"Have you seen a better miracle?" Fabio Fognini escapes Alexander Bublik in Metz dramedy
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By Jun 14, 2025"Have you seen a better miracle?" Fabio Fognini escapes Alexander Bublik in Metz dramedy
The 36-year-old wild card saved three match points Wednesday, including one his opponent will be left thinking about.
Published Nov 08, 2023
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Bublik pushed his forehand return in play, incentivizing Fognini to leave the baseline behind.
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Fognini’s approach was mid at best, enabling Bublik to grab control by curling a crosscourt backhand.
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The Italian’s backhand stab volley sat up, giving Bublik options to pass. But he didn’t opt to go up the line...
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Keeping his cool to play the extra volley, Fognini’s latest reply took a favorable bounce. Bublik couldn’t handle the side spin at close range to net his backhand slice attempt and was left in utter disbelief.
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One more look at how a point that once looked to be so promising ended in disaster.
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Last week, Fognini advanced to the final eight of the challenger in Bergamo (l. to Nakashima).
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