Italian Open 2026: Paolini’s title defence ends ahead of Sinner’s tournament openerLocal favourite Paolini was beaten 4-6, 7-6[5], 6-3 by Mertens following an error-strewn performance in front of disappointed fans on centre court. Local favourite Paolini was beaten 4-6, 7-6[5], 6-3 by Mertens following an error-strewn performance in front of disappointed fans on centre court. #title_defence #Italian_Open #centre_court #favourite_Paolini #error-strewn_performance #disappointed_fans #defence_ends #ends_ahead #tournament_openerLocal #Paolini
