2021 Italian Open Round of 16 – Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev taking place? Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
When is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev on and what time does it start? Thursday 13th May, 2021 – Not before 14:10 (UK)
What surface is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live on Prime Video. Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number seven Andrey Rublev and number 11 Roberto Bautista Agut meet for a third time this season with their 2021 head-to-head record at 1-1 and their overall record finely poised at 3-3. The last player to win this rivalry was 23-year-old Rublev in the round of 16 of the Monte-Carlo Masters, also a clay-court ATP 1000 tournament, last month in three sets and that could be telling here. However, 33-year-old RBA was exceptional in beating a strong Cristian Garin in straight-sets on Wednesday morning and the Spaniard looks the steadier of the two right now after Rublev had to come back form a set down to beat Jan-Lennard Struff in three. Rublev is struggling to reach his imperious best right now and it is unclear if that is wholly down to the surface or the season in general but the likeliest outcome is for this match to need three sets. You could leave a winner out of this and take the match to see three, or for Rublev to win outright. The Russian has won both of their encounters on clay.
