Fabio Fognini defeated Juan Monaco 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the ARG vs ITA round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Monaco came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Fabio Fognini claimed a first win over Juan Monaco in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Fognini F. took it in straight sets.
Fognini F. and Monaco J. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Fognini F. went 2–8 (20%) against them, Monaco J. 4–5 (44%). Monaco J. came out better against 3 of 7 comparable opponents, Fognini F. against 1.
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: Monaco J. leads 2–0