Andy Murray vs Fabio Fognini: Start time in UK and how to watch Italian Open match

Everything you need to know ahead of the first match in Rome

Harry Latham-Coyle
Wednesday 10 May 2023 17:48 BST
Comments
Andy Murray will be back on a clay court in Rome
Andy Murray will be back on a clay court in Rome (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Fresh from winning his first title in nearly four years, Andy Murray returns to court as he takes on Fabio Fognini at the Italian Open.

The former world number one beat Tommy Paul in the final of an ATP Challenger event in Aix-en-Provence on Sunday after taking a late wildcard into the tournament to continue his preparations for the French Open, which begins on 28 May.

The Scot will hope to further build on that success in Rome this week at the site of his last top tier clay court crown.

But he faces tough first round opposition in the form of veteran Fognini, ever a danger on this surface.

Here’s everything you need to know:

When is Andy Murray vs Fabio Fognini?

The first round match between Andy Murray and Fabio Fognini is the fourth match scheduled on Centre Court on Wednesday 10 May, and will not start at 6pm BST at the earliest. The winner will face Miomir Kecmanović, the 30th seed, in the second round.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the match, and all of the action from the Italian Open, live on Amazon Prime Video.

What are the odds?

Andy Murray win 1/2

Fabio Fognini win 7/4

Italian Open schedule

The 2023 Italian Open takes place over two weeks, starting on Monday 8 May and running until Sunday 21 May.

The women’s singles final will be held on Saturday 20 May and the men’s final on Sunday 21 May.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in