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Popyrin wins first Masters 1000 title of 2026, defeats Berrettini in Rome

Australian tennis player Alexei Popyrin defeated Italy's Matteo Berrettini 6-2 6-3 on Thursday at Rome's Italian Open, earning his first Masters 1000 win of 2026. The 26-year-old credited a two-week break after Madrid for helping him reset mentally and play more freely. Popyrin has struggled with injuries and burnout this year, sitting at his lowest ranking in 20 months.

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