Veterans shine at Italian Open as Fognini beats Murray; Wawrinka advances
ROME: Fabio Fognini edged fellow 35-year-old Andy Murray in a nearly three-hour battle in the opening round of the Italian Open on Wednesday.
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Why Italian Open and French Open could be key for Andy Murray's hopes of Wimbledon seeding spot
Of the 46 titles he has won in his career to date, the second-tier ATP Challenger event won in Aix-en-Provence last weekend is unlikely to rank near the top for Andy Murray in terms of prestige. But in terms of how the remainder of his 2023 season pans out, it could be an absolutely vital one. Ad Murray appeared to be in a tough spot before playing the tournament, unsure whether to continue to commit to playing on clay following first-round losses in Monte Carlo and Madrid, and seemingly growing more frustrated in every match at not producing the same level he did during an encouraging start to the year.
Andy Murray wins first title since 2019 at Open Aix-en-Provence in return to form ahead of Roland-Garros
Andy Murray won his first title in almost four years with a 2-6 6-1 6-2 comeback win over Tommy Paul at Open Aix-en-Provence on Sunday in France. Murray had been struggling for form before arriving in Provence, as he prepares for the clay court Grand Slam event at Roland-Garros next month. Ad However his form and fortune appears to have changed for now, and he beat some notable names on his way to victory, including veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils, and Luca Van Assche in the quarter-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Iga Swiatek with impressive performance for second Madrid Open final win
Aryna Sabalenka continued her stunning 2023 form with an impressive win over world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in a high calibre top-two tussle that concluded with the Belarusian claiming the second Mutua Madrid Open title of her career.
Hansen and Aki back for Connacht's Ulster clash
Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen are both named in the Connacht team to take on Ulster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Ulster.
Canada's NBA footprint keeps growing
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Medvedev and Sabalenka advance in Madrid
Second-seed Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round of the Madrid Masters after beating qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday in the Russian's first match of the tournament.
Medvedev beats qualifier Vavassori to advance to 3rd round of Madrid Open
Second-seeded Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open after beating qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday in the Russian's first match of the tournament.