Australia`s Alex de Minaur, ranked eighth in the world, successfully navigated his opening match at the Rome Masters. He defeated Italian wild card Luca Nardi, currently ranked 95th in the ATP standings, in the second round of the tournament.
The Australian secured his spot in the next round with a straight-sets victory, winning 6/4, 7/5. The match lasted for 1 hour and 57 minutes.
This encounter marked the first meeting between De Minaur and Nardi on the ATP Tour, giving de Minaur a 1-0 lead in their head-to-head record.
Key Match Statistics:
| Statistic | De Minaur | Nardi |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 3 |
| Breaks Won | 4 | 2 |
| Total Points Won | 79 | 69 |
Looking ahead, Alex de Minaur will compete against Hugo Dellien of Bolivia in the third round (Round of 32) of the Internazionali BNL d`Italia.
