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.

ATP Rome'Really tough' — Thiem needs time on road to recovery, as Nadal and Wawrinka can testify4 HOURS AGO Thiem brought up two break points in the fourth game, but Fognini saved them both before crucially breaking in the ninth game and serving out the set a game later. Another break point came and went for Thiem early in the second set, with Fognini then breaking to 15 to lead 4-3 and saving another two break points in the game he was hoping would seal the match. However, Thiem had other ideas, rallying to save a match point and then earning his first break at the seventh opportunity.

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