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India Today
17-05-2025
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Sinner vs Alcaraz Live Streaming: All you need to know about Italian Open 2025 final
World No.1 Jannik Sinner and four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz will be up against each other in the men's singles final of the Italian Open 2025 on Sunday, May has been in scintillating form as he returned to court following his doping ban after testing positive for a banned substance, Clostebol. Sinner began with a dominating win over Argentina's Mariano Navone, after which he took down Jesper de Jong of the he got the better of Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina and then knocked out Madrid Open champion Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals. After not dropping a single set in the first four matches, Sinner faced jitters in the semi-final against Tommy Paul of the United 23-year-old lost the opening game, but he made a stupendous comeback to win the match 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 and set up a final against on the other hand, returned in Rome after missing the Madrid Open due to hamstring and groin injuries. He began with a straight-set win over Dusan Lajovic and followed it up with another victory over Laslo the pre-quarterfinal, he beat Karen Khachanov, after which he knocked out Jack Draper. In the semi-final, Alcaraz beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti to book his berth in the grand to the finaladvertisementCarlos Alcarazbeat Lorenzo Musetti 6–3, 7–6(4)beat Jack Draper 6–4, 6–4beat Karen Khachanov 6–3, 3–6, 7–5beat Laslo Djere 7–6(2), 6–2beat Duan Lajovi 6–3, 6–3Jannik Sinnerbeat Tommy Paul 1–6, 6–0, 6–3beat Casper Ruud 6–0, 6–1beat Francisco Cerndolo 7–6(2), 6–3beat Jesper de Jong 6–4, 6–2beat Mariano Navone 6–3, 6–4Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Head-to-headJannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have faced each other 10 times since their first meeting in the 2021 Masters 1000 in Paris. Alcaraz is leading Sinner 6-4. In their last three meetings, Alcaraz won, with Sinner last winning in the 2023 Beijing and where to watch Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz in the Italian Open 2025?Sony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the Italian Open 2025. Live Streaming of the final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be available on the Sony LIV Watch
India Today
17-05-2025
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Jannik Sinner sets up blockbuster Carlos Alcaraz final after huge scare in semis
World No.1 Jannik Sinner made his way through to the final of the Italian Open 2025 after beating a resilient Tommy Paul in the semis. On Friday, May 16, Sinner rallied back from a set down to beat his American opponent 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Centre Court. With the win, Sinner also set up a blockbuster final against Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Lorenzo Musetti earlier in the day. advertisementSinner looked in all sorts of trouble in the first set after dropping his serve twice and not getting a single chance to break Paul's serve. But once he went 2-0 up in the second set with his first break of the match, Sinner became unstoppable. He earned four more breaks to finish the match in an hour and 43 minutes. 'Tried to stay there mentally'After the match, Sinner admitted that he had trouble initially while trying to adjust to the 'colder' conditions. He said that he tried to keep his composure despite being broken very early in the match. Roaring back to victory @janniksin becomes the 3rd Italian man in the Open Era to reach the #IBI25 final with his 3-set win over Paul! Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 16, 2025advertisement'I tried to stay there mentally. The conditions were completely different. It's much colder today. The ball is a bit heavier. I struggled with that a bit. He broke me straight away so that's a straight punch in my face. But I tried to stay there mentally. Trying to understand what might work better,' Sinner said in the on-court interview.'I stayed there in the first set. Winning 1 game for me was very important for me. Tennis can change quickly. That's what I said yesterday with Casper. Every moment is very crucial. Very happy to be in the final,' Sinner added. With his win, Sinner became the first Italian man to reach the final in Rome since 1978. He also became the youngest man to reach 7 consecutive finals since Ivan Lendl in 1982. Sinner has gone through to the finals in Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Beijing, Shanghai, ATP Finals, Australian Open and Rome. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
India Today
15-05-2025
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Carlos Alcaraz says aggression helped him vs Jack Draper: Didn't let him dominate
Carlos Alcaraz said that playing aggressively helped him beat Jack Draper in the Italian Open 2025. On Wednesday, May 14, the 22-year-old Alcaraz took an hour and 37 minutes to win the quarterfinal match 6-3, 6-4 on Centre the first set, Alcaraz found himself under pressure after Draper went 4-2 up with a break of serve. But the Spaniard responded brilliantly with back-to-back breaks and closed out the set in 42 Read: Watch: Aryna Sabalenka responds strongly to heckler in clash against Qinwen Zheng Alcaraz earned an early break in the second set, but Draper earned it back immediately to make it 1-1. At 4-4, Alcaraz drilled the final nail in the coffin with his fourth and last break of the match. The youngster said that he didn't let Draper dictate terms in long rallies.'I think the most important thing I did today was not thinking if I was up or down, just trying to do the things that make me happy on court. Trying to play aggressive, hitting good shots, drop shots, and going to the net. That's what I like to do on the court. I think that's what made the difference Alcaraz turning defense to attack against Jack Draper in forehand down the line passing shot to win the The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 14, 2025advertisement'I played at such a high rhythm during the whole match. I didn't let him dominate or stay long in the rallies. I think that was a really good weapon today for me. Really proud of the way I approached the match,' Alcaraz said in the on-court gaining back confidenceAlcaraz made his comeback in Rome after missing the Madrid Open due to the groin and hamstring injuries he sustained in Barcelona. However, Alcaraz, who will be defending his French Open crown later this month, said that he has started to gain confidence.'I just feel like I'm playing great tennis on clay. I think I started the clay season really well. It was a shame I got injured after Barcelona. It's always difficult to be in shape for the whole swing. All the tournaments. Just to accept it, keep going. Try to recover as well as I can. I'm happy I'm feeling the good rhythm and feeling the good tennis again on clay here in Rome. These matches give me a lot of confidence,' Alcaraz the semi-final, Alcaraz will be up against Lorenzo Musetti, who handed Alexander Zverev a shock straight-set defeat in the quarters.
