Rome, 8 May (LaPresse) – Matteo Arnaldi, who alongside Jannik Sinner helped secure the Davis Cup in 2023, has reached the third round of the Italian Open after defeating Australia’s Alex De Minaur (ATP No. 8) in three sets in a high-quality match at the BNP Paribas Arena, with the score 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in one hour and 57 minutes. Arnaldi will face rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar.