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'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.

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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.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Nadal Overcomes Early Struggles To Beat World No. 108 Bergs In Rome Opener

Rafael Nadal wanted to test himself further at the 2024 Italian Open, and he certainly got tested in his first match, but he passed the test. Zizou Bergs is a tricky player who can play some really solid tennis.

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 / 15 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.

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 / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

ATP Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Zizou Bergs

Day 2 of action at the ATP Masters in Rome sees the end of the first round. And while it’s been unheard-of for Rafael Nadal to be playing in Round 1 here instead of receiving a bye, that’s where his 2023 injury absence has gotten him.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / 3 hours ago

'Iga Is Much Better On Clay' Says Sabalenka But Adds 'It's Not About Surface'

Aryna Sabalenka admitted that Iga Swiatek is a better clay-court player, but that doesn't mean she can't beat her. Every tennis player prefers different type of surface, mostly because of their qualities.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 0 minutes ago

'I’ll tell you very clearly,' Rafael Nadal gives a lucid explanation for Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s injury

2024 has been disappointing for many top ATP and WTA stars. Over the past few months, there have been numerous injuries, withdrawals, and walkthroughs from the players.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 18 minutes 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 / 2 hours 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.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 24 minutes ago

'Ostapenko Won French Open': Osaka Confident Of Her 'Guns' On Clay

Naomi Osaka was never an outstanding clay-court player, but that doesn't mean that she can't succeed on the surface. The Japanese player has played only 12 matches in the only clay-court major in tennis, and she never made it past the third round, winning 7 of those 12 matches.

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 / 1 hour ago