Jack Draper vs Vit Kopriva LIVE: British No 1 prevails…

Italian Open LIVE

• Jack Draper is thru regardless of smashing his racquet mid-match on the Italian Open
• Draper overcame a gutsy Vit Kopriva to arrange a gathering with Corentin Moutet
• Emma Raducanu additionally progresses on good day for the British pair
• Raducanu misplaced first set to Veronika Kudermetova however battled again to arrange assembly with Coco Gauff

Jack Draper advances in Rome regardless of smashing racquet as ‘frustration boiled out’

20:58 , Flo Clifford

Jack Draper admitted his frustration had boiled over after he smashed a racquet en path to beating Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva in straight units on the Italian Open.

The British No 1 was a set and a break up however had handed up the possibility to interrupt Kopriva once more to make it 4-2 when he angrily struck his racquet quite a lot of instances on the clay courtroom.

Draper, whose 6-4 6-3 victory noticed him advance to the final 16 in Rome, informed Sky Sports activities: “It was a tough match, definitely, against a guy who is a bit unknown, but he’s won a lot of matches here. He’s feeling good.”

Jack Draper advances in Rome despite smashing racquet as ‘frustration boiled out’

Jack Draper speaks to Sky Sports activities after securing victory

16:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle

“It was a tricky match in opposition to a man who’s a bit unknown, however he’s gained lots matches right here. I knew coming in that it was one other likelihood to place my recreation out on the courtroom. I felt a bit of bit low on vitality and my toes weren’t working as I needed them to, however I attempted to struggle onerous and discover a method. The frustration boiled out a bit of an excessive amount of ultimately however I stayed in it.

“We don’t all the time get up off the bed feeling nice. I get off the bed feeling so offended some days and I’ve acquired to play a tennis match, I’ve acquired to lose factors and undergo these emotional ups and downs. I’ve performed a number of tennis and I’m getting used to that. It’s taken some getting used to for me from a psychological and bodily facet.

“I obviously had a good run last week, and the more I’m playing, the more I am feeling comfortable and trusting my movement on the surface. I try to come out here and play my brand of tennis.”

Jack Draper secures his spot within the last 16

He takes one other straight units win, this time over Vit Kopriva pic.twitter.com/9Z7Fi872Fq

— Sky Sports activities Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) May 11, 2025

Jack Draper by means of at Italian Open

16:39 , Harry Latham-Coyle

He didn’t have all of it his personal method, however safely by means of goes Jack Draper. A powerful efficiency from Vit Kopriva, who will rue that easy missed backhand at 15-40 trying to break again within the second set, however he simply didn’t fairly have sufficient to actually imperil the British No 1.

Jack Draper 6-4, 6-3 Vit Kopriva

16:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Jack Draper catches a fleck of white along with his return, leaving Vit Kopriva off stability as he flaps a backhand into the web. One match level…slapped lengthy by the Brit.

A double fault and scrumptious, devastating forehand return arrange one other shot at victory – however Draper is scuppered by his personal mood tantrum, a nasty bounce off the spot the place he slammed his body down earlier. Draper stares down perplexed, however he’s solely acquired himself responsible. Actions have consquences.

Regardless of – the win is achieved on the subsequent alternative as Draper prevails in an actual struggle.

Jack Draper 6-4, 5-3 Vit Kopriva*

16:27 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A a lot much less turbulent service recreation for Jack Draper, as but unbroken on the day – simply as he was in his opening match in Rome. Maintain once more and victory will likely be his, although he could fancy sealing it earlier than he has balls-in-hand.

Jack Draper* 6-4, 4-3 Vit Kopriva

16:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Vit Kopriva races by means of a maintain to like. This has been a very gutsy displaying from a participant barely contained in the world’s high 100 and but to make the second spherical at a grand slam.

Jack Draper 6-4, 4-2 Vit Kopriva*

16:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Power behind the Czech, a poor determination and poorer shot from Jack Draper as his try to defeat his opponent with a drop shot as an alternative units up a easy winner. A double fault displays an extra psychological fraying.

