Italian Open 2024 Day 3 Recap

Day three on the 2024 Italian Open is full, and prime seed Novak Djokovic made a fast begin to his match with a 6-3 6-1 win over Corentin Moutet.

The massive casualty of the spherical was Casper Ruud, who misplaced to Miomir Kecmanovic in three units regardless of bagelling the Serb within the opener, who gave the impression to be affected by a again drawback.

Sadly, for the house illustration, it was an unsuccessful day with solely Luca Darderi progressing as Musetti retired within the second set, Cobolli dropping to Korda, Fognini dropping to Fritz and Gigante falling to Cerundolo.

You’ll be able to see the outcomes from day three under.

Day Three Italian Open 2024 Spherical of 64 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Novak Djokovic (1)
Corentin Moutet (LL)
6-3, 6-1

Alexander Zverev (3)
Aleksandar Vukić
6-0, 6-4

Miomir Kecmanović
Casper Ruud (5)
0-6, 6-4, 6-4

Grigor Dimitrov (8)
Yoshihito Nishioka
7-5, 6-4

Taylor Fritz (11)
Fabio Fognini (WC)
6-3, 6-4

Ben Shelton (12)
Pavel Kotov
4-6, 6-3, 6-4

Nuno Borges
Alexander Bublik (15)
6-4, 6-4

Karen Khachanov (16)
Alexander Shevchenko
6-4, 6-4

Francisco Cerúndolo (20)
Matteo Gigante (WC)
6-1, 6-3

Zhizhen Zhang
Adrian Mannarino (19)
6-1, 6-3

Tallon Griekspoor (23)
Francesco Passaro (Q)
4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5)

Sebastian Korda (24)
Flavio Cobolli
7-6(6), 4-6, 6-4

Terence Atmane (Q)
Lorenzo Musetti (26)
7-5, 1-0 (RET)

Luca Darderi
Mariano Navone (28)
6-3, 6-2

Alejandro Tabilo (29)
Yannick Hanfmann
6-3 7-6(4)

Thiago Monteiro (Q)
Jordan Thompson (32)
6-1, 6-3

Dimitrov Negates Nishioka

Grigor Dimitrov kicked off his Rome marketing campaign with a strong victory, defeating Yoshihito Nishioka 7-5, 6-4 to maneuver into the third spherical.

Nishioka is at all times a difficult opponent, so Dimitrov was examined however showcased energy in his service video games, successful 92 per cent (23/25) of his first serve factors.

Dimitrov has been remarkably constant this 12 months, however after comparatively early losses in Monte Carlo and Rome, he’ll be searching for a deep run on the Foro Italico. He’ll face French qualifier Terence Atmane subsequent, who moved via after Lorenzo Musetti retired at 7-5, 1-0.

I’m proud of the win. It was a tough match immediately. A lefty within the first match isn’t simple. The situations had been the warmest this 12 months. Clay, lefty, so every part provides up, however I’m joyful to complete in straight units. Dimitrov on overcoming Nishioka.

Zverev Vaults Previous Vukic

Sascha Zverev fondly remembers Rome, having lifted the title in 2017. He began in fantastic type, cruising previous Aleksandar Vukic 6-0, 6-4 in only one hour and 21 minutes.

The German reeled off 20 winners, and though his sport wasn’t error-free, he was far too strong for the Aussie from the baseline.

Zverev is enjoying Rome because the third seed, and he’s had a strong 12 months to this point with out pulling up any timber or touchdown any titles, so he’ll be eager to buck that development within the Italian capital.

He’ll subsequent face Italy’s Luciano Darderi. Darderi, this 12 months’s Cordoba champion, who defeated clay specialist and twenty eighth seed Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-2.

Hopefully, that is simply the beginning. I need to play a superb match, many matches and go deep. Giving myself an opportunity to win one. That was a superb begin. I got here out firing, particularly within the first set, and I’m joyful about immediately. Zverev on his win over Vukic.

Kecmanovic Rallies Previous Ruud

Casper Ruud regarded like he’d be cruising into spherical three when he captured the primary set 6-0 in opposition to Miomir Kecmanovic, particularly for the reason that Serb needed to take a medical timeout for a again damage.

Nonetheless, the tables rapidly turned, and after dropping the second set during which he was damaged 3 times Ruud additionally wanted therapy for a again damage.

Regardless of the Norwegian keeping off 4 break factors within the first sport of the third set, he couldn’t stop Kecmanović from securing an important break within the seventh sport, which proved decisive.

After receiving therapy at 0-5 within the opener, the Serbian regarded reborn and engaged in a number of prolonged baseline rallies the place he got here out on prime.

It means loads, particularly on clay, the place he’s amongst immediately’s finest gamers. I’m joyful that I used to be ready [after the first set] to come back again and win. I had some again issues lately. I requested the physician for as many capsules as he might give me to numb the ache. When it kicked in, I began transferring and feeling significantly better. I assume I simply tried to overlook in regards to the rating, play, hit, and see what occurs. Fortunately, it went my manner this time. Kecmanovic on his win over Ruud.

Djokovic Makes Stable Begin

Novak Djokovic made a lovely begin in Rome and eased previous French fortunate loser Corentin Moutet to advance to the third spherical.

Djokovic hasn’t been on a match courtroom for the reason that semi-finals in Monte Carlo final month. After a shaky begin, the place he slipped to a 1-3 deficit within the first set, he discovered his rhythm and clinched the match 6-3, 6-1, breaking Moutet six instances.

Moutet is thought for his artful play that options all method of selection, however Djokovic leveraged his consistency from the baseline to lure the Frenchman into taking too many dangers the place the odds weren’t in his favour.

Sadly, the day was considerably spoilt by a fan throwing a bottle at Djokovic’s head when he was signing autographs after his win.

Match play is totally different to follow units. I performed a lefty, and I’ve not practised with a lefty shortly, so it took me a bit of time to regulate to the totally different rotations of the ball. The primary 4 video games had been fairly dangerous for me. A foul begin. I misplaced each my service video games. However then I performed effectively. I solely misplaced one sport from 1-3 down. Corentin is a really gifted participant. He has nice arms and may be very unpredictable. You don’t know what comes up subsequent, so I needed to keep targeted, which I did, and it was a superb opening match. Djokovic on his win over Moutet.

Different Matches of Observe

Shelton Clashes With Kotov: Final 12 months, Ben Shelton regarded like a fish out of water when he set foot on the clay, however he’s discovered a solution to play on it, transferring previous Pavel Kotov 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. It was a tense last set, with Kotov receiving some extent penalty for taking an excessive amount of time when Shelton was serving, which was pretty administered as he was transferring at a snail’s tempo and rubbing out marks.

Korda Cuts Out Cobolli: Seb Korda needed to cope with a partisan crowd, however he overcame them and Flavio Cobolli 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Fritz Foils Fognini: Taylor Fritz maintained his glorious efficiency on European clay, taking down crowd favorite Fabio Fognini 6-3, 6-4.

Italian Open 2024 Day 4 Spherical of 64 Matches