2021 Australian Open Second Round – Fabio Fognini vs Salvatore Caruso Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Fabio Fognini vs Salvatore Caruso taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Fabio Fognini vs Salvatore Caruso on and what time does it start? Thursday 11th February, 2021 – not before 04:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Fabio Fognini vs Salvatore Caruso? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Fabio Fognini vs Salvatore Caruso on? The 2021 Australian Open will be televised on Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedule for this specific match
Where can I stream Fabio Fognini vs Salvatore Caruso in the UK? Sky customers can stream this match on the Sky Go app. Alternatively, the match can be streamed to subscribers of Eurosport Player, either on the official website or as an add-on to an Amazon Prime subscription
THE LOWDOWN
FABIO FOGNINI
- 16th-seed Fabio Fognini was in total control against Pierre-Hugues Herbert in their first round match, facing no break points on his own serve and making five of 11 he created.
- The 33-year-old is currently ranked at world number 17 after a difficult 2020 season but looks to be on his way back to some his best form after a successful ATP Cup campaign with runners-up Italy.
SALVATORE CARUSO
- World number 78 Salvatore Caruso was on fire against Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen in their first round match, making 18 break points and taking seven on his way to a straight-sets win.
- The 28-year-old should surpass his career-high ranking of world number 76 he achieved last season whatever happens in this first career meeting with his fellow Italian, Fabio Fognini.
THE PREDICTION
Salvatore Caruso is in the form of his career right now and working exceptionally hard to do so, never relenting in his straight-sets victory over Henri Laaksonen to set-up a first meeting with Fabio Fognini. The 16th seed was excellent in his match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert and looks to have clicked back into a rhythm that will threaten most players in Melbourne. Caruso is a tireless competitor who has worked harder than most over the past year to reach his best level and his dogged attitude is the kind that can annoy Fognini into mistakes. 28-year-old Caruso could well win the biggest match of his career here if he frustrates his compatriot long enough to capitalise on this but it is more likely that both players can take a set here in a win for the world number 17.
