Overview

• Jack Draper defeated Italy’s Luciano Darderi in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, to secure a place in the Italian Open third round.
• Draper showcased early dominance, taking the first set in just 25 minutes, before overcoming a spirited second-set challenge from Darderi.
• The match highlighted Draper’s continued clay-court success following his Madrid Open final appearance against Casper Ruud last week.
• Carlos Alcaraz marked his return from injury with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory over Dusan Lajovic, testing his fitness ahead of the French Open.
• Jannik Sinner is set to return from a three-month doping ban in Rome, while Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament to prepare in Geneva.