The action at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2025 in Rome is heating up as the Men’s Singles Round of 32 delivered thrilling matchups, dominant wins, and unexpected retirements. Here’s a human-friendly, engaging recap of the major highlights from the Eternal City.
🇮🇹 Sinner Cruises as Berrettini Bows Out
Top Italian seed Jannik Sinner gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about, comfortably defeating Jesper de Jong of the Netherlands with a 6-4, 6-2 victory. Unfortunately, the match ended prematurely as de Jong retired mid-game, sealing Sinner’s spot in the next round.
Meanwhile, Matteo Berrettini’s Rome dream was cut short yet again. The fan-favorite retired midway through his clash with Casper Ruud, trailing 5-7, 0-2. Ruud, the sixth seed, advances to the Round of 16.
🔥 Strong Performances Across the Courts
Alex de Minaur (AUS) showcased his trademark speed and precision to outplay Hugo Dellien (BOL), winning in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
In a closely contested battle, Jakub Mensik (CZE) edged out Hungary’s Fábián Marozsán 6-4, 7-6(2), showing nerves of steel in the tiebreak.
Spanish clay-courter Jaume Munar put on a clinic against American Sebastian Korda, breezing through with a 6-4, 6-2 victory. Korda, seeded 22nd, failed to find rhythm against Munar’s consistency.
🎾 Epic Clashes at Super Tennis Arena
In one of the day’s most dramatic encounters, American Tommy Paul battled past Czech Tomas Machac in three tight sets: 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4. The 11th seed kept his composure after dropping the second set, rallying strongly in the decider.
Another American, Marcos Giron, pushed Hubert Hurkacz (POL) to the edge, but the Polish powerhouse prevailed 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 in an unpredictable contest full of momentum shifts.
🇦🇷 Cerundolo Impresses on Pietrangeli Court
Francisco Cerundolo (ARG), the 17th seed, made short work of Austria’s Sebastian Ofner, delivering a clinical 6-2, 6-4 win to secure his place in the last 16.
Stay tuned for more live updates, match highlights, and expert analysis as the tournament moves into the crucial Round of 16. The road to the Rome title is just getting started!
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