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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 on Sinner weathers Medvedev and Roman rain

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.

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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 on Sinner breaks Djokovic win record

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.

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Flavio Cobolli. Credit; Getty Images

Cobolli stuns Zverev to reach Munich Final

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Cobolli stuns Zverev to reach Munich Final

Roman tennis star Flavio Cobolli reached the final of the BMW Open in Munich with a commanding straight-sets victory over world number three Alexander Zverev. He then broke down in tears, dedicating his win to a 13-year-old friend who died in Rome just days ago.

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Jannike Sinner wins Sunshine double. Image credit: ATP

Sinner wins Sunshine Double

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sinner wins Sunshine Double

Italy’s world number two, Jannik Sinner, matches a Federer landmark of winning the Sunshine Double, whilst shattering a Djokovic record in a dominant March on the tennis circuit.

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Jannik Sinner wins Indian Wells title 2026

Sinner wins Indian Wells title

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sinner wins Indian Wells title

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner claimed the title at the Indian Wells Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets after two closely contested tiebreaks.

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Italy top Pool B in WBC

Italy reach WBC quarter-finals after dominant win over Mexico

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy reach WBC quarter-finals after dominant win over Mexico

Italy maintained their perfect record at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with a commanding 9–1 victory over Mexico in Houston on Wednesday, securing first place in Pool B and a place in the quarter-finals.

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Italy beat England in Six Nations. Image credit: Six Nations Rugby

Italy beat England for first time in historic Six Nations victory

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy beat England for first time in historic Six Nations victory

Italy made rugby history with a thrilling victory over England in the Six Nations. They defeated the English for the first time in 33 attempts, 23-18, in what is regarded as the greatest result in the history of Italian rugby.

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Italy medals haul includes Lollabrigida's second gold. Image credit: Getty images

Italy extends medals wins at Milano Cortina 2026

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy extends medals wins at Milano Cortina 2026

Italy’s athletes continued to shine at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday as the host nation added several high-profile medals to its tally.

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gold medalist Federica Brignone (Stefano RELLANDINI)

Brignone wins Super-G at Olympics

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Brignone wins Super-G at Olympics

Federica Brignone said on Thursday that she had surpassed her own expectations after winning gold in the women’s Super-G at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida won host Italy’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games. Image credit: X.com

Italy top medal table after day one

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy top medal table after day one

Francesca Lollobrigida delivered an emotional and historic gold for Italy on the opening day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Italy start day two at the top of the medal table.

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