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Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-2 in the Italian Open final to win his sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title and become only the second man ever to win all nine Masters 1000 events, behind Novak Djokovic. The Rome victory also marks the first Italian Open title for a men’s singles champion in 50 years, and with Alcaraz injured, Sinner enters Roland Garros as the clear favorite as he pursues a potential Career Grand Slam.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man in 50 years to win the Italian Open, defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in Rome, a victory that also mirrors Novak Djokovic’s Masters sweep.
Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to win the Italian Open, the first Italian man to win the tournament in 50 years (Adriano Panatta). The victory also makes Sinner the second player ever to win all nine Masters 1000 events, a feat first achieved by Novak Djokovic. Sinner rides a 29-match win streak and is 17-0 on clay this year ahead of Roland Garros, as Ruud offered resistance but Sinner controlled the match with his serve.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, hampered by cramps and illness, urged the umpire to pause their Italian Open semi against Daniil Medvedev as heavy rain fell; after initial resistance, the umpire Aurélie Tourte postponed play, a decision noted amid Medvedev’s complaints about Sinner’s medical timeout and pundit commentary on the umpiring.
Jannik Sinner led Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 4-2 in the Italian Open semifinal before rain halted play; Sinner was hobbled by a thigh issue and needed treatment, while Medvedev clawed back in the second set. The match will resume Saturday with the winner facing Casper Ruud, who crushed Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 to reach his first Italian Open final.
Jannik Sinner extended his Masters 1000 dominance by winning in Madrid, becoming the first player to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and closing in on a sixth, as he targets Rome’s title and the first Italian men's singles champion there since Adriano Panatta roughly 50 years ago.
Sorana Cirstea staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the Italian Open, erasing Sabalenka’s two-set lead and a late break in the decider before converting her first match point. The defending champion and home favourite Jasmine Paolini also fell, losing to Elise Mertens in three sets.
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev won his first clay-court title at the Italian Open, but his choice of song during the trophy presentation, Pet Shop Boys' rendition of "Go West," has raised eyebrows. The song's melody resembles the Soviet Union anthem, and the Pet Shop Boys' version was about the fall of communism in the Soviet Union. With Russian sports competitors not allowed to represent their country or carry the national flag due to the invasion of Ukraine, the song's message was not lost on some viewers.
Daniil Medvedev wins his first clay-court trophy at the Italian Open, beating Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 in the final. Medvedev, previously known for his prowess on hard courts, is now considered a contender at the upcoming French Open. The Russian player will rise to No. 2 in the rankings when they are released on Monday.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has revealed that she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer but is doing "OK" after undergoing treatment. The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion received the Golden Racket award for her contributions to the sport at the Italian Open. Navratilova, who won 59 Grand Slam titles overall, including 31 in women's doubles and 10 in mixed doubles, made her acceptance speech in Italian to the Campo Centrale crowd.
Elena Rybakina defeated Jelena Ostapenko in the Italian Open semi-final, but the match was marred by a verbal altercation between the two players during a rain delay. Ostapenko allegedly called Rybakina a "b***h," which was overheard by Rybakina's coach. The two players shared a frosty handshake at the net after the match, and Rybakina later pointed at the umpire as if she wanted him to speak with her opponent. Rybakina will face Anhelina Kalinina in the final.
Novak Djokovic engaged in a heated argument with his coach Goran Ivanisevic during his shock Italian Open exit at the hands of Holger Rune. The world No 1 was beaten 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 by rising star Rune on the clay surface. Djokovic shouted at his box, suggesting there was little clarity in the coaching he was receiving on court, leading Ivanisevic to hit back at Djokovic with his own X-rated response.
Two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek retired in the third set of her Italian Open quarterfinal against Elena Rybakina because of a right thigh injury, ending her 14-match winning streak in Rome and raising questions about her status for the upcoming French Open, where she is the defending champion. Rybakina's semifinal opponent will be Jelena Ostapenko, while Veronika Kudermetova of Russia will face Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine in the other semifinal.
Holger Rune defeats Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the Italian Open semifinals, marking his second victory over the 22-time Grand Slam champion in six months. Djokovic called for a trainer early in the second set, and committed 35 unforced errors to Rune's 15. Rune's semifinal opponent will be either Casper Ruud or Francisco Cerundolo.
Novak Djokovic criticized his opponent, Cameron Norrie, for lacking sportsmanship during their Round of 16 match at the Italian Open. Djokovic was hit with the ball by Norrie after conceding a point, and he felt that Norrie's behavior throughout the match was not fair play. Despite their on-court tensions, Djokovic won the match 6-3, 6-4 and advanced to the quarterfinals.