Aryna Sabalenka rallied past Sofia Kenin 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to score her eighth straight win and set up a rematch with Marta Kostyuk in Rome.

Sinner sparkled at times, and fought at others, as he returned from his suspension with a win.

Danielle Collins broke serve six times dismissing defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 7-5 to power into the Rome round of 16.

Rune struggled with conditions, but not with his mental toughness on Friday in Rome.

Gauff will face Magda Linette in the third round in Rome.

Carlos Alcaraz swept Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-3 in his Rome return raising his 2025 record to an ATP-best 25-5.

At the moment it is still unclear how long Fognini will continue to play.