Three break factors! This can be a correct meltdown from the British No 1. A unfastened backhand on the method from Vit Kopriva prevents him from taking benefit, and a crisp serve will get him again to deuce.

And Draper steadies the ship. A tempestuous little interval however he escapes nearly unscathed.

Jack Draper* 6-4, 3-2 Vit Kopriva

16:13 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A rueful slap of the strings from Jack Draper as he will get over-ambitious with a backhand cross-court. That’s good, although, an improvised overhead because the leftie lets it fall to move top earlier than bringing it down with an immaculate managed teardrop volley.

He’s feeling it now. On the defensive, a vicious forehand wrong-foots Vit Kopriva. The Czech stays with him, although, his preventing spirit on present once more. Again to deuce.

One other couple of break factors come and go earlier than Kopriva will get to a maintain. He’s on the ropes however not but on the canvas – and Draper is livid! The British No 1 slams his racket into the clay earlier than hurling it as he returns to his seat. Can Kopriva capitalise?

Jack Draper 6-4, 3-1 Vit Kopriva*

16:02 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Sharp reactions from Jack Draper, parrying like a fencer on the web as Vit Kopriva tries to spear one by means of him. A block backhand winner helps him add one other to his tally, secured with a thunderclap of an ace. Kopriva is trying an increasing number of pissed off, the Czech not enjoying badly in any respect however simply unable to match the firepower on the opposite facet of the courtroom.

Jack Draper* 6-4, 2-1 Vit Kopriva

16:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Vit Kopriva wanted that. A few Draper errors assist him to a maintain.

In the meantime, elsewhere on the Italian Open, Corentin Moutet has come by means of an epic in opposition to Holger Rune, taking the ultimate set tie-break 7-4 after nearly 4 hours on courtroom. The enigmatic Frenchman will face the winner of Draper-Kopriva subsequent.

Alexander Zverev can also be by means of in straight units.

Jack Draper 6-4, 2-0 Vit Kopriva*

15:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle

And in spite of everything that effort to win the opening recreation, it takes Jack Draper simply 4 factors to win the second, a scintillating forehand sealing it and getting the Roman crowd cooing.

Jack Draper* 6-4, 1-0 Vit Kopriva

15:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

What work from Vit Kopriva, a uncommon rally that extends past 10 strokes requiring all kinds of guts and grits. The error comes on shot 27 – and it’s from Draper, because the Czech battles on on this lengthy first recreation of the second set.

However the reprieve is short-term: Draper pounces after a double fault to interrupt instantly.

Jack Draper 6-4, 0-0 (40-40) Vit Kopriva

15:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Into the second set in Rome, then, and a gentle concession of a degree from Vit Kopriva, hurrying a serve and hacking into the web to double fault. That’s excellent from Jack Draper, although, discovering a wonderful passing shot as he skids throughout the clay with Kopriva on the method.

A break level. And a poor miss from the leftie, curling a forehand lengthy with house to search out throughout courtroom.

Kopriva hasn’t acquired his drop photographs proper at present. One other overhit try permits Draper to remain within the recreation. The world No 5 lets one other break level slip.

Emma Raducanu scolds opponent for tying to ‘throw me off’ with medical timeout

15:38 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Earlier, in the meantime, Emma Raducanu overcame a shaky first set to provide a formidable comeback and sweep apart Veronika Kudermetova – earlier than discovering time to chide her opponent for a spot of gamesmanship throughout the win.

Emma Raducanu scolds opponent for tying to ‘throw me off’ with medical timeout

Jack Draper 6-4 Vit Kopriva

15:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle

15 unforced forehand errors from Jack Draper in that set – proof each of the truth that he hasn’t but discovered his vary and simply how a lot he’s going for out on courtroom. One wouldn’t think about that his method will change, and if he can land only a couple extra punches, the knockout blow could come fairly rapidly.

