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Tennis Tracker: Alcaraz eases into third round, Garcia suffers shock loss in rainy Rome

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Alcaraz made his Rome debut on Saturday
Alcaraz made his Rome debut on SaturdayProfimedia
The tennis continued in Rome on Saturday, with some heavy hitters starting their campaigns in the Italian capital. Carlos Alcaraz was the main attraction, making a winning debut at the tournament. The day's play was interrupted periodically by rain, however, and a handful of matches, including those of Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Coca Gauff, were all postponed until Sunday.

22:13 CET - They didn't get through all the matches planned on Saturday in Rome, but let's hope the rain eases up on Sunday and we can get through what will be another action-packed day on the men's and women's sides.

Be sure to check back in on the Tennis Tracker tomorrow for results, highlights and news.

19:04 CET - In another utterly sensational blockbuster of a contest which lasted a whopping three hours and 45 minutes, Roberto Carballes Baena (30) defeated Daniel Evans (32) 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-4. Remarkable.

18:34 CET - Veronika Kudermetova (26) is through to the last 16 in Rome after beating Anastasia Potapova (22) 7-5, 3-6, 6-1.

Kudermetova highlights
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18:14 CET - In other results, Borna Coric (26) played out an absolutely incredible three hour and 34-minute epic against Thiago Monteiro (28), eventually coming out on top 4-6, 7-6(8), 7-6(5).

Jeffrey John Wolf (24) claimed a mighty impressive 6-3, 6-4 win against Hubert Hurkacz (26).

18:09 CET - Beatriz Haddad Maia (26) had to battle during two tight sets to overcome Magda Linette (31) 7-5, 6-4. The match lasted over two hours.

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17:59 CET - Carlos Alcaraz's (20) first match in Rome has gone exactly to plan, with the Spaniard having little issue defeating Albert Ramos-Vinolas (35) 6-4, 6-1, despite a slow start.

The victory also means he will regain the world No.1 ranking next week.

Alcaraz highlights
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16:12 CET - We have an upset in Rome. Caroline Garcia (29) has been defeated in straight sets by Camila Osorio (21)  6-4, 6-4.

14:14 CET - It's been a rain-affected morning in Rome, but we have our first result of the day. Andrey Rublev (25) has cruised past Alex Molcan (25) 6-3, 6-4.

Rublev highlights
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9:36 CET - Iga Swiatek (21) is a big Rafael Nadal (36) fan, but she says that she does not want the injury-plagued Spaniard to suffer and make himself available for the French Open if he is not fully fit.

Read more about that story here.

9:26 CET - It's yet another busy day in Rome, and viewers will be gearing up to watch Carlos Alcaraz's (20) Italian Open debut. The world No.2 takes on fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas (35) at 13:00 CET.

Stay tuned to the Tennis Tracker for all the results and highlights from the day's play, with Daniil Medvedev (27), Stefanos Tsitsipas (24), Caroline Garcia (29) and Coco Gauff (19) the other stars on show.