Top-seeded Rublev through to Citi Open semi-finals

Andrey Rublev defeated J.J. Wolf 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday night. He’ll play Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka in the next round

Andrey Rublev Andrey Rublev, 2022 indoor season | © Panoramic

Russian Andrey Rublev, the top seed, advanced to the semi-finals of the Citi Open by winning against American wildcard J.J. Wolf 6-2, 6-3 at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Washington on Saturday night.

Rublev, ranked No 8, will play Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka next.

Ahead of his victory, the Russian defeated Jack Draper (6-4, 6-2) and American Maxime Cressy, the No 13 seed (6-4, 7-6 (8)).

Wolf, ranked No 99, won against Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel (6-2, 6-3), Canadian Denis Shapovalov, the No 6 seed (6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3) and Dane Holger Rune, the No 9 seed (7-5, 4-6, 6-3) in the previous rounds of the Citi Open, Washington D.C.

Washington ATP 500, other last eight results (Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, hard, USD 2.108.110, most recent results first):

  • Frances Tiafoe vs. Nick Kyrgios: saturday
  • Mikael Ymer beat Sebastian Korda: 6-2, 5-7, 6-3
  • Yoshihito Nishioka beat Daniel Evans (16): 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-5

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