Alex de Minaurs form slump continues in racket-smashing exit at Italian Open

Australian defeated 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 by Matteo Arnaldi in second roundWorld No 8 has now lost four of his past five matches on clayAlex de Minaur has been reduced to racket-smashing frustration as his alarming slump in form continued with another early clay-court tournament exit at the Italian Open.Australias world No 8 was downed 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 by home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, who was cheered to the rafters at the Foro Italico by the excited Rome crowd on Friday morning.