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PORTO ERCOLE, ITALY - JUNE 29: Adrien Saddier of France poses with the Italian Open trophy after winning on day four of the Italian Open 2025 at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort on June 29, 2025 in Porto Ercole, Italy. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Saddier celebrates Italian Open success

Adrien Saddier claimed a maiden DP World Tour title with a two-shot win at the Italian Open.

'It's quite difficult with the heat,' Couvra admitted

Couvra battles through heat to Italian seize Open lead

Martin Couvra is hoping to retain his Italian Open lead on Sunday despite challenging high temperatures after he finished Saturday's third round with a one-shot lead.

Golf • 29 Jun

Angel Ayora hit four consecutive birdies on the spin during his second round

Ayora holds one-shot lead at the Italian Open

Angel Ayora shot a bogey-free round of 65 to put himself atop of the leaderboard after day two of the Italian Open, with Ireland's Conor Purcell missing the cut.

Golf • 27 Jun

PORTO ERCOLE, ITALY - JUNE 26: Dan Bradbury of England tees off on the seventh hole on day one of the Italian Open 2025 at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort on June 26, 2025 in Porto Ercole, Italy. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Bradbury sets the pace at Italian Open

Dan Bradbury hit a bogey-free 64 to give himself the lead after day one of the Italian Open, while Dubliner Conor Purcell is in a share of 63rd place after an opening round of 70.

Golf • 26 Jun

Marta Kostyuk continues to speak out in support of her country

Kostyuk and Kasatkina shake, praises anti-war stance

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk, who has been outspoken against Russia's invasion of her country and has refused to shake hands with Russian or Belarusian opponents, shook hands with Daria Kasatkina after beating her 6-4 6-2 at the Italian Open's second round on Friday.

Tennis • 10 May

Jannik Sinner served his ban in between grand slam event

No expectations as Sinner returns from doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner is not setting any expectations for himself at this week's Italian Open as he makes his return from a three-month doping ban.

Tennis • 06 May

Novak Djokovic has a rather underwhelming 12-6 match record in 2025

Struggling Djokovic withdraws from Italian Open

Novak Djokovic has reacted to his run of poor form by pulling out of the Italian Open in Rome next week.

Tennis • 30 Apr

Alexander Zverev hoists the Internazionali BNL D'Italia trophy aloft

Zverev reigns in Rome after defeating Jarry

Alexander Zverev defeated Nicolas Jarry 6-4 7-5 in Rome to win his second Italian Open title.

Tennis • 19 May 24

A dejected Djokovic reacts after being defeated by Chile's Alejandro Tabilo

Djokovic out of Italian Open after Tabilo causes upset

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world number 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.

Tennis • 12 May 24

Daniil Medvedev twice came from a break down to beat Holger Rune

Medvedev to move above Djokovic following Rome victory

Daniil Medvedev will overtake Novak Djokovic as world No 2 after completing his clay-court transformation with victory over Holger Rune to win the Italian Open.

Tennis • 21 May 23

Norrie sets up Italian Open last-16 clash with Djokovic

Cameron Norrie set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open thanks to a 6-2 7-6 (4) victory over Marton Fucsovics.

Tennis • 14 May 23

Norrie into round three while Swiatek looks unstoppable

Cameron Norrie eased into the third round of the Italian Open while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek was in ruthless form.

Tennis • 12 May 23

It's a third DP World Tour title for the Polish golfer

Meronk wins Italian Open to boost Ryder Cup hopes

Poland's Adrian Meronk won the Italian Open to lift him to fifth in the European Points List and within 100 points of an automatic qualifying place for Luke Donald's Ryder Cup team

Golf • 07 May 23

Julien Guerrier leads the way heading into Sunday's final round

French duo in contention ahead of Italian Open climax

Romain Langasque fired a course-record 62 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club to sit one shot off the lead held by fellow Frenchman Julien Guerrier going into the final round of the Italian Open.

Golf • 06 May 23

Matthieu Pavon has made a great start in Italy

On-fire Matthieu Pavon leads the way at Italian Open

Matthieu Pavon leads the Italian Open by two shots on eight-under-par after producing a first-round 63 - his lowest career round on the DP World Tour.

Golf • 04 May 23

Robert MacIntyre celebrates his victory in the Italian Open

MacIntyre takes Italian Open as McIlroy finishes fourth

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre defeated US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off to win his second DP World Tour title in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.

Golf • 18 Sep 22

Rory McIlroy had three birdies and three bogeys

McIlroy just one off lead despite mixed round

Matt Fitzpatrick heads into the final round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open with a one-shot lead but has Rory McIlroy and Aaron Rai breathing down his neck.

Golf • 17 Sep 22

McIlroy shoots to top of Italian Open leaderboard

Rory McIlroy carded a brilliant five-under 66 to shoot to the top of the Italian Open leaderboard on Friday.

Golf • 16 Sep 22

McIlroy holds early clubhouse lead at the Italian Open

Rory McIlroy carded an opening round of 67 for a share of the early clubhouse lead at the Italian Open.

Golf • 15 Sep 22

Djokovic is trying to put a shaky start to 2022 behind him

Rome success for Djokovic and Swiatek

Novak Djokovic sealed his sixth Italian Open title with a 6-0 7-5 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday and insisted he could not have asked for a better lead up to Roland Garros.

Tennis • 15 May 22

Djokovic was presented with a cake after his win

Djokovic has cake and eats it after latest milestone

World number one Novak Djokovic recorded his 1,000th career victory as he beat Casper Ruud in straight sets to book his place in the final of the Italian Open.

Tennis • 14 May 22

Djokovic into Rome semis as he closes in on 1000th win

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic progressed to the semi-finals of the Italian Open with a straight-sets victory over Felix Auger Aliassime in Rome - the 999th match win of the Serbian's career.

Tennis • 13 May 22

Rafael Nadal continues to struggle with injuries

Injury worries mount for Nadal after Italian Open exit

Defending champion Rafael Nadal was hampered by a foot injury as his bid for a record-extending 11th Italian Open crown was ended by a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov.

Tennis • 12 May 22

Nicolai Hojgaard poses with his brother Rasmus after winning the Italian Open

Nicolai Hojgaard follows twin's success to win in Italy

Nicolai Hojgaard hailed the "perfect week" after creating history by following his twin brother Rasmus into the winner's circle with victory in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.

Golf • 05 Sep 21

Hojgaard takes narrow third-round lead in Italian Open

Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard shot a six-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead heading into the final round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open.

Golf • 04 Sep 21