Rublev and Millman Claim Titles on ATP Tour This Week
(November 1, 2020) Andrey Rublev and John Millman took home the winning trophies on the ATP this weekend.
Astana Open, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – Millman Clinches Maiden ATP Tour Title
John Millman captured his maiden ATP Tour title on Sunday with a 7-5, 6-1 victory against Adrian Mannarino in the Astana Open final.
The 31-year-old improved to 3-0 in his ATP Head2Head series against the Frenchman to become the fifth first-time champion on the ATP Tour in 2020. Millman, who saved two match points in his quarter-final win against Tommy Paul, also became the fifth player this season to win a tour-level crown after saving at least one match point during the tournament.
“It is incredible. I am so happy and relieved,” said Millman. “I just feel very satisfied. It is just a pure moment of satisfaction… That was my third final, third time lucky I guess. These things aren’t easy to win and to do so at a place where I felt so comfortable all week, in terms of the hospitality, makes it really special. To win the inaugural Astana Open is special. I am so happy. It has been a big team effort and I am pumped.”
Singles – Final
[4] J. Millman (AUS) d [3] A. Mannarino (FRA) 75 61
Doubles – Final
[1] S. Gille (BEL) / J. Vliegen (BEL) d [2] M. Purcell (AUS) / L. Saville (AUS) 75 63
Erste Bank Open, Vienna, Austria – Rublev Wins ATP Tour-Leading Fifth Title Of 2020
Andrey Rublev won his ATP Tour-leading fifth title of the season on Sunday, defeating Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-4 to capture the Erste Bank Open trophy.
The red-hot Russian has won three ATP 500 titles since the Tour restarted in August. The 23-year-old is now tied with World No. 1 Novak Djokovic atop the 2020 match wins leaderboard with 39 victories.
“This tournament is really special for me because my grandma was also Austrian, so I have Austrian blood,” Rublev said. “It’s a really special title for me.”
With his Vienna triumph, Rublev qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals for the first time. The season finale will take place at The O2 in London from 15-22 November.
Singles – Final
[5] A. Rublev (RUS) d [LL] L. Sonego (ITA) 64 64
Doubles – Final
[3] L. Kubot (POL) / M. Melo (BRA) d J. Murray (GBR) / N. Skupski (GBR) 76(5) 75
