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Euronews
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Video. Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa, and President Sergio Mattarella attended the parade, applauding the participants as they made their way along Via dei Fori Imperiali. The day, known as Festa della Repubblica, commemorates the 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic, following the collapse of Fascism. The celebrations concluded with a flypast by the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force's aerobatic team, which released trails of green, white and red smoke over the Colosseum.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Jannik Sinner keeps rolling at Italian Open
ROME: Jannik Sinner still has some rust from his three-month absence, but he hasn't lost the ability to bounce back, overcoming a brief lapse in the first set to beat Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong 6-4, 6-2 and move into the fourth round of the Italian Open on Monday in Rome. In just his second match since returning from a doping ban, the home-crowd favorite Sinner jumped out to a 4-1 lead before losing his serve twice, allowing de Jong to bring the score to 4-4. "I felt like I started the match very well and then I had a big drop," Sinner said. "I tried to understand what was going on. Then fortunately I broke him on 4-all again, which then gave me the confidence to continue." Sinner's powerful groundstrokes and big serve allowed him to overcome his errors and advance to the Round of 16, marking his 23rd straight match victory dating to last October. "It's good to have him back. He's such a big figure in the sport. He kind of sets the bar right now," said 11th seed Tommy Paul, who beat Czech No. 19 seed Tomas Machac 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in a match that included a patriotic air show by the Italian Air Force's aerobatic demonstration team. Paul was up a set and a break on Machac when the planes started flying over, halting play for the Peyton Stearns-Naomi Osaka matchup. But Paul and Machac decided to play through the noise and smoke. "It was right at the beginning of the game; I thought it was a one-time fly-by but they came back and then they came back again. Then it got kind of smoky on the court. But we looked at each other and (Machac) said, 'It's fine with me,' so we just kept going. It cleared pretty quick, but I thought it was pretty cool." Reaching the semifinals at Rome for the second straight year, Paul will face No. 7 seed Alex de Minaur, whose third-round match against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien was also interrupted, this time by a medical emergency in the stands. Play was paused when de Minaur had the momentum, and his rhythm seemed to be broken by the interruption. The Australian was serving at 4-3, 30-all in the first set but Dellien won the next two points to notch a crucial break of serve. de Minaur ultimately shook off the momentum switch and prevailed, 6-4, 6-4. No. 22 Sebastian Korda was on the losing end of the lone upset of the day, falling 6-4, 6-2 to Spain's Jaume Munar. Munar will face off against Norwegian sixth seed Casper Ruud, who made it through due in part to an abdominal injury that forced Italian No. 29 Matteo Berrettini to bow out in the second set. Other winners Monday included No. 20 Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic, No. 30 Hubert Hurkacz of Poland and No. 17 Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina, who beat Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-2, 6-4 and will face Sinner in the next round. - AFP
The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
De Minaur progresses despite interruption by air aces
An overhead in tennis normally means being lobbed but it was a different aerial intervention that troubled Alex de Minaur in Rome. The Australian No.1 was progressing well towards the last 16 despite the distraction of an unwell spectator when his match with Bolivian qualifier Hugo Dellien was interrupted by a flypast by the Italian Air Force's acrobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori (Tricolour arrows). The seventh-seeded de Minaur lost focus, and his serve, before getting back on track to win 6-4 6-4. "I didn't handle it very well, because I got broken straight away," said de Minaur who now plays 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul. "I did well to bounce back and get the break back, but I've got to be a little bit better mentally to not let those things, outside factors affect me." Also seeking to regain focus is Jannik Sinner, who is making his comeback after his controversial three-month doping ban. The world No. 1 overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd. Sinner raced to 4-1 but then lost his serve twice as De Jong evened the set at 4-4. There were poor drop shots, an inopportune double fault and other errors from Sinner. But he regained control with his powerful groundstrokes and big serve and extended his winning streak to 23 matches, dating to October. Just like in his opening win over Mariano Navone on Saturday, the fans at the Foro Italico were fully behind Sinner — Italy's first No. 1. "It's