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Berrettini out of Australian Open 2025

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini is out of the Australian Open 2025. The world No. 34 was defeated in four sets by Denmark’s Holger Rune (world No. 13).

Sinner wins Aus Open 2024. Image: extract from ATP Tour X (Twitter) post

Sinner begins defence of Australian Open title

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In his first match of the 2025 season, Jannik Sinner faced a tough challenge as he began the defence of his Australian Open title on Monday.

On this day in history: Founding of AC Milan

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 16 December 1899, a group of English and Italian football enthusiasts came together in Milan to establish what would become one of the most successful football clubs in the world: Associazione Calcio Milan, or AC Milan.

Edoardo Bove, 22, who collapsed during a match

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapses during match

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove, on loan from Roma, collapsed during Sunday’s Serie A match against Inter Milan. The 22-year-old was rushed to Florence’s Careggi University Hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care and sedated.

Italian tennis secires double team victories

What a week for Italian tennis

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis achieved an extraordinary double triumph last week as both the women’s and men’s teams claimed prestigious team trophies. Competing in Malaga, Spain, the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup victories marked a historic milestone for Italian tennis. Italian Women Win Billie Jean King Cup Jasmine Paolini described her victory as a “dream” […]

Doubles pair Paolini and Errani secure Italy's place in Billie Jean King cup final

Italy Defeats Poland to Reach Billie Jean King Cup Final

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini secured Italy’s spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final with a thrilling 7-5, 7-5 doubles victory over Poland’s Katarzyna Kawa and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek.

Jannik Sinner wins Nitto ATP Finals 2024 Image: X.com

Sinner wins ATP Finals in Turin

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World number one Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian to win the ATP Finals, defeating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in Turin.

Francesco Bagnaia put pressure on MotoGP to cancel Valencia race following the floods. Credit: AP

MotoGP Cancels Valencia Season Finale Following Fatal Floods

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

MotoGP confirmed the Valencia season finale, initially scheduled in two weeks, will now be held at an alternative location after severe flooding devastated the region, claiming over 200 lives.

Paolo Rossi at the 1982 World Cup. Credit: De Desconocido - El Gráfico Twitter account, Dominio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115056233

On this day in history: footballer Paolo Rossi born

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Paolo Rossi, one of Italy’s greatest footballers, was born on 23rd September 1956. Known for his outstanding performances during the 1982 FIFA World Cup, Rossi became a national hero, leading Italy to victory and earning the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer.

Sinner wins US OPen with straight sets win. Image: @janniksinner on X (formerly Twitter)

Jannik Sinner wins US Open

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On a momentous Sunday afternoon, Jannik Sinner captured his second Grand Slam title of the year by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to claim the US Open trophy. The 23-year-old Italian is the first Italian man to claim the title.