Andrey Rublev is currently one of the most consistent players in tennis. The Russian star recently achieved his 40th win of 2024 at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open in Stockholm, defeating France’s Alexandre Muller in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1. With this win, Rublev has now won 40 or more matches every year since 2020, a record no other player has matched this decade.
Rublev’s performance over the past five years shows just how consistent he has been. He won 41 matches in 2020, 53 in 2021, 51 in 2022, and 56 in 2023. With 40 wins already this year, he has continued to play at a high level, no matter the competition .
The shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic made it hard for many players to reach 40 wins. That year, only Rublev and Novak Djokovic (both male and female players) managed to achieve this. Djokovic finished with 41 wins in 2020, and now in 2024, he has 37 wins. If Djokovic wins three more matches this year, he’ll join Rublev in this impressive 40-win club.
Rublev is currently eighth in the Race to Turin, which means he’s close to qualifying for the ATP Finals for the fifth straight year. He has had a strong season, winning the Madrid Masters and reaching the final of the Toronto Masters. His hard-court performance has been especially good, with a 29-12 record in 2024.
Next, Rublev will play against Swiss player Stan Wawrinka in the quarterfinals of the Nordic Open. They have played each other four times before, and both have won two matches each. Wawrinka has won three Grand Slam titles in the past, but he has not played well this year. Because of this, Rublev is expected to win the match and move on to the semifinals.
There are other exciting quarterfinals happening at the Nordic Open as well. Tommy Paul will face Miomir Kecmanovic in a match that could go either way. Kecmanovic has won three of their four previous meetings, but Paul has been stronger on hard courts this year.
Casper Ruud, known more for his success on clay, will play against Tallon Griekspoor. Their head-to-head record is tied at 2-2, but Ruud has been solid on hard courts this season, giving him the edge. In another quarterfinal, Grigor Dimitrov will play Dominic Stricker. Dimitrov, who reached the Miami Masters final earlier this year, is expected to win against the young Swiss player.
As Rublev aims for the ATP Finals, Novak Djokovic is on the way of joining him in the 40-win club for the fifth year in a row. With 37 wins so far this season, Djokovic needs just three more win to match Rublev’s accomplishment. Given how well he’s playing right now, it’s very likely that the Serbian legend will reach this milestone in the next few weeks.
Rublev’s achievement of 40 wins in 2024 is another reminder of his impressive consistency on the ATP Tour. As he continues his journey at the Nordic Open and aims for the ATP Finals, tennis fans will be eager to see if he can add more wins to his tally. Meanwhile, Djokovic’s race to reach the same milestone adds more excitement to the tennis season.
