Ruud, local hope survive drama en route to Rome semi

Casper Ruud, Luciano Darderi advance to Italian Open semis

Both Italian Open men's quarterfinal matches were delayed by varying circumstances on Wednesday before 23rd-seeded Casper Ruud and 18th-seeded Luciano Darderi advanced to the semifinals in Rome. Ruud reached his fourth semifinal in the Italian capital by outlasting Russia's No. 13 Karen Khachanov, 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. Darderi prevailed in a match that stretched into the

Ruud, local hope survive drama en route to Rome semi

Heavy rain and smoke from a nearby soccer match in Rome hasn't stopped Casper Ruud and Luciano Darderi from setting up an Italian Open semi-final clash.

"Hopefully the fourth time is the charm": Casper Ruud eyes long-awaited Rome breakthrough as draw opens up

Casper Ruud returned to winning form at the ATP Rome Open, advancing to the semi-finals after a 6-1, 1-6, 6-2 victory over Karen Khachanov in a match heavily shaped by a prolonged rain delay. It was a first set dropped in the tournament for the Norwegian, but he still extended his campaign in Rome w...