Van de Zandschulp advances to second round at Rome Masters

In a thrilling match at the Foro Italico in Rome, Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp secured a hard-fought victory over American qualifier Nicolas Moreno De Alboran to advance to the second round of the Rome Masters. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions as van de Zandschulp managed to outlast his opponent in a grueling three-set battle.

Ranked No. 112, van de Zandschulp displayed his resilience and determination as he overcame De Alboran with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4). The Dutch player’s impressive performance on the clay court set him up for a showdown with the No. 18 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the next round.

The Rome Masters 1000 tournament has seen some exciting matchups and surprising results so far. In other first-round matches at the Foro Italico, players like Rafael Nadal, Fabio Fognini, and Alexander Shevchenko emerged victorious, while others like Diego Schwartzman and Denis Shapovalov faced unexpected defeats.

With the competition heating up at the prestigious tournament, tennis fans can expect more thrilling matches and upsets in the days to come. The Rome Masters continues to be a battleground for top players and rising stars to showcase their skills and compete for the coveted title.

Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Rome Masters as the action unfolds on the clay courts of the Foro Italico.