Italian Open 2024: Nicolas Jarry Surges Into Rome Final After Passing Paul Test

Nicolas Jarry beat America’s Tommy Paul in a marathon 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 match at the Foro Italico to reach his first-ever Masters 1000 final in Rome. The Chilean will take on Germany’s Alexander Zverev and the winner will be crowned King of Italy for 2024

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Updated on: 18 May 2024 10:10 am

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Italian Open 2024: Nicolas Jarry vs Tommy Paul | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Nicolas Jarry of Chile celebrates after winning the semifinal match against Tommy Paul of the United States at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.Nicolas Jarry of Chile celebrates after winning the semifinal match against Tommy Paul of the United States at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Nicolas Jarry celebrates after winning the semifinal | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Nicolas Jarry of Chile celebrates after winning the semifinal match against Tommy Paul of the United States at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Nicolas Jarry vs Tommy Paul | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Nicolas Jarry of Chile left, shakes hands with Tommy Paul of the United States after winning the semifinal match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Tommy Paul returns the ball to Nicolas Jarry | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Tommy Paul of the United States returns the ball to Nicolas Jarry of Chile during their tennis semifinal match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Nicolas Jarry returns the ball to Tommy Paul | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Nicolas Jarry of Chile returns the ball to Tommy Paul of the United States during their tennis semifinal match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Tommy Paul | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Tommy Paul of the United States returns the ball to Nicolas Jarry of Chile during their tennis semifinal match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Nicolas Jarry serves the ball to Tommy Paul | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Nicolas Jarry of Chile serves the ball to Tommy Paul of the United States during their tennis semifinal match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.

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Nicolas Jarry prepares to serve | Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini

Nicolas Jarry of Chile serves the ball toTommy Paul of the United States' during their tennis semifinal match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.