Andrey Rublev def. Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6, 7(7)-6(5), 6-2 — Italian Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Andrey Rublev defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6, 7(7)-6(5), 6-2 in the R16 of the Italian Open 2026.

The match flipped in a second-set tiebreak Rublev edged 7-5, and from there Basilashvili came apart. The Georgian piled up 41 unforced errors to Rublev's 21 and coughed up 10 double faults, handing back the early advantage he'd built in a 6-3 opener. The difference was return-game ruthlessness: Rublev converted 3 of 7 break points (43%) while Basilashvili managed just 2 of 13 (15%), then closed the third set 6-2. Rublev also saved 11 of 13 break points faced (85%) at the Italian Open.

Match stats

Andrey Rublev: 13 aces, 27 winners, 58% first serves, 2 double faults, 3/7 break points. Nikoloz Basilashvili: 7 aces, 31 winners, 52% first serves, 10 double faults, 2/13 break points.

Profiles: Andrey Rublev · Nikoloz Basilashvili — Italian Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Andrey Rublev and Nikoloz Basilashvili.