India Today
14-05-2025
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Watch: Daniil Medvedev hits back at rowdy Rome crowd with aggressive response
World No. 11 Daniil Medvedev faced a hostile crowd during his Italian Open 2025 pre-quarterfinal match against local favourite Lorenzo Musetti in Rome on Tuesday, May 13. Throughout the match, Medvedev was met with persistent boos and jeers from the home fans. Tensions peaked in the second set, with Musetti leading 7-5, 5-3 at the Grand Stand Arena. Frustrated, Medvedev turned to the crowd and put a finger to his lips in a defiant gesture, briefly silencing the noise. He held the pose for several moments before continuing the video hereMedvedev knows the best on how to handle these vile crowds SK (@Djoko_UTD) May 13, 2025Daniil Medvedev crashes out Medvedev had a tough day in the office after Musetti defeated him 7-5, 6-4. The Russian star tried to fight through the rainy weather in Rome, but couldn't have the last laugh. With the scorecard reading 7-5, 5-4 (30-30) in Musetti's favour, rain started pouring down. Play continued and Musetti got a point through a drop shot. With the court becoming slippery, the chair umpire decided to halt proceedings with Musetti on match point. After play resumed, the Italian engaged in a 13-shot rally with Medvedev to go past the finish line. Also Read: Novak Djokovic ends partnership with coach Andy Murray after poor start to seasonadvertisementIn the first set, Musetti drew first blood to go 5-4 up with a break of serve, but Medvedev earned the break back immediately to make it 5-5. However, Musetti shifted the pressure on Medvedev with his second break, eventually claiming the opening set. In the second, Musetti took control once again, going 1-0 up with an early break and this time around, he didn't let Medvedev stage a comeback. It was Musetti's first win over Medvedev after losses in the Cincinnati and Canada 1000 Masters in 2023. Musetti will next be up against Alexander Zverev, who defeated France's Arthur Fils in straight sets in the Round of 16. Medvedev, in the meantime, will look to make amends when the French Open gets underway later this month. Must Watch
India Today
14-05-2025
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Jannik Sinner equals historic feat after pre-quarters win in Italian Open 2025
Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinal of the Italian Open 2025 with a dominating performance against Francisco Cerundolo. On Tuesday, May 13, Sinner took two hours and 17 minutes to beat his Argentine opponent 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 on Centre the win, the 23-year-old Sinner became the joint-fastest to the landmark of 53 tour-level wins as World No.1 in the history of the sport. Sinner, Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg reached the milestone in 53 matches recently made a comeback after a gap of 104 days following his doping ban. He started with wins over Mariano Navone and Jesper de Jong before taking down Cerundolo. 'Let's see how I wake up. I know it'll be a longer evening for me. I have to do many things. Trying to recover in the best possible way. But exactly as I said, I need this. I'm happy to be back. I was out for 3 months. Every situation for me, I feel fortunate to be here. I'm very lucky. Then we will see. Whatever comes out comes out,' Sinner Sinner ties Jimmy Connors & Bjorn Borg as the men who took the fewest matches to reach 50 tour-level wins as world #1 in Connors - 53 Borg - 53 matches.- .Another huge accomplishment. The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 13, 2025advertisement'Just tried to stay there mentally'Sinner also lauded Cerundolo as a tough competitor, saying that he couldn't have afforded to be complacent.'He's a very tough competitor. Obviously a great challenge for me. Especially now in this moment, trying to get used to so many difficult situations on the court. I was up a break in the first set. Then when he broke me back, I just tried to stay there mentally and play every point. I knew at 5-1 I had to be very careful. Things can change quickly,' Sinner the quarterfinal, Sinner will lock horns with the winner of the match between Spain's Jaume Munar and Casper Ruud, who's fresh from winning his maiden ATP 1000 Masters title in Madrid.
