Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Van Assche upsets Rublev, reaches Estoril Open semifinals
Luca Van Assche, a French tennis player, won a big match against Andrey Rublev, who is ranked much higher, in the Estoril Open.
Van Assche was down in the first set but came back to win in three sets.
This is the biggest win of his career so far.
He will play another French player, Hugo Gaston, in the semifinals.
Gaston also won his match today, beating a local player named Tiago Torres.
Both Van Assche and Gaston are expected to rise in the tennis rankings because of their good performances in this tournament.
Luca Van Assche defeated Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the Estoril Open ATP Tour 250 event.
Van Assche won in three sets: 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, marking the biggest win of his career.
Rublev was on a five-match winning streak before this match.
Van Assche will face Hugo Gaston in the semifinals.
Gaston advanced to the semifinals by defeating local wild card Tiago Torres.
- Who
- Luca Van Assche and Andrey Rublev
- What
- Van Assche defeated Rublev in the quarterfinals of the Estoril Open
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Estoril, Portugal
- Why
- Van Assche played a strong match and overcame Rublev's experience and recent winning streak.
Van Assche's Strategy
Rublev's Experience
Match Strategy
Van Assche's Strategy
Van Assche used relentless forehand exchanges and maintained composure under pressure.
Rublev's Experience
Rublev relied on his experience and saved all break points in the first set.
Mental Toughness
Van Assche's Strategy
Van Assche showed mental resilience by coming back from a set down.
Rublev's Experience
Rublev struggled to maintain his level after the first set.
- Event
- Estoril Open ATP Tour 250
- Match Duration
- 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Van Assche's ATP Ranking
- No. 78
- Rublev's ATP Ranking
- No. 14
- Next Opponent for Van Assche
- Hugo Gaston
- Gaston's ATP Ranking
- No. 90
- Torres' ATP Ranking
- No. 331