Rogers Cup 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Fabio Fognini Preview, Head to Head and Live stream for Canada Masters

Andrey Rublev and Fabio Fognini will meet in the second round of the Rogers Cup 2021. The Russian will start as a favorite coming into the 2nd round of the Rogers Cup 2021.

Andrey Rublev vs Fabio Fognini : Match Details

• Tournament: ATP-1000 Rogers Cup
• Match: Andrey Rublev vs Fabio Fognini
• Round: 2nd Round
• Date: August 11^th, 2021
• Prize Money: $45,000
• Venue: Toronto, Canada
• Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Andrey Rublev vs Fabio Fognini : Preview

Rublev had a decent run at the Wimbledon as he reached the round of 16. He was beaten by the world number 1 and eventual champion, Marton Fucsovics in 5 sets. The Hungarian had beaten the world number 7 with the score line of 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3.

The Russian had a forgettable outing at the Tokyo Olympics. He lost to home favorite, Kei Nishikori in the first round itself with the score line of 6-3, 6-4. It will be interesting to see how the 4th seed will perform in the coming week.

Fognini had beaten Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of Toronto Open 2021 in 3 sets with the score line of 6-7, 6-2, 6-4. The Italian had a decent run at the Wimbledon where he reached the round of 32. The world number 36 was ultimately beaten by Andrey Rublev in 4 sets. The score line of the match was 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.

The Italian had not performed upto the mark in the Swedish Open where he lost the first match he played after receiving a Bye in round 1.He lost to Roberto Carballés Baena with the score line of 3-6, 6-1, 4-6. It will be interesting to see if the veteran is able to perform well in the next week.

Andrey Rublev vs Fabio Fognini: Head to Head

The duo have met only 8 times in the past where Fognini leads the head to head tally with 5-3. They last met at the Wimbledon where Rublev won the match in 4 sets.

Andrey Rublev vs Fabio Fognini : Prediction

It is expected to be a nail biting match with Rublev most likely to triumph.

Match Prediction: Andrey Rublev to win in 3 sets.

Andrey Rublev vs Fabio Fognini : Live stream and where to watch

Match Timings:

• Japan : TBD
• Delhi: TBD
• New York: TBD
• Melbourne: TBD
• Brazil: TBD

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