Watch highlights as Fabio Fognini defeats Feliciano Lopez in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday in Melbourne. Photo: Getty Images. Video Courtesy Tennis Australia.
Watch highlights as Fabio Fognini defeats Feliciano Lopez in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday in Melbourne. Photo: Getty Images. Video Courtesy Tennis Australia.
Fabio Fognini held off a late challenge from Philipp Kohlschreiber to advance to the final of the VTB Kremlin Cup 6-1, 7-6(2). The Italian is into his second ATP World Tour hard-court final, having lost in St. Petersburg to Martin Klizan four years ago. All four of Fognini’s tour-level titles have come on clay. “It’s always difficult after you win a set 6-1 to keep playing at such a high level,” Fognini said. “Against him it’s always difficult because he’s really good in every part of the game. I’m very happy and hopefully I can win the title tomorrow.” Fognini will face Pablo Carreno Busta, who won 80 per cent of first-serve points in taking out Stephane Robert 6-3, 7-6(2)....
This brought a smile to Fabio Fognini's face! The Italian gets the better of Novak Djokovic in this point with a hot shot backhand lob in the Shanghai second round. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images