Carlos Alcaraz Targets First Rome Title Against Laslo Djere

ROME, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest for a first title at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia as he faces Laslo Djere in the third round on Sunday. Alcaraz, ranked third in the world, aims to advance beyond the third round for the first time in his career at this tournament.

Alcaraz, who missed the Madrid Masters due to a leg injury, started the tournament strongly by defeating Dusan Lajovic. This matchup marks the third encounter between Alcaraz and Djere, both of which have favored the Spaniard. The previous two meetings took place on clay, with Alcaraz winning in Barcelona and Buenos Aires earlier this year.

Djere, currently ranked 64th, is in good form, holding a 12-3 record on the main tour in 2025. He recently defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry and has showed resilience on the court. However, based on Alcaraz’s performance in his last match, expectations lean towards an Alcaraz victory.

Additionally, Arthur Fils and Stefanos Tsitsipas are set to clash in another exciting match on Sunday. Tsitsipas is looking to recover from a previous encounter where he had to retire after just two games. Despite that setback, he has a 3-0 record against Fils overall, adding intrigue to their matchup.

The tournament continues to draw significant attention as top players like Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev prepare for their own matches. Sinner, seeded first, makes his return after a three-month suspension, heightening excitement among fans.

The Foro Italico is set to host some of the most thrilling tennis this weekend, with Alcaraz seen as a strong contender for the title after impressive performances thus far.