Andrey Rublev vs Nikoloz Basilashvili Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Round of 16
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Andrey Rublev faces Nikoloz Basilashvili in the round-of-16 stage of the Italian Open.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Andrey Rublev vs Nikoloz Basilashvili prediction
Andrey Rublev continued his brilliant record against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as he reached the round-of-16 at a Masters event for the first time this season. Rublev inflicted a seventh defeat over the Spaniard as he won 6-4 6-4 after one hour and 14 minutes.
He now faces Nikoloz Basilashvili as the qualifier produced an upset by defeating Brandon Nakashima in round three. The Georgian edged clear in the first set after winning a tiebreak, and he recovered from a break down in the second to win 7-6 (5) 6-4. He has now won four matches in a row, including the qualifying stages, while he also defeated Ben Shelton in his second-round match.
Rublev leads the head-to-head 4-3, but they have not faced each other in a completed match since 2022. The Russian has looked focused in his opening two matches, and this is now a fine opportunity to make a deep run in Rome.
Andrey Rublev vs Nikoloz Basilashvili tip: Andrey Rublev to win 2-0
