Rublev vs Fils Prediction 31 May 2025

Rublev found himself in two tiebreaks against Walton, even though it seemed like an easy walk in the park for Andrey. The Australian made the Russian sweat, committing four double faults and 35 unforced errors against 67 winners. Yes, Rublev played more aggressively and dictated the match, and no one thought Walton could pull off a win. We rarely see the Australian triumph on clay, and this encounter was certainly no exception.

Against Fils, Rublev has every chance of clinching victory. Sure, Arthur will have the support of the fans and organizers, who might schedule the match at a time convenient for him. But historically, Rublev is simply stronger on clay. Plus, the Russian has hit good form ahead of Roland Garros, and we hope once again that Marat Safin has found the right words to prepare Rublev for such a crucial match.

Fils battled through five sets against Munar, who later remarked that French fans are a nightmare. It seems the Spaniard was not pleased with the crowd's support for their fellow countryman. However, Arthur faced his own challenges as he struggled with back pain, and after the second set, he visibly faltered. He lost the third set 2-6, and in the fourth, the Spaniard handed him a bagel. Despite medical timeouts and back treatments, Fils was rejuvenated for the fifth set and managed to rally for the win.

Nonetheless, back issues are not easily resolved. While organizers might reschedule the match to give Fils time to recover and ensure he feels comfortable, it remains a tough task. Against Rublev, this injury is likely to resurface because the Russian will force Arthur to run.