The tennis Italian makes it two for two in the first qualifying round of the Madrid Masters 1000. In fact, both Fabio Fognini and Luca Nardi won their matches, qualifying for the decisive round to enter the main draw.

The Ligurian tennis player defeated Swiss Alexander Ritschard, world number 135, in two sets. 6-1 7-6 the score accrued in one’hour and a half of play in favor of the Taggiasco who, after a downhill first set, needed the tie-break to win the second partial as well.

The Marche player, on the other hand, overcame wildcard Manas Dhamne, number 775 in the ATP rankings, in two sets. Nardi defeated the Indian with a double 6-4 in an hour and a quarter of play.

A single break made the difference in the first partial, while in the second the Italian was good at coming back from 1-3.

In the decisive round of the qualifying draw Fognini will face the winner of the match between Rinky Hijikata and Lloyd Harris, while Nardi will face one of Hugo Gaston and Yannick Hanfmann.

The 32nd day of La Liga closes with the challenge between Girona and Betis. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi. Biancorossi in the hunt for precious points to move away from the relegation zone, just three points ahead of third-last Alaves. On the other side, the Andalusians, Fiorentina’s next opponents in the Conference League semifinals, are aiming for fifth place, which this year will guarantee access to the 2025/26 Champions League, four points away.

Michel launches Stuani from 1′ in attack in place of Abel Ruiz, with Tsygankov, Martin and Danjuma in support in the three-quarter. Midfield hinge formed by Romeu and Herrera, in defense Krejci with Blind.

Pellegrini relies on Hernandez in attack, with Isco behind him in the three-quarter, completed by Antony and Rodriguez. Midfield line composed of Fornals and Cardoso, in defense Ruibal and Perraud will act as full-backs.

Probable lineups

Girona (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Martinez, Krejci, Blind, Gutierrez; Romeu, Herrera; Tsygankov, Martin, Danjuma; Stuani. All. Michel.

Betis (4-2-3-1): Adrian; Ruibal, Bartra, Natan, Perraud; Cardoso, Fornals; Antony, Isco, Rodriguez; Hernandez. All. Pellegrini.

The round number thirty-three of the Premier League is completed with the classic ‘Monday Night’ with the challenge between one of the total disappointments of the season in the English top flight, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest, which, however, is still in the running for Europe. It will be played at theTottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, starting at 9 p.m. Italian time.

Spurs are sixteenth in the standings, and only the dreadful season of Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton has allowed the Ange Postecoglou-coached team to avoid the’anxiety of a fight for safety. Things are looking up in the Europa League, however, with qualification for the semifinals where Tottenham will face Bodo/Glimt: the league will only serve to fine-tune ideas and schemes for the European sprint.

On the other hand, Forest needs points to get back into the Champions zone after the two consecutive defeats suffered against Aston Villa and Everton. Bitterly, in particular, the knockout against the Toffees, which came in the fourth minute of second-half recovery with Doucouré’s decisive goal. It is up to Gibbs-White and his teammates to reverse the negative trend.

Probable lineups

Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Bentancur, Bissouma; Johnson, Solanke, Tel. All. Postecoglou.

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood. All. Espirito Santo.