4 gamers are left within the 2023 Italian Open, with Holger Rune, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas all in search of a spot in Sunday’s remaining on the Foro Italico.
In Wednesday’s quarter-finals, Holger Rune took out prime seed Novak Djokovic in a powerful efficiency, backing up his win in opposition to the Serb in final 12 months’s Paris Grasp Remaining.
Casper Ruud avenged his straight-sets loss in Barcelona by defeating Francisco Cerundolo in two shut units to make his third Rome semi-final.
On Thursday, Daniil Medvedev comfortably noticed off qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in straight units to additional add to his spectacular 2023 season, together with 37 victories and simply 5 losses.
Stefanos Tsitsipas then accomplished the semi-final lineup with a powerful win in opposition to Borna Coric to stage their H2H at 3-3.
Italian Open 2023 Quarter Remaining Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Holger Rune (7) | Novak Djokovic (1) | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |
| Casper Ruud (4) | Francisco Cerundolo (24) | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| Daniil Medvedev (3) | Yannick Hanfmann (Q) | 6-2 6-2 |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas (5) | Borna Coric (15) | 6-3 6-4 |
Rune Knocks Out Novak
Holger Rune is quick turning into a thorn in Novak Djokovic’s facet, having overwhelmed him on the Paris Masters final 12 months and now in Rome with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 victory.
Djokovic began his service recreation with an ace, and I believed that may set the tone, however he was damaged instantly and by no means actually settled within the damp circumstances which have plagued Rome over the past week.
However, Rune thrived, inflicting Djokovic issues because the Serb couldn’t discover a well beyond him. Rune’s return of serve was additionally important, permitting him to get on prime within the rally early.
Match Stats
| Novak Djokovic | Holger Rune | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 2 |
| First Serve | 47/77 (61%) | 44/78 (56%) |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 29/47 (62%) | 34/44 (77%) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 14/30 (47%) | 17/34 (50%) |
| Break Factors Saved | 5/10 (50%) | 3/5 (60%) |
| Service Video games Performed | 13 | 13 |
| 1st Serve Return Factors Received | 10/44 (23%) | 18/47 (38%) |
| 2nd Serve Return Factors Received | 17/34 (50%) | 16/30 (53%) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 2/5 (40%) | 5/10 (50%) |
| Return Video games Performed | 13 | 13 |
| Web Factors Received | 21/36 (58%) | 10/18 (56%) |
| Winners | 25 | 27 |
| Unforced Errors | 18 | 4 |
| Service Factors Received | 43/77 (56%) | 51/78 (65%) |
| Return Factors Received | 27/78 (35%) | 34/77 (44%) |
| Complete Factors Received | 70/155 (45%) | 85/155 (55%) |
Highlights
Ruud Rallies Previous Cerundolo
Casper Ruud is into his third Italian Open quarter-final after defeating Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(5), 6-4 within the second quarter-final on Wednesday.
Ruud has all the time performed properly in Rome, and he put in one other stable efficiency right here, coming by means of a detailed first-set tiebreak after which breaking at 4-4 within the second set to edge by means of.
Cerundolo had gained his final two matches in opposition to the Norwegian, and whereas he made him work for the win, lots of his 47 unforced errors got here within the extra important moments permitting Ruud to undergo.
Match Stats
| Casper Ruud | Francisco Cerundolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 6 |
| First Serve | 40/71 (56%) | 61/95 (64%) |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 31/40 (78%) | 41/61 (67%) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 16/31 (52%) | 13/34 (38%) |
| Break Factors Saved | 2/4 (50%) | 11/14 (79%) |
| Service Video games Performed | 11 | 11 |
| 1st Serve Return Factors Received | 20/61 (33%) | 9/40 (23%) |
| 2nd Serve Return Factors Received | 21/34 (62%) | 15/31 (48%) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 3/14 (21%) | 2/4 (50%) |
| Return Video games Performed | 11 | 11 |
| Web Factors Received | 10/19 (53%) | 11/15 (73%) |
| Winners | 19 | 33 |
| Unforced Errors | 11 | 23 |
| Service Factors Received | 47/71 (66%) | 54/95 (57%) |
| Return Factors Received | 41/95 (43%) | 24/71 (34%) |
| Complete Factors Received | 88/166 (53%) | 78/166 (47%) |
Highlights
Medvedev Makes Maiden Rome Semi-Remaining
Daniil Medvedev gained his first match in Rome lower than every week in the past, and he’s now into the semi-finals due to a 6-2, 6-2 win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann.
Hanfmann has been in nice type through the clay courtroom swing, and the scoreline right here is considerably deceptive as Hanfmann created many half possibilities on the return, however Medvedev was in no temper to let any factors go, chasing down a ton of balls and forcing the German to make yet one more ball time and time once more.
I stated earlier than the event I used to be feeling actually nice in apply. It’s all the time harmful to say this for those who lose the primary spherical and suppose, ‘Why did I say this’. However I’m feeling nice. The transition from Grand Stand to Centre Courtroom was not simple. He struggled greater than me, and I’m proud of the win and being within the semis. I knew I needed to put as many balls into the courtroom as potential as a result of he performs aggressively. There aren’t going to be many factors the place you dictate; it is going to be primarily him. However you need to play deep and try to make him miss. Possibly he didn’t play his finest match, however that’s the way it works; you possibly can’t play your finest match every single day, and I’m blissful I might neutralise his attacking type. Medvedev on his Rome event up to now.
Match Stats
| Yannick Hanfmann | Daniil Medvedev | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 8 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 7 |
| First Serve | 34/48 (71%) | 38/68 (56%) |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 11/34 (32%) | 28/38 (74%) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 8/14 (57%) | 11/30 (37%) |
| Break Factors Saved | 4/10 (40%) | 4/6 (67%) |
| Service Video games Performed | 8 | 8 |
| 1st Serve Return Factors Received | 10/38 (26%) | 23/34 (68%) |
| 2nd Serve Return Factors Received | 19/30 (63%) | 6/14 (43%) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 2/6 (33%) | 6/10 (60%) |
| Return Video games Performed | 8 | 8 |
| Web Factors Received | 18/32 (56%) | 9/20 (45%) |
| Winners | 19 | 23 |
| Unforced Errors | 14 | 13 |
| Service Factors Received | 19/48 (40%) | 39/68 (57%) |
| Return Factors Received | 29/68 (43%) | 29/48 (60%) |
| Complete Factors Received | 48/116 (41%) | 68/116 (59%) |
Highlights
Tstisipas
Borna Coric normally provides Stefanos Tsitsipas a tricky time, however he levelled their H2H at 3-3 with a 6-3 6-4 win.
Tsitsipas performed a really clear match, and though he relinquished his break of serve within the second, he regrouped immediately to rebreak and served out the match in spectacular trend.
The Greek’s serve and forehand had been significantly potent, profitable 90% of factors behind his first serve and saving three of 4 break factors; he’ll face Medvedev within the final 4.
Match Stats
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | Borna Coric | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 1 |
| First Serve | 29/60 (48%) | 31/57 (54%) |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 26/29 (90%) | 20/31 (65%) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 16/31 (52%) | 12/26 (46%) |
| Break Factors Saved | 3/4 (75%) | 1/4 (25%) |
| Service Video games Performed | 10 | 9 |
| 1st Serve Return Factors Received | 11/31 (35%) | 3/29 (10%) |
| 2nd Serve Return Factors Received | 14/26 (54%) | 15/31 (48%) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 3/4 (75%) | 1/4 (25%) |
| Return Video games Performed | 9 | 10 |
| Web Factors Received | 8/9 (89%) | 17/22 (77%) |
| Winners | 21 | 19 |
| Unforced Errors | 8 | 8 |
| Service Factors Received | 42/60 (70%) | 32/57 (56%) |
| Return Factors Received | 25/57 (44%) | 18/60 (30%) |
| Complete Factors Received | 67/117 (57%) | 50/117 (43%) |
Italian Open 2023 Semi-Finals
- Holger Rune (7) vs Casper Ruud (4)
- Daniil Medvedev (3) vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (5)
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