On day 10 of the 2024 Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the men’s semi-finalists were in action, with Sascha Zverev and Nicolas Jarry booking their spots in Sunday’s final.
First to manoeuvre themselves within touching distance of the title was Sascha Zverev, who overcame a shaky start to defeat Alejandro Tabilo 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.
Nicolas Jarry then pushed past Tommy Paul 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3, marking his third three-set win on his way to the Rome final.
You can see a quick recap, match stats and highlights from both semi-finals below.
Day Ten Italian Open 2024 Semi-Final Results
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Tabilo (29) | Alexander Zverev (3) | 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 |
| Nicolas Jarry (21) | Tommy Paul (14) | 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 |
Zverev Ends Tabilo Run
Alexander Zverev reached his 11th ATP Masters 1000 final on Friday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia after an impressive comeback victory against Alejandro Tabilo, overturning a lacklustre start to defeat the Chilean challenger 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.
Zverev struggled early on, particularly against Tabilo’s effective use of the drop shot, which stopped him from building any rhythm from the baseline.
Tabilo, who was playing in his first Masters 1000 semi-final, had been riding high this week, but halfway through the second-set tie-break, his adrenaline seemed to drain, the intensity in his game dropped, and he started looking edgier.
Seizing the opportunity, Zverev rallied to force a deciding set, where he upped his game to clinch a spot in his third Rome final.
I was just hanging on in the second set. I brought my energy up. I was hanging on and waiting, and the patience was good today. He hit me off the court in the first set and I did not play well, but he was a big reason why. He gave me no rhythm, and I am happy I turned it around in the tie-break and ran away in the third set. Zverev on his win over Tabilo.
Match Stats
| Alexander Zverev | Alejandro Tabilo | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 10 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 5 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | 58% | 69% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 82% (41/50) | 80% (45/56) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 47% (17/36) | 36% (9/25) |
| Break Points Saved | 67% (4/6) | 50% (2/4) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 20% (11/56) | 18% (9/50) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 64% (16/25) | 53% (19/36) |
| Break Points Converted | 50% (2/4) | 33% (2/6) |
| Winners | 28 | 27 |
| Unforced Errors | 17 | 12 |
| Net Points Won | 59% (10/17) | 60% (15/25) |
| Max Points In Row | 8 | 7 |
| Service Points Won | 67% (58/86) | 67% (54/81) |
| Return Points Won | 33% (27/81) | 33% (28/86) |
| Total Points Won | 51% (85/167) | 49% (82/167) |
| Max Games In Row | 5 | 5 |
| Service Games Won | 86% (12/14) | 85% (11/13) |
| Return Games Won | 15% (2/13) | 14% (2/14) |
| Total Games Won | 52% (14/27) | 48% (13/27) |
Highlights
Jarry Pushes Aside Paul
Nicolas Jarry reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final after a well-earned semi-final victory over Tommy Paul at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, triumphing 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 in a match lasting two hours and 43 minutes.
Jarry nearly secured the win more smoothly but faced a mini comeback from Paul in the final game, having to save two break points before finally converting his fifth match point.
The match began strongly for Jarry, who used his powerful serve and forehand to dominate early. However, he consistently flailed in the second set, relinquishing a break of serve and making several errors that allowed Paul to level the match.
Jarry rebounded to regain momentum in the third. He broke midway through, and although closing the match proved challenging, as he needed to save two break points and five match points to seal the victory, he was the one who got over the line.
Jarry is the first Chilean to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final since Fernando Gonzalez in 2007, and he heads into it with a 4-2 head-to-head lead over Zverev.
I was pleased with how I came back with my aggressive tennis in the third set. To finish the match is never easy, but I made it through and it’s an amazing feeling. It’s in those moments that I play my best tennis. That’s when I got for it, and if it goes in, amazing; if it doesn’t, you give it up. I try to be like that throughout the whole match. Maintaining that level constantly is difficult, but I’m the final. Jarry on making the final.
Match Stats
| Nicolas Jarry | Tommy Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 7 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | 66% | 63% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 67% (52/78) | 67% (37/55) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 53% (21/40) | 64% (21/33) |
| Break Points Saved | 83% (5/6) | 50% (3/6) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 33% (18/55) | 33% (26/78) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 36% (12/33) | 48% (19/40) |
| Break Points Converted | 50% (3/6) | 17% (1/6) |
| Winners | 35 | 19 |
| Unforced Errors | 23 | 15 |
| Net Points Won | 66% (25/38) | 50% (10/20) |
| Max Points In Row | 6 | 5 |
| Service Points Won | 62% (73/118) | 66% (58/88) |
| Return Points Won | 34% (30/88) | 38% (45/118) |
| Total Points Won | 50% (103/206) | 50% (103/206) |
| Max Games In Row | 3 | 3 |
| Service Games Won | 94% (15/16) | 79% (11/14) |
| Return Games Won | 21% (3/14) | 6% (1/16) |
| Total Games Won | 60% (18/30) | 40% (12/30) |
Highlights
Italian Open 2024 Final
- Alexander Zverev (3) vs Nicolas Jarry (21)
Who wins on Sunday? Can Jarry stop Zverev from winning his second Rome title?
