Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Tabilo Prediction 7/18/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Andrey Rublev faces Alejandro Tabilo in the quarterfinals of the Bastad Open on Saturday, July 18th. Rublev is a former champion in Bastad and will seek a second appearance in the final of this tournament. Tabilo will look to spring a shock against the Russian for the second time this season, having beaten him in Miami. Who will reach the final? Here’s our Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Tabilo prediction. This preview will include an Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Tabilo pick.

Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Tabilo Preview

Andrey Rublev defeated Sebastian Baez in straight sets to reach the Bastad Open semifinals for the third time in his career. The match took 15 games to decide as Rublev cruised past the Argentine 6-1, 6-2 in exactly an hour. It was a contrasting display of composed tennis from the Russian who struggled to beat Andrea Pellegrino in the opening match.

In the victory, Rublev hit 5 aces and 1 double fault. Rublev landed 61% of first serves in play and won 78% of first serve points (21/27). Rublev won 71% of second-serve points (12/17) and saved the one break point he faced in the match. This is his fifth semifinal of the season.

World No. 31 Alejandro Tabilo received a walkover after his opponent Thiago Agustin Tirante withdrew from their quarterfinal match. Before that, Tabilo needed three sets to beat World No. 213 Lautaro Midon in his opening match. Tabilo secured a 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 victory in nearly three hours of play. This is his first ATP Tour semifinal since Rio back in February, when he made the finals.
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Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Tabilo Head-To-Head

Rublev and Tabilo have met twice on the ATP Tour. The head-to-head is locked at 1-1. Rublev won their first meeting in Basel two seasons ago, but it was Tabilo who stunned the Russian back in Miami earlier this year in three sets. This will be their first clash on clay.

Andrey Rublev vs Alejandro Tabilo Prediction

It will be interesting to see how much of an effect that quarterfinal walkover will have on Tabilo’s game. But either way, I think Rublev should be favored here. The Russian raised his level when he needed to against Pellegrino in that third set of his opening match and against a dangerous clay-court specialist like Baez. I expect more of the same from the former champion. Give me Rublev for a straight-sets win.

Nur Said's Pick: Rublev in straight sets