Andrey Rublev - Pedro Martinez predictions and free betting tips [29/05/2024]

Tomorrow in the second-round match of Roland Garros, Russian player Andrey Rublev will face Spaniard Pedro Martinez Portero.

Andrey Rublev

One of the leading Russian tennis players, Andrey Rublev, approaches the Roland Garros tournament in good form, albeit with inconsistent results in recent games. He won the tournament in Madrid, defeating several top players including Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Felix Auger-Aliassime, but then unexpectedly lost in Rome to the world's No. 90-ranked player. Following his triumph in Madrid, Rublev was evidently mentally exhausted, which showed in his defeat to Alex Muller in the round of 16 in Rome, highlighting his instability. Rublev continues to show his strength on clay courts, as evidenced by his recent performances. His confidence and ability to serve at a high level have helped him overcome many challenges in recent tournaments.

At the recent Rome tournament, he lost to a French player and looked nervous in the first round of Roland Garros, potentially adding pressure in his quest for the French Open final. In the first round, Rublev faced Japanese player Taro Daniel, ranked 80th in the world. Despite more nerves and loud outbursts, Rublev managed to secure a 3-1 victory in this match.

This season, Andrey has shown himself as a strong competitor on clay, although his performances have been far from perfect. On clay, Andrey had a streak of 7 consecutive wins and a title in Madrid.

Pedro Martinez Portero

Spanish tennis player Pedro Martinez Portero continues to actively participate in clay tournaments, where he manages to demonstrate stable results. Despite playing 27 clay matches this year, with 9 losses, his performances in challenger tournaments have been more successful. At one such tournament in Girona, Martinez emerged victorious, defeating Albot (sarcasm), De Jong, and Hassan in the final. In the first round of the current Roland Garros, Martinez Portero faced Argentine player Thiago Agustin Tirante, who has not achieved significant success in his career. The Spaniard struggled in this encounter, which extended to almost 4 hours. Despite this, Martinez managed to come out on top with a 3-2 set result, albeit making numerous errors. This match was clearly not easy for the Spaniard, highlighting his instability in major tournaments.

On clay courts, Pedro Martinez Portero feels more confident, but his game often suffers from a lack of confidence in crucial moments of matches. This becomes a major problem for the Spaniard in encounters with strong opponents. Recent performances at tournaments in Bordeaux and Lyon, where he also suffered defeats, and a recent streak of 4 consecutive losses on clay since April confirm that for success, he needs to add aggressiveness and sporting aggression, which he often critically lacks for victories at a high level.

Prediction for the Rublev vs. Martinez Portero Match

Rublev should confidently close out the match against the Spaniard in a maximum of 4 sets. Martinez spent 4 hours on court in his match against a little-known Argentine in the first round, showing how poorly he performs under pressure. The prediction for the Rublev vs. Martinez Portero match is a handicap in favour of the Russian by games (-6.5).