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Swiatek Stunned By Weird Question About 'Not Getting Attention' In Nadal's And Djokovic's Presence

Iga Swiatek had to field a silly question after her third-round victory at the Italian Open. Earlier on Saturday, Swiatek dug deep to defeat an in-form Yulia Putintseva for the second time this season.

Ben Shelton News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

'That Ignited Fire In Me': Shelton On Heated Match And Opponent's Behaviour In Rome

Ben Shelton clashed with Pavel Kotov at the 2024 Italian Open, but he admitted after the match that he doesn't mind a bit of rough competition. The American is no stranger to on-court drama, even though he's not a particularly controversial player.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Please Consider People's Feelings': Gauff Reacts To Criticism Of Vogue Cover

Coco Gauff was left heartbroken upon hearing criticism of her shot that graced the cover of Vogue's April 2024 issue. Last month, the 20-year-old donned an ostentatious yet fashionable Michael Kors golden gown in a photo captured by prominent photographer Annie Leibovitz, which headlined the magazine's cover for the month.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Nadal Yet To Decide About Roland Garros Participation After Brutal Rome Defeat

Rafael Nadal admitted some time ago that he's unsure about playing at the 2024 Roland Garros, and he confirmed it after his most recent match at the Italian Open.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'I feel like they are all better than me,' Daniil Medvedev recognizes Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have more chances to win titles than himself

Daniil Medvedev has been on the unfortunate side of things this season. Three times this year, the Russian was very close to winning a title but was denied by the ATP Top 3 players.

Sofia Kenin News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Hard Work Is Paying Off': Kenin After Scoring Biggest Win Of 2024

Sofia Kenin once lost 0-6, 0-6 at the Italian Open, but this year, she upset a three-time Grand Slam finalist, Ons Jabeur. Beating Jabeur on clay is always a notable feat because the Tunisian is one of the better players on the surface.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

ATP Rome Day 5 Predictions Including Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo

Novak Djokovic made an impressive start to his ATP Rome campaign in the opening round. The 24-time Grand Slam champion will seek to do the same in his match against the Chilean Alejandro Tabilo.

Grigor Dimitrov News / Last Word On Sports / 50 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 5 Predictions Including Grigor Dimitrov vs Terence Atmane

The first half of the ATP Rome Round of 32 matches get underway on Day 5. There are many fascinating contests scheduled for fans to enjoy, with Alexander Zverev among those in action.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 22 minutes ago

WTA Rome Day 6 Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Dayana Yastremska

It should be an entertaining sixth day at the Foro Italico with the third round set to conclude in the Italian capital. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate on day six at the WTA Rome Open, including Danielle Collins vs Caroline Garcia, but who will advance?

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 15 minutes ago

WTA Rome Day 6 Predictions Including Danielle Collins vs Caroline Garcia

It’s time to wrap up the third round of the women’s singles at the 2024 WTA Rome Open. It promises to be an entertaining sixth day and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Aryna Sabalenka vs Dayana Yastremska.

Sebastian Korda News / Tennis Infinity / 28 minutes ago

'Talking Inappropriately About My Girlfriend': Korda Calls Out Disrespectful Fans In Rome Win

Sebastian Korda had a message for the Italian crowd that jeered him after his second-round win over Flavio Cobolli. Korda, fresh from lifting his biggest career title this past week, was playing a home crowd favorite, Cobolli, ranked a career-high World No.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Tsitsipas Turns One-Set Deficit Into Impressive Win At Italian Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas didn't start well against Jan Lennard Struff at the 2024 Italian Open, but he came back to win the match. Tsitsipas and Struff were an interesting matchup on paper because the German player has played huge tennis lately, and the Greek is certainly a player he can beat with the right kind of approach.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Gauff Advances In Rome Despite Shockingly Losing A Set 0-6

Coco Gauff endured quite a tricky match at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, but she was able to come out on top, winning in three sets. Jaqueline Cristian is probably a name most tennis fans have never heard before but the Romanian is a pretty feisty tennis player who can trouble the best.

Iga Swiatek News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek tested but reached fourth round in Rome

No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek moved to the fourth round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome on Saturday, but she also took a step toward a rare milestone.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / 7 hours ago

Watch: Djokovic Returns To Sign Autographs Wearing Bike Helmet After Bottle Incident

Less than 24 hours after being struck with an aluminum water bottle, Novak Djokovic returned to the Foro Italico, armed and ready to pick up where he left off.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 37 minutes ago

'One of the few to beat Novak, Roger and Rafa,' Alexander Zverev sad to see ‘best friend’ Dominic Thiem retire due to wrist injury

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem will retire after this season, as he announced the same by uploading a video on his social media platforms. The decision to retire at the age of 30 upset Alexander Zverev.

Rafael Nadal News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Rafael Nadal routed in Rome, uncertain for French Open

Seventh-seeded Hubert Hurkacz breezed to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Saturday in Rome.

Casper Ruud News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

'It's Nothing Serious': Ruud Allays Fears Of Injury Concern After Rome Defeat

Casper Ruud has revealed that he suffered a "lock" in the lower back in his shock second-round exit at the Italian Open but that the condition is "nothing serious." Ruud was cruising after taking the opening set against his good friend Miomir Kecmanovic 6-0.

Sofia Kenin News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Sofia Kenin upsets Ons Jabeur in Rome

Sofia Kenin added her growing record of success at Foro Italico by toppling No. 8 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in the Round of 64 of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Friday in Rome.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic struck, knocked down by water bottle

Watch: Novak Djokovic accidentally struck, knocked down by metal water bottle

Novak Djokovic won his second-round match at the Italian Open, but he did not win a surprise confrontation with a water bottle.

Novak Djokovic starts strong in Rome; Casper Ruud out in shocker

Former U.S. Open champ Dominic Thiem to retire at end of year

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Dominic Thiem News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Former U.S. Open champ Dominic Thiem to retire at end of year

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem said Friday that he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. Thiem, 30, won the U.S. Open in 2020 and is a two-time French Open finalist.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 10 minutes ago

Defending champ Elena Rybakina (illness) pulls out of Rome tournament

Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome on Friday due to illness. She was scheduled to play her opening-round match against Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania on Friday.