Daniil Medvedev is the new champion of the Rome International: at the Central, the Russian tennis player beat Holger Rune with a score of 7-5, 7-5. For Medvedev it is the first triumph at the Roman Open.
The start of the men's final of the Italian International was scheduled at 16.30 pm, but the rain blocked everything once again, postponing the start by more than an hour and forcing the organizers to cover the Centrale with tarpaulins. At the Foro Italico the sun comes out and finally we play. Many VIPs, politicians and ministers were also spectators of the challenge between Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. Among these José Mourinho and his staff, guests in the lounge of Sport and Health, but also the mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri and the city councilor Alessandro Onorato, the president and CEO of Sport and Health Vito Cozzoli, the former tennis champion Boris Becker, Lazza and Fedez. Also present were the Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Francesco Lollobrigida, the Minister of Health Orazio Schillaci and the Public Administration Paolo Zangrillo.
"My victory at the 2023 Internationals? I've always believed in myself. When I arrived in Rome, I immediately felt great. My relationship with red clay? I can't say I love her, but from now on I certainly like her more." Word of Daniil Medvedev, winner of the 80th edition of the Rome International in the final against Holger Rune. "We both started a bit nervous, making a few mistakes too many - explains the Russian - In the second set he started great, thinking more and more, from that moment it was a top match". Still on Rune: "It was a pleasure to share the field with him, he has a great career ahead, full of victories in the Masters 1000".
"I congratulate Daniil on his first great title on earth. I loved Italy, I like people, Italian food. Thanks for the support, I can't wait to come back next year." This was said by Holger Rune, finalist at the Rome International, after the defeat suffered at the hands of Daniil Medvedev. "I want to thank my team, my mom and my coach and for all the support from my home. Thank you all," Rune adds.