INTERNATIONALS: ROME, THE DRAW IS REVEALED
The draw for the Rome Masters 1000 has been revealed, with the absence of Jannik Sinner due to injury. There are 12 Italians in the tournament, with Lorenzo Musetti as the only seed (27) who will face either Eubanks or a qualifier in the second round. Matteo Berrettini will have a derby against Napolitano, Gigante against Zeppieri, Arnaldi against Machac, Sonego against Lajovic, and Darderi against Shapovalov. Djokovic will face either Safiullin or a qualifier in the second round, while Nadal could come up against the 7th seed Hurkacz after a qualifier.
THE DRAW OF THE ITALIAN INTERNATIONALS IN ROME
In the men’s draw, the top seed Djokovic could only face Medvedev in the final, who will start against either Coric or Draper. Nadal could have an early meeting with Karatsev, while for the Italians, Berrettini might have to overcome Medvedev in the semifinals but first must get past the wild card Napolitano. Fognini will also face a tough challenge against Evans, and another derby will see Gigante against Zeppieri.
THE MATCHES OF THE ITALIANS
Musetti (ITA) Bye (In the 2nd Round Eubanks Or Q)
Arnaldi (ITA) Vs Machac (Cze)
Sonego (ITA) Vs Lajovic (Srb)
Cobolli (ITA) Vs Q
Darderi (ITA) Vs Shapovalov (Can)
Nardi (ITA) Vs Altmaier (Ger)
Berrettini (ITA) Vs [Wc] Napolitano (ITA)
[Wc] Fognini (ITA) Vs Evans (Gbr)
[Wc] Vavassori (ITA) Vs Koepfer (Ger)
[Wc] Gigante (ITA) Vs [Wc] Zeppieri (ITA)
THE WOMEN’S DRAW OF THE ROMAN INTERNATIONALS, PAOLINI’S OPPONENT
In the women’s draw, all eyes are on the only seed (number 11) Jasmine Paolini, who will start in the second round against either Sherif or Martic. Her path could lead her to a possible quarterfinal against Rybakina or Collins, a semifinal against Sabalenka or Jabeur, and a final against the number 1 Swiatek or Gauff.
THE OPPONENTS OF THE ITALIAN FEMALE TENNIS PLAYERS IN THE ROME TOURNAMENT
Paolini (ITA) bye (In the 2nd Round Sherif or Martic)
Bronzetti (ITA) Vs Kenin (Usa)
Cocciaretto (ITA) Vs Q[WC]
Trevisan (ITA) Vs Putintseva (Kaz)
[WC] Errani (ITA) Vs Anisimova (Usa)
[WC] Stefanini (ITA) Vs [WC] Paganetti (ITA)
[WC] Pedone (ITA) Vs Q
[WC] Brancaccio (ITA) Vs Siniakova (Cze)
[WC] Di Sarra (ITA) Vs Q
[WC] Pigato (ITA) Vs Rogers (Usa)
THE SCHEDULE OF THE ROME MASTERS 1000
– Wednesday, May 8 – First Round: Day session from 11 am, Evening session from 7 pm
– Thursday, May 9, 2024 – First Round: Day session from 11 am, Evening session from 7 pm
– Friday, May 10, 2024 – Second Round: Day session from 11 am, Evening session from 7 pm
– Saturday, May 11, 2024 – Second Round: Day session from 11 am, Evening session from 7 pm
– Sunday, May 12, 2024: Third Round – Day session from 11 am, Evening session from 7 pm
– Monday, May 13, 2024 – Third Round: Day session from 11 am, Evening session from 7 pm
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For tennis fans, the Rome International Internazionali will offer a thrilling and competitive showcase of talent from both Italian and international players. We can look forward to exciting matches and high-stakes confrontations as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results from this prestigious event.