Elsewhere, Lorenzo Sonego looks to get the better of Jannik Sinner for the first time after advancing Thursday.

The 2021 Vienna champ began his campaign with a 6-4, 6-1 victory Monday.

With two fellow Turin hopefuls going out Friday, will someone like Casper Ruud capitalize at the Masters 1000 event?

Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner were also victorious at the China Open Friday.

Whatever the top-ranked American man watched on YouTube left him in the right frame of mind when returning to the court Wednesday in London.

Plus: Coco Gauff faces Sofia Kenin in a major rematch, while Taylor Fritz looks for revenge on Yannick Hanfmann.

The 41-year-old Spaniard finishes his playing career with 506 match wins.

The 41-year-old Spaniard is playing the final tournament of his career this week on home soil.

First came a run to the French Open quarterfinals in 2021. Then an appearance in the fourth round at Roland Garros a year ago. Now, the No. 3 is making big strides in Rome.

With Alcaraz and Djokovic out, the focus shifts to Medvedev and Tsitsipas. Can they avoid the upset bug?