The final clay-court Masters event of the year kicks off in Rome. Day 1 features some terrific WTA matchups, despite three players withdrawing from the event.
Iga Swiatek has shed light on her enraptured celebration after she defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the Madrid Open. The world's top two put on a show at the Caja Magica for over three hours in the longest WTA final of 2024.
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal played in his final Madrid Open, Andrey Rublev defied all odds, and a rivalry on the women's side could be one for the ages.
It's now a sprint to the finish line in the Olympics Race as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner battle for the top spot. The Italian is currently at the top of the race with 8725 points, the bulk of which he earned in 2024 by winning his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open and second career Masters at the Miami Open.
Paula Badosa showed once again why she once rose to the world no. 2 spot on the WTA Tour, beating Mirra Andreeva at the 2024 Italian Open. The 17-year-old is one of the most talented players on the WTA Tour, and clay is her best surface.
Rafael Nadal warmed up for this year's Italian Open main draw by beating a Top 30 player in a practice match. Nadal was back in one of his favorite cities, gunning to win a record-extending 11th title.
There are mounting fears that Jannik Sinner might miss the French Open, and Ivan Ljubicic believes the hip injury he sustained in Madrid should "not be underestimated." Sinner will not play at this year's Italian Open in Rome.
Iga Swiatek continued to strengthen her lead in the Olympics Race and could virtually seal top seeding by the end of the Italian Open. The Olympics Race to Paris came into effect in June 2023 and will close on June 9th, 2024.
Mirra Andreeva is excited about the chance to play former world number two Paula Badosa, whose career hasn't gone that well lately. Badosa has struggled lately, but it has very little to do with her tennis.
The 2024 Madrid Open has ended, and viewership numbers from Spain have since been reported. The men's tournament was won by Andrey Rublev, who recovered from a set down to beat first-time Masters 1000 finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.
Iga Swiatek proved once more how good she is at the 2024 Madrid Open, beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final and winning yet another trophy. The Polish player failed to win the trophy at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, and many assumed that she would arrive in Madrid with a lot of hunger.
Andrey Rublev confirmed after his 2024 Madrid Open triumph that he's unsure about playing at the Italian in Rome because he was still sick. The Russian battled an illness for a few days leading up to the final and credited the doctors with miraculously getting him well enough to play.
Naomi Osaka hasn't had the type of year she had hoped for so far, but she's staying optimistic about future success that might be coming her way. Earlier this year, Osaka made some surprising comments regarding her expectations in the season's first major.
Jessica Pegula took to social media to provide an injury update, admitting that she might miss the Roland Garros this year. For the past few years, Pegula has been a beacon of stability on the WTA Tour.
Matteo Berrettini will return to the 2024 Italian Open this year after missing it three years in a row, and he couldn't be more excited. After struggling with injuries for a very long time, the Italian seems to be finally healthy and back to competing regularly.
Jannik Sinner has no intention of rushing through his most recent hip injury because he's fully aware of how problematic it can be. The tale of Rafael Nadal certainly sheds new light on hip injuries.
Ten women’s singles matches have been scheduled for Tuesday at the Italian Open. One of the highlights of the day will undoubtedly be the teenage superstar Mirra Andreeva taking on former World No.
Following the conclusion of the Madrid Open, players have arrived in Rome for the WTA 1000 Masters event. During a practice session, Paula Badosa and Ons
Rafael Nadal has reiterated his likelihood of not playing at the Roland Garros despite having reached the round of 16 of the recently concluded Madrid Open.
World No. 6 Andrey Rublev had a fever and suffered from inflammation in his feet, but that did not stop him from clinching his maiden Madrid Open title.
The Italian Open in Rome begins on Wednesday, with 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev set to defend the title he surprisingly won in 2023. Last year’s French Open winner, Novak Djokovic, and three-time Grand Slam runner-up Casper Ruud are among the other top players set to compete at the tournament.
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.
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.
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.
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