Wimbledon Prediction: Rublev vs Karatsev Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Wimbledon second-round match featuring Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev on Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Rublev vs Karatsev Details

Where is the match taking place: Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England, for the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

What is the start time: Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev will start (TBD).

How can I watch it: The match will be telecast live on BBC – UK, ESPN – USA, beIN Sport – MENA, SuperSport – Africa.

Rublev vs Karatsev Head-to-Head

Aslan Karatsev leads Andrey Rublev 1-0 in their head-to-head on the ATP Tour. Karatsev took down Rublev in the 2021 Dubai Championships, ending Rublev’s incredible streak at the 500 level at the time. This was in the midst of his peak level of tennis, but he’s since returned to playing at a higher level, this match can go either way.

Rublev vs Karatsev Prediction

Andrey Rublev started off well, but so did his compatriot Aslan Karatsev, both secured their opening wins in impressive fashion, with Rublev winning in 3 and Karatsev in 4. This is an absolutely brutal second-round match for Rublev, as I feel Karatsev has the game to excel on grass, and more importantly, to trouble Rublev. Karatsev is going to start ripping returns, and if Rublev can’t impose himself he’ll be in for a hard time. On the other hand, Karatsev is the definition of a wild card and Rublev absolutely has the capabilities to fight him off. This match is as dangerous as it gets early on in a grand slam for a top seed, and unfortunately for the world no. 7, I’m leaning toward Karatsev to pull off the upset in a battle to book his first-ever ticket to the Wimbledon Round of 32 at the 2023 Championships.