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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.

Djokovic turns spotlight on Alcaraz ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic on Monday hailed Carlos Alcaraz as the "best player" of the season so far and said the Spanish teenager is one of the "main favourites" for Roland Garros.

Fiery Shapovalov regains composure, pulls out 1st match after Italian Open meltdown

Canada's Denis Shapovalov survived a testy opening match Monday at the Italian Open tennis tournament that saw him swear at the fans after arguing a call with the chair umpire.

'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.

Shapovalov overcomes code violation for win at Italian Open

ROME (AP) — Denis Shapovalov overcame a point penalty and a hostile crowd to beat local hope Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in the first round of the Italian Open on Monday.

After great start, Alcaraz heads to Paris among favorites

MADRID (AP) — It’s been a quick rise for Carlos Alcaraz.

'Shut the f*** up!' - Denis Shapovalov screams at Italian Open crowd after row with the umpire boils over

Denis Shapovalov screamed «shut the f*** up» to the crowd after a furious row with the chair umpire in his first-round match at the Italian Open. Shapovalov was leading 7-6(4) 3-4 against Lorenzo Sonego when a second serve was called out by the Italian. Ad/> Initially umpire Richard Haigh awarded the point to Shapovalov after Sonego hit his return out, but he then went for a closer look at the mark and overruled the line judge which put the players back on deuce.

Raducanu to play first event in UK since US Open triumph

Emma Raducanu will make a first competitive appearance in front of a home crowd since her remarkable triumph at the US Open after it was announced Monday she had entered next month's Women's Tour Association event in Birmingham. The teenager's only previous WTA tournament in Britain was in Nottingham last year prior to her emergence on the world stage at Wimbledon. "I can't wait to play in Britain again and I'm delighted to be competing at the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham in the 40th year of this terrific showcase for women's tennis," said Raducanu in a statement.

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Dominic Thiem beaten by Fabio Fognini at Italian Open, Stan Wawrinka posts first win since February 2021

Djokovic turns spotlight on Alcaraz ahead of Roland Garros

Fiery Shapovalov regains composure, pulls out 1st match after Italian Open meltdown

'It's really tough' - Dominic Thiem needs time on road to recovery, as Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka can testify

Shapovalov overcomes code violation for win at Italian Open

After great start, Alcaraz heads to Paris among favorites

'Shut the f*** up!' - Denis Shapovalov screams at Italian Open crowd after row with the umpire boils over

Raducanu to play first event in UK since US Open triumph