Italian tennis player Luciano Darderi has advanced to the semifinals in Cagliari after his opponent, Coria, retired due to an injury. Additionally, Darderi achieved his first ATP Tour win on home soil in Rome by defeating Denis Shapovalov in a closely contested match, with scores of 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-6(4). This victory secured his spot in the second round of the tournament. Meanwhile, tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have also arrived in Rome, participating in the InteBNLdItalia, with Nadal preparing for the competition and Djokovic receiving enthusiastic support from fans.
⭐️ INCREDIBLE scenes ⭐️ It's NOVAK MANIA in Rome 🫶🤗 @DjokerNole | @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI24 https://t.co/X2owMofsSS
Darderi's MOMENT in Rome ❤️🇮🇹 @Lucianodarderi_ records his first ATP Tour win on home soil, coming from a set down to defeat Shapovalov! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI24 https://t.co/5AIIyv7DfS
A hard fought win in front of the home crowd! 🇮🇹 Italian @Lucianodarderi_ battles past Denis Shapovalov 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-6(4) to secure his spot in the second round in Rome. #IBI24 https://t.co/8w9ZWCEdo9
Fighting on 🫡 @Lucianodarderi_ stays alive vs Shapovalov in Rome #IBI24 https://t.co/9h5VKWmsyj
Just LISTEN to the crowd 🔊🙌🇮🇹 @Lucianodarderi_ strikes back on home soil, taking the second set 6-3 to force a decider against Shapovalov! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI24 https://t.co/RcA7N40ta8
Rafa is HERE! 🤗 10-time champion @RafaelNadal putting in the work ahead of the @InteBNLdItalia #IBI24 https://t.co/92qXNaWfvg
RAFA! RAFA! RAFA! Fans in Rome love @RafaelNadal 🫶 #IBI24 https://t.co/Ye7DH2gxp3
The boss Novak Djokovic has arrived in Rome 🇮🇹 🤌 You think he can go all the way? (📸 @InteBNLdItalia) https://t.co/zQXsQG4I6Q
The boss Novak Djokovic has arrived in Rome 🇮🇹 🤌 (📸 @InteBNLdItalia) https://t.co/HLLKF0JmCo
Meanwhile in Rome, Rafa delights during practice 🇮🇹 @RafaelNadal x @InteBNLdItalia https://t.co/CpbrVDyqhi
Meanwhile in Rome 🍝 @RafaelNadal x @InteBNLdItalia https://t.co/NOYrAuL4BZ
Forza Luciano 🇮🇹🫶 @Lucianodarderi_ is through to the semifinals in Cagliari after Coria is forced with retire with an injury #ATPChallenger | @federtennis https://t.co/YySr19ohiN