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ATP Tour Brief: May 13, 2026

Rome Stunner: Darderi Saves Four Match Points to Upset Zverev

The Italian Open delivered one of the clay season's most dramatic upsets on Tuesday as Italy's Luciano Darderi saved four match points to knock out second seed Alexander Zverev 1-6, 7-6(10), 6-0 in the fourth round. After a dismal opening set, the 18th-seeded Darderi faced elimination at 3-6 in the second-set tiebreak before staging an improbable comeback. The momentum swing proved catastrophic for the world No. 3, who managed just 11 points in a bagel third set as Darderi rode the home crowd energy to advance to the quarterfinals. Zverev acknowledged afterward that he "should have won in two sets" but couldn't close against an opponent who "played amazing tennis" when it mattered most.

Meanwhile, the Rome quarterfinals are taking shape with compelling matchups ahead. Top seed Jannik Sinner cruised past qualifier Andrea Pellegrino to set up a meeting with Andrey Rublev, who fought past Nikoloz Basilashvili in another come-from-behind victory. 2023 champion Daniil Medvedev eased past Thiago Tirante in straight sets to reach his second consecutive Rome quarterfinal. The tournament's home favorites are feeding off passionate support from the Italian crowds, with both Sinner and Darderi crediting the atmosphere for lifting their performances when matches hung in the balance.

Off-Court Headlines: Murray Returns, Draper Eyes Wimbledon

In coaching news, Andy Murray will join Jack Draper's team for the grass-court season following Draper's recent split from Jamie Delgado. The former world No. 1 has been tasked with helping get Britain's rising star back on court after an injury-plagued start to 2026, with Wimbledon looming as the primary target. Draper has withdrawn from the French Open due to a knee issue, making the partnership's timing crucial for his grass preparations.

Sources: ATP Tour · Tennis Majors · Sky Sports · Sky News

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