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Novak Djokovic accepts Geneva Open wild card

Novak Djokovic accepts Geneva Open wild card

Struggling Novak Djokovic accepted a wild-card entry to this month's Geneva Open on Friday, giving him another tune-up on clay prior to the French Open.

Emma Raducanu News / ESPN / May 9

Italian Open: Emma Raducanu crushes Jil Teichmann to reach round-of-32

Emma Raducanu cruised into the round-of-32 at the Italian Open on Friday with a staight sets win over Switzerland's Jil Teichmann.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 9
Former British No.1 ‘Suprised’ After Novak Djokovic Continued Working with Andy Murray After Australian Open

Former British No.1 ‘Suprised’ After Novak Djokovic Continued Working with Andy Murray After Australian Open

Novak Djokovic added Andy Murray to his coaching team last year in November after the Scot called time on his career at the Paris Olympics. Former British No.1 Andrew Castle, like almost the entire tennis community, found it surprising when Nole made the announcement.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Carlos Alcaraz Makes Strong Jannik Sinner Statement About his Impact on Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Makes Strong Jannik Sinner Statement About his Impact on Tennis

Following a clinical first-round victory (6-3,6-3) at the Rome Open, Carlos Alcaraz shared heartfelt praise for fellow rising star Jannik Sinner, highlighting the Italian's return to the tour as a major boost not just for him personally, but for the sport of tennis as a whole.

Serena Williams News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Serena Williams Did Something ‘Unheard Of’ After Losing to Fellow American

Serena Williams Did Something ‘Unheard Of’ After Losing to Fellow American

Former American tennis star Chanda Rubin recently shared a heartfelt and candid memory from one of the most defining weeks of her career—one that involved a rare victory over the legendary Serena Williams and a moment of deep sportsmanship that has stayed with her ever since.

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / May 9
Iga Swiatek Vows to Avoid Eating ‘This’ Favorite Dessert During Italian Open

Iga Swiatek Vows to Avoid Eating ‘This’ Favorite Dessert During Italian Open

Iga Swiatek loves tiramisu, an Italian dessert made with coffee and ladyfingers. She in fact was honored by a popular restaurant in Rome, Ristorante La Vittoria ahead of her Italian Open campaign.

Tennis News / ESPN / May 9

Kevin Durant to D.C.? How major league pickleball groups pulled off rare ownership swap

The Major League Pickleball franchises known as the D.C. Pickleball Team and Brooklyn Aces exchanged name rights.

Tennis News / ESPN / May 9

Alcaraz returns with win to start Italian Open

Carlos Alcaraz returned from a brief injury layoff with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic at the Italian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
'I think I passed the test': Carlos Alcaraz feeling good and ready at Rome Open after opening win

'I think I passed the test': Carlos Alcaraz feeling good and ready at Rome Open after opening win

Carlos Alcaraz was unable to play the Madrid Open due to thigh problems. He was a doubt for the Rome Masters, but finally he was able to make his debut at the Foro Italico.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 9
Jack Draper Says He’s Happy with Jannik Sinner’s Comeback as 3-Month Doping Ban Was ‘Bad for Tennis’

Jack Draper Says He’s Happy with Jannik Sinner’s Comeback as 3-Month Doping Ban Was ‘Bad for Tennis’

All eyes will be on Jannik Sinner‘s match against Mariano Navone in the second round of the Italian Open, scheduled on Saturday (May 10). Ahead of his first match since this year’s Australian Open final, British tennis ace Jack Draper made his feelings known on Sinner’s comeback.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Serena Williams’s Post Pregnancy Achievements Not Recognized Enough Says Kim Clijsters

Serena Williams’s Post Pregnancy Achievements Not Recognized Enough Says Kim Clijsters

Tennis legend Kim Clijsters has spoken out in admiration of Serena Williams, highlighting what she sees as an underappreciated chapter in the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s storied career—her remarkable return to tennis after giving birth.

Marta Kostyuk News / BBC Sport / May 9

Kostyuk praises Kasatkina's switch from Russia and may shake hands

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk praises Daria Kasatkina's "courage" in switching nationalities and hints she may shake hands with her after their Italian Open match.

Jannik Sinner News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
For Netflix or sign for Sinner? Carlos Alcaraz strikes fear on his debut at the Rome Open

For Netflix or sign for Sinner? Carlos Alcaraz strikes fear on his debut at the Rome Open

It was a sensational start for Carlos Alcaraz at the Rome Open 2025 leaving behind all the doubts about his physical condition and passing over a Dusan Lajovic who had no chance against the Spaniard in the Central of the Foro Italico.

Emma Raducanu News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
Late opponent change for Emma Raducanu as Ekaterina Alexandrova withdraws from Rome Open

Late opponent change for Emma Raducanu as Ekaterina Alexandrova withdraws from Rome Open

Emma Raducanu will deal with a late opponent change at the Rome Open which as ever can go one of two ways as she will now face the lower ranked Jil Teichmann instead of Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Boris Becker News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
'I had no other choice': Boris Becker opens up about time spent in prison

'I had no other choice': Boris Becker opens up about time spent in prison

Former world number one Boris Becker has opened up about his prison time. The 57-year-old, who is widely regarded as the greatest German player in the history of men’s tennis, was imprisoned in the United Kingdom back in 2022 for concealing assets worth of £2.5 million.

Novak Djokovic News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
Novak Djokovic set to play Geneva Open again in pre-French Open bid after Rome withdrawal

Novak Djokovic set to play Geneva Open again in pre-French Open bid after Rome withdrawal

Novak Djokovic has added a tournament to his schedule as he will play the Geneva Open for the second straight year later this month. He lost last year to Tomas Machac.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka eases through Anastasia Potapova test to open Rome Open campaign

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka eases through Anastasia Potapova test to open Rome Open campaign

Aryna Sabalenka eased smoothly through against Anastasia Potapova in just 63 minutes as she prevailed 6-2, 6-2 against the Russian who she was due to play at the Stuttgart Open last month before her late withdrawal.

Coco Gauff News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
'I am moving the best that I have': Coco Gauff remains optimistic about French Open chances after impressive start to clay-court season

'I am moving the best that I have': Coco Gauff remains optimistic about French Open chances after impressive start to clay-court season

America’s Coco Gauff has expressed confidence in her preparations for the French Open. The 21-year-old, who is already regarded as one of the best players currently playing in women’s tennis in the singles category, is set to start her journey in the ongoing Rome Open, where she will face Canada’s Victoria Mboko in the round of 64.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 9
Carlos Alcaraz Calls Jannik Sinner’s Comeback After Doping Ban ‘Great’ for Tennis as He Hopes to Meet Him in Italian Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz Calls Jannik Sinner’s Comeback After Doping Ban ‘Great’ for Tennis as He Hopes to Meet Him in Italian Open Final

Jannik Sinner will play his first match since this year’s Australian Open final on Saturday (May 10). In the ongoing Italian Open, Sinner will be kick-starting his campaign against Argentina’s Mariano Navone, who went past Federico Cina in the first round.

Jessica Pegula News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9
Jessica Pegula joins Internationaux de Strasbourg field in Roland Garros pre-cursor

Jessica Pegula joins Internationaux de Strasbourg field in Roland Garros pre-cursor

Jessica Pegula has added her name to the field of the Internationaux de Strasbourg, a WTA 500 in the week before Roland Garros begins. Pegula lost early in Madrid to Moyuka Uchijima but made a perfect start to her campaign in Rome seeing off Ashlyn Krueger to extend her unbeaten record against her fellow American.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 8
No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz says he's healthy, ready for Rome

No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz says he's healthy, ready for Rome

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain announced on Thursday that he is fit and ready to play after missing the Madrid Open because of a groin injury. The third seed faces Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic on Friday in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 8
No. 2 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Jessica Pegula move to third round at Italian Open

No. 2 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Jessica Pegula move to third round at Italian Open

No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek needed just 52 minutes to advance to the third round at the Italian Open, topping home-country favorite Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday in Rome.

Naomi Osaka News / Field Level Media / May 7
Naomi Osaka notches first-round win in Rome

Naomi Osaka notches first-round win in Rome

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan continued momentum from her tournament title on Sunday with a first-round win Wednesday over Italy's Sara Errani at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

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