With the withdrawals of superstars like Jannik Sinner, Matteo Berrettini and Lorenzo Musetti from the 2024 Italian Open, the local fans' hopes are now heavily relied on LucianoDarderi.
Among them: he was the first man born in 1990 or later to win a Grand Slam title, as well as the last player with a one-handed backhand to win a Grand Slam title.