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.