Andrey Rublev is predicted to win his match against Davidovich Fokina in the ATP Rome Masters.
The remaining ATP Rome Round of 32 matches will be completed on Monday.
Rublev’s Chances Against Davidovich Fokina
The head-to-head record makes promising reading for Rublev, although Davidovich Fokina won the sixth of their seven meetings. There have also been some other tight battles in those encounters. Despite those factors and the Spaniard’s dangerous game, Rublev is favoured to prevail.
In the slow conditions, his relentless baseline hitting will likely hold up slightly better over three sets.
Prediction: Rublev in 3.
Sinner vs Popyrin: An Expected Outcome?
Jannik Sinner, who has not lost a Masters 1000 match since the 2025 Shanghai Masters, is scheduled to face Alexei Popyrin.
An absence of pressure is the only favorable part of this matchup for Popyrin. After securing the last five Masters 1000 titles, few, if anyone, expect Sinner to lose in the Round of 32. Popyrin will need to be absolutely perfect with his serve to have any chance of toppling the World No. 1. I do not see any realistic chance of the Australian causing a massive upset.
Prediction: Sinner in 2.
Other Rome Open Predictions
Daniil Medvedev vs Pablo Llamas Ruiz is also scheduled. Landaluce entered the main draw as a lucky loser. However, he took full advantage with an excellent performance against Marin Cilic.
Facing a man he has beaten three times could help the Spaniard, but Bellucci has home advantage and the confidence generated from overcoming Tomas Martin Etcheverry, an excellent clay-court player. I think those factors will be enough to give the Italian a first win over Landaluce.
Prediction: Bellucci in 3.
Both Medjedovic and Navone had impressive triumphs in the previous round. Navone eliminated the No. 4 seed, Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Medjedovic knocked out Joao Fonseca. Each will try to implement an aggressive style in the rallies. Although his shotmaking at its best is exceptional, Medjedovic is also more prone to unforced errors, and I feel that will be decisive.
Prediction: Navone in 3.
The remaining ATP Rome Round of 32 matches will be completed on Monday.