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Tommy Paul puts off-court distractions in his rear-view mirror at the Italian Open this week after the American's beloved truck is repossessed at his home in Florida.

In a clash between two of the fastest players on tour, American 11th seed Tommy Paul takes down Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals.

The Italian Air Force briefly interrupts Alex de Minaur's charge to victory at the Rome Masters, as he moves within a couple of matches of a showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner.

The quick defeat of Alexei Popyrin at the hands of Daniil Medvedev leaves Alex de Minaur as the only Australian in the men's or women's singles draw at the Italian Open.

After three months out due to a doping ban, world number one Jannik Sinner is embraced by adoring fans at the Rome Masters, where Alex de Minaur also wins through.

After years of refusing to acknowledge Russian players after matches, Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk shakes the hand of Daria Kasatkina after her defection to Australia.

As Jannik Sinner prepares to return from his doping ban, there are still major questions to be answered about the process that led to such different outcomes for the world number one and Australia's Max Purcell. 

Australia's Jordan Thompson says he 'felt bad' after downing rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard for the fifth-straight time.

After giving birth to her first child last July, Petra Kvitová marks her return to the WTA tour with a win at the Italian Open in Rome.

Four-time major singles winner Naomi Osaka claims her first WTA Tour title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open.