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 large casualty of the spherical was Casper Ruud, who misplaced to Miomir Kecmanovic in three units regardless of bagelling the Serb within the opener, who seemed to be affected by a again downside.

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 may 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 tough 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 by means of after Lorenzo Musetti retired at 7-5, 1-0.

I’m pleased with the win. It was a troublesome match at this time. A lefty within the first match is rarely straightforward. The situations have been the warmest this 12 months. Clay, lefty, so all the things provides up, however I’m completely satisfied 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 kind, cruising previous Aleksandar Vukic 6-0, 6-4 in only one hour and 21 minutes.

The German reeled off 20 winners, and though his recreation 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 bushes or touchdown any titles, so he’ll be eager to buck that pattern 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 great match, many matches and go deep. Giving myself an opportunity to win one. That was a great begin. I got here out firing, particularly within the first set, and I’m completely satisfied about at this time. Zverev on his win over Vukic.

Kecmanovic Rallies Previous Ruud

Casper Ruud seemed like he’d be cruising into spherical three when he captured the primary set 6-0 towards 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 remedy for a again damage.

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

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

It means rather a lot, particularly on clay, the place he’s amongst at this time’s greatest gamers. I’m completely satisfied 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 tablets as he may give me to numb the ache. When it kicked in, I began transferring and feeling a lot better. I assume I simply tried to overlook concerning the rating, play, hit, and see what occurs. Fortunately, it went my approach this time. Kecmanovic on his win over Ruud.

Djokovic Makes Strong Begin

Novak Djokovic made a satisfying 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 chances 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 completely different to observe units. I performed a lefty, and I’ve not practised with a lefty shortly, so it took me just a little time to regulate to the completely different rotations of the ball. The primary 4 video games have been fairly unhealthy for me. A nasty begin. I misplaced each my service video games. However then I performed properly. I solely misplaced one recreation from 1-3 down. Corentin is a really proficient participant. He has nice fingers and may be very unpredictable. You don’t know what comes up subsequent, so I needed to keep centered, which I did, and it was a great opening match. Djokovic on his win over Moutet.

Different Matches of Notice

Shelton Clashes With Kotov: Final 12 months, Ben Shelton seemed like a fish out of water when he set foot on the clay, however he’s discovered a strategy to play on it, transferring previous Pavel Kotov 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. It was a tense ultimate 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 wonderful efficiency on European clay, taking down crowd favorite Fabio Fognini 6-3, 6-4.

Italian Open 2024 Day 4 Spherical of 64 Matches