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Noavk Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Into Italian Open Last 16

Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0. Six-time Rome champion Djokovic initially looked in improved form compared to his sluggish tournament opener against Tomas Etcheverry but again had a fight on his hands against the former world number three. "I think I'm getting close to the desired level. You can always play better but today I had a really good quality opponent and I think I delivered," Djokovic told reporters.

Djokovic, Swiatek into Italian Open last 16

ROME: Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0.

Cameron Norrie sets up Italian Open last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic

Cameron Norrie set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open thanks to a 6-2 7-6 (4) victory over Marton Fucsovics.

Novak Djokovic: Rivalries with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have made me stronger

Novak Djokovic says he has become “stronger” in the face of “difficult circumstances” thanks to his rivalries with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. The quartet have been the dominant players on the ATP Tour for most of the last 20 years. Ad They have faced off in a number of Grand Slam finals and high-profile matches, and between them held the world No.

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.

Italian Open: Daniil Medvedev relieved to finally get first Rome win, Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas also advance

Three of the top seven seeds at the Italian Open earned wins on a busy Sunday in Rome as Daniil Medvedev, Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced. Third seed Medvedev successfully navigated a potential banana skin of a tie against Emil Ruusuvuori that faced a rain delay after Saturday’s inclement weather forced several matches to be pushed forward. Ad Medvedev won 6-4 6-2 to end a surprisingly poor historic record in Rome; it was his first victory at the ATP Masters 1000 event in four appearances.

Alcaraz Marks World Number One Spot With Victory In Soaking Rome

Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to the world number one spot by comfortably seeing off fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in his first ever match at the Italian Open on Saturday, as play was cut short by miserable wet weather. In-form Alcaraz ensured top spot just by taking to the court to play his second round match in Rome as he seeks a third straight tournament win. The 20-year-old, who saw off Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 6-1, will overtake Novak Djokovic as world number one and is assured of the top seeding at the French Open later this month.

Australian tennis player Owen Davidson, winner of 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, dies at 79

Australian tennis player Owen Davidson, who won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, has died. He was 79.

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Noavk Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Into Italian Open Last 16

Djokovic, Swiatek into Italian Open last 16

Cameron Norrie sets up Italian Open last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic: Rivalries with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have made me stronger

Italian Open: Defending champion Novak Djokovic battles to three-set win over Grigor Dimitrov to reach last 16 in Rome

Italian Open: Daniil Medvedev relieved to finally get first Rome win, Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas also advance

Alcaraz Marks World Number One Spot With Victory In Soaking Rome

Australian tennis player Owen Davidson, winner of 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, dies at 79