Djokovic knocked out of Italian Open by 20-year-old Rune
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic was sent spinning out of the Italian Open on Thursday, losing his quarter-final 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to 20-year-old Holger Rune in Rome on Wednesday.
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Holger Rune shocks Novak Djokovic in eventful clash to reach Italian Open semi-finals in Rome
Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after losing a rain-interrupted and occasionally heated match against Holger Rune. Defending champion Djokovic was outplayed by Rune, who recorded his second successive win over the world No. 1 after also beating him in the Paris Masters final in November.
Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic to reach Italian Open semis - ESPN
ROME — Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.
Italy and Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci will retire at the end of next season after glittering career
Juventus defender and Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci has announced his intention to retire at the end of next season. The 36-year-old made the announcement on the Juventus club YouTube channel, and will retire when his contract at the club expires next summer. Ad He said: «Wearing this shirt has been like living a dream for 12 years.
Floods Force Cancellation Of Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix In Italy
The Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix due to be held at Imola this weekend has been called off as it is "not possible to safely hold the event" due to heavy flooding in the region, organisers said on Wednesday. Five people have died after heavy rains caused flooding across Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region. At Imola, the Santerno river which borders the track was flooded and race organisers had asked journalists and team staff not to go to the circuit on Wednesday. Formula One said in a statement that following high level discussions "the decision has been taken not to proceed with the Grand Prix weekend at Imola".
'You're an absolute joke' - Holger Rune vents at umpire Mohamed Lahyani over disputed line call against Novak Djokovic
Holger Rune was involved in a confrontation over a disputed line call with umpire Mohamed Lahyani during his Italian Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic. Rune made an impressive start to the match as he won the opening set 6-2 against the world No. 1.
Ons Jabeur hopeful of 'great results' at French Open despite early Italian Open defeat to Paula Badosa
Ons Jabeur is still hopeful that she can achieve “great results” at the French Open despite mixed preparation on clay this season. Jabeur looked to be returning to form when she won her opening clay event in Charleston in early April. Ad But she then retired with injury after three games of her Stuttgart semi-final against Iga Swiatek and missed her title defence in Madrid.
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled due to severe flooding as F1 president addresses 'tragedy' in northern Italy
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola has been cancelled following extensive flooding and torrential rainfall across northern Italy. The unprecedented situation meant staff were forced to leave the track on Tuesday and the highest red-weather warning has been issued for the area.