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ROME — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev became the latest top player to crash out of the Italian Open as he lost to American Tommy Paul. The 14th-seeded Paul dominated to triumph 6-1, 6-4 and reach the quarterfinals. Medvedev follows 10-time champion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked Novak Djokovic with early exits in Rome. The third-seeded Alexander Zverev eased past Nuno Borges 6-2, 7-5 and will face Taylor Fritz. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the women's semifinals with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Madison Keys.
