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Djokoviclast won the Italian Open in 2020, pictured.

Djokovic cleared to play at Italian Open

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Djokovic cleared to play at Italian Open

The president of the Italian Tennis Federation confirmed five-time champion Novak Djokovic can come to Rome and play at the Italian Open next month. Djokovic is not vaccinated but under government legislation, he can enter Italy and play there.

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Jannick Sinner wins in Miami. Image courtesy of ATPTour

Sinner saves match points to progress to Miami Open fourth round

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sinner saves match points to progress to Miami Open fourth round

Jannik Sinner, the Italian ninth-seed, had to save five match points against Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta. He now faces Nick Kyrgios who despatched another Italian Fabio Fognini.

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Italy fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup

Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup

Once again, Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup. The European Champions fell to a shocking 1-0 defeat by North Macedonia on Thursday evening.

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Djokovic can play Italian Open. Editorial credit: Marta Fernandez Jimenez / Shutterstock.com

Novak Djokovic can play in Italy despite being unvaccinated

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Novak Djokovic can play in Italy despite being unvaccinated

Italy’s Sports under-secretary is reported as saying Djokovic is welcome to play in Italy despite his vaccination status. The Italian Open will be held in the capital from 2-15 May.

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Italy mixed pairs curling team win gold. Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Champions! Italy’s mixed pairs curling team win gold with undefeated run

February 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Champions! Italy’s mixed pairs curling team win gold with undefeated run

Beijing 2022 saw a debut for Italy in the mixed pairs curling event. The Italian pair of Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner won the event without dropping a single match.

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Arianna fontana wins gold

Arianna Fontana claims 10th Olympic medal

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Arianna Fontana claims 10th Olympic medal

Arianna Fontana retains her 500m title at Beijing 2022. It takes her total Olympic tally to 10 medals.

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Berrettini loses semi-final to Nadal. Photo Credit: Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Berrettini falls to Nadal at Australian Open

January 28, 2022January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Berrettini falls to Nadal at Australian Open

Matteo Berrettini couldn’t find the key to unlock Nadal’s weaknesses in his Australian Open semi-final four set loss. Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title.

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Berrettini faces Nadal in Australian Open semi-final

January 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Berrettini faces Nadal in Australian Open semi-final

Berrettini is the first Italian to make the semi-finals at the Australian Open. Standing between him and the final is former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal.

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Serie A could be suspended due to Covid

Will Serie A be suspended due to Covid infections?

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Will Serie A be suspended due to Covid infections?

The Italian Prime Minister and the Italian Football Federation are assessing how best to move forward with Serie A. There has been an increase in infections in the top flight in recent weeks.

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Cristian Ghilli died after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach

Italian world junior shooting champion, 19, dies after accidentally shooting himself

January 8, 2022January 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian world junior shooting champion, 19, dies after accidentally shooting himself

Cristian Ghilli shot himself in a hunting accident near Pisa. He died on Thursday evening in a Tuscan hospital.

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