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Paula Badosa off to promising start in Rome

Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa of Spain showed signs of her old form in beating Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 6-3 on the opening day of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Tuesday in Rome.

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Olympics Are Equal To Grand Slams In Terms Of Importance Says Gauff

Coco Gauff regards the Olympic Games as an important tournament as she prepares to make her bout in under three months. The 20-year-old is currently in Rome, where she is taking part in the last WTA 1000 tournament before the French Open.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Serena And Venus Williams Dazzle At 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet

The first Monday of May is popularly known as "fashion's biggest night out" because of the Met Gala, whereby celebrities and professionals from different spheres are invited to attend.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 2 hours ago

'It’s not easy to play against her' Elena Rybakina speaks about her ‘tough battles’ against Iga Swiatek

Fans usually love some close tennis matches that are very exciting to watch. One player who has had quite some close matches this year, Elena Rybakina spoke about her tough battles with one particular star, Iga Swiatek.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Rafael Nadal Finally Learns His First-Round Opponent For 2024 Italian Open

Rafael Nadal once again faced waiting game ahead of the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, but now he can prepare for his first-round opponent. The Spaniard's comeback has been going really well.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Clara Burel

It promises to be an exciting second day the WTA Rome Open and, as always, we at LWOT predict every the match on the slate on day two at the Foro Italico, including Donna Vekic vs Lesia Tsurenko.

Lesia Tsurenko News / Last Word On Sports / 24 minutes ago

WTA Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Donna Vekic vs Lesia Tsurenko

There are several exciting matchups on day two at the WTA Rome Open and, as always, we here at LWOT are offering our predictions for every match on the slate including Naomi Osaka vs Clara Burel.

Fabio Fognini News / Last Word On Sports / 22 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 1 Predictions Including Daniel Evans vs Fabio Fognini

Daniel Evans and Fabio Fognini will kick off the evening session on Wednesday at the Italian Open. The Brit has been struggling hard this season, but it’s not like Fognini is at the peak of his powers right now.

Gael Monfils News / Last Word On Sports / 59 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 1 Predictions Including Gael Monfils vs Thiago Monteiro

We have reached the final clay court Masters 1000 event as ATP Rome welcomes a 96-man draw to its grounds. The clay court season is in full swing as players try to fine-tune their game ahead of the 2024 French Open.

Serena Williams News / Tennis Infinity / 46 minutes ago

'Money Was Never A Motivation': Serena Williams On Financial Success In Tennis

Serena Williams is considered among the most successful tennis players of all time, both in terms of championships won and career earnings. The greatest tennis players are not only rewarded for their efforts with heavy pieces of hardware at the end of the tournament, but they are also well compensated.

Dominic Thiem News / Last Word On Sports / 42 minutes ago

REPORT: Dominic Thiem Plans To Retire In Vienna This October

Dominic Thiem’s struggles since winning the 2020 US Open have been clear. He has been troubled by injuries and poor form, which he has spoken openly about.

Holger Rune News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'My Goal Is Always To Win': Rune Talks Italian Open Ambitions On Return To Rome

Holger Rune is already looking forward to competing at the Italian Open, a year from losing the championship match. The Dane is one of the top performers on clay, having won two career titles on the surface and achieving his best Grand Slam result so far by reaching back-to-back quarterfinals at Roland Garros (2022 and 2023).

Tennis News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

USTA must pay $9M to sexually abused player

The U.S. Tennis Association has been ordered to pay $9 million in damages to a tennis player who was sexually abused by her coach at at one of the organization's training centers.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Tennis Is 'So Much Better' With Nadal In It Says Tennis Legend Connors

Tennis icon Jimmy Connors believes the sport is in a better place with Rafael Nadal still playing on amid fears the Spaniard will retire before the end of the season.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'It Doesn't Matter If Its A Slam Or Any Tournament': Swiatek Explains Madrid Celebration

Iga Swiatek has shed light on her enraptured celebration after she defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the Madrid Open. The world's top two put on a show at the Caja Magica for over three hours in the longest WTA final of 2024.

Tennis News / ESPN / 18 minutes ago

The week in tennis: Swiatek and Rublev prevail, Nadal bids farewell to the Madrid Open

Five-time champion Rafael Nadal played in his final Madrid Open, Andrey Rublev defied all odds, and a rivalry on the women's side could be one for the ages.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 55 minutes ago

Djokovic Eyes Sinner's Top Spot In Olympics Race With Month Remaining

It's now a sprint to the finish line in the Olympics Race as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner battle for the top spot. The Italian is currently at the top of the race with 8725 points, the bulk of which he earned in 2024 by winning his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open and second career Masters at the Miami Open.

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / 2 hours ago

'What he will be able to offer?' French tennis ace Julien Varlet skeptical about Jannik Sinner’s chances at Roland Garros 2024

Jannik Sinner was eagerly waiting to play in front of his home crowd at the Rome Open, but a hip injury made him miss it. During last week’s Madrid Open, the 22-year-old injured his hip, which did not allow him to play in the quarterfinal. Former French player Julien Varlet praised Sinner for his aggressiveness and movement on courts.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Badosa Schools 17-Year-Old Prodigy Andreeva In Rome Opener

Paula Badosa showed once again why she once rose to the world no. 2 spot on the WTA Tour, beating Mirra Andreeva at the 2024 Italian Open. The 17-year-old is one of the most talented players on the WTA Tour, and clay is her best surface.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Nadal Reportedly Defeats Cerundolo In Straight Sets In Practice Match At Italian Open

Rafael Nadal warmed up for this year's Italian Open main draw by beating a Top 30 player in a practice match. Nadal was back in one of his favorite cities, gunning to win a record-extending 11th title.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Rublev conquers Auger-Aliassime, fever for Madrid title

Andrey Rublev conquers Felix Auger-Aliassime, fever for Madrid title

Seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev captured his second ATP title of the year and 16th of his career by outlasting Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday in the championship match of the Mutua Madrid Open.

Iga Swiatek speaks up after winning a breathtaking Madrid Open final

'Sorry for mean faces': Swiatek hilariously apologizes to ball kids

'Tough one to accept': Aryna Sabalenka reflects on brutal Madrid Open loss

Andy Roddick explains witnessing Madrid farewell to Rafael Nadal

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner withdraws from Italian Open with hip injury

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 4

Iga Swiatek rallies past Aryna Sabalenka to win at Madrid

On the brink of defeat, Poland's Iga Swiatek saved three championship points and rallied to win the Muta Madrid Open title with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7) victory Saturday over defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a matchup of the top two ranked players in the world.

Jannik Sinner News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner (hip) withdraws from Italian Open

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner withdrew from his home country's Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Saturday, citing a hip injury. The tournament begins Wednesday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 3

Andrey Rublev, Felix Auger-Aliassime move into Madrid final

Andrey Rublev posted a 6-4, 6-3 win over Taylor Fritz on Friday to advance to the Mutua Madrid Open championship match. The seventh-seeded Russian recorded five aces and won 82.6 percent of his first-serve points (38 of 46) to dispatch the 12th-seeded American in 73 minutes.