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Zverev wins ‘special’ Italian Open but Raducanu pulls out of Roland Garros

  • Zverev will be among French Open favourites amid stellar form
  • Raducanu switches focus to upcoming grass-court season

Alexander Zverev defeated Nicolas Jarry in Rome to win his second Italian Open title. The German first lifted the trophy in the Italian capital back in 2017 and repeated that thanks to a 6-4, 7-5 victory over unexpected finalist Jarry.

The Chilean dug deep to try to force a decider, saving three match points, but Zverev – who lost only five points on serve all afternoon – finally forced a decisive error, sinking to the clay in delight.

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