Jack Draper 6-4 Vit Kopriva

15:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A wierd serve from Jack Draper as he double faults, a barely clunky movement as he finds the web. That’s broad, too – a pushed forehand out, an unforced error giving Vit Kopriva an opportunity to interrupt again.

However Kopriva solutions with an error of his personal! A grunt of frustration having returned Draper’s serve beautifully. And the British No 1 doesn’t give him one other sniff – just a few hiccups in there however the primary set is his in 40 minutes.

Jack Draper* 5-4 Vit Kopriva

15:27 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Higher from Vit Kopriva, withstanding just a few Jack Draper howitzers on his approach to a maintain. Draper isn’t holding again in any respect, swinging at just about every little thing.

Jack Draper 5-3 Vit Kopriva*

15:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A short glimpse of an opportunity for Vit Kopriva at 30-30, however Jack Draper quickly slams the door in his face to construct on his break.

Jack Draper* 4-3 Vit Kopriva

15:19 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Good battling from Vit Kopriva, defending effectively after which attempting one thing totally different. His drop shot is crazy, although, and Jack Draper comes ahead with the magnificence of a swan, decrease half churning however higher physique splendidly upright as he gracefully drops in a backhand winner.

And once more! Similar shot, identical consequence for Kopriva. Two break factors...seized. Into the lead goes Draper.

Jack Draper 3-3 Vit Kopriva*

15:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The priority in these opening six video games for Vit Kopriva will likely be that he simply hasn’t appeared more likely to threaten Jack Draper’s serve. There’s simply an excessive amount of energy from the leftie for Kopriva to remain within the level usually sufficient.

Jack Draper* 2-3 Vit Kopriva

15:11 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The primary indicators of weak point on serve from the examine are seized upon by Jack Draper, a few crazy second serves devoured by the Brit. However he’s not fairly discovered his vary but, pushing a forehand lengthy when forward within the level to reward Kopriva a route again to 30-all.

That’s poor, although, from the server, dragging a easy shot in a rally broad. The primary break level of the match…squandered, Draper plugging a groundstroke lengthy having ran round it to try to slam a forehand down the road. Kopriva battles to a maintain.

Jack Draper 2-2 Vit Kopriva*

15:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Deft and delicate work on the web from Vit Kopriva, getting beneath a Jack Draper drop shot after which placing the purpose away with a pointy backhand. Draper doesn’t give him one other likelihood – a booming 203km/h serve that Kopriva can’t even throw a return at. All on serve to this point, and speedily so.

Jack Draper* 1-2 Vit Kopriva

15:01 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A beautiful sliding forehand down the road proves an ideal parabola from Jack Draper at 40-0 down – nevertheless it’s the lone spotlight of one other good recreation from Vit Kopriva.

Jack Draper 1-1 Vit Kopriva*

14:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Whew! Extra prefer it from Jack Draper, authoritative in his first service recreation, creating these devastating angles along with his trademarking clear hanging.

Jack Draper* 0-1 Vit Kopriva

14:56 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A barely sloppy begin from Draper, a few clapped forehands not fairly on the cash from the left-hander. It’s a really nice day in Rome, the temperature within the low twenties.

A backhand into the web edges Vit Kopriva nearer to a maintain, and one other errant groundstroke from his opponent will get him there.

Jack Draper vs Vit Kopriva LIVE

14:53 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Proper, subsequent on deck is Jack Draper in search of extra clay-court success – the British No 1, and world No 5, has gained the toss and can obtain first in opposition to qualifier Vit Kopriva.

Kudermetova’s timeout ‘was to throw me off’ – Raducanu

14:49 , Flo Clifford

Requested about returning to serve after Kudermetova’s medical timeout, she says, “It was tough, fortunately I used to be 5-0 up when she took the timeout. I form of knew it was to throw me off however I stored my cool, fortunately I had an excellent cushion and served it out.

“From the third set I used to be actually on it. It’s onerous after serving for the primary set, it doesn’t simply slip your thoughts, you do refer again to it even in the event you’re going into the third set. I’m actually pleased with how I refocused.