good to have him back," de Minaur's next opponent Paul said of Sinner, after beating Tomas Machac 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-4. "He's such a big figure in the sport. He sets the bar right now." The last Italian man to win in Rome was Adriano Panatta in 1976. Sinner next faces 17th-seeded Francisco Cerundolo, who beat Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-2, 6-4. Another Italian favourite Matteo Berrettini was forced to retire when 7-5 2-0 down against sixth-seed Casper Ruud. This followed retiring in Madrid with an abdominal injury. Berrettini had not been fit to play in Rome for four years. "I feel so bad for him because this is where he's from, his home Masters 1000," said Ruud, who signed the camera 'Sorry Matteo. Feel better!' "I know he hasn't played since 2021 because of other injuries. There were also wins for Jakub Mensik, Hubert Hurkacz and Jaume Munar. with AP An overhead in tennis normally means being lobbed but it was a different aerial intervention that troubled Alex de Minaur in Rome. The Australian No.1 was progressing well towards the last 16 despite the distraction of an unwell spectator when his match with Bolivian qualifier Hugo Dellien was interrupted by a flypast by the Italian Air Force's acrobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori (Tricolour arrows). The seventh-seeded de Minaur lost focus, and his serve, before getting back on track to win 6-4 6-4. "I didn't handle it very well, because I got broken straight away," said de Minaur who now plays 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul. "I did well to bounce back and get the break back, but I've got to be a little bit better mentally to not let those things, outside factors affect me." Also seeking to regain focus is Jannik Sinner, who is making his comeback after his controversial three-month doping ban. The world No. 1 overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd. Sinner raced to 4-1 but then lost his serve twice as De Jong evened the set at 4-4. There were poor drop shots, an inopportune double fault and other errors from Sinner. But he regained control with his powerful groundstrokes and big serve and extended his winning streak to 23 matches, dating to October. Just like in his opening win over Mariano Navone on Saturday, the fans at the Foro Italico were fully behind Sinner — Italy's first No. 1. "It's good to have him back," de Minaur's next opponent Paul said of Sinner, after beating Tomas Machac 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-4. "He's such a big figure in the sport. He sets the bar right now." The last Italian man to win in Rome was Adriano Panatta in 1976. Sinner next faces 17th-seeded Francisco Cerundolo, who beat Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-2, 6-4. Another Italian favourite Matteo Berrettini was forced to retire when 7-5 2-0 down against sixth-seed Casper Ruud. This followed retiring in Madrid with an abdominal injury. Berrettini had not been fit to play in Rome for four years. "I feel so bad for him because this is where he's from, his home Masters 1000," said Ruud, who signed the camera 'Sorry Matteo. Feel better!' "I know he hasn't played since 2021 because of other injuries. There were also wins for Jakub Mensik, Hubert Hurkacz and Jaume Munar. with AP An overhead in tennis normally means being lobbed but it was a different aerial intervention that troubled Alex de Minaur in Rome. The Australian No.1 was progressing well towards the last 16 despite the distraction of an unwell spectator when his match with Bolivian qualifier Hugo Dellien was interrupted by a flypast by the Italian Air Force's acrobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori (Tricolour arrows). The seventh-seeded de Minaur lost focus, and his serve, before getting back on track to win 6-4 6-4. "I didn't handle it very well, because I got broken straight away," said de Minaur who now plays 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul. "I did well to bounce back and get the break back, but I've got to be a little bit better mentally to not let those things, outside factors affect me." Also seeking to regain focus is Jannik Sinner, who is making his comeback after his controversial three-month doping ban. The world No. 1 overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd. Sinner raced to 4-1 but then lost his serve twice as De Jong evened the set at 4-4. There were poor drop shots, an inopportune double fault and other errors from Sinner. But he regained control with his powerful groundstrokes and big serve and extended his winning streak to 23 matches, dating to October. Just like in his opening win over Mariano Navone on Saturday, the fans at the Foro Italico were fully behind Sinner — Italy's first No. 1. "It's good to have him back," de Minaur's next opponent Paul said of Sinner, after beating Tomas Machac 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-4. "He's such a big figure in the sport. He sets the bar right now." The last Italian man to win in Rome was Adriano Panatta in 1976. Sinner next faces 17th-seeded Francisco Cerundolo, who beat Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-2, 6-4. Another Italian favourite Matteo Berrettini