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Tennis Tracker: Swiatek and Djokovic through in Rome, Gauff and Fritz dumped out

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Djokovic battled through to the third round
Djokovic battled through to the third roundProfimedia
The rain took centre stage on Saturday evening in Rome, meaning we had a slightly busier schedule on Sunday. Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev and Elena Rybakina were just a few of the big names who took to the courts. As usual, the Tennis Tracker has all the key results, highlights, and news from the world of tennis for you.

23:14 CET - Jannik Sinner (21) has beaten Alexander Shevchenko (22) 6-3, 6-7(4),6-2 in the last match of the day in Rome to reach the fourth round.

On the women's side, Donna Vekic (24) came back to beat Liudmila Samsonova (24) in the last of the ladies' duels for the day. It finished 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-2.

22:08 CET -  Out ATP Flash Moment of the day comes from Alexander Bublik (25). Despite losing to Casper Ruud (24) ultimately, he did play some fine shots like this incredible pick-up in the third set of their match.

ATP Flash Moment of the day
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22:04 CET -  Cameron Norrie (27) has progressed to the fourth round in Rome, while Alexander Zverev (26) also won this evening to progress to the third round.

21:08 CET - Our WTA Flash Moment of the day comes off the racket of Marketa Vondrousova (23). The Czech was very impressive in her victory over Maria Sakkari (27), especially in the way she won this first-set rally with a delightful lob.

WTA Flash Moment of the day
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19:51 CET - Elena Rybakina (23) has progressed to the fourth round in Rome after Anna Kalinskaya (24) retired hurt in their third-round encounter.

19:20 CET - Frances Tiafoe (25) and Casper Ruud (24) have both recorded wins in Rome.

Tiafoe beat Daniel Altmaier (24) 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to progress to the third round while Ruud defeated Alexander Bublik (25) 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(0) to move into the last 16.

18:40 CET - Despite trailing 1-5 in the first set, Jelena Ostapenko (25) secured an impressive 7-6(2), 6-0 win against Barbora Krejcikova (27). She will face Daria Kasatkina (26) in the next round.

Ostapenko vs Krejcikova highlights
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17:30 CET - Coco Gauff's (19) recent struggles show no sign of letting up, with the American falling 6-4, 2-6, 2-6 to Marie Bouzkova (24). 

17:25 CET - A visibly frustrated Novak Djokovic (35) was made to work by Grigor Dimitrov (31), but the reigning champion eventually came out on top 6-3, 4-6, 6-1

Djokovic vs Dimitrov highlights
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15:08 CET - No.9 seed Taylor Fritz (25) has been dumped out of the Italian Open after suffering a shock 4-6, 1-6 defeat to world No.101 Yannick Hanfmann (31).

14:51 CET - Iga Swiatek (21) was at her typically ruthless best as she obliterated Lesia Tsurenko (33) 6-2, 6-0. Can anyone stop the reigning champion?

Swiatek vs Tsurenko highlights
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Swiatek post-match interview
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14:44 CET - Stefanos Tsitsipas (24) is into the third round after finishing off his rain-affected match against Nuno Borges (26) which started yesterday. The Greek reeled off the last two games today to seal a 6-3, 6-3 win. Daniil Medvedev is also through after cruising past Emil Ruusuvuori (24) 6-4, 6-2.

14:12 CET - World number seven Holger Rune (20) has beaten Fabio Fognini (35) in Rome to progress to the fourth round. The match ended 6-4, 6-2.

Rune - Fognini highlights
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Rune highlights
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14:09 CET - Our WTA Flash Moment of Saturday came from the encounter between Beatriz Haddad Maia (26) and Magda Linette (31). The Brazilian may have won the match but not before the Pole pulled out some great shots. 

WTA Flash Moment of Saturday
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14:05 CET - Andrey Rublev (25) was in fine form yesterday beating Alex Molcan (25) 6-3, 6-4 in a rainy Rome. His fine play in the second set was our Flash Moment of the day.

ATP Flash Moment of the day for Saturday
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13:18 CET - In other news, Rafael Nadal's (36) chances of making Roland Garros are looking even bleaker than ever. The 14-time champion has turned down a wildcard offer for next week's Challenger tournament in Bordeaux, according to the tournament director.

Read about that story here.

12:46 CET - Marco Cecchinato (30) is the first man through today, trouncing Roberto Bautista-Agut (35) 6-2, 6-2.

12:44 CET - We have an early surprise result in Rome. Maria Sakkari (27) has been knocked out by Marketa Vondrousova (23) 5-7, 3-6.

Sakkari vs Vondrousova highlights
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11:06 CET - Looks like the covers are off and play is about to begin for the day in Rome. Stayed tuned to the Tennis Tracker throughout the day for all the key results and some highlights.

9:00 CET - Carlos Alcaraz (20) will be the No.1 seed at the French Open later this month, and the Spaniard said it was not something he would have believed years ago, but his aim is to not dwell on it too much.

Read more about that here.

7:47 CET - The rain just wouldn't stay away in the Italian capital yesterday, meaning we have some extra tennis in store for you today. Stefanos Tsitsipas (24) was leading 6-3, 4-3 against Nuno Borges (26) in his match before the heavens opened, while Frances Tiafoe (25) looked to be in a lot of trouble, trailing 6-3, 3-4 against Daniel Altmaier (24). Daniil Medvedev's (27) match was also pushed to today.

Alongside finishing yesterday's matches, the reigning champs Novak Djokovic (35) and Iga Swiatek (21) are gearing up for their contests. Casper Ruud (24), Holger Rune (20) and Elena Rybakina (23) are also in action.