ATP 250 Belgrade – Andrey Rublev dismisses Fabio Fognini in the half (6-2, 6-2) and joins Novak Djokovic in the final

Andrey Rublev is also revving up. Released fairly early in Monte-Carlo, the Russian passed a milestone in Belgrade this week, as evidenced by his qualification for the grand final on Sunday against Novak Djokovic. Opposed to the unpredictable Fabio Fognini during the second half, the 8th player in the world made short work of the native of Sanremo. After 1h02 of match, he dominated this match in two sets (6-2, 6-2). Powerful, consistent, he also raised his level at the best of times.

Already titled twice this season, in Dubai and Marseille, Rublev will play the 16th final of his career on the ATP circuit on Sunday. Above all, he will try to dominate Novak Djokovic for the first time. The world No. 1 won their only confrontation at the last Masters in Turin (6-3, 6-2). On a surface that suits his game well, Rublev – already winner of Roger Federer in Cincinnati in 2019 and Rafael Nadal in Monte-Carlo a year ago – can hope to make the pass of three against the giants of the game.