The prestigious ATP-1000 clay court event in Rome, Italy, enters its third day of competition on May 8, 2025. The day's program is packed with 16 second-round singles matches, offering a full slate of high-stakes tennis for fans around the world.
The action begins at 12:00 Moscow time with three simultaneous matches. Russian star Karen Khachanov, seeded 13th, faces Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko. On another court, Portugal's Nuno Borges takes on Spain's Rafael Jodar, the 32nd seed. The third match at this time features sixth-seeded Australian Alex de Minaur against Italian wildcard Matteo Arnaldi.
The afternoon session continues at 13:30 with another trio of matches. Norway's Casper Ruud, seeded 23rd, meets American Zachary Svajda. Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff squares off against Czech 11th seed Jiri Lehecka. Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp plays American lucky loser Alexander Kovacevic.
A marquee German duel is scheduled for 14:00, as second seed Alexander Zverev takes on his compatriot Daniel Altmaier. Later, at 15:00, American 19th seed Learner Tien plays Bosnia and Herzegovina's Damir Dzumhur, Chilean Alejandro Tabilo faces Argentine 25th seed Francisco Cerundolo, and Dutch 29th seed Tallon Griekspoor meets Belgian Alexander Blockx.
The most anticipated match of the day is set for 15:30, when third seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia begins his campaign against Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic. The evening session at 16:30 includes French 31st seed Hugo Humbert against Czech Vit Kopriva, Argentine Sebastian Baez versus Kazakh ninth seed Alexander Bublik, and American 16th seed Tommy Paul against Australian Aleksandar Vukic.
The day concludes with two final matches. At 18:30, German Yannick Hanfmann plays Italian 18th seed Luciano Darderi. The nightcap at 21:30 features Italian eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti against Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
This comprehensive schedule ensures a full day of top-tier tennis on the Roman clay, with several of the sport's biggest names looking to advance to the next round.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.