French Open: Order of Play
Order of Play for Day One of the French Open with Alexander Zverev, Ons Jabeur, Maria Sakkari and Carlos Alcaraz all taking to the court.
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Zverev and Tsitsipas move into Italian Open quarter-finals
Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas made it through to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday, increasing the prospect of a last four clash between the pair. World number three Zverev saw off Alex de Minaur 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in the early match on centre court at the Foro Italico to set-up a last-eight clash with either Cristian Garin or Maran Cilic. The German was unruffled in his victory over Australian De Minaur as he looks to bounce back from being trounced by teenage phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid final on Sunday.
Jannik Sinner withstands comeback from compatriot Fabio Fognini to book place in Italian Open last 16
Jannik Sinner battled hard to find a way past compatriot Fabio Fognini at the Italian Open, 6-2 3-6 6-3. The encounter pitted two of the home favourites against one another in something of a 'derby', and provided some memorable moments of quality in the customarily stunning setting of the Foro Italico, which Stefanos Tsitsipas had earlier on Wednesday described as «like the Colosseum».
Tennis legend Pietrangeli revels in renaissance of Italian men
Nicola Pietrangeli, who told AFP he believes Jannik Sinner will be in the top five by the end of the year. Pietrangeli, a two-time French Open champion in 1959 and 1960, said it was brilliant that last year's Wimbledon finalist and world number eight Matteo Berrettini and Sinner -- ranked 13th -- were mixing it with the best in the men's game. It has been a long time coming.
Dominic Thiem beaten by Fabio Fognini at Italian Open, Stan Wawrinka posts first win since February 2021
Dominic Thiem’s wait for a win continues after Fabio Fognini recorded a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over the Austrian at the Italian Open in Rome. Thiem was chasing his first victory of the year, having lost to Andy Murray at the Madrid Open last time out as he continues his comeback from a wrist injury. Ad/> The road to recovery has been difficult for the Austrian, but there were early signs he could trouble Fognini, who had the crowd behind him at his home event.
Wawrinka wins first match in 15 months, Thiem remains winless in 2022
ROME : Three-times Grand Slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka won his first match in 15 months as he moved into the second round of the Italian Open while Dominic Thiem fell in the first round yet again to remain winless on the Tour this year.
'It's really tough' - Dominic Thiem needs time on road to recovery, as Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka can testify
As Dominic Thiem continues his comeback from a wrist injury that sidelined him for 10 months, the Austrian is dealing with a wide range of emotions; from feeling frustrated by his current form to being positive about the improvements he is making every day. One thing Thiem is relying on is his belief that worst part of this whole experience is fully behind him. Ad/> “What everybody is telling me, also from my team, is that the toughest period is done.
Alcaraz prepara su debut en Madrid junto a Djokovic
Aunque el arrancó ya el pasado jueves, con la primera ronda del cuadro femenino, la expectación y los focos apuntan directamente al debut este martes de dos de las grandes estrellas del Masters 1.000: y, sobre todo, El serbio debuta en sesión matinal contra Gael Monfils, mientras que el español será el plato fuerte de la programación de tarde-noche (probablemente desde las 20:00). Se enfrentará a Nikoloz Basilashvili o a Fabio Fognini. Comienza el espectáculo.