Otto Virtanen vs Andrey Rublev predictions, Aug 31, 2026

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### Match Preview: Otto Virtanen vs. Andrey Rublev (ATP US Open)

The upcoming match between Otto Virtanen and Andrey Rublev at the US Open promises an intriguing showdown. Virtanen, playing at home, will look to leverage his local support; however, he has struggled with consistency, winning only 2 of his last 5 matches. His gameplay is often characterized by aggressive baseline rallies, but he may need to enhance his service game to effectively counteract Rublev’s powerful returns.

Andrey Rublev, currently favored with odds of 1.16, has also registered 2 wins in his last 5 matches but remains a formidable opponent known for his explosive forehand and tactical maturity. The Russian has demonstrated his ability to adapt mid-match, which could be crucial given the variable nature of hardcourt play.

Both players have had mixed recent performances, suggesting that the match could be closer than the odds imply. While Rublev’s experience and ranking position him as the favorite, Virtanen’s home advantage and capacity for surprise could create an exciting contest. Ultimately, this matchup remains unpredictable, with success hinging on each player’s ability to manage pressure and execute their strategy effectively on the day.

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Virtanen 18.5%

Rublev 81.5%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	5.00		1.16
	5.06		1.15
	5.95		1.18
	5.25		1.15
	4.78		1.16
	4.80		1.16

Latest Results

27.08.26 Otto Virtanen – Grigor Dimitrov – Dimitrov G. win 26.08.26 Otto Virtanen – Jack Pinnington Jones – 2:1 24.08.26 Otto Virtanen – Ugo Blanchet – 2:0 19.08.26 Otto Virtanen – Moez Echargui – 0:2 18.08.26 Otto Virtanen – Yibing Wu – Canceled

18.08.26 Andrey Rublev – Nuno Borges – 0:2 16.08.26 Andrey Rublev – Pablo Carreno-Busta – 2:0 04.08.26 Juncheng Shang – Andrey Rublev – 2:1 24.07.26 Andrey Rublev – Luca Van Assche – 1:2 23.07.26 Andrey Rublev – Timofey Skatov – 2:0

Facts

Virtanen is ranked ATP: 109. Rublev is ranked ATP: 24.

Virtanen is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Rublev‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Rublev may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Rublev is the undisputed favorite.

In recent times, the players did not meet on the field.

