Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on and what time does it start? Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place on Sunday 28th April, 2024 – not before 11:30 (UK)
Where is Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina taking place? Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina being played on? Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
What channel is Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on in the UK? Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number eight Andrey Rublev stopped the rot on Friday, snapping a four-match losing streak with a straight-sets win over Facundo Bagnis, but it remains to be seen how he fares against much tougher opposition. The 26-year-old has looked a shadow of himself since a controversial disqualification from the Dubai Tennis Championships semi-finals, as the defending champion there, for aggressive behaviour but his typical on-court self-flagellation was one day bound to spill over.
World number 28 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is similarly looking for an upturn in form, failing to win back-to-back matches since a run to the quarter-finals in Dubai back in February, but he avoided an upset in straight sets against Jerry Shang on Friday to look ready to compete here. Normal service would suggest Rublev is too controlled to suffer defeat to ADF’s fluctuating level, leading as he does their head-to-head 3-0, but this looks an interesting clash between two players not quite themselves. Back Rublev to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: ANDREY RUBLEV TO WIN A SET
