Top 5 Photos, 5/10: Djokovic and Murray practice together

Published May 10, 2021

C. Gauff: First Round Win

Men's first-round action continued at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, while the women kicked off their campaigns.

These are the Top 5 photos from Monday in Rome. (All photos Getty)

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray

The former champions put in a fun-filled practice session. Djokovic will begin his title defense against Taylor Fritz on Tuesday.

ROME, ITALY - MAY 10: Andy Murray (R) of Great Briatin speaks to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their practice session on day 3 of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia at Foro Italico on May 10, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

Coco Gauff

The American teen fended off Yulia Putintseva, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. For a spot in the round of 16, Gauff will need to get past a tough customer in Maria Sakkari, who rallied past Polona Hercog, 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-2.

US Cori Gauff returns a forehand to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva during their first round match of the Women's Italian Open at Foro Italico on May 10, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images) — © AFP via Getty Images

Jannik Sinner

The 19-year-old Italian ousted Ugo Humbert, 6-2, 6-4, to set up a blockbuster second round with nine-time event champion Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard leads their head-to-head series, 1-0.

Jennifer Brady

The American rolled into the second round after a 6-1, 6-4 win over Zhang Shuai. Brady will play Ekaterina Alexandrova next.

Petra Kvitova

The No. 11 seed served her way out of trouble, rallying past Magda Linette, 1-6, 6-0, 6-2. Next up for Kvitova is fellow veteran Vera Zvonareva, who defeated Christina McHale, 6-3, 6-0.