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/64-finals

1	Zverev A. (1)	Sonego L.
2	Halys Q.	Diaz Acosta F.
3	Dimitrov G. (Q)	Popyrin A.
4	Hanfmann Y.	Tabilo A. (25)
5	Darderi L. (21)	Wendelken H. (Q)
6	Svrcina D. (Q)	Royer V.
7	Sweeny D. (WC)	Moutet C.
8	Fery A.	Musetti L. (13)
9	Jodar R. (12)	Kokkinakis T.
10	Marozsan F.	Zheng M. (WC)
11	Svajda Z.	Altmaier D.
12	Cerundolo J. M.	Gea A. (LL)
13	Bergs Z. (31)	Taberner C.
14	De Jong J.	Passaro F. (Q)
15	Choinski J.	Van De Zandschulp B.
16	Guerrieri A. (Q)	De Minaur A. (6)
17	Auger-Aliassime F. (3)	Hijikata R.
18	Burruchaga R. A.	Khachanov K.
19	Molcan A.	Bonzi B.
20	Giron M.	Buse I. (32)
21	Mensik J. (17)	Mochizuki S. (LL)
22	Rodionov J. (Q)	Mpetshi Perricard G.
23	Vallejo D.	Monfils G. (WC)
24	Borges N.	Tien L. (14)
25	Fritz T. (9)	Blanch Dar. (WC)
26	Bellucci M.	Piros Z. (Q)
27	Ugo Carabelli C.	Struff J-L.
28	Misolic F.	Cerundolo F. (24)
29	Blockx A. (28)	Barrios Vera T. (Q)
30	Shang J.	Trungelliti M.
31	Basavareddy N. (Q)	Schoolkate T. (Q)
32	Comesana F.	Cobolli F. (5)
33	Medvedev D. (7)	Gaston H. (Q)	3 : 0
34	Gorzny S. (WC)	Collignon R.	1 : 1
35	Munar J.	Atmane T.	3 : 2
36	Shimabukuro S.	Rinderknech A. (26)	1 : 3
37	Vacherot V. (22)	Kovacevic A.
38	Majchrzak K.	Medjedovic H.	3 : 0
39	Vukic A.	Sakamoto R. (Q)	2 : 2
40	Damm M.	Tiafoe F. (11)
41	Nakashima B. (16)	Baez S.
42	Michelsen A.	Cina F. (Q)	1 : 0
43	Merida Aguilar D.	Fucsovics M.	3 : 0
44	Virtanen O. (LL)	Rublev A. (23)
45	Etcheverry T. M. (27)	Kopriva V.	3 : 0
46	Landaluce M.	Fearnley J. (LL)	0 : 0
47	Berrettini M.	Wawrinka S. (WC)
48	Navone M.	Djokovic N. (4)
49	Shelton B. (8)	Griekspoor T.
50	Dzumhur D.	Hurkacz H.
51	Kecmanovic M.	Shapovalov D.	1 : 3
52	van Assche L.	Norrie C. (29)	3 : 1
53	Lehecka J. (18)	Carreno-Busta P.	3 : 1
54	Samuel T. (Q)	Machac T.	3 : 0
55	Harris L. (Q)	Kennedy J. (WC)	3 : 0
56	Tsitsipas S.	Fils A. (10)
57	Bublik A. (15)	Wolf J.J. (WC)	3 : 1
58	Tirante T. A.	Mannarino A.	2 : 2
59	Prizmic D.	Shevchenko A.	3 : 2
60	Wong C. (Q)	Paul T. (20)	1 : 3
61	Arnaldi M. (30)	Duckworth J.
62	Wu Y.	Walton A.	3 : 0
63	Faria J.	Brooksby J.	3 : 2
64	Safiullin R.	Alcaraz C. (2)

1/32-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8
5	TBD #9	TBD #10
6	TBD #11	TBD #12
7	TBD #13	TBD #14
8	TBD #15	TBD #16
9	TBD #17	TBD #18
10	TBD #19	TBD #20
11	TBD #21	TBD #22
12	TBD #23	TBD #24
13	TBD #25	TBD #26
14	TBD #27	TBD #28
15	TBD #29	TBD #30
16	TBD #31	TBD #32
17	Medvedev D. (7)	TBD #34
18	Munar J.	Rinderknech A. (26)
19	TBD #37	Majchrzak K.
20	TBD #39	TBD #40
21	TBD #41	TBD #42
22	Merida Aguilar D.	TBD #44
23	Etcheverry T. M. (27)	TBD #46
24	TBD #47	TBD #48
25	TBD #49	TBD #50
26	Shapovalov D.	van Assche L.
27	Lehecka J. (18)	Samuel T.
28	Harris L.	TBD #56
29	Bublik A. (15)	TBD #58
30	Prizmic D.	Paul T. (20)
31	TBD #61	Wu Y.
32	Faria J.	TBD #64

1/16-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8
5	TBD #9	TBD #10
6	TBD #11	TBD #12
7	TBD #13	TBD #14
8	TBD #15	TBD #16
9	TBD #17	TBD #18
10	TBD #19	TBD #20
11	TBD #21	TBD #22
12	TBD #23	TBD #24
13	TBD #25	TBD #26
14	TBD #27	TBD #28
15	TBD #29	TBD #30
16	TBD #31	TBD #32

1/8-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8
5	TBD #9	TBD #10
6	TBD #11	TBD #12
7	TBD #13	TBD #14
8	TBD #15	TBD #16

Quarter-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

Semi-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4

Final

1

TBD #1

TBD #2

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