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WTA Rome Day 4 Predictions Including Ons Jabeur vs Sofia Kenin

The rest of the WTA Rome seeded players compete for the first time on Day 4 of the event. This includes a very attractive matchup between three-time Grand Slam runner-up Ons Jabeur and 2020 Australian Open runner-up Sofia Kenin.

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WTA Rome Day 4 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Varvara Gracheva

It promises to be another exciting day of WTA Rome action, with the rest of the seeded players taking to the court for the first time on Day 4. This includes Maria Sakkari’s tough opening match against the Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 15 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Fabio Fognini

The seeds come into play on Friday at the 2024 ATP Italian Open in Rome. World No. 13 Taylor Fritz takes on Italian legend and 2018 quarterfinalist Fabio Fognini.

Ben Shelton News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Ben Shelton Officially Opts Out From Playing 2024 Paris Olympics

Ben Shelton was among the favorites to lead the United States in the Olympics tennis tournament in singles but has elected not to play the Games. The 2024 Olympics will take place in Paris, France, and the tennis tournament is scheduled to run from July 27th to August 4th at Stade Roland Garros.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Coco Gauff working on serve, still wins in Rome

No. 3 seed Coco Gauff overcame nine double faults and handled Poland's Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / 55 minutes ago

Swiatek, Gauff and Osaka win in Rome

Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka all make it through comfortably to the last 32 of the Italian Open in Rome.

Danielle Collins News / Tennis Infinity / 26 minutes ago

'Let Me Retire And Have A Family In Peace!': Collins Reiterates Retirement Commitment

Danielle Collins will not play on the WTA Tour beyond 2024, but some people have yet to accept her retirement decision. In January, Collins announced that this would be the final season of her professional career shortly after losing to Iga Swiatek in the second round of the Australian Open.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / 50 minutes ago

Swiatek Continues Her Winning Streak From Madrid With Opening Win In Rome

Former champion Iga Swiatek started her Italian Open campaign with a tremendous performance against Bernarda Pera. Swiatek played her best tennis last week in Rome, going all the way and beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

Roger Federer News / FirstSportz / 47 minutes ago

Roger Federer teams up with JW ANDERSON to celebrate the history and aesthetics of tennis as UNIQLO launches new collection of tennis attire

Roger Federer has been enjoying his retirement life mostly on vacations and attending glamorous events. With no more circuit drilling, the Swiss legend has teamed up with fashion label JW ANDERSON.

Andrey Rublev News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

After Madrid Open win, has Andrey Rublev found the right balance?

In March, Andrey Rublev was disqualified after yelling at a line judge. Then he hit a 49-day slump without a win. But after much soul-seeking, he changed his mindset -- and won the Madrid Open.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / 43 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Aleksandar Vukic

2017 champion Alexander Zverev is seeded third at this year’s Italian Open. His first opponent will be Aleksandar Vukic, who defeated qualifier Diego Schwartzman in the opening round.

Rafael Nadal News / Field Level Media / 22 minutes ago

Rafael Nadal rallies to win opening match in Rome

Rafael Nadal trailed by a set against qualifier Zizou Bergs but rallied to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in his opening-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

Watch: Fabio Fognini picks Roger Federer when asked to rank the best players who’ve retired in the last 15 years

Italy’s Fabio Fognini was asked to rank the players who have retired in the last 15 years and, as expected, he chose Roger Federer for the first spot.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

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.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'What happened, happened,' Katie Boulter inspired by Rafael Nadal’s popular quote before kickstarting her Italian Open campaign

Britain’s Katie Boulter drew inspiration from 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ahead of her first-round match at the Italian Open against Rebecca Sramkova on May 10th.