“I’m happy with the variety that I have on my shots, I’m able to return from two different positions up and back, which is new. I’ve adopted the back more in the last two matches and it’s helped me get into the point. But I still think I can be better out of the corners and moving, sometimes I feel a bit caught out still.”

Coco Gauff up subsequent for Emma Raducanu

14:48 , Flo Clifford

After a little bit of forwards and backwards – Raducanu isn’t completely satisfied she’s enjoying Coco Gauff subsequent, however she is – she says: “She’s a great competitor. I’m playing pretty good tennis right now and she is going to be a great test, she’s made the French Open final so she’s great on this surface. I’m going to keep focused but savour this one for now.”

‘Huge progress’ – Emma Raducanu

14:45 , Flo Clifford

Let’s hear from the winner at present as Raducanu chats to Gigi Salmon on Sky Sports activities.

“The best thing about today I think was recovering after the first set having served for it,” she says.

“I threw in a reasonably poor recreation at 5-4 serving however I felt below strain on Veronika’s returns, she was actually red-lining every little thing and it was all stepping into and I used to be like, I don’t know the place to serve, and it’s not a pleasant feeling to have.

“I’m so happy with how I didn’t let the rest of the match get away with me, that’s big progress compared to matches I’ve played in the past.”

Emma Raducanu wins 5-7, 6-0, 6-1

14:39 , Flo Clifford

From dropping the primary set 5-7 Raducanu regrouped and solely misplaced one recreation over the subsequent two units, digging deep as soon as extra to advance to the fourth spherical in Rome, the place she’ll play fourth seed Coco Gauff. The American solely wanted two units to see off Polish thirty second seed Magda Linette earlier at present.

Raducanu has a chat with Sky Sports activities and goes off, smiling, to signal autographs and takes selfies.

Quotes from the Brit developing…

GAME, SET AND MATCH! Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 Veronika Kudermetova*

14:33 , Flo Clifford

Kudermetova saves the primary with a tidy web method shot, and Raducanu is a bit unfastened together with her subsequent ball for 30-40. However she appears to be like on high of the subsequent rally from the primary shot and it’s one other sensible winner – a cross-court forehand, after all – to seal the match.

Raducanu is into the fourth spherical!

MATCH POINT! Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 5-1 Veronika Kudermetova*

14:29 , Flo Clifford

Raducanu nearly appears to be like like she gained’t beneath digging to achieve a Kudermetova volley however thinks higher of it and places the 28-year-old off-centre with one other beautiful slice, following it up with a crosscourt forehand to place her two factors from victory.

And Kudermetova presents her a primary match level as she fires broad once more.

*Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 5-1 Veronika Kudermetova

14:26 , Flo Clifford

Fascinating. Raducanu goes lengthy on her first service level and opts for a racquet change.

Her first serve is a bit ropey however Kudermetova is an entire unfastened cannon, unable to maintain the ball within the courtroom, and one other fabulous cross-court forehand from Raducanu ties up a maintain to fifteen.

BREAK! Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 4-1 Veronika Kudermetova*

14:21 , Flo Clifford

A venomous smash from Kudermetova exhibits she means enterprise however from 30-0 up she lets Raducanu again in, the Brit hitting a pinpoint-accurate forehand winner than simply drops into the nook.

And Raducanu will get one other break level! Raducanu is helped by a web twine and at full stretch Kudermetova can’t get to the volley, sending it simply broad of the tramline – and the Russian punts the subsequent ball lengthy to go a double break down!

*Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 3-1 Veronika Kudermetova

14:17 , Flo Clifford

Kudermetova is trying way more just like the participant that gained the primary set, enjoying aggressively and taking the struggle to Raducanu, however the Brit is holding her composure effectively.

She will get the higher of her opponent in two rallies, hitting a wonderfully managed down-the-line winner from a very fierce Kudermetova return, and holds to fifteen with a laser-focused cross-court forehand to seal the sport.

Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 2-1 Veronika Kudermetova*

14:11 , Flo Clifford

Raducanu doesn’t blink as Kudermetova drags her right into a web trade – and slams the ball again, which her opponent can solely ping off her racquet and out of courtroom. Gutsy stuff.

Kudermetova’s grunts have gone up just a few decibels too. Fist pump from the 28-year-old as she strikes as much as the web once more. She doesn’t get sufficient on the primary smash however places the second away.

She follows it up with an ace however an outstanding backhand return from Raducanu places Kudermetova off-balance and she or he skews the ball lengthy for 40-30. Within the subsequent rally she will get fortunate with the web twine however she’ll take it – it’s a primary recreation in 9 and she or he’s on the board.

*Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 2-0 Veronika Kudermetova

14:06 , Flo Clifford

Kudermetova is reducing a pissed off determine now and there’s some actual venom to her photographs.

She will get unfortunate with a web twine after Raducanu double faults and slams her subsequent shot into the tape. The Russian is just not having fun with herself as Raducanu backs up her break.

BREAK! Emma Raducanu 5-7, 6-0, 1-0 Veronika Kudermetova*

14:04 , Flo Clifford

Raducanu lets out a roar of frustration as a well-struck return narrowly misses the nook, however she bides her time within the subsequent rally, dropping in a deft slice that Kudermetova can solely ship broad.

Break factors Raducanu…

And an acutely-angled return kisses the road – she will get the break on the first time of asking! Seven video games in a row for the Brit and an early lead on this decider.

DECIDING SET: Emma Raducanu 5-7 6-0 Veronika Kudermetova*

14:00 , Flo Clifford

Right into a decider we go. Has Kudermetova acquired something left? Let’s discover out.

The Russian serves first and has a bit extra depth to the primary level, however goes 0-15 down with one other unforced error.

Shouts and a fist pump from Raducanu, enjoying aggressively, as she forces her to web on the finish of the subsequent rally.

SECOND SET! *Emma Raducanu 5-7 6-0 Veronika Kudermetova

13:55 , Flo Clifford

Kudermetova thumps a few returns method broad, and Raducanu wraps up a love set.

She goes straight over to her field for a chat however isn’t allowed any perception as she is named again to her seat by the umpire.

*Emma Raducanu 5-7 5-0 Veronika Kudermetova

13:52 , Flo Clifford

Good begin for Raducanu as Kudermetova palms a robust first serve in to the web.

Kudermetova wins the subsequent level and oddly, picks up the ball once more to knock in opposition to the wall a bit. Making an attempt to delay Raducanu’s subsequent serve? It’s a wierd transfer.

The Russian produces one other couple of errors and appears fairly deflated. She simply needs this set to be over.

It now appears to be like like her lack of vitality has contaminated Raducanu as she double faults after which sprays a shot lengthy for deuce.

MEDICAL TIMEOUT: Emma Raducanu 5-7 5-0 Veronika Kudermetova

13:47 , Flo Clifford

This has been effectively over three minutes now. Sky Sports activities comms word that the medical timeout begins on the finish of the on-court evaluation interval, nevertheless it wasn’t introduced, so we don’t really know when that was.

However the Russian is again on courtroom and Raducanu is able to serve.

MEDICAL TIMEOUT: Emma Raducanu 5-7 5-0 Veronika Kudermetova

13:42 , Flo Clifford

We’re having a 3 minute delay (a minimum of) whereas Kudermetova receives therapy. Raducanu practices some serves whereas we wait.

Emma Raducanu 5-7 5-0 Veronika Kudermetova*

13:40 , Flo Clifford

Kudermetova is trying a shadow of the participant that gained the primary set, producing a string of errors – together with a wild forehand broad – to go 0-40 down on serve.

She’s given a reprieve with a fortunate web twine, forcing Raducanu off stability and her shot into the web, to avoid wasting the primary. However the Russian goes lengthy and Raducanu breaks once more!

Now Kudermetova has the coach on, pointing to her proper hip/groin space, and she or he’s leaving the courtroom for a medical timeout.

