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TennisSection previews the 2023 Rome Masters third-round match featuring Holger Rune vs. Fabio Fognini on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Rune vs Fognini Match Details

Where is the match taking place: Holger Rune vs. Fabio Fognini will take place at the Foro Italico, Rome, Italy, for the 2023 Italian Open.

What is the start time: Holger Rune vs. Fabio Fognini is yet to be determined.

How can I watch: The match will be telecast live on TennisTV.com.

Rune vs Fognini Head-to-Head

Holger Rune leads Fabio Fognini 1-0 in their head-to-head, winning their clash at the 2022 Montreal Masters in straight sets.

Rune vs Fognini Prediction

Holger Rune bounced back from his chaotic Madrid exit, beating Arthur Fils in straight sets in the second round of the Rome Masters. Rune was acutely aware of Fils’ potential and talent after a breakout year, but he just wouldn’t let the Frenchman settle here. The Dane won over 60% points behind both first and second serve and took four of his 12 break points to close out a 6-3, 6-3 win. Fabio Fognini, meanwhile, is into the third round on home soil after a couple of big wins as the outright underdog. Fognini defeated former champion Andy Murray in a marquee first round under the liughts, and then proceeded to knock off Serbia’s No. 2 Miomir Kecmanovic in raucous Pietrangeli court 6-3, 7-6. Remarkably, the enigmatic Italian did not face a single break point in the match. With a spring in his step, Fognini has rolled back the years to his peak 2018-2019 form on clay. He’s got that shot-making class that very few can match outside the world’s top 10. Making the second week would be quite a story for the 35-year-old, and he does seem an attractive pick to win a set given his electric run here.