Fabio Fognini Bids Farewell to Italian Open
Italian tennis player Fabio Fognini announces that the 2023 Italian Open will be his final appearance at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome. The 37-year-old reflects on his lengthy career, including notable achievements on clay and his memorable victory against Andy Murray in 2017.
Fabio Fognini, who once ranked world number nine, has announced that the upcoming Italian Open in Rome will be his last ATP Masters 1000 appearance. The 37-year-old Italian player is set to face Briton Jacob Fearnley in the first round, marking his 18th participation in the main draw.
Fognini reflected on his decision, stating, "I think it's a good time to say goodbye in this beautiful city, special city." He reminisced about dreaming of playing in the Italian Open since childhood and now stands at the other end of his illustrious career.
Known for his prowess on clay, Fognini has captured eight of his nine ATP singles titles on this surface, including a memorable victory at the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters. One of his cherished memories in Rome was defeating then-world number one Andy Murray in 2017.
(With inputs from agencies.)
ALSO READ
Vance Criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Performance
Trump's Clashes with Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Economic Implications
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic: End of a Coaching Era
Afrobarometer and APRM Renew Partnership to Advance Citizen-Centred Governance Data
Jasmine Paolini: A Historic Italian Triumph at the Rome Tennis Open
Google News