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Tennis stars face setbacks at Italian Open

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Multiple players encountered challenges during the Italian Open in Rome.

Novak Djokovic suffered a first-round exit at the Italian Open following a mid-match health scare. The Serbian lost to 20-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic in three sets.

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Aryna Sabalenka fell to Sorana Cîrstea in the third round of the Italian Open on May 9, 2026, with the match marked by a controversial medical timeout. The world No. 1 lost 6-2, 3-6, 5-7 after receiving treatment late in the deciding set.

Nineteen-year-old Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca has spoken about the pressure of being compared to Roger Federer as he prepares for the Italian Open in Rome.

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Tennis star Qinwen Zheng has expressed interest in taking up golf, either as an alternative or after retiring from the sport. The 2024 Australian Open finalist made the comments following her first-round victory at the Italian Open.

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