Tennis News

Stan Wawrinka is beaten in the first round of the Italian Open on his return from three months out with injury.

Second-seeded Alexander Zverev eased past fifth-seeded Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday, claiming his second title in a week.

Stan Wawrinka is still struggling to regain his form following surgery on his left knee as proved by his early exit at this year's Italian Open.

World number three Alexander Zverev wins his third Masters title by beating Dominic Thiem in the Madrid Open final.

Germany's Alexander Zverev produced a clinical display to beat Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-4 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday.

The Masters 1000 series rolls into Rome this week, with Rafael Nadal hoping a first Italian Open triumph since 2013 can help him reclaim the world No 1 ranking.