Shots of the day: Big names rocked in Roma (16/05)

From big names to even bigger surprises, day three of the Italian Open was a brutal one for the bigger names. Defending champion Andy Murray was bundled out, Maria Sharapova was forced to retire, and 2016 finalist Madison Keys was overwhelmed by Daria Gavrilova. These are the best photos from a busy day of Italian action.

: Fabio Fognini produced the upset of the day, beating defending champion Andy Murray 62 64. Photo: Getty Images

: Fognini wowed fans at the Foro Italico with brilliant, aggressive tennis. Photo: Getty Images

: Murray goes into Roland Garros desperately short of match practice and form. Photo: Getty Images

: Maria Sharapova was forced to withdraw from her second round against Lucic-Baroni with a thigh injury, with the match poised at 64 36 12. Photo: Getty Images

: The withdrawal compounded the bad news for Sharapova, who earlier learned she would not be offered a wildcard for Roland Garros. Photo: Getty Images

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: Novak Djokovic survived a tough first set before easing to the win against Bedene 76(2) 62. Photo: Getty Images

: Djokovic is looking for consistency following a bumpy couple of months. Photo: Getty Images

: A packed Pietrangeli. Photo: Getty Images

: David Goffin needed three sets to get the better of Fernando Verdasco, winning 36 63 62. Photo: Getty Images

: Fernando Verdasco pushed the in-form David Goffin all the way in their match. Photo: Getty Images

: Julia Goerges was a surprise winner against Madrid finalist Kristina Mladenovic. The German won 76(6) 75. Photo: Getty Images

: Alexander Zverev downed Kevin Anderson 64 46 64 in a tough three setter. Photo: Getty Images

: Kevin Anderson pushed Alex Zverev all the way during his defeat. Photo: Getty Images

: Alexander Zverev downed Kevin Anderson 64 46 64 in a tough three setter. Photo: Getty Images

: Jack Sock was a three set winner over Diego Schwartzman. Photo: Getty Images

: Daria Gavrilova fought back from a set down to beat 2016 finalist Madison Keys 26 75 75. Photo: Getty Images

: Johanna Konta scored a rare win on clay, beating Putintseva 63 60. Photo: Getty Images

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