Sport news from Italy: archives

Flavio Cobolli RG runner-up ©Loïc Wacziak / FFT

Cobolli falls agonisingly short in Paris

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alexander Zverev finally claimed his first Major title at Roland Garros, defeating a courageous Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final that stretched to over four hours — only for the young Roman’s body to fail him at the last.

Errani and Vavassori retain their French open mixed doubles title. ©Nicolas Gouhier / FFT

Errani and Vavassori defend Roland-Garros title

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori came from behind to beat Gabriela Dabrowski and Evan King on Court Philippe-Chatrier, securing their fourth Grand Slam mixed doubles title.

Matteo Berrettini retires with hip injury Photo by Ibrahim Ezzat/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Berrettini retires in tears as Arnaldi reaches Roland-Garros semi-final

June 4, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A hip injury ended the run of Matteo Berrettini at Roland-Garros in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. The result sends compatriot Matteo Arnaldi into a historic all-Italian semi-final against Flavio Cobolli.

Flavio Cobolli sets up all Italian semi-final at Roland Garros in 2026.

Cobolli win ensures first Italian all-male major semi-final

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 24-year-old Roman, Flavio Cobolli, upset fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets on Wednesday to reach his maiden grand slam semi-final. He will face either Matteo Berrettini or Matteo Arnaldi in an unprecedented all-Italian showdown.

Sinner loses in second round of French Open

Sinner crashes out of French Open

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner, the world number one was leading 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 before his body gave out in the Paris heat, handing Argentine qualifier Juan Manuel Cerundolo one of the most remarkable victories of his career, as he passes into the third round of the French Open.

Sinner and Ruud with their trophies after Sinner won the 2026 Italian Open.

Sinner ends 50-year wait for national Italian Open win

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner took the Italian Open title on Sunday, defeating Caspar Ruud 6-4, 6-4. Sinner is the first Italian man to win the national open since Adriano Panatta in 1976.

Jannik Sinner beats Medvedev in the Italian Open semi-final 2026. Image credit: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Sinner weathers Medvedev and Roman rain

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The world number one battled back from a rain-interrupted night in Rome to seal his place in Sunday’s Internazionali BNL d’Italia final — and with it, a shot at completing the Career Golden Masters against Casper Ruud. Sinner beat Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.

Jannik Sinner in his press conference after beating Djokovic record of straight wins Image credit: Foro Italico

Sinner breaks Djokovic win record

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner reached the Italian Open semi-finals on Thursday with his 32nd consecutive Masters 1000 victory, surpassing Novak Djokovic’s win record. Compatriot Luciano Darderi also advanced to set up the possibility of an all-Italian final at the Foro Italico.

Italy mourns Alex Zanardi

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alex Zanardi, the Bologna-born racing driver and Paralympic gold medallist, who overcame catastrophic injury to become one of Italy’s most beloved sporting figures, has died aged 59.