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May 11th, 2023

Djokovic, Sinner In Action Friday At Rome Masters

Novak Djokovic is back on court Friday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 9:40 pm in Rome | 8 Comments »

May 11th, 2023

Sabalenka Sent Off By Kenin In Rome Masters Shocker, Pegula Upset; Swiatek, Jabeur Fri.

Two Top 3 seeds are already out of the women’s draw in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 9:10 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Sabalenka Sent Off By Kenin In Rome Masters Shocker, Pegula Upset; Swiatek, Jabeur Fri.

May 8th, 2023

Djokovic, Alcaraz Together Again For First Time All Year At ATP Rome Masters

Are we headed for a second Alcaraz-Djokovic meeting?

Posted by Staff @ 9:41 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Djokovic, Alcaraz Together Again For First Time All Year At ATP Rome Masters

May 8th, 2023

Sabalenka, Swiatek Rivalry Continues At WTA Rome Masters

Iga Swiatek looks for a Rome three-peat.

Posted by Staff @ 8:57 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Sabalenka, Swiatek Rivalry Continues At WTA Rome Masters

May 6th, 2023

Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Rome, French Looking Shaky

Rafael Nadal’s injury continues to linger.

Posted by Staff @ 1:26 am in Rome | Comments Off on Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Rome, French Looking Shaky

February 17th, 2023

Medvedev Masters Auger-Aliassime In Rotterdam, Sinner Win Streak At Six

Daniil Medvedev is now 5-0 against Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Posted by Staff @ 8:35 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Medvedev Masters Auger-Aliassime In Rotterdam, Sinner Win Streak At Six

May 15th, 2022

Swiatek Dominates Jabeur For 2nd Rome Title, Win Streak At 28

Iga Swiatek goes into Roland Garros in perfect form.

Posted by Staff @ 4:42 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Dominates Jabeur For 2nd Rome Title, Win Streak At 28

May 15th, 2022

Djokovic Tops Tsitsipas For 6th Rome Masters Title, First Of 2022

Novak Djokovic wins his first title since Paris last fall.

Posted by Staff @ 4:28 pm in Rome | 3 Comments »

May 14th, 2022

Djokovic Back In Rome Final, Dispatches Ruud, Will Face Tsitsipas For Title

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas meet for the first time since the French Open final Sunday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 4:04 pm in Rome | 7 Comments »

May 14th, 2022

Streak Buster! Swiatek To Face Jabeur For Rome Title

The two best players this clay season meet in the Rome final Sunday.

Posted by Staff @ 3:42 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Streak Buster! Swiatek To Face Jabeur For Rome Title

May 13th, 2022

Swiatek Pulls Away From Andreescu, Takes 26-Match Win Streak Against Sabalenka At Rome Masters

Streaking Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur are headed for a Rome finale.

Posted by Staff @ 6:47 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Pulls Away From Andreescu, Takes 26-Match Win Streak Against Sabalenka At Rome Masters

May 13th, 2022

Djokovic Holds On Against FAA At Rome Masters; Tsitsipas v Zverev Sat.

Novak Djokovic has won 8 of his last 10 matches.

Posted by Staff @ 6:37 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Djokovic Holds On Against FAA At Rome Masters; Tsitsipas v Zverev Sat.

May 12th, 2022

Swiatek Streaks Continues At Rome Masters, Andreescu Friday; Badosa Upset

A pair of Grand Slam champions meet Friday in the Rome Masters quarterfinals.

Posted by Staff @ 7:53 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Streaks Continues At Rome Masters, Andreescu Friday; Badosa Upset

May 12th, 2022

Nadal Falls To Shapovalov At Rome, Foot Injury Returns; Djokovic Advances, Tsitsipas v Sinner

Rafael Nadal’s French Open and future could be in doubt.

Posted by Staff @ 7:42 pm in Rome | 10 Comments »

May 11th, 2022

Swiatek Wins 24th Straight In Rome Opener, Collins Thurs;

There’s now slowing down Iga Swiatek.

Posted by Staff @ 10:17 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Wins 24th Straight In Rome Opener, