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Reuters
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Zverev withdraws from Gstaad, defending champion Berrettini also out
July 11 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev has pulled out of the Swiss Open in Gstaad, organisers of the ATP 250 event said on Thursday, just over a week after the German world number three crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round. Zverev lost a five-set marathon to France's Arthur Rinderknech and later told reporters he felt "empty" and was considering therapy. "Alexander Zverev has unfortunately withdrawn from the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad 2025 for personal reasons," organisers said. They added that defending champion Matteo Berrettini would also miss the event due to injury. The Italian also suffered a surprise first-round exit at the recent grasscourt Grand Slam. The Swiss Open begins on Monday.
CNA
11-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Zverev withdraws from Gstaad, defending champion Berrettini also out
Alexander Zverev has pulled out of the Swiss Open in Gstaad, organisers of the ATP 250 event said on Thursday, just over a week after the German world number three crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round. Zverev lost a five-set marathon to France's Arthur Rinderknech and later told reporters he felt "empty" and was considering therapy. "Alexander Zverev has unfortunately withdrawn from the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad 2025 for personal reasons," organisers said. They added that defending champion Matteo Berrettini would also miss the event due to injury. The Italian also suffered a surprise first-round exit at the recent grasscourt Grand Slam. The Swiss Open begins on Monday.
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Lorenzo Sonego's girlfriend Alice Petruccioli?
LORENZO SONEGO is a four-time ATP singles title winner who reached an impressive career-high world ranking of 21. Here we get to know the Italian tennis pro's girlfriend, who will no doubt be cheering her man on as he aims for the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2025. 3 3 3 In round three of Wimbledon 2025, Lorenzo Sonego defeated Brandon Nakashima in a five-set epic that lasted more than five hours. Before the match, he told Gazzetta dello Sport: 'I know that I am lucky to have this opportunity to play the tournament every season and so I always try to do my best to stay as long as possible. 'I came with the idea of having fun on the court, being comfortable, fighting on every point. "It is the most beautiful tournament in the world. As children, we watched it on television inspired by the great players. "Then when you are in it, you realise that everything has another light, another magic'. Next up he's taking on rising star and world No.10 Ben Shelton on Court No.1 on July 7, 2025. Who is Alice Petruccioli? Alice Petruccioli is the longtime girlfriend of Lorenzo Sonego. They have been in a relationship since around 2019, after being introduced by a friend of fellow Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. The couple met in Miami during the 2019 Masters 1000 tournament in the city, where Lorenzo was competing and Alice was on a break from university. Alice hails from Turin — the same place Lorenzo is originally from. 'You took the game away from me' - Major Wimbledon controversy as new technology FAILS and Kartal rival fumes at umpire She is a professional nutrition biologist with a strong academic background. Alice graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Superior in biological sciences. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Human Nutrition Sciences from the University of Pisa, Italy. During her studies, she traveled extensively to places including Singapore, South Africa and Indonesia, which helped to cultivate her passion for international food and nutrition. While she was initially interested in marine biology, Alice shifted her career focus to become a nutritionist. Outside of work, she loves being on tour with Lorenzo. In a 2021 edition of the Turin version of La Stampa, Alice said: 'Living in his world is exciting because I love travelling — tournaments, events, acquaintances. "As soon as we get home I immediately ask him what the next destination will be." But she also fully grasps what it takes to be the partner of a top-level athlete. Alice added: 'I understand when I have to leave him alone and put selfishness aside.'
Reuters
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Reuters
Paolini prepared to sweat it out with Wimbledon braced for hot start
June 28 (Reuters) - Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini said on Saturday she is unfazed by forecasts of soaring temperatures at Wimbledon where last year's runner-up again carries the hopes of a nation yet to celebrate a singles champion at the All England Club. Paolini said she prefers sunny conditions and will aim to stay well hydrated in temperatures forecast to push 33 degrees Celsius. "We'll see. I like hot ... It's better when it is sunny for everybody," Paolini told reporters. "Drink a lot, I guess. That's the main thing because if the match goes long, it's tough ... In Hamburg was hot, Berlin was also hot," she said, referring to the tune-up tournaments ahead of Wimbledon. Last year during rain Paolini played under cover at Wimbledon, which has retractable roofs on Centre Court and Court number one in case of weather disruptions. "Last year I have to say I really like when the roof was closed. Still you have to play on this court to have the roof," she said. The 29-year-old Paolini, the first Italian woman in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon final, returns to the Grand Slam with modest expectations, though she remains Italy's best hope for a Wimbledon women's singles breakthrough. Italy has also come close to a men's singles title at Wimbledon with Matteo Berrettini reaching the final in 2021. "I'm trying always to keep the expectation low. Especially on grass, everything can really happen," she said. "I don't know, just trying to focus on the first match, trying to play a good match with a good level." Paolini's 2024 season was nothing short of extraordinary, highlighted by her WTA 1000 title in Dubai and back-to-back Grand Slam finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. In May this year, Paolini became the first Italian in 40 years to win the women's singles title in Rome. In the grasscourt swing she lost to twice Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in her opening match in Berlin and enjoyed a semi-final run in Bad Homburg before falling to Iga Swiatek.
CNA
28-06-2025
- Climate
- CNA
Paolini prepared to sweat it out with Wimbledon braced for hot start
Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini said on Saturday she is unfazed by forecasts of soaring temperatures at Wimbledon where last year's runner-up again carries the hopes of a nation yet to celebrate a singles champion at the All England Club. Paolini said she prefers sunny conditions and will aim to stay well hydrated in temperatures forecast to push 33 degrees Celsius. "We'll see. I like hot ... It's better when it is sunny for everybody," Paolini told reporters. "Drink a lot, I guess. That's the main thing because if the match goes long, it's tough ... In Hamburg was hot, Berlin was also hot," she said, referring to the tune-up tournaments ahead of Wimbledon. Last year during rain Paolini played under cover at Wimbledon, which has retractable roofs on Centre Court and Court number one in case of weather disruptions. "Last year I have to say I really like when the roof was closed. Still you have to play on this court to have the roof," she said. The 29-year-old Paolini, the first Italian woman in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon final, returns to the Grand Slam with modest expectations, though she remains Italy's best hope for a Wimbledon women's singles breakthrough. Italy has also come close to a men's singles title at Wimbledon with Matteo Berrettini reaching the final in 2021. "I'm trying always to keep the expectation low. Especially on grass, everything can really happen," she said. "I don't know, just trying to focus on the first match, trying to play a good match with a good level." Paolini's 2024 season was nothing short of extraordinary, highlighted by her WTA 1000 title in Dubai and back-to-back Grand Slam finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. In May this year, Paolini became the first Italian in 40 years to win the women's singles title in Rome. In the grasscourt swing she lost to twice Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in her opening match in Berlin and enjoyed a semi-final run in Bad Homburg before falling to Iga Swiatek.
