Jaime Faria vs Andrey Rublev Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Second Round

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Three-time Australian Open quarter-finalist Andrey Rublev takes on qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round.

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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & Tennis Channel

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Jaime Faria vs Andrey Rublev prediction

Jaime Faria tasted victory in the main draw of a Grand Slam for the second time in his career when he defeated lucky loser Alexander Blockx in four sets in his opener.

The world number 151, who came through qualifying without dropping a set, converted half of his break-point opportunities against the Belgian to match his run in Melbourne last year, but now faces the 13th seed.

Andrey Rublev cruised through the first round with a straight-sets victory over Matteo Arnaldi, and he has already bettered last year's Australian Open performance, when was a shock first-round loser.

Generally, though, the 28-year-old is a reliable performer at Grand Slam level having made ten quarter-finals across the four majors, and he is more than capable of another routine win in three sets.

Jaime Faria vs Andrey Rublev tip: Andrey Rublev to win 3-0