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Jannik Sinner is Italy's first world no.1 in tennis

Sinner – first Italian world no. 1

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

French Open - two Italian players in quarer-finals, Paolini on the left and Sinner on the right

French Open – Paolini and Sinner remain in singles tournaments

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Roland Garros Update

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Italian Open Women's Doubles champions holding their trophies. Image from Twitter.com

Blue is the colour! Errani and Paolini triumph

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Doubles partners Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani are in the doubles semi-finals at the Italian Open

Doubles Semi-finalists at Italian Open

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Bolelli and Vavassori pictured on court walking in opposite directions, are into the quarterfinals of the Italian Open men's doubles tournament

Double Double! Italian pairings advance at Italian Open

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Napolitano loses at Italian open to Jarry

Italian Open: Napolitano says farewell

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Napolitano is Italy0s last chance at Italian open. Pictured tennis court and crowd

Napolitano – Italy’s last chance at Italian Open

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Only 3 Italians left in the Rome Open

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.