Medvedev Makes His Mark on Clay by Beating Rune for Italian Open Title

Daniil Medvedev of Russia lifts the trophy after defeating Denmark's Holger Rune during the men's final tennis match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome on May 21, 2023. Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo

ROME—Daniil Medvedev hadn’t won a single match in his three previous appearances at the Italian Open.

Now he’s won the tournament.