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Rublev Battles Injury Woes & Wu Yibing at Hong Kong Open
7 Jan
Summary
- Rublev finished outside the top 10 for the first time since 2019.
- Wu Yibing's career has been impacted by injuries since 2023.
- Rublev leads their head-to-head rivalry 1-0 on grass.
Andrey Rublev, the third seed, is set to compete against Wu Yibing in the second round of the Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026. Rublev's 2025 season saw him finish ranked No. 16, dropping out of the top 10 for the first time since 2019. Despite this, he secured his 17th career title in Qatar and reached the final in Hamburg.
Wu Yibing enters the match following a solid first-round victory over Fabian Marozsan, winning 6-4, 6-2. Wu's career has been challenged by injuries since his 2023 breakout, with limited matches played since the start of 2024. He demonstrated resilience by not dropping his serve in the opener.
Rublev leads their head-to-head series 1-0, having won their previous encounter in three sets on grass in 2023. Wu has a 2-9 record against top 20 players, with his last win against a top player being against Daniil Medvedev last year. Despite Wu's capabilities, Rublev is considered the favorite.
