Madrid Open 2024: Andrey Rublev vs Facundo Bagins preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :April 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Modified at :April 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM

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Rublev will hope to end his run of poor form in recent tournaments.

World no. 8 Andrey Rublev is set to face Facundo Bagins in the Round of 64 of the Madrid Open 2024, as he begins his campaign in the tournament.

Rublev will take the court after his recent defeat in his very first match at the Barcelona Open in the Round of 32, where Brandon Nakashima outclassed him in a straight-set win (4-6, 6-7).

On the other side of the court, Facundo Bagins, who began his journey at the Madrid Open in the qualifiers has gone on to win three back-to-back matches. He entered the Round of 64 by defeating Brandon Nakashima in straight sets (6-3, 7-6(5)).

Andrey Rublev vs Facundo Bagins match details

Date: April 26, Friday

Time: 4:30 PM IST (Tentative)

Venue: La Caza Majica, Madrid

Andrey Rublev vs Facundo Bagins preview

Andrey Rublev had a commanding start to the 2024 season with a title at the Hong Kong Open. He then went on to reach the quarter-final of the Australian Open where he was defeated by champion Jannik Sinner.

At ATP Rotterdam and Qatar Open, he was shown the door of exit in the quarterfinals, while his campaign at the Dubai Tennis Championships went till the semi-final stage. Then after, he has been going through a rough patch as he only managed to win one match in four championships. He was defeated in his very match at the Miami Open, Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open.

Meanwhile, Facundo Bagins has been trying his best in every competition to take the limelight with his improved performances in 2024. Although he didn’t have an exciting start to the year, as he was defeated in his first match at Australian Open, he then went on to win the Challenger Buenos Aires 2 by defeating Mariano Navone in the final.

He also went on to clinch the runners-up title at the Cordoba Open as he was defeated by Luciano Darderi in straight sets (1-6, 4-6). Although he couldn’t give his best of performance in the Indian Wells Masters and Barcelona Open, he caught the attention of the tennis fraternity by finishing as the runners-up at the Challenger Santiago.

Head-to-Head

Matches – 1

Andrey Rublev – 1

Facundo Bagins – 0

They have faced each other once at the Italian Open in 2020 where Rublev defeated Bagnis in straight sets.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Andrey Rublev vs Facundo Bagins, Madrid Open 2024, second round match in India?

The Round of 64 match between Andrey Rublev and Facundo Bagins at the Madrid Open 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. The tennis fans catch the live telecast of the game on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels. The network’s streaming service, SonyLiv, will make the match available on their app and website.

Prediction

Rublev has not been in his best form in the last couple of tournaments. With three losses in the last four matches, he will look to turn around his fortunes and make a statement at the event with a commanding win over his opponent from Argentina.

Bagnis will have a huge task when he takes the court in his next match at the Madrid Open. Even though he has been performing well at the event, this is a match against a top seeded player of the tournament. If he manages to clinch a win in the upcoming clash, it will build his confidence for the matches ahead.

Irrespective of the past performances in the last couple of tournaments, undoubtedly Rublev will take the court as the favorite of the match. Bagnis will also be determined to create an upset in the tournament with his strong grasp on the clay court.

Result: Andrey Rublev winning the match in three sets.

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