ATP’s number 1, Jannik Sinner, will take on Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals for the Italian Open. Is this going to be another routine tournament win for Sinner? Or Andrey Rublev will be able to break the winning streak. Let’s see when they will meet, how to watch this high-voltage game, and predictions from our expert tennis analysts.
Preview
Jannik Sinner is in flying form; it seems not winning a tournament has been rare for him. The Italian tennis star is on a 4-game winning streak. In his last tournament in the Madrid Open, Sinner defeated Zverev and won against Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte-Carlo Masters last month.
Rublev, on the other hand, is struggling to find his form. He couldn’t pass the Round of 64 in his last tournament. He could reach the final of the Barcelona Open, but lost to Arthur Fils. This time, he will be facing Jannik Sinner, who has hardly missed a few trophies in 2026.
Jannik Sinner has not lost a single round in this year’s Italian Open. Rublev will have to enter the court with full confidence if he wants to advance to the quarterfinals. Rublev defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili in the round of 16, 3-6, 7-6, and 6-2.
When and Where Will the Match Take Place?
The match will be held on Thursday, March 14. It will take place in the historic Foro Italico sports complex.
- Date: March 14, 2026
- Venue: Foro Italico
- Surface: Outdoor Clay
How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs Andrey Rublev?
Tennis Channel will broadcast the match live in the USA. If you are someone from the UK, tune in to Sky Sports to watch ATP’s number 1 play.
To watch the event live online, you can subscribe to Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, or Tennis TV. Tennis TV is the most affordable one, with a subscription price of 16.99€ per month.
Jannik Sinner vs Andrey Rublev: Head-to-Head
It’s not the first time the two stars are facing head to head. They have played 10 times, with Jannik Sinner winning 7 and Andrey Rublev 3.
Last time, the two met at Roland Garros in 2025 in the Round of 16, where Jannik Sinner won.
- Head-to-head: 10 times
- Jannik Sinner won: 7 times
- Andrey Rublev won: 3 Times
Predictions
Jannik Sinner has won all 5 of his previous ATP matches, with a 4-match winning streak. Rublev’s performance has been average, with 3 wins in the last 5 games. Besides, Sinner’s performance in Rome has been excellent. Also, when these two met last time on the clay surface, Sinner won easily without dropping a set.
Based on our analysis of the two players’ recent performances, Jannik Sinner will win the match by a wide margin.
