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The Independent UK
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Jacob Fearnley moves into Italian Open second round after win over Fabio Fognini

Jacob Fearnley reached the Italian Open second round with victory over Fabio Fognini in Rome (Jordan Pttitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

British number two Jacob Fearnley will play Matteo Berrettini in the Italian Open second round after comfortably beating Fabio Fognini in straight sets.

Fearnley was too strong for veteran Fognini, winning 6-2 6-3 against the 37-year-old to set up a clash with another home favourite and 2021 Wimbledon finalist Berrettini.

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