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Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open due to arm injury

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the upcoming Italian Open, citing an arm injury. "I felt some pain after playing in Madrid, some discomfort in my arm," Alcaraz posted on X Friday.

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Rublev Reaches Maiden Madrid Open Final After Downing Fritz

Andrey Rublev continued his good play at the 2024 Madrid Open by downing Taylor Fritz in two sets for his maiden final at the event. After several weeks of struggles, Rublev found something at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid.

Daniil Medvedev News / Tennis Infinity / 51 minutes ago

Defending Champion Medvedev Claims Italian Open At Risk After Madrid Injury

Daniil Medvedev was forced to abandon his 2024 Madrid Open quarter-final match midway through due to groin issues, and his Italian Open is in doubt because of it.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Sabalenka Embraces 'Big 3' Label For Her, Swiatek & Rybakina Amid Continued Success

Aryna Sabalenka embraced the Big 3 label for herself, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina, during a great run at the 2024 Madrid Open. The Big Three label is famously associated with Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.

Tennis News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Alcaraz out of Italian Open due to arm injury

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Italian Open as he continues to recover from an arm injury, the twice Grand Slam champion said on Friday.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

'Personally, I like it': Daniil Medvedev contradicts Elena Rybakina and Andrey Rublev on the troubles around current Masters format

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has shared his views on the current Masters format which has received criticism from some top players on the tour like Elena Rybakina, Andrey Rublev, and Alexander Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Tennis Infinity / 42 minutes ago

Carlos Alcaraz Forced To Withdraw From 2024 Italian Open In Rome

Carlos Alcaraz will not be competing at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, after he was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to an injury. After missing

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 12 minutes ago

Mural Of Alcaraz & Nadal Destroyed Less Than Two Days After It Was Unveiled

The mural of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, which was just recently unveiled to the public at a padel court in Madrid, has now been wiped off by unknown people.

Casper Ruud News / Tennis Infinity / 3 hours ago

Why Casper Ruud Could Enter 2024 French Open As Top Favourite

Casper Ruud will play in his sixth Roland Garros main draw this year, and this might be his best chance yet to win his first Grand Slam. The Norwegian has been a finalist at the clay Slam twice, losing in the 2022 final to Rafael Nadal and the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 18 minutes ago

'My dream would be…' Rafael Nadal has a bigger goal than Paris as he never meant to finish his career there

Rafael Nadal continues to stand tall as one of the premier tennis players of his generation, if not the very best. Despite facing numerous setbacks throughout his career, he has consistently showcased remarkable character and determination on the court.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 6 hours ago

'I can’t wait to see Djokovic,' Carlos Alcaraz hopes to meet arch rival Novak Djokovic in Rome after Madrid Open exit

Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz has been in the headlines about how eager he is to play at the Italian Open next month. However, he is not only willing to play at the Masters 1000 tournament but also to meet with his rival and tennis legend, Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

WTA Madrid Final Prediction: Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka

It is a repeat of last year’s WTA Madrid final, with world No. 1 taking Iga Swiatek taking on Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian got the better of the French Open champion in 2023, but the Pole will be hoping the strong form she has shown so far in the Spanish capital leads to a different result this time.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 41 minutes ago

ATP Madrid Semifinal Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Andrey Rublev

It’s safe to say that no one expected these semifinals at ATP Madrid. With Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev starting the week alongside the in-form Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud, not a single one of those names finds themselves in the final four.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Swiatek Hoping For Billie Jean King Cup Finals Debut Despite 'Annoying' Scheduling

Iga Swiatek hopes to finally play at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after missing it in the past few years due to scheduling conflicts. Swiatek raised this issue a few years ago when she admitted that she'd talk to the WTA to see whether something could be done.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago