All you need to know as the Italian Open continues…
Who is in action in Rome on Thursday?
It is women’s semi-finals day as world No 1 Iga Swiatek takes on Coco Gauff (not before 2pm) before Aryna Sabalenka battles Danielle Collins (not before 7.30pm).
In the men’s draw, the last two quarter-finals will be staged as Hubert Hurkacz meets Tommy Paul (12pm) and Stefanos Tsitsipas then plays Nicolas Jarry (not before 6pm).
What is the Italian Open?
The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season sees the players compete at the iconic Foro Italico in Rome.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic and ‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal made early exits as their preparation for the French Open at Roland Garros later this month took a hit.
Play begins at midday UK time for the rest of the tournament, with evening sessions on Thursday and Friday.
The finals will be held on Saturday and Sunday, with play to commence at 12pm on both days.
Who are the defending Italian Open champions?
Elena Rybakina was the defending the women’s singles champion at Foro Italico
Daniil Medvedev won the 2023 singles title, his first clay-court trophy, with victory over Holger Rune, while Elena Rybakina won the second WTA 1000 title of her career, defeating Anhelina Kalinina.
What’s coming up on Sky Sports Tennis?
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