Fognini kicks up the drama in Rome loss to Alexander Zverev

Despite a straight-set loss, the Italian made his mark in his hom

Published May 18, 2017

👏Sascha Zverev reaches third ATP Masters 1000 QF this year 👏 #ibi17 pic.twitter.com/L53zdOgMHh
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In Rome, two days after stunning world No. 1 Andy Murray, Fabio Fognini ran out of gas against 20-year-old Alexander Zverev in the fourth round. The 6-3, 6-3 win in Zverev's favor was filled with plenty of drama, as is expected every time the vocal Italian steps on court.

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Aimed at Sascha's head. Fognini tried to bring a gun to a knife fight and it backfired on him. pic.twitter.com/Pz7dla05kr
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#Fognini acting Fognini #IBI17 (GIF @doublefault28) pic.twitter.com/EhPiticjqp
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Fognini should still be happy with his week since his win over Murray was his first career victory over a world No. 1.

Fognini. "I never play good tennis here in Roma I'm happy that people finally had the chance to watch the real Fabio". [getty] pic.twitter.com/Jg37SQdOO6
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) May 16, 2017

He's also going to have to turn his attention quickly to his wife Flavia Pennetta, who is due to give birth at any moment.

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Zverev has now advanced to three ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinals this season.

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