The ATP and WTA tournaments continue at a rapid pace, and Flashscore is tracking every action in real-time. In today’s Tennis Flash, we highlight the most exciting news, videos, reactions, and social media posts from the wide world of tennis.
At 19:34, Carlos Alcaraz (ranked 3rd in ATP) claimed victory at the Rome tournament by defeating local favorite Jannik Sinner (ranked 1st in ATP) with a score of 7:6(5), 6:1 in a match that showcased two of the best young players in the world. Sinner had opportunities to take the first set, having two set points before the tiebreaker, but ultimately lost, allowing Alcaraz to dominate the second set with two breaks of serve, finishing the match in just 1 hour and 45 minutes.
At 17:15, Magda Linette (ranked 32nd in WTA) had an impressive performance in the first round of the WTA 500 tournament in Strasbourg, defeating the higher-ranked Barbora Krejcikova (ranked 16th in WTA) in a swift match lasting just over an hour, with a score of 6:3, 6:3. Despite being broken at the start of the second set, Linette staged a strong comeback, breaking Krejcikova twice in each set to advance to the next round.
Earlier in the day at 11:32, anticipation was high for a major matchup at Foro Italico, featuring Jannik Sinner against Carlos Alcaraz for the first time this season. The excitement was amplified by Sinner’s recent return from a doping suspension and the fact that he was playing on home soil, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
It’s also worth noting that a match involving Magdalena Fręch (ranked 25th in WTA) was canceled since she was supposed to face Beatriz Haddad Maia (ranked 22nd in WTA), who moved up in the tournament after Elina Svitolina (ranked 14th in WTA) withdrew. Linette’s match against Krejcikova went ahead as scheduled at 14:30.
The intensity of the tournaments reflects the robust competition and the thrill of tennis, promising exciting matches ahead as players vie for titles and rankings.