*Emma Raducanu 5-7 4-0 Veronika Kudermetova

13:35 , Jamie Braidwood

Raducanu steers a beautiful backhand winner down the road to get to recreation level. She is going to understand how necessary it’s to maintain up this momentum.

However Raducanu then goes broad on the backhand from the tram-lines, and Kudermetova steps in to fireside the winner on deuce to deliver up break level.

Raducanu has to defend however strikes effectively throughout the baseline, goes for the drop shot, and places away the backhand winner down the road to avoid wasting.

Steely stuff from Raducanu. Regardless of a wobbling serve, she wins the subsequent two factors as Kudermetova errs and she or he strikes right into a 4-0 lead.

Emma Raducanu 5-7 3-0 Veronika Kudermetova* – Raducanu breaks!

13:25 , Jamie Braidwood

Raducanu picks Kudermetova aside with a drop-shot-lob mixture, steering the backhand over her opponent to get to 0-30.

Good aggression from Raducanu on the forehand and she or he may have two alternatives to say the double-break after attending to 15-40.

Big roar from Raducanu as Kudermetova nets and Raducanu secures the double-break!

*Emma Raducanu 5-7 2-0 Veronika Kudermetova

13:18 , Jamie Braidwood

Raducanu is grateful for the momentum shift and takes benefit as Kudermetova provides up a few free factors with errors.

Kudermetova whacks a second-serve return lengthy and Raducanu consolidates the break.

Emma Raducanu 5-7 1-0 Veronika Kudermetova* – Raducanu breaks!

13:13 , Jamie Braidwood

Kudermetova appears to be like perplexed by a wierd bounce off the clay as she shovels a forehand broad, then pushes one other lengthy of the baseline.

Raducanu will get to deuce in opposition to serve, after which produces the drop-shot return! Just a little lucky from Raducanu there, however the bounce beats Kudermetova.

Break level: Raducanu loops a deep return after which takes cost behind the forehand. Winner! She comes from 40-15 down to interrupt and Kudermetova smashes a ball in opposition to the backboard in frustration.

GAME AND FIRST SET! *Emma Raducanu 5-7 Veronika Kudermetova

13:04 , Flo Clifford

Agonising for Raducanu, who got here again from 3-1 down on this set, served to win it at 5-4, however now goes a set down in Rome.

It’s a fierce rally from each gamers however Kudermetova appears to be like to be on high and Raducanu shanks into the web to concede.

SET POINT – *Emma Raducanu 5-6 Veronika Kudermetova

13:03 , Flo Clifford

So from serving for the set at 5-4 to serving to remain in it at 5-6 down.

A completely deadly forehand return from Kudermetova simply kisses the road – and she or he will get simply sufficient spin on the ball to land a volley within the nook. Treading dangerously and her subsequent shot is unfastened for 15-30, little bit of a reprieve for Raducanu.

It appears at factors Raducanu performs greatest together with her again in opposition to the wall, and she or he proves it once more with an aggressive rally, forcing Kudermetova to web.

However she will’t get something on Kudermetova’s subsequent return and launches it out of play. Set level Kudermetova…

Emma Raducanu 5-6 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:59 , Flo Clifford

A down the road winner by Raducanu signifies she hasn’t misplaced coronary heart after dropping serve, however her physique language is trying a bit of totally different, a bit of deflated as this recreation continues.

Kudermetova lets out a roar as she produces a primary ace, earlier than backing it up with a carbon copy down the T. She nets – however claws her method by means of a tough finish to this service recreation.

BREAK BACK! *Emma Raducanu 5-5 Veronika Kudermetova

12:54 , Flo Clifford

It appears like Raducanu can sense the end line on this set and she or he will get a bit sloppy. Kudermetova places some energy behind a second serve return and goes 0-30 up for a 3rd time.

The Russian nets to reduce the hazard, however one other poor error from Raducanu as she fires broad provides Kudermetova one other two break factors.

She hits simply lengthy to waste one – however then a double fault, solely Raducanu’s second of the set, places us again on serve.

