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'We are the only sport in this situation,' Alexander Zverev lashes out at ATP for tight schedules as players get ‘no time to prepare’

It’s been a season of injuries so far on clay, with numerous top pros pulling out of the next couple of tournaments. Even the very best in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner announced last week that they would not be taking part in the Rome Open.

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Djokovic Loses To Dimitrov In Practice Ahead Of Italian Open Return

Novak Djokovic played his first practice match ahead of the 2024 Italian Open against Grigor Dimitrov and he lost it. Practice sets are not matches, and players usually don't play them like matches, but they're the closest they can get to a competitive match before tournaments.

Andy Murray News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Andy Murray Accepts Wild Card Into Last Clay Tournament Prior To French Open

Andy Murray seemingly wants to play on the clay courts during the 2024 ATP season, as he accepted a wild card into an ATP 250 tournament prior to the Roland Garros.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Tour Is Getting More And More Demanding': Swiatek On Frequent Injuries Among Players

Iga Swiatek addressed recent frequent injuries among players ahead of her participation at the 2024 Italian Open. The 22-year-old has been lucky, or well-prepared, enough in her tennis career to avoid any major injuries.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 24 minutes ago

Dominic Thiem Reportedly Set To Retire From Tennis In 2024

Dominic Thiem is one of the most successful tennis players of his generation, but his career will likely come to an end in 2024. The Austrian had a really successful tennis career, and all of that came during the period when the Big Three were all competing for Grand Slams.

Elena Rybakina News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Rybakina Joins Critics Of 'Boring' Two-Week WTA 1000 Events

Elena Rybakina isn't a fan of having two-week WTA 1000 tournaments, and she spoke about it ahead of the 2024 Italian Open. Every now and then, the ATP and the WTA decide, in agreement with tournaments, to make some changes to the calendar.

Dominic Thiem News / FirstSportz / 14 minutes ago

SHOCKING! Dominic Thiem to retire by the end of 2024? Here’s what we know

Austrian tennis pro Dominic Thiem has reportedly made the decision to retire by the end of 2024. Struggling with form over the past two years, his recent performances in the sport have been disappointing.

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

'She's Going To Win More Grand Slams': Osaka's Coach Optimistic About Future

Wim Fisette remains confident that Naomi Osaka can still win Grand Slams in the near future despite a challenging start to the new season. Osaka rejoined the WTA tour at the start of 2024 after being away for nearly 15 months.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

WTA Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Amanda Anisimova vs Sara Errani

There are a whopping 22 matches scheduled on Day 2 of the WTA Masters tournament in Rome. As always, we here at LWOT predict every single one of them for you.

Sofia Kenin News / Last Word On Sports / 39 minutes ago

WTA Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Sofia Kenin vs Lucia Bronzetti

Sofia Kenin has another chance to try and ignite her season on Day 2 of the WTA 1000 event in Rome. But she will need to overcome home favourite Lucia Bronzetti in the opening round.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Wins Points In Similar Fashion To Novak': Roddicks On Parallels Between Andreeva & Djokovic

Andy Roddick showered tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva with high praise during a recent episode on his eponymous podcast. Andreeva, who celebrated her 17th birthday very recently by reaching the Madrid Open quarterfinal, has been compared to some tennis legends of the past.

Paula Badosa News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

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.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / 4 hours ago

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 / 5 hours 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.

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.

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 / 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

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'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 / 6 hours ago

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.

Andrey Rublev 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.