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'I never said that it’s going to be my last tournament here,' Rafael Nadal brushes aside retirement rumors as he hints about coming back to Rome next year

'I never said that it’s going to be my last tournament here,' Rafael Nadal brushes aside retirement rumors as he hints about coming back to Rome next year

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has not yet decided on quitting the tour as the 37-year-old hinted about coming back to Rome next year. After getting knocked out of the Masters tournament following a defeat to Hubert Hurkacz in the second round, Nadal brushed aside the claims of this year being his last in Italy.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 6 minutes ago

'In Some Way It Has Created Doubts': Nadal Bemoans Italian Open Defeat To Hurkacz

Rafael Nadal will not play in the second week of the 2024 Italian Open because he lost in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday. Nadal was forthright in his assessment of the result and performance and what the future holds for his season.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Sabalenka Snaps Three-Match Losing Streak To Yastremska To Advance In Rome

Aryna Sabalenka faced a tricky challenge in Dayana Yastremska at the 2024 Italian Open, but the Belarusian passed the test easily. Yastremska is a tricky player to play against because she brings a lot of power from the baseline.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 49 minutes ago

'I Never Said It's Going To Be My Last Tournament Here': Nadal Hints At Extending Career

Rafael Nadal finished his 2024 Italian Open campaign but hinted that this would not be his final time in Rome. Nadal has floated a few narratives in the past few months.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Watch: Tsitsipas Ferociously Destroys Banner With Racket After Opening Game In Rome

Stefanos Tsitsipas is usually so serene and calm on a tennis court, but he reached a breaking point just five minutes into his second-round match at the Italian Open.

Camila Giorgi News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Giorgi Breaks Silence And Formally Announces Tennis Retirement

Camila Giorgi has publicly announced her retirement on social media after days of speculation regarding her future and whereabouts. Earlier this week, Giorgi filed for retirement with the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) but did not issue a statement or disclose any reasons to the media or her fans.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Djokovic Hoping For 'Chance For One Last Dance' With Rival Nadal

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could face each other in any of the draws they both enter this year, and the Serbian would want that duel. The two players

Andrey Rublev News / FirstSportz / 6 hours ago
'I was thinking it’s over…' Andrey Rublev admits being ‘super angry’ with himself after dicey outing against Marcos Giron in Rome

'I was thinking it’s over…' Andrey Rublev admits being ‘super angry’ with himself after dicey outing against Marcos Giron in Rome

Russian tennis ace Andrey Rublev almost suffered a second-round exit at the 2024 Italian Open as he was pushed to the brink by Marcos Giron on Saturday.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / FirstSportz / 0 minutes ago
Watch: Stefanos Tsitsipas breaks his racket into half as he loses a game to Jan-Lennard Struff at Italian Open

Watch: Stefanos Tsitsipas breaks his racket into half as he loses a game to Jan-Lennard Struff at Italian Open

Greek tennis ace Stefanos Tsitsipas completely lost his cool during his second-round match against Jan-Lennard Struff at the 2024 Italian Open. As Tsitsipas lost a game early in the opening set, he was infuriated and started smashing his racket until it was almost broken into two halves.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

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.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 4 hours ago
'He’s a huge inspiration for sure,' Iga Swiatek hails her only ‘idol’ Rafael Nadal for playing tennis again

'He’s a huge inspiration for sure,' Iga Swiatek hails her only ‘idol’ Rafael Nadal for playing tennis again

Rafael Nadal is an icon in tennis and an idol to many young and even senior players. His unbeatable clay record including 14 wins at the Roland Garros is a testament to how much he has achieved.

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

'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

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

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

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

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.

Iga Swiatek News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago
No. 1 Iga Swiatek tested but reached fourth round in Rome

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.

Sofia Kenin News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago
Sofia Kenin upsets Ons Jabeur in Rome

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
The 'Career Grand Slam' quiz
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 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 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.

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