Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Canada Masters
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THE FACTS
When is Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune on and what time does it start? Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune will take place on Tuesday 9th August, 2022 – not before 00:50 (UK)
Where is Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune taking place? Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune will take place at IGA Stadium & Sobeys Stadium in Montreal, Canada
What surface is Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune being played on? Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune
What channel is Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune on in the UK? Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Fabio Fognini vs Holger Rune live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 26 Holger Rune finally snapped his losing streak at seven last week with a straight-sets victory over Benoit Paire at the Citi Open but a three-set defeat to J.J. Wolf shows there is plenty more for the Dane to improve away from the clay. The 19-year-old stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros back in June, not long after winning his maiden title on clay at the Munich Open, but a four-set defeat to Casper Ruud in Paris looks to have knocked him back to Earth with a harsh bang. World number 60 Fabio Fognini is also at his best on clay, with a run to the Rio Open semi-final this year the best of his 2022 season so far. The 35-year-old is starting to have to qualify for tournaments as the former world umber nine’s best years appear to be in the rear-view but he remains a dangerous player to draw and this looks a tight call with Rune’s level below par.
The lateness of the hour in this last match of the day is likely to bring out the best of both showmen, with equally enormous egos making this match a good candidate for aggro, but perhaps Fognini’s recent match practice from qualifying will tell here. Back the Italian to win at least a set and leave the winner up to chance.
