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Novak Djokovic 'honoured' to play in front of 'avid tennis fan' Jose Mourinho at Italian Open

Novak Djokovic has opened up on his relationship with Jose Mourinho after the Roma boss was seen watching the Serb at the Italian Open on Friday. A day earlier, Mourinho was in the dugout to mastermind his Roma side’s 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. Ad Whether he gave his players the following day off is not clear, but the Portuguese took time out to take in a bit of the tennis in Rome.

'It's going to be wild' - Holger Rune sets up Italian Open clash with home favourite Fabio Fognini, Casper Ruud wins

Holger Rune expects his Italian Open last-16 clash with home favourite Fabio Fognini to be “wild” after beating Arthur Fils, while Casper Ruud also progressed in Rome. The world No. 7 earned a 6-3 6-3 victory over 18-year-old Fils to make it through as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing third-round exit at the Madrid Open.

Alcaraz hopes to re-ignite Djokovic rivalry with Rome final meet

ROME : Carlos Alcaraz said he hoped to re-ignite his rivalry with world number one Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open, where the pair can meet for the first time this year, if they both reach the final.

Novak Djokovic overcomes slow start to progress at Italian Open and set up clash with Grigor Dimitrov

Novak Djokovic had to battle through a sluggish opening set via a tie-break, but he then accelerated away from Tomas Martin Etcheverry to progress through to the third round at the Italian Open on Friday evening. The world No.

Djokovic tested by Etcheverry in opening Italian Open win; Swiatek cruises

ROME: Novak Djokovic was tested by 61st-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a 7-6 (5), 6-2 opening win at the Italian Open on Friday. Aiming for a seventh title on the red clay of the Foro Italico as he prepares for the French Open, Djokovic twice had to recover from deficits during a tight first set. Djokovic was returning after three weeks off due to a lingering issue with his surgically repaired right elbow.

Jack Draper looking up to 'crazily good competitors' Andy Murray and Dan Evans ahead of grass season

Jack Draper has described fellow Brits Andy Murray and Dan Evans as “crazily good competitors” and hopes to do battle with them again as the grass-court season approaches. The 21-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season last year, rising into the top 50 in the ATP rankings and achieving wins over top-10 opponents like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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.

Italian Open: Big names continue to fall as Ons Jabeur suffers early exit to Paula Badosa on return from injury

Another big name fell early at the Italian Open as Ons Jabeur's return from injury ended in a straight-sets defeat to Paula Badosa, but Maria Sakkari safely progressed. The Tunisian’s exit means that three of the top four seeds have failed to make it to the last 32, after Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula also suffered shock exits. Ad Badosa applied pressure on Jabeur’s serve throughout, taking five of nine break points to clinch a 6-1 6-4 victory in 70 minutes.

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Novak Djokovic 'honoured' to play in front of 'avid tennis fan' Jose Mourinho at Italian Open

'It's going to be wild' - Holger Rune sets up Italian Open clash with home favourite Fabio Fognini, Casper Ruud wins

Alcaraz hopes to re-ignite Djokovic rivalry with Rome final meet

Novak Djokovic overcomes slow start to progress at Italian Open and set up clash with Grigor Dimitrov

Djokovic tested by Etcheverry in opening Italian Open win; Swiatek cruises

Jack Draper looking up to 'crazily good competitors' Andy Murray and Dan Evans ahead of grass season

Norrie into round three while Swiatek looks unstoppable

Italian Open: Big names continue to fall as Ons Jabeur suffers early exit to Paula Badosa on return from injury