BREAK! Emma Raducanu 5-4 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:47 , Flo Clifford

After that vastly tight recreation the stress has ratcheted up a notch, with shouts from each gamers as they safe factors.

Mark Petchey provides some hand alerts from his place in Raducanu’s field, gesticulating to maneuver backwards.

Break factors Raducanu! She strikes 15-40 up on Kudermetova’s serve, touchdown an acutely-angled shot within the mid-court that the Russian doesn’t even hassle to get to on the finish of a protracted rally.

And she or he piles the strain on Kudermetova’s second serve, shifting up the courtroom a number of steps, and is rewarded with a break.

*Emma Raducanu 4-4 Veronika Kudermetova

12:44 , Flo Clifford

Raducanu will get by means of it! 4 break factors saved as Kudermetova sends a shot broad. Big aid for the Brit and we’re nonetheless on serve, almost 45 minutes into this one.

*Emma Raducanu 3-4 Veronika Kudermetova

12:42 , Flo Clifford

Right into a mammoth service recreation for Raducanu. Her serve isn’t firing so effectively because it was in opposition to Jil Teichmann and Kudermetova will get some pleasure with the second serve; she’s gained six of eight factors performed on it to this point.

However from 15-40 down Raducanu switches it on, blasting down two nice first serves Kudermetova can solely punch into the web earlier than an ace. However she’s dragged again to deuce with an outstanding down the road winner… and it continues.

An ideal web smash by Raducanu brings up a fifth deuce – and she or he will get to benefit once more with a wise volley.

Emma Raducanu 3-4 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:31 , Flo Clifford

Raducanu appears to be like irritated as she has time to get to a drop shot however sells it brief and into the web.

Some fabulous serving by Kudermetova as she will get Raducanu off-balance with a strong strike into her forehand nook, and because the Brit sails lengthy on the subsequent shot it’s a primary love maintain for the Russian.

*Emma Raducanu 3-3 Veronika Kudermetova

12:28 , Flo Clifford

Raducanu turns the tables with a physique serve and strikes as much as the web, opening a large house for Kudermetova – however the Russian’s cross-court try goes lengthy.

A primary double fault for Raducanu lets Kudermetova again in, however she performs a wise drop shot that the previous world No. 9 can’t get to, and lets out a roar with a primary ace down the T.

She holds to 30 as Kudermetova launches a return nearly horizontally into the stands.

BREAK BACK! Emma Raducanu 2-3 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:24 , Flo Clifford

And she or he will get it! Raducanu does effectively to direct the Russian forwards and backwards, and with Kudermetova at full stretch to achieve a chic backhand, she sends it lengthy and the Brit will get the instant break again.

Again on serve.

Emma Raducanu 1-3 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:22 , Flo Clifford

Kudermetova’s technique appears to be to body-serve as a lot as she will, and it’s working effectively to this point.

Raducanu’s vitality appears to be like to have dropped a bit of and she or he will get a forehand down the road – usually an awesome shot – all fallacious, sending it almost out of the doubles tramlines.

However she does higher on a second function Kudermetova sends it straight into her strike zone – and pays the value.

And now the Brit has a break level, forcing Kudermetova lengthy! A a lot better rally from Raducanu.

BREAK! Emma Raducanu 1-3 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:18 , Flo Clifford

However the Russian will get this one! It’s a superb rally by each gamers and Kudermetova wins it with an immaculate drop shot, with Raducanu marooned behind the baseline after a prolonged trade. The world No. 50 leads 3-1.

*Emma Raducanu 1-2 Veronika Kudermetova

12:16 , Flo Clifford

Early indicators that Kudermetova’s strain is displaying. Raducanu goes for one more highly effective cross-court forehand however drags this one broad, then sends one other past the baseline to go 0-30 down.

The Russian lasers in a return and Raducanu rushes her subsequent one, firing broad once more.

