Novak Djokovic made to battle by Grigor Dimitrov as he reaches last 16 of Italian Open
World No 1 Novak Djokovic was made to battle to get past No 33 ranked Grigor Dimitrov to reach the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday.
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Italian Open: Defending champion Novak Djokovic battles to three-set win over Grigor Dimitrov to reach last 16 in Rome
Defending champion Novak Djokovic faced a tough battle to reach the Italian Open last 16 as he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in three sets to continue his bid for a seventh Rome title. The top seed clinched a 6-3 4-6 6-1 win in two hours and 19 minutes and will face British No.
Novak Djokovic makes winning return at Italian Open despite complaints
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to action at the Italian Open despite complaining about the state of the court and appearing to be feeling a little under the weather.
Norrie into round three while Swiatek looks unstoppable
Cameron Norrie eased into the third round of the Italian Open while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek was in ruthless form.
Rome Masters: British No. 1 Cameron Norrie and home favourite Jannik Sinner storm into last 16 with confident wins
British No. 1 Cameron Norrie is safely through to the last 16 of the Rome Masters after the 13th seed beat qualifier Alexandre Muller in straight sets, while home favourite Jannik Sinner also progressed. Norrie has struggled on clay so far this season, winning just two matches in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid combined.
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.
Andy Murray to face Fabio Fognini in Italian Open first round, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz learn draws
Andy Murray has been handed a tricky first-round clash at the Italian Open against home favourite Fabio Fognini. Murray won his first title in almost four years with a comeback victory over Tommy Paul at Open Aix-en-Provence on Sunday. Ad But he has lost two of his last three meetings against Fognini, including when they met most recently in Shanghai in 2019.
Rafael Nadal's uncle Toni hopeful the 22-time Grand Slam winner can make French Open return - 'For now we have to wait'
Toni Nadal gave an update on nephew Rafael’s fitness and is hopeful that the ‘king of clay’ will be fit for the French Open. The 36-year-old has been beset by injuries in recent months.