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May 10th, 2024

Djokovic Whacked On Head, Zverev Wins, Ruud Out At Rome; Nadal v Hurakcz

Rafael Nadal is back on court Saturday with a tough test against Hubert Hurkacz.

Posted by Staff @ 6:53 pm in Rome | 2 Comments »

May 10th, 2024

Sabalenka Rallies, Jabeur Upset At Rome; Swiatek, Gauff Back Saturday

The women’s third round gets underway Saturday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 6:37 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Sabalenka Rallies, Jabeur Upset At Rome; Swiatek, Gauff Back Saturday

May 10th, 2024

Defending Champion Elena Rybakina Withdraws From Rome

Elena Rybakina does it again – withdraws.

Posted by Staff @ 6:24 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Defending Champion Elena Rybakina Withdraws From Rome

May 10th, 2024

Novak Djokovic Hit On Head With Water Bottle Leaving The Court In Rome, He’s OK [Video]

Novak Djokovic got hit in the head by a water bottle.

Posted by Staff @ 4:17 pm in Rome, Videos | 13 Comments »

May 9th, 2024

Novak Djokovic: I’m On Track To Peak At The French Open

Novak Djokovic sounds confident ahead of this last clay push.

Posted by Staff @ 10:43 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Novak Djokovic: I’m On Track To Peak At The French Open

May 9th, 2024

Swiatek, Gauff Post Wins In Rome Masters Openers, Osaka Advances; Sabalenka, RybakinaTomorrow

Naomi Osaka earned her first Top 20 win on clay.

Posted by Staff @ 10:09 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek, Gauff Post Wins In Rome Masters Openers, Osaka Advances; Sabalenka, RybakinaTomorrow

May 9th, 2024

Nadal Rallies Past Qualifier Bergs At Rome Masters; Djokovic, Zverev Fri.

Rafael Nadal wins from a set down, Novak Djokovic in action Friday at the Rome Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 9:54 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Nadal Rallies Past Qualifier Bergs At Rome Masters; Djokovic, Zverev Fri.

May 9th, 2024

Rain Dampens Play At Rome Masters, Osaka Wins; Nadal, Swiatek, Gauff On Thurs. Schedule

Rafa returns Thursday at the Rome Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 1:20 am in Rome | Comments Off on Rain Dampens Play At Rome Masters, Osaka Wins; Nadal, Swiatek, Gauff On Thurs. Schedule

May 8th, 2024

Alexander Zverev: Two-Week Masters Events Are Not Good For Top Players

Alexander Zverev won’t be attending his upcoming trial.

Posted by Staff @ 10:41 am in Rome | Comments Off on Alexander Zverev: Two-Week Masters Events Are Not Good For Top Players

May 7th, 2024

Badosa, Kerber Rome Masters Day 1 Winners; Osaka Returns Wed With Fognini, Shapovalov In Action

The men start play Wednesday at the Rome Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 6:28 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Badosa, Kerber Rome Masters Day 1 Winners; Osaka Returns Wed With Fognini, Shapovalov In Action

May 7th, 2024

Iga Swiatek: After Madrid Title, I’m Not Expecting To Be Fresh For Rome

Iga Swiatek has won 14 of her last 15 matches in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 4:31 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Iga Swiatek: After Madrid Title, I’m Not Expecting To Be Fresh For Rome

May 7th, 2024

Old Dogs Djokovic, Nadal Lead Rome Masters Draw; No Sinner, No Alcaraz

37 of the Top 40 men are playing this week at the Rome Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 4:06 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Old Dogs Djokovic, Nadal Lead Rome Masters Draw; No Sinner, No Alcaraz

May 5th, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz Celebrates 21st Birthday Today; Won’t Be In Rome Draw Due To Arm

Carlos Alcaraz is still trying to get his forearm right.

Posted by Staff @ 12:03 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Carlos Alcaraz Celebrates 21st Birthday Today; Won’t Be In Rome Draw Due To Arm

May 5th, 2024

Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Rome With Ongoing Right Hip Issue

Home hero Jannik Sinner won’t be playing the Rome Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 11:56 am in Rome | Comments Off on Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Rome With Ongoing Right Hip Issue

May 21st, 2023

Medvedev Wins First Clay Title In Style, Takes Rome Masters Over Rune

Daniil Medvedev is no longer a hard court specialist!

Posted by Staff @ 4:35 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »