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Pegula knocks 2025 champion Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarterfinals

Defending champion Madison Keys has been knocked out of the Australian Open by Jessica Pegula in an all-American fourth-round match

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Into second week in Melbourne Darderi won 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 over Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday.

Impact After turning in a few wins over clay-courters to begin his Australian Open campaign, Darderi delivered a slightly surprising result as he knocked out the No. 15 seed from Russia to make the second week in Melbourne after three hours and 23 minutes on court. The No. 22 seed, primarily known for his own work on clay courts, is through to the fourth round of a major for the first time in his career. Darderi will play either No. 2 seed Jannik Sinner or Eliot Spizzirri (1-0 H2H) next.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches Australian Open third round Darderi won 6-3, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 over Sebastian Baez in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Impact Darderi followed up his straight-set win in his opener with a four-set victory over the No. 36-ranked Argentine to move into the third round after two hours and 28 minutes on court. The 23-year-old Italian matches his best showing at any major with this third round appearance. Darderi will face No. 15 seed Karen Khachanov in the third round.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wins in straight sets in Melbourne Darderi defeated Cristian Garin in the round of 128 of the Australian Open with a score of 7-6, 7-5, 7-6 on Tuesday.

Impact Darderi committed 31 unforced errors in the match, 19 fewer than his opponent. He registered 15 aces as well, three more than Garin. Next up for Darderi will be Argentina's Sebastian Baez.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Giron beats rain but Shelton forced to wait in delayed Auckland ATP quarterfinals

Top-seeded Ben Shelton was a set down to seventh-seeded Sebastian Baez when their quarterfinal in Auckland was suspended because of rain

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

As expected Alcaraz and Sabalenka named top-seeded players at the Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were officially made the top-seeded players for the Australian Open which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Advances to Auckland quarters Darderi won 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 over Alejandro Tabilo in the second round of Auckland on Tuesday.

Impact Darderi notched a win in his first match of 2026 as he came from behind to top the No. 81-ranked Chilean in three sets after one hour and 48 minutes. The No. 4 seed from Italy got the victory despite winning one fewer point than Tabilo in the match. Darderi will play No. 60-ranked Marcos Giron (1-1 H2H) in the quarters.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

American Ben Shelton advances to the Auckland ATP quarterfinals; Ruud bows out

Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton has “knocked off the rust” in his first match of 2026 with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana in the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Darderi vs. Mochizuki Prediction at the Almaty Open - Thursday, October 16 - Bleacher Nation In the Almaty Open Round of 16 on Thursday, No. 26-ranked Luciano Darderi faces No. 102 Shintaro Mochizuki.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Zverev ousted by 54th-ranked Rinderknech in third round of Shanghai Masters

Third-seeded Alexander Zverev lost to 54th-ranked Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Rolex Shanghai Masters Schedule Monday, October 6: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info - Bleacher Nation There are seven matches at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 6, highlighted by No. 29-ranked Luciano Darderi against No. 9 Lorenzo Muset...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Makes third round in Shanghai Darderi won 6-4, 6-4 over Yunchaokete Bu in the second round of Shanghai on Saturday.

Impact Coming off a second round loss last week in Tokyo, Darderi secured an early win this week as he moved past his No. 121-ranked opponent in straight sets across one hour and 30 minutes. The 23-year-old Italian improves to 29-22 on the year. Darderi will play No. 8 seed Lorenzo Musetti (0-1 H2H) in the third round.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darderi vs. Yunchaokete Prediction at the Rolex Shanghai Masters - Saturday, October 4 - Bleacher Nation In a match slated for Saturday, Bu Yunchaokete (No. 121 in rankings) will face Luciano Darderi (No. 29) in the Round of 64 at the Rolex Shan...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rolls into R2 in Tokyo Darderi defeated Yoshihito Nishioka in the round of 32 of the Japan Open with a score of 7-6, 6-3 on Thursday.

Impact Darderi converted three break points in the match, two more than his opponent. He won 83 points in total, 13 more than Nishioka. Next up for Darderi will be America's Jenson Brooksby, who defeated France's Ugo Humbert in the first round.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ATP roundup: Alejandro Tabilo, Brandon Nakashima triumph in Chengdu Chilean qualifier Alejandro Tabilo advanced to the quarterfinals at the Chengdu Open by cruising past Italian No.2 seed Luciano Darderi 6-4,...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Wins challenger title in Genoa Darderi won 6-1, 6-3 over Andrea Pellegrino in the final of the Genoa challenger last week.

Impact After losing in the third round of the US Open to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz, Darderi retreated to his home country where he claimed this challenger title. With the title, the 23-year-old Italian is now at a career-high ranking of No. 30 in the world. Darderi dropped just one set en route to the title.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Alcaraz's brief knee problem at the US Open doesn't slow him down in a win

Carlos Alcaraz has dealt with a brief problem with his right knee and managed to easily advance to the fourth round at the U.S. Open

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Luciano Darderi's profile: Age, height, career milestones, private life, partner and more about the tennis player Luciano Darderi is shaping a path of grit and elegance on tour, with victories, family ties and a life off-court that adds intrigue to his f...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Luciano Darderi vs. Carlos Alcaraz (8/29/25) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch US Open online | Time, TV Channel Luciano Darderi faces Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 US Open on Friday, Aug. 29 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • NJ.COM

Rolls into US Open R3 Darderi defeated Eliot Spizzirri in the round of 64 of the US Open with a score of 6-0, 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 on Wednesday.

Impact Darderi won 79 percent points on first serve, considerably higher than his opponent, who won 63 percent points on his first serve. He registered 39 winners as well, five more than Spizzirri. Next up for Darderi will be Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to US Open R2 Darderi defeated Rinky Hijikata in the round of 128 of the US Open with a score of 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday.

Impact Darderi committed 11 unforced errors in the match, 19 fewer than his opponent. He registered 23 winners as well, nine more than Hijikata. Next up for Darderi will be America's Eliot Spizzirri.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in Winston-Salem Darderi defeated Mackenzie McDonald in the round of 32 of the Winston-Salem Open with a score of 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Darderi registered 49 winners in the match, eight more than his opponent. He converted four break points as well. Next up for Darderi will be Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 seed in Winston-Salem Darderi (leg) has a bye in the first round of Winston-Salem.

Impact Darderi will return for this US Open tune-up event as the No. 3 seed in the field. It seems the Italian's leg injury that forced him to retire in Cincinnati is minor.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retires in Cincinnati R2 Darderi (undisclosed) retired down 6-4, 3-1 to Francisco Comesana in the second round of Cincinnati on Sunday.

Impact Darderi, who recently missed Toronto with an ankle injury, could not continue this match once he fell behind by a set and a break. The Italian drops to 24-18 on the season.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seeded 29th in Cincinnati Darderi (ankle) has a bye in the first round of Cincinnati.

Impact Darderi will return to the court after he recently missed Toronto with an ankle injury. The Italian will face either Francisco Comesana or Jaume Munar in the second round.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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