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Swiatek breezes through to Italian Open third round

Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruises through to the Italian Open third round with a straight-set win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

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Fighting the fear: Jack Draper aiming to let doubt drive his determination

The world No 5 has established himself at the top and, with Andy Murray’s strength coach now part of his team, has sights set on more success in Rome Across Jack Draper’s monumental run in Madrid, as he demolished everything in his path to reach his first clay-court final at one of the biggest tournaments in the world, it was particularly striking to hear his beaten foes reflect on the qualities that make him so strong. Although every opponent departed the court overwhelmed by the 23-year-old, they all seemed to struggle with different aspects of his game. Midway through their second round match, Tallon Griekspoor could be heard ranting about how little time he had on the ball due to Draper’s relentless aggression. Lorenzo Musetti, who has rivalled Draper since their childhood days on the junior circuit, said he was desperately trying to keep the ball from his rival’s wicked topspin forehand. Others highlighted Draper’s destructive first serve, his excellent defence or his ability to consistently land returns deep. Even Casper Ruud, who played a spectacular final to finally earn his first Masters 1000 title, noted that he was “scared” of the quality presented by both Draper’s forehand and backhand: “There aren’t many holes in his game that I see or that I feel,” he said. Continue reading...

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Press Conference Iga Swiatek | 2025 Romę Pre Tournament

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Mirra Andreeva Media Day Press Conference | 2025 Rome

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Player		1	2	3	4	5	Pts	S
Guy Den Ouden
Hynek Barton