Andy Murray defeated Fabio Fognini 6-1 2-6 6-3 in the Rio de Janeiro round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Andy Murray came in leading the head-to-head 3–2. Andy Murray extended the head-to-head to 4–2.
Murray A. came through in three sets.
Murray A. and Fognini F. faced 10 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Murray A. went 9–4 (69%) against them, Fognini F. 7–6 (54%). Murray A. came out better against 4 of 10 comparable opponents, Fognini F. against 2 — though 2 of those edges carry caveats (lower-tier event).
Clay: Murray A. leads 2–1 · Hard: Murray A. leads 2–1