Top-ranked Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban by beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (2), 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals.

Carlos Alcaraz was made to work for a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Karen Khachanov that earned him a spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals and a rematch with Jack Draper — who beat him earlier this yea

Carlos Alcaraz is back in action at the Italian Open. The world No. 3 was forced to pull out of the recent Masters 1000 in Madrid after picking up two thigh injuries, but he’s now “100 per cent ready” to get going in Rome. And Alcaraz isn’t the only one making a comeback this week, as Jannik Sinner has returned from a three-month suspension.