Sinner cruises through in Rome as Sabalenka makes shock early exit

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock third-round loss to Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open, as defending champion Jasmine Paolini also made an early exit.

Sabalenka appeared to be cruising to victory while leading by a set and 2-0 but the 26th-ranked Cirstea stormed back to triumph 2-6 6-3 7-5.