Fabio Fognini

Italian tennis star Fabio Fognini undergoes surgery on both ankles

Fabio, who clinched the Monte Carlo Masters last year, is currently ranked 12th in the Association for Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings.

May 31, 2020, 10:55 AM IST

French Open: Alexander Zverev beats Fognini to reach quarter-finals

German fifth seed Alexander Zverev reached his second successive French Open quarter-final when he recovered from losing the first set to beat Italian Fabio Fognini on Monday.

Jun 04, 2019, 11:44 AM IST

Marathon man Zverev ready to go the distance against Fognini

Fognini has emerged as a French Open dark horse after he lifted his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo, beating Rafa Nadal and Zverev in the process. 

Jun 03, 2019, 12:08 PM IST

French Open: Alexander Zverev reaches fourth round after another five-set marathon

The German fifth seed threw away a two-set lead against Serbian Dusan Lajovic on Court Simonne Mathieu before setting up a meeting with Fabio Fognini.

Jun 02, 2019, 00:22 AM IST

Italy's Fabio Fognini clinches maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo

The 31-year-old triumphed despite suffering from an apparent muscle problem to become the lowest seeded player, at 13, to claim the title since Gustavo Kuerten in 1999. 

Apr 21, 2019, 20:50 PM IST

Rafa Nadal knocked out by Fabio Fognini in Monte Carlo semi-finals

The 11-time champion`s loss ended a series of 25 consecutive sets won on his favourite clay as Fognini set up a final showdown against Serbian Dusan Lajovic.

Apr 20, 2019, 23:00 PM IST

We will not have it very easy on grass: India coach Zeeshan Ali, ahead of Davis Cup qualifier against Italy

The Indians sweated it out for the first time since landing in the city for nearly two hours at the Calcutta Gymkhana. 

Jan 24, 2019, 13:55 PM IST

Positive results on grass by Indians an advantage: Mahesh Bhupathi

Asked about the new Davis Cup format consisting of a six-player squad playing three-set matches over two days, Bhupathi said it would benefit India.

Nov 24, 2018, 18:07 PM IST

French Open: Croatian Marin Cilic stands firm to withstand Fabio Fognini fightback

Croatian Marin Cilic withstood an inspired comeback by Italian Fabio Fognini to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday for the second year running with a 6-4 6-1 3-6 6-7(4) 6-3 victory.

Jun 05, 2018, 08:38 AM IST

FRENCH OPEN: Unpredictable Fabio Fognini outlasts Edmund to reach last 16

Italian maverick Fabio Fognini edged a topsy-turvy five-setter against British number one Kyle Edmund to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday.

Jun 02, 2018, 19:38 PM IST

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to meet for 51st time in Rome

Novak Djokovic set up an Italian Open semi-final blockbuster against old rival Rafael Nadal after both former world number one players battled back in thrilling last-eight clashes.

May 19, 2018, 16:07 PM IST

Rafael Nadal bounces back from slow start to reach Rome semis

Rafael Nadal continued his clay domination on Friday, rallying from a set down to reach the Italian Open semi-finals with a 4-6 6-1 6-2 victory over Fabio Fognini.

May 18, 2018, 22:58 PM IST

Italian Fabio Fognini fights back to beat Nicolas Jarry for Brazil Open title

Italy`s Fabio Fognini rallied to beat Chile`s Nicolas Jarry 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday in the Brazil Open final. Fognini and Jarry, who was appearing in his first ATP Tour final, played at a fast pace in the championship match, with the Chilean taking the first set 6-1, reports Efe.

Mar 05, 2018, 09:08 AM IST

Argentina's Guido Pella progresses to Brasil Open round of 16

Pella took the match 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in one hour and 51 minutes to advance to the round-of-16 of the ATP 250 clay-court event on Tuesday.

Feb 28, 2018, 14:39 PM IST

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal criticises delay in Fabio Fognini ban

The 22nd seed Fognini was cited for three code violations during his 6-4 7-6(8) 3-6 6-0 loss to fellow Italian Stefano Travaglia on Wednesday and was heard directing vulgar language towards Swedish chair umpire Louise Engzell.

Sep 04, 2017, 00:15 AM IST

Fabio Fognini kicked out of US Open 2017 after foul-mouthed rant

The 30-year-old Fognini lashed out at the umpire with a series of insults during his first round loss in singles to fellow Italian Stefano Travaglia.

Sep 03, 2017, 00:24 AM IST

Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray overcomes brutal tussle with Fabio Fognini to reach last 16

The world number one and defending champion was far from his best against the 29th-ranked Fognini, but still booked a fourth- round spot with a rip-roaring 6-2 4-6 6-1 7-5 win on Friday.

Jul 08, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

Italian Open: World No 1 Andy Murray puzzled with his early Rome exit

The Briton also said his number one ranking had nothing to do with his performances.

May 17, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

Rome masters: Andy Murray thumped by Fabio Fognini, Novak Djokovic eases through

An inspired Fognini, whose wife former U.S. Open champion Flavia Pennetta is expecting their first child this week, thumped 31 winners in his first victory over a world number one.

May 17, 2017, 09:16 AM IST

Miami Open: Lucky Roger Federer beats Tomas Berdych, Nick Kyrgios survives Alexander Zverev test in quarters

Should Federer win Friday, there is a chance he will play Sunday`s final against long-standing rival Rafael Nadal, who faces Italy`s Fabio Fognini in the other semi-final.

Mar 31, 2017, 08:41 AM IST