Alexander Shevchenko defeated Fabian Marozsan 6–3, 6–2 in the first round of the Rome Masters on clay on 8 May 2024, upsetting the pre-match favourite. Despite Marozsan entering as the odds-on favourite at 1.48 to Shevchenko's 2.84, the underdog dominated proceedings to secure a commanding victory in straight sets. Shevchenko's clinical performance on the red clay saw him advance comfortably through the opening round of the ATP Masters 1000 event. The result marks a significant scalp for Shevchenko and sets up a promising platform for his campaign in Rome.