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**Summary:**

The “Bitpanda Hamburg Open” at Rothenbaum was hit by severe weather conditions during the quarter-finals, including rain, a temperature drop, and even hail. Despite the conditions, Andrey Rublev defeated Luciano Darderi in three sets. Rublev, who had been struggling with his ranking, is feeling energized in Hamburg and has reached the semi-finals. In other matches, Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Alexandre Muller, and the German doubles team Krawietz/Pütz had to withdraw due to an injury to Pütz. The article also previews the semi-final matches and introduces the players Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Flavio Cobolli. Darderi and a ball kid had an amusing incident where Darderi’s sensitive spot was hit, so Darderi lightly threw the rest of the tennis balls at the ball kid.

**News Article:**

**Rublev Battles Weather and Darderi to Reach Hamburg Open Semi-Finals**

Hamburg – Andrey Rublev overcame challenging weather conditions and a determined Luciano Darderi to advance to the semi-finals of the “Bitpanda Hamburg Open” on Thursday. The Rothenbaum tournament was disrupted by heavy rain, a significant temperature drop, and even hail during the quarter-final matches, forcing the closure of the stadium roof.

Despite the elements, Rublev, ranked No. 17 in the world, prevailed over Italy’s Darderi with a score of 6:1, 3:6, 6:3. “The ball is heavier, the sand is wetter. For me, that’s okay,” said Rublev, who has been battling a cold but feels his energy returning.

The match wasn’t without its moments of levity. In the second set, a ball kid accidentally struck Darderi with a tennis ball in a sensitive area, leading to a humorous exchange between the player and the youngster.

Rublev will face Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals on Friday. Auger-Aliassime defeated Alexandre Muller in a three-set thriller.

In doubles action, the German team of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz had to withdraw from their quarter-final match after Pütz sustained a hand injury.

The other semi-final will feature Tomas Martin Etcheverry against Flavio Cobolli.

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