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ATP Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Aleksandar Vukic

2017 champion Alexander Zverev is seeded third at this year’s Italian Open. His first opponent will be Aleksandar Vukic, who defeated qualifier Diego Schwartzman in the opening round.

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After Madrid Open win, has Andrey Rublev found the right balance?

In March, Andrey Rublev was disqualified after yelling at a line judge. Then he hit a 49-day slump without a win. But after much soul-seeking, he changed his mindset -- and won the Madrid Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 12 minutes ago

Rafael Nadal rallies to win opening match in Rome

Rafael Nadal trailed by a set against qualifier Zizou Bergs but rallied to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in his opening-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 16 minutes ago

Gauff Starts Search For First Clay Trophy Since 2021 With Solid Showing In Rome

Coco Gauff started off her 2024 Italian Open campaign with a tremendous performance and an easy win over Magdalena Frech. Gauff once played in the Roland Garros final, which shows that she's a very good clay player.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Osaka Beats Kostyuk In Rome For First Career Top 20 Win On Clay

Naomi Osaka had never beaten a Top 20-ranked player on clay before, and she earned the win against Marta Kostyuk at the 2024 Italian Open. The Japanese player hasn't played much on clay throughout her career.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'I Felt Like CEO Then An Employee Again': Tsitsipas Compares Top 10 Exit To Job Demotion

Stefanos Tsitsipas' Top 10 exit almost two months ago hit him so hard that he compared it to being demoted from a job. In mid-February, Tsitspas' slump cost him dearly, as he left the world's Top 10 for the first time since joining that group in 2019.

Tennis News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Wimbledon girls finalist suspended for doping

Wimbledon girls finalist Nikola Bartunkova was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency for doping on Thursday.

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / 13 minutes ago

'It'll Be Really Sweet When I Eventually Get What I Want': Osaka On Comeback Goal

Naomi Osaka is pleased with how her season is progressing so far, but she reiterates that there is a lot more to come after her opening-round win at the Italian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Sabalenka Avoids 'Underestimating' Opponents Despite Being In WTA's 'Big Three'

Aryna Sabalenka recently embraced the WTA Big Three nicknames for herself, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina, but she still doesn't underestimate any rival.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'It's Really A Paramount Challenge': Djokovic On Facing Nadal At Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic knows a proper challenge when confronted with one and opined that facing Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is "one of the biggest" challenges in tennis.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 5 hours ago

'I think she’s great for the sport,' Naomi Osaka remarks on Iga Swiatek’s dominance as WTA World No. 1

Two-time Australian Open singles champion Naomi Osaka has heaps of praise for Iga Swiatek, who has been a major reason for the rise of women’s tennis in recent times.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / 3 hours ago

'We're Synchronized On What We Want To Do': Djokovic Talks New Coaching Appointments

Novak Djokovic has shed light on the impact of his current coaching setup, which has undergone a complete makeover in the space of a few months. For context, Djokovic has reshaped his coaching and backroom team since the second half of 2023.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 4 minutes ago

'He can raise his level further,' Stefanos Tsitsipas shares his assessment of Rafael Nadal’s level after practicing with him in Rome

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas who found his mojo back by winning a title at Monte Carlo Masters also got a chance to practice with Rafael Nadal ahead of the Rome Masters.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 12 hours ago

Watch: Nadal's Baby Son Watches His Practice Session At Italian Open

Rafael Nadal had a special guest watching one of his practice sessions at the Italian Open this week. Nadal is preparing to play in Rome for the first time in two years.

Camila Giorgi News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Italy's Camila Giorgi listed as retired on ITIA website

Camila Giorgi hasn't made any public proclamations, but she is listed as retired on the International Tennis Integrity Agency's website. The website lists May 7 as Giorgi's retirement date.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 7 minutes ago

Nuno Borges ekes past Pedro Martinez in Rome opener

Portugal's Nuno Borges saved two match points while winning a marathon tiebreaker, emerging with a 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Spain's Pedro Martinez on Wednesday in the first round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

Coco Gauff News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Magdalena Frech

Day 3 at the WTA 1000 event in Rome will feature several exciting matches, with Round 2 of the top half of the draw being played. Among the star studded lineup is Coco Gauff, who will be making her tournament debut this Thursday, looking to get into top form ahead of Roland Garros.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 58 minutes ago