Casper Ruud was left stunned by Jannik Sinner ’s performance in the World No 1’s 6-0 6-1 victory against him in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Ruud came into the match in-form after winning the Madrid Open but home favourite Sinner dismantled the Norwegian in just 63 minutes.

Casper Ruud claimed the Madrid Masters crown. The Norwegian wished for more at the Rome Masters but experienced a humbling quarter-final defeat. Casper fell to world no. 1 Jannik Sinner 6-0 6-1 in 64 minutes,

Paolini saved three set points before gaining control in a 7-5, 6-1 win over American opponent Peyton Stearns on Thursday to become the first Italian woman to reach the final in Rome since her doubles partner, Sara Errani, lost the 2014 championship match to Serena Williams.