was forced to retire when 7-5 2-0 down against sixth-seed Casper Ruud. This followed retiring in Madrid with an abdominal injury. Berrettini had not been fit to play in Rome for four years. "I feel so bad for him because this is where he's from, his home Masters 1000," said Ruud, who signed the camera 'Sorry Matteo. Feel better!' "I know he hasn't played since 2021 because of other injuries. There were also wins for Jakub Mensik, Hubert Hurkacz and Jaume Munar. with AP An overhead in tennis normally means being lobbed but it was a different aerial intervention that troubled Alex de Minaur in Rome. The Australian No.1 was progressing well towards the last 16 despite the distraction of an unwell spectator when his match with Bolivian qualifier Hugo Dellien was interrupted by a flypast by the Italian Air Force's acrobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori (Tricolour arrows). The seventh-seeded de Minaur lost focus, and his serve, before getting back on track to win 6-4 6-4. "I didn't handle it very well, because I got broken straight away," said de Minaur who now plays 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul. "I did well to bounce back and get the break back, but I've got to be a little bit better mentally to not let those things, outside factors affect me." Also seeking to regain focus is Jannik Sinner, who is making his comeback after his controversial three-month doping ban. The world No. 1 overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd. Sinner raced to 4-1 but then lost his serve twice as De Jong evened the set at 4-4. There were poor drop shots, an inopportune double fault and other errors from Sinner. But he regained control with his powerful groundstrokes and big serve and extended his winning streak to 23 matches, dating to October. Just like in his opening win over Mariano Navone on Saturday, the fans at the Foro Italico were fully behind Sinner — Italy's first No. 1. "It's good to have him back," de Minaur's next opponent Paul said of Sinner, after beating Tomas Machac 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-4. "He's such a big figure in the sport. He sets the bar right now." The last Italian man to win in Rome was Adriano Panatta in 1976. Sinner next faces 17th-seeded Francisco Cerundolo, who beat Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-2, 6-4. Another Italian favourite Matteo Berrettini was forced to retire when 7-5 2-0 down against sixth-seed Casper Ruud. This followed retiring in Madrid with an abdominal injury. Berrettini had not been fit to play in Rome for four years. "I feel so bad for him because this is where he's from, his home Masters 1000," said Ruud, who signed the camera 'Sorry Matteo. Feel better!' "I know he hasn't played since 2021 because of other injuries. There were also wins for Jakub Mensik, Hubert Hurkacz and Jaume Munar. with AP
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Feel so bad for him': Tennis world left saddened over 'awful' scenes
Alex de Minaur has become the only player on the ATP Tour to make the round of 16 at every Masters 1000 event so far in 2025. But the Aussie's win over Hugo Dellien at the Italian Open was overshadowed by shattering scenes for home favourite Matteo Berrettini. Berrettini retired hurt while trailing Casper Ruud 5-7 0-2 on Monday night, and was reduced to tears as he walked off the court. The 29-year-old Italian has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and was clearly devastated to retire in front of his home fans in Rome. He also retired hurt in his third-round match against Jack Draper at the Madrid Open last month due to an abdominal injury. The former Wimbledon finalist was hoping to make a deep run at home at the Italian Open, playing the tournament for the first time since 2021. 'I feel so bad for him because this is where he's from, his home Masters 1000,' said Ruud, who signed the camera 'Sorry Matteo. Feel better!' after the match. 'I know he hasn't played since 2021 because of other injuries. 'I know he's worked hard to come back and now he gets another setback. I hope it's not a long thing for him. I hope he can fix it soon and have a speedy recover. He's a hell of a player.' Tennis fans and commentators were left shattered for Berrettini. Some described it as "awful" and "devastating" that the 29-year-old was forced to retire yet again. It's so sad seeing Matteo Berrettini go through this over and over again... — Biola Solace-Chukwu (@Beeorlicious) May 12, 2025 anyway absolutely awful for Berrettini though ❤️🩹 He retires so often sigh — Ame (@Amekingdra) May 12, 2025 Sad for Berrettini, hope he recovers and is back soon ❤️🩹Happy to see Casper back to his best too ❤️ — 😎 ANNEKE IN THE MAKING 💅 (@angelritmiquero) May 12, 2025 Berrettini retires down 5-7 0-2 vs Ruud immediately after getting time Berrettini has been able to play Rome since 2021 and this is how it ends. So all class as always though. — absolutelyEpic137 🐝 (@totallyEpic137) May 12, 2025 Meanwhile, de Minaur was too good for Bolivian qualifier Dellien in a 6-4 6-4 victory. But the Australian No.1 had to overcome being interrupted by a flyover from the Italian Air Force's acrobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori (Tricolour arrows). The match was paused twice on Monday - once for an unwell spectator and then for the Air Force flypast - and de Minaur went off his game. The seventh-seeded lost focus - and his serve - before getting back on track. It made de Minaur the only player on tour to make the round of 16 at every ATP 1000 event this year. Players to reach the last sixteen of *every* Masters 1000 event in 2025 so far:Alex de Minaur 😈#IBI25 — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 12, 2025 "I didn't handle it very well, because I got broken straight away," said de Minaur, who now plays 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul. "I did well to bounce back and get the break back, but I've got to be a little bit better mentally to not let those things, outside factors affect me." And World No.1 Jannik Sinner continued his charge in his comeback to tennis after a three-month doping ban, beating lucky loser Jesper de Jong 6-4 6-2. Sinner will now play Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo, who knocked him out in the last 16 the last time they played in Rome in 2023. "Tomorrow will be a big day for me, because I'll need to raise my game against him," Sinner said. "He's played some really good tennis recently, he got to the semi-finals in Madrid and he's playing some real tennis. He'll be confident." Over 10,000 fans crammed into the stands on Monday to watch Sinner. The returning World No.1 is trying to become the first Italian in 49 years to win the ATP 1000 event in Rome. "It's good to have him back," Paul said of Sinner after beating Tomas Machac 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-4. "He's such a big figure in the sport. He sets the bar right now." with agencies
Japan Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Japan Today
Sinner advances at Italian Open; Osaka eliminated
Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Netherlands' Jesper De Jong during their tennis match at the Italian Open at the Foro Italico, in Rome, Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) tennis By ANDREW DAMPF Jannik Sinner is still regaining his focus on the tennis court after his three-month doping ban. The world No. 1 overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over No. 93 Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italian Open on Monday. Sinner jumped out to 4-1 but then lost his serve twice as De Jong evened the set at 4-4. There were poor drop shots, an inopportune double fault and other errors from Sinner. But he regained control with his powerful groundstrokes and big serve and extended his winning streak to 23 matches, dating to October. Sinner is into the last 16 of his first tournament since he won his third Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January. In February, Sinner agreed to the three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency that raised some questions, since it conveniently allowed him not to miss any Grand Slams and come back at his home tournament. The Italian Open is the last big warmup before the French Open starts on May 25. Just like in his opening win over Mariano Navone on Saturday, the fans at the Foro Italico were fully behind Sinner — Italy's first No. 1. Yelling 'Vai Jannik' ('Go Jannik') and singing his name, the crowd provided encouragement whenever Sinner needed it. 'It's good to have him back,' 12th-ranked Tommy Paul said of Sinner after beating Tomas Machac 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4. 'He's such a big figure in the sport. He kind of sets the bar right now.' The last Italian man to win the Rome title was Adriano Panatta in 1976. Sinner next faces either 17th-seeded Francisco Cerundolo, who beat Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-2, 6-4. Cerundolo is coming off a run to the Madrid Open semifinals and beat Nicolas Jarry – last year's Rome finalist – in straight sets in the opening round. De Jong fell to the clay when he lost his footing trying to reach a passing shot from Sinner in the second set and Sinner came across the net to check on him. Sinner fetched a towel for De Jong and wiped off the Dutchman's racket handle. De Jong then needed medical attention for his right wrist before resuming play. Also reaching the fourth round was seventh-seeded Alex De Minaur, who beat Bolivian qualifier Hugo Dellien in a match that was interrupted twice during the first set — first when a spectator got sick and then because of a flyover by the Italian Air Force's acrobatic team. De Minaur was visibly frustrated by the flyover. 'I didn't handle it very well, because I got broken straight away,' De Minaur said. 'I did well to bounce back and get the break back, but I've got to be a little bit better mentally to not let those things, outside factors affect me.' In the women's round of 16, Coco Gauff routed Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in a matchup of former U.S. Open champions. Peyton Stearns eliminated Naomi Osaka 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (4) after 2 hours, 41 minutes. Stearns also edged Australian Open champion Madison Keys in a third-set tiebreaker in her previous match. Also, home favorite Jasmine Paolini beat 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