Kudermetova wastes her first break level, into the web, however nonetheless has two extra. She will get a web method shot all fallacious and Raducanu continues to be on this…

Emma Raducanu 1-2 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:10 , Flo Clifford

Raducanu does effectively to chase after a Kudermetova serve, dragging an awesome down-the-line winner at full stretch, however the Russian does higher to redirect her a second time round.

Raducanu will get a look-in at a brief second serve however can solely shank it into the web.

*Emma Raducanu 1-1 Veronika Kudermetova

12:09 , Flo Clifford

It’s been a constructive, assured begin by Raducanu, aiming to dictate play with some highly effective groundstrokes.

A beautiful forehand adopted by a rally the place she forces the error from Kudermetova, who sprays effectively broad, helps her on her approach to a love maintain.

Emma Raducanu 0-1 Veronika Kudermetova*

12:04 , Flo Clifford

The Russian serves first and will get issues underway with a wise backhand, pinpointing the nook.

Raducanu appears to be like to use some strain with some highly effective cross-court forehands however Kudermetova defends effectively and wins the rally with a smash.

The Brit is choosing an aggressive returning technique and it really works effectively to get her to 30-30, however the Russian serves effectively and will get on the board.

*denotes present server

Raducanu vs Kudermetova

12:00 , Flo Clifford

Veronika Kudermetova is a former semi-finalist on the Italian Open, so this match ought to be a step up in problem from Raducanu’s second-round win over Jil Teichmann.

The Russian knocked out fifteenth seed Amanda Anisimova in her earlier match and Italian wildcard Lucrezia Stefanini within the first spherical.

Gamers on courtroom

11:55 , Flo Clifford

The gamers are out on courtroom and on the brink of play. Sky Sports activities notes that the Supertennis Area, which is internet hosting this match, holds 3,000 individuals and is free to enter, no ticket required. It’s fairly sparsely populated in the meanwhile, so in the event you’re a Brit in Rome, get your self down there.

Raducanu subsequent up

11:45 , Flo Clifford

Daniil Medvedev has wrapped issues up sharpish since I typed that, profitable 6-2, 6-1, so it gained’t be lengthy now earlier than Raducanu and Kudermetova take to the courtroom.

The pair are in idea intently matched: Raducanu is ranked forty ninth on the planet, the 28-year-old Kudermetova – as soon as a world No. 9 – is ranked fiftieth. The pair have by no means performed one another.

How one can watch

11:36 , Flo Clifford

Viewers within the UK can watch all of the motion on the Italian Open dwell on Sky Sports activities.

Emma Raducanu vs Veronika Kudermetova is the second match on the (hopefully accurately-named) Supertennis Area, with Jack Draper vs Vit Kopriva to observe instantly after that.

The primary match appears to be like to be heading in direction of its conclusion, with Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 4-1 up in opposition to Alexei Popyrin, so Raducanu and Kudermetova will seemingly be on courtroom round 12-12.15pm BST.

Yesterday’s motion…

11:25 , Flo Clifford

However one high participant was not so fortunate: defending champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Italian Open within the third spherical to Danielle Collins as her woeful 2025 continues.

She suffered a 6-1, 7-5 defeat to the American, a significant upset that may price the Pole the World No 2 rating because the defence of her French Open title looms.

Swiatek held a commanding 7-1 head-to-head document in opposition to Collins earlier than the competition and yet one more early defeat doesn’t bode effectively for the 23-year-old, who has not gained a match since her fourth triumph at Roland Garros final yr.

Iga Swiatek bombs out of Italian Open to drop down world rankings

Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper coast into Italian Open third spherical

10:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It was easy crusing for each British gamers on Friday, Emma Raducanu profiting from Ekaterina Alexandrova’s harm to brush apart a fortunate loser and Jack Draper persevering with his superb kind.

Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper coast into Italian Open third round

Italian Open LIVE

10:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It’s a giant day of motion for the Brits in Rome, each Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper in motion on the clay of the Everlasting Metropolis on the Italian Open. After robust wins on Friday to achieve the third spherical, can the pair proceed their superb kind and progress once more because the motion hots up?