Tennis: Anisimova to Face Errani After Shapovalov

Today marks the commencement of the men’s main draw at the Rome Open, intensifying players’ preparations for the upcoming French Open later this month, following yesterday’s women’s matches.

19:38 CET: Play resumes in Rome, witnessing a significant upset as qualifier Terence Atmane (22) defeats American Christopher Eubanks (28) in straight sets, securing a 6-4, 6-4 victory.

In the women’s category, Katerina Siniakova (27) and Mayar Sherif (28) advance to the next round with convincing straight-set wins.

Tennis Result

Czech'd In

Katerina Siniakova follows up last week's WTA 125 title in Lleida, Spain with another win on the dirt, defeating wildcard Nuria Brancaccio, 6-4, 6-2, in Rome.

The win ties a career best 6-match win streak in singles for Siniakova, moving forward to face Elise Mertens pic.twitter.com/Fm0xsIqb0E
— Tick Tock Tennis (@TickTockTennis) May 8, 2024

17:26 CET: Play pauses in the Italian capital due to adverse weather conditions.

16:06 CET: Gael Monfils (37) faces an early exit from the tournament, conceding to Thiago Monteiro (29) with a score of 6-2, 7-5. Meanwhile, Magda Linette (32) secures a spot in the next round with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Lin Zhu (30), and Naomi Osaka (26) emerges victorious in straight sets against Clara Burel (23).

What a point ?@bernarda_pera gets past Dolehide 7-6(6), 6-3 and will next face World No. 1 Swiatek.#IBI24 pic.twitter.com/jtGywVSyYB
— wta (@WTA) May 8, 2024

15:40 CET: Flavio Cobolli (22) delights home fans by defeating German qualifier Maximilian Marterer (28) with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Additionally, Bernarda Pera (29) progresses in the women’s draw.

14:22 CET: Denis Shapovalov (25) suffers an early exit, losing to local favorite Luciano Darderi (22) in a thrilling three-set encounter. Anna Blinkova (25) enjoys better fortune, advancing to the next round.

starting off STRONG ?@LTsurenko defeats Vekic in a three set battle 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(5) and books her ticket into the next round. #IBI24 pic.twitter.com/o3FtmBRvMk
— wta (@WTA) May 8, 2024

13:48 CET: Early results on the women’s side see Tatjana Maria (36) overcoming Czech teenager Linda Fruhvirtova (19) in three sets and Lesia Tsurenko (34) prevailing in a tense battle against Donna Vekic (27).

13:23 CET: Yannick Hanfmann (32) and Zhizhen Zhang (27) secure straightforward victories, progressing to the second round in Rome.

Men-sickkk ?@mensik_jakub_ bringing the tricks out in Rome#IBI24 pic.twitter.com/1KJnn3mKNM
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 8, 2024

12:28 CET: In positive news ahead of the French Open, Andy Murray (36) announces his return to action at the Geneva Open following a successful recovery from an ankle injury.

10:00 CET: Action begins soon, featuring matches with Denis Shapovalov (25), Jakub Mensik (18), and Fabian Marozsan (24) on the men’s side. Donna Vekic (27) clashes with Lesia Tsurenko (34) in a notable women’s match, while Naomi Osaka (26), Sofia Kenin (25), and Amanda Anisimova (22) are scheduled to play later in the afternoon.

Let's all welcome @atptour main draw action into our Wednesday OOP ?#IBI24 | @WTA | @BMWItalia pic.twitter.com/ZxFfkpuSVF
— Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 7, 2024

09:40 CET: Greetings and welcome to our live coverage of today’s tennis action at the Italian Open in Rome!