Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini delight home fans with their Italian Open victories on Tuesday, while Carlos Alcaraz also advanced.
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SINNER, PAOLINI DELIGHT HOME FANS AFTER BEATING FOES IN ITALY
Sinner and Paolini delight home fans after beating their respective foes in Rome.
Furthermore, Sinner ousted Francisco Cerundolo, 7-6,(2), 6-3, to continue his comeback tour from a three-month ban due to a doping issue.
Furthermore, the 23-year-old world No.1 also avenged an earlier loss against the claycourt specialist on this same tournament two years ago.
“It was a very long day. … But I need this. I’m happy to be back,” Sinner said after beating Cerundolo.
“I was three months out, so every situation for me, I feel very fortunate to be here, very lucky,” he added.
PAOLINI FOLLOWS SUIT, TURNS BACK SHNAIDER
Paolini followed Sinner’s lead after turning back Diana Shnaider, 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-2, to join his compatriot into the next round.
Furthermore, the 29-year-old world No.5 became the first Italian woman to advance to the semifinals in Rome.
Moreover, Sara Errani, Paolini’s doubles partner, was the last woman to do the trick after she lost the 2014 final to Serena Williams.
Paolini will next face Peyton Stearns, a 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4) winner over Elina Svitolina later Tuesday.
“It was a good thing that it rained for five minutes. I got some coaching from Sara,” Paolini said of Errani, who was watching from the stands.
ALCARAZ ALSO ADVANCES, TOPS KHACHANOV TO EARN DRAPER REMATCH
Alcaraz tops Karen Khachanov, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, as he continues his recovery form a right leg injury that sidelined him in Madrid.
Furthermore, the 21-year-old Spanish world No.3 won a tight three-setter despite wearing a long black brace that covered the upper part of his right leg.
Moreover, he id currently 12-1 this season and 5-0 in his head-to-head matchup against the No.24-ranked Khachanov.
“Physically I was struggling a little bit, Not any pain in any part of the body,” Alcaraz said.
“I was just tired. I had to run a lot. I was really proud the way I fought (for) every ball,” he added.
Alcaraz will next face Briton Jack Draper, a 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 winner over Corentin Moutet.
