In a stunning upset at the French Open, Italy’s No.12 seed Jasmine Paolini edged out No.4 seed Elena Rybakina with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 victory in 2 hours and 3 minutes. The Italian is in her first Grand Slam/French Open semifinal.
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Tennis: Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open after hurting his right knee in an epic last 16 win over Argentine Francisco Cerundolo. This means Italy’s Jannik Sinner automatically becomes world no 1 in his place.
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Italy’s hopes are being carried by no.2 seed Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini, no.12 seed, in the men’s and women’s singles tournaments at the French Open this week.
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The French Open at Roland Garros started just under a week ago, and there is still an Italian presence in both the men’s and women’s singles competitions.
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Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini are Italian Open women’s doubles champions. Errani was one half of the pairing which last won the tournament for Italy in 2012.
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Today, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini are playing for a place in the final of the women’s doubles at the Italian Open. Yesterday, Italian men’s pairing of Bolelli and Vavassori secured their semi-final place.
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Good news on the doubles front as both all Italian pairings in the men’s and women’s Italian Open tournaments win on day 9.
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Italy’s last singles player left the Italian Open tournament yesterday but can be proud of his achievements. Stefano Napolitano came in on a wild card, and proved he was worthy of the offer.
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It was always going to be a tough day for Italian players in the singles yesterday. Darderi and Passaro were up against some of the world’s top players. Napolitano plays today.
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After two further days of play, the Italian contingent at the Rome Open (Italian Open) has dwindled to only 3 Italians. Two of them play today, facing tough opponents.
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