Italian Open

Rafael Nadal was beaten by Diego Schwartzman with 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open on September 20. The two-hour-four-minute long match with many unforced errors decided on the Spaniard to end the series. The nine-time Rome champion lost to the Argentinian after winning in nine previous matches. "It was my best match ever," Schwartzman said. Schwartzman will face Canadian Player Denis Shapovalov in the semi-final.

Victoria Azarenka on September 18 advanced to the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. However, it was her sporting spirit during the match that became the talk of the town. After her opponent Daria Kasatkina suffered a leg injury in-between the match, Victoria Azarenka gave Kasatkina an ice bag and consoled her when she broke down emotionally. Following injury, Kasatkina could not continue to play; consequently, Azarenka won the match.

Novak Djokovic on September 16 defeated Salvatore Caruso in the first round of the Italian Open in Foro Italico. World number one defeated the Italian wild-card entry Caruso with a score of 6-3 6-2, finishing it off in the second round. Novak was disqualified in the US Open earlier this month. However, Djokovic vowed to be "the best version" of himself on and off the court post controversy.