American Paul ends Medvedev’s Rome Open reign as Swiatek cruises into semis

Daniil Medvedev 's Rome Open title defence came to an early end on Tuesday after the world number four was knocked out at the last-16 stage by Tommy Paul, while Iga Swiatek cruised into the women's semi-finals. Second seed Medvedev has never successfully defended an ATP Tour crown and was well below his best, stunned in…

Medvedev, 28, had a great chance at the Foro Italico after a raft of stars either withdrew or were eliminated early, but instead, he became the latest big name to be dumped out of the last major tournament before this month’s French Open. Reigning Monte Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas meanwhile demolished Australia’s Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-2 in an hour and will play Nicolas Jarry in the last eight.World number one Swiatek continued her bid for a third Rome title in imperious style, strolling into the last four past Madison Keys 6-1, 6-3.

The three-time Roland Garros champion arrived in Rome off the back of winning a third WTA 1000 title of the season in Madrid. “With the win two days ago it’s been crazy. I just had to turn off the phone and just kind of be with the team, be with the people close to me and I’m just happy that I was able to refresh the mind.”

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