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Trevisan with trophy. Photo by Grand Prix Sar La Princesse Lalla Meryem

Italy’s Martina Trevisan wins her first WTA title

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TENNIS: Martina Trevisan dropped just three games against Claire Liu in the Grand Prix Sar La Princesse Lalla Meryem final in Morocco to capture her first Hologic WTA Tour title.

Djokoviclast won the Italian Open in 2020, pictured.

Djokovic cleared to play at Italian Open

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Berrettini faces Nadal in Australian Open semi-final

January 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Jannick Sinner steers Italy into Davis Cup quarter-finals. Image: Twitter

Italy into quarter-finals of the Davis Cup

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TENNIS – Jannik Sinner steered Italy into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup with a 7-5, 6-0 win over Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros.

Berrettini has high hopes for ATP Finals

Berrettini has great expectations for ATP Finals in Turin

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini is Italy’s sole representative in the ATP finals in Turin. The world number seven said he has “great expectations” from a tournament played on home ground. He knows the crowd will be with him.

US Open – Berrettini battles into quarter-finals

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sixth seed Matteo Berrettini had to work hard Monday at the US Open as he battled past qualifier Oscar Otte 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals in New York for a second time.

Super Sunday of Sport for Italy

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

If everything goes to plan, Italy could be celebrating its first winner of Wimbledon – male or female – and watching the Azzurri lift the European Championship trophy for the second time on this Super Sunday.