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Andy Murray crashes out of Italian Open in Rome in the first round to Fabio Fognini in three sets

Andy Murray has been knocked out of the Italian Open in the first round after losing 6-4 4-6 6-4 to home favourite Fabio Fognini. The 35-year-old pushed Fognini all the way, but the Italian was able to regain his composure in the third set to take a 5-4 lead in the head-to-head record against his familiar foe. Ad Fognini, who was given a wild card to play in Rome, will play Miomir Kecmanovic in the second round.

Lionel Messi's potential Saudi Arabia transfer could halt Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr departure

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will go down as legends of the game.

Giro d’Italia 2023: 'Rode it to the ground' – Mark Cavendish praised for bike skills despite crash on Stage 5

Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) was lauded for his incredible bike handling on The Breakaway despite crashing in a dramatic sprint on Stage 5 at the Giro d’Italia. A hellish day saw pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) crash twice – once after a dog ran into the peloton – and Cavendish slide on his torso across the finish line behind winner Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck).

Stanislas Wawrinka says his 'level is great' as he reaches Italian Open second round, Kyle Edmund bows out

Stanislas Wawrinka is through to the second round of the Italian Open for the 13th time in his career after a straightforward 6-2 6-4 win over Ilya Ivashka. The 38-year-old hit 26 winners and saved one break point to secure a comfortable victory. Ad The Swiss, who is the oldest player in the Rome draw, will play 26th seed Grigor Dimitrov in the second round.

Iga Swiatek 'not going to care' about French Open favourite tag as she targets third Roland-Garros

Iga Swiatek says she is unfazed by her favourite tag heading into the French Open as she targets a third Roland-Garros title. The world No.1 won in Paris without dropping a set in 2020 and followed up with another impressive victory last year. Ad She has highlighted the importance of cutting out external pressures heading into a Grand Slam and focusing on the enjoyment of playing at the tournament.

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Andy Murray crashes out of Italian Open in Rome in the first round to Fabio Fognini in three sets

Lionel Messi's potential Saudi Arabia transfer could halt Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr departure

Giro d’Italia 2023: 'Rode it to the ground' – Mark Cavendish praised for bike skills despite crash on Stage 5

Stanislas Wawrinka says his 'level is great' as he reaches Italian Open second round, Kyle Edmund bows out

Iga Swiatek 'not going to care' about French Open favourite tag as she targets third Roland-Garros

Wawrinka makes short work of Ivashka in Rome opener

Joy Neville to make history as first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup

South African duo Peyper and Jonker named on Rugby World Cup match official panel