Fabio Fognini Bids Farewell to Italian Open After 18 Years
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Fabio Fognini, a former world number nine, has announced that the 2025 Italian Open will mark his final appearance at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome. The 37-year-old Italian, who first competed in the tournament in 2006, will face Jacob Fearnley in his first-round match. Reflecting on his career, Fognini expressed gratitude and nostalgia, highlighting his journey from aspiring to play at the event to now reaching the end of his career.
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Fognini announced that the 2025 Italian Open will be his last, marking the end of his 18-year participation in the event.
He will play against Jacob Fearnley in the first round of the tournament.
Fognini reminisced about his journey, from a young fan hoping to play in the tournament to now preparing for his final appearance.
He highlighted his achievements on clay, including winning the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters and beating Andy Murray in Rome in 2017.
