Prizmic stuns Novak in three-set battle in Rome
Novak returned to competition after nearly two months away from the court and played his first official clay-court match of the 2026 season. The third seed at the "Internazionali BNL d’Italia" in Rome suffered a surprise second-round defeat to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic (ATP No. 79) in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 4-6.
Nadal wins the clash of titans to reach Rome Masters final
In another classic meeting between two stars, top seed Rafael Nadal overcame 11th seed Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 6-3 in their 51st encounter to reach the Italian Open final. The four-time former champion showed he is returning to best form, playing at high level again, delighting fans with brilliant tennis
Nole rediscovers old magic to reach semis in Rome!
In a thrilling topsy-turvy contest, Nole edged past Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 to advance into his ninth Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-final. He will take on top seed Rafael Nadal on Saturday at 15:00 CET. The two have faced each other 50 times with Nole leading 26–24.
Brilliant Novak sets up Nishikori quarter-final clash
Nole has produced an impressive performance at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday, breezing past Albert Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets 6-1, 7-5. He goes on to face Kei Nishikori of Japan against whom he owns a 12-2 career record
Internazionali BNL d’Italia draw revealed, Novak vs Dolgopolov in R1
Singles draw has been made for the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the fifth ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event in 2018. No.11 seed and four-time former champion will open his campaign against Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR, ATP no. 57)
Rome Masters: Novak edges past Ferrer to secure semi-final spot!
Nole beat no.5 seed David Ferrer 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to advance into the Internazionali BNL d’Italia last four.
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