Rublev – 1

Andy Murray –1

This upcoming match at the Indian Wells Open 2024 serves as a tie-breaker, marking the third encounter between Andrey Rublev and Andy Murray, with each player having secured a victory in previous matches. Rublev triumphed over Murray with a score of 7-5, 6-2 in the second round at Rotterdam in 2021.

Conversely, Murray dominated their match at the Australian Open in 2017, delivering a decisive win with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-0, 6-2.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Andrey Rublev vs Andy Murray, Indian Wells Open 2024 in India, UK, and USA?

Tennis fans in India can watch the Indian Wells Open 2024, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, live on SonyLiv and the Sony TV channels. In the UK and the US, live coverage is available on Sky Sports Tennis and the Tennis Channel, respectively

Date/Match Timings

India: 9th March (1:45 Am IST: Tentative)

USA: 8th March (1:30 Pm UTC: Tentative)

UK: 8th March (8:15 Pm GMT: Tentative)

Prediction

Rublev holds a statistical advantage. Currently ranked in the top five, Rublev has shown remarkable stability over the past seasons, not just breaking into the top 10 but maintaining a position within the top 5. His recent win-loss record is impressive, and he has already secured a title this year.

On the other hand, Murray, a seasoned veteran, has seen a dip in his performance since 2017. His ranking has dropped significantly, and his win-loss record for the season doesn’t paint the picture of a contender. While Murray’s experience on the court is invaluable, the statistics suggest that Rublev is the favourite to win the match. His form and desire to secure a confident victory over Murray will likely be the deciding factors.

Result: Rublev to win in three sets

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