Jannik Sinner marched into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after destroying Casper Ruud in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 as Coco Gauff won a marathon three-set battle with China’s Zheng Qinwen to advance to the women’s final.

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jack Draper 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the Italian Open. Alcaraz saved six of the eight break points he faced. The third-ranked Alcaraz, who withdrew from the Madrid tournament due to an upper right leg problem that bothered him during the Barcelona Open final,

Carlos Alcaraz, who is gearing up to defend the French Open title later this month, fired off 24 winners in a strong performance to seal victory.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner visited the new pope on Wednesday, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open.

Tennis star Jannik Sinner is taking part in the Italian Open tennis tournament, which is being staged a short distance from the Vatican.

The 2025 Italian Open, part of both the ATP and WTA 1000 circuits, kicked off on May 7 and will run until May 18. Sinner, who was handed a first-round bye, has been in good form. He defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud in straight sets in the last match to set up the semi-finals against Tommy Paul, scheduled for Saturday, May 17.