Results for: Rome Open

Rafael Nadal, the legendary clay-court master, was unexpectedly knocked out of the Rome Open by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the second round. The 6-1, 6-3 defeat has cast uncertainty over Nadal’s participation in the upcoming French Open, where he holds a record 14 titles. The Spaniard had previously stated that he would only play at Roland Garros if he felt confident after a series of injuries that have dropped him to 305th in the world rankings. Hurkacz’s dominant performance, including five consecutive game wins, suggests that Nadal may be facing challenges to maintain his dominance on clay. The 27-year-old Pole’s victory sets up a third-round clash with Tomas Etcheverry and potentially ends Nadal’s reign in Rome, where he has won 10 titles.

Novak Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, was hit on the head by a water bottle during an autograph signing session following his second-round victory at the Rome Open. Despite the incident, Djokovic has assured that he is feeling well and will be ready to compete in his upcoming match. The Serbian player expressed his gratitude for the concern expressed by his followers and clarified that the incident was unintentional.