Matteo Berrettini, the pride of Rome, has been surprisingly eliminated in the very first round of his home Masters 1000 tournament. The Italian powerhouse fell to Alexei Popyrin in straight sets, much to the disappointment of the home crowd. The match was a tough one, but ultimately, Popyrin proved too strong.
Lorenzo Sonego also faced an early exit from the tournament, joining Berrettini on the sidelines after the first round. His performance was not enough to advance, marking a disappointing start for another Italian contender.
On a brighter note for Italian tennis, Basiletti and Bellucci secured victories in their respective matches, demonstrating promising performances and moving forward in the tournament. Meanwhile, in a closely contested derby, Pellegrino emerged victorious over his compatriot.