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Medjedovic Outlasts Fonseca in Tiebreak to Reach Italian Open Third Round

Fonseca later urged his Brazilian supporters to show restraint.

Overview

  • Hamad Medjedovic beat João Fonseca 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(1) at the Italian Open to move into the third round.
  • Play was repeatedly disrupted by loud shouts from pro-Fonseca fans, and Medjedovic told the umpire, "Tell them to shut up and let me serve."
  • The chair umpire acknowledged the noise and said he was trying to control the crowd while instructing the players to continue.
  • After the win, Medjedovic made a sleeping gesture toward the stands and later said the crowd "helped" him stay focused.
  • Medjedovic faces Mariano Navone next with a chance to reach his career-high ranking, while Fonseca prepares for Hamburg before the French Open and asked fans for more respect.