Tommy Paul made waves at the Italian Open by achieving the biggest clay-court result of his career. In the quarterfinals, he outlasted ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling match that ended 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. Paul’s victory over Hurkacz came on the heels of a straight-sets win over defending champion Daniil Medvedev, showcasing his impressive form
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Aryna Sabalenka showcased her resilience and skill on the court as she breezed past Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. The second-seeded Sabalenka demonstrated her full capabilities by defeating Ostapenko in just 73 minutes with a score of 6-2, 6-4. Sabalenka’s performance was nothing short of impressive, as she strategically set up
A dominant serve can be a game-changer in tennis, capable of setting the tone of the match and putting pressure on opponents. American tennis player Coco Gauff has been working on improving her serve recently, especially during the clay swing of the season. Despite accumulating 35 double faults in just three matches at the Italian
Iga Swiatek, the current top-ranked player, secured her ninth consecutive victory by defeating Angelique Kerber at the Italian Open. The Polish player struggled in the first set, needing eight set points to secure the victory. However, she dominated the second set, winning 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. During Madison Keys’ match against Sorana
Novak Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of 29th-seeded Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Italian Open. Djokovic’s lackluster performance can be attributed to an unfortunate incident that occurred recently when he was accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle. The incident left him
Fifteen days before his anticipated appearance at the French Open, Rafael Nadal is grappling with uncertainties regarding his level of tennis performance. His recent defeat at the Italian Open against ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz has left Nadal questioning his readiness and ability to compete. The defeat, in which Nadal only won four games, marked his most
When Rafael Nadal stepped onto the court at the Italian Open, it seemed like age and injury were catching up to the 37-year-old tennis legend. His groundstrokes lacked power, unforced errors were piling up, and he struggled to stay in rallies. Nadal dropped the first set of his first-round match against Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs,
The highly publicized rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has captured the attention of not only music fans but also tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff. Both players were asked to share their opinions on who they believe is winning the feud between the two rappers, and their responses were surprisingly in favor
Naomi Osaka showcased her talent in her opening match at the Italian Open, securing a victory over Clara Burel with a score of 7-6 (2), 6-1. This win marks Osaka’s first triumph over a top-50 player on clay since defeating Victoria Azarenka at the 2019 French Open. Osaka expressed satisfaction with her mental fortitude, especially
In a recent case that has shocked the tennis world, a young player named Kylie McKenzie was awarded $9 million in damages after accusing the U.S. Tennis Association of failing to protect her from a coach who sexually abused her. This devastating incident took place at one of the USTA’s training centers when McKenzie was
Andrey Rublev emerged victorious in a thrilling three-set battle against Felix Auger-Aliassime to clinch his first-ever Madrid Open title. The Russian triumphed 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, with Auger-Aliassime faltering on match point with a double fault. It marked Rublev’s second Masters 1000 title, adding to his previous success at Monte Carlo last year. Prior to his
After being a couple since last year, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas have decided to go their separate ways. Badosa took to Instagram to announce the breakup, stating that they have parted ways amicably and with mutual respect for each other. Paula Badosa, born in New York but representing Spain, has had a tumultuous season
Fans of Italian tennis were eagerly anticipating the Italian Open, hoping to see Jannik Sinner showcase his talent at one of his favorite tournaments. However, their hopes were dashed when the second-ranked player announced his withdrawal due to an injured hip. With Sinner joining Carlos Alcaraz on the sideline, the tournament has lost two of
In a surprising turn of events, Andrey Rublev defeated Taylor Fritz in the Madrid Open semifinals to secure a spot in the final against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Rublev, who entered the tournament on a four-match losing streak, managed to turn his fortunes around in Madrid with an impressive winning streak. His victory over two-time defending champion
Iga Swiatek’s dominance on the clay courts at the Madrid Open was once again on full display as she swept past Madison Keys in the semifinals with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 victory. Swiatek showcased a high level of play, describing her performance as “clean” and “solid.” This win marks Swiatek’s second consecutive year reaching the
Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish tennis sensation, suffered a disappointing loss in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. Despite winning the tournament for two consecutive years, Alcaraz’s bid for a three-peat was thwarted by Andrey Rublev in a hard-fought three-set match. Initially, Alcaraz showed promise with a strong start, but as the match progressed, he
Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion of the Madrid Open, faced a challenging match against 24th-ranked Jan-Lennard Struff. Despite coming off a right forearm injury, Alcaraz managed to secure a hard-fought victory after nearly three hours of play. The second-seeded Alcaraz struggled to close out the match, squandering four match points before eventually prevailing in
Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation, faced a setback at the beginning of his clay-court season due to an arm injury. Despite being back on the court pain-free at the Madrid Open, doubts still linger in his mind. The defending champion had to miss tournaments and make adjustments to his game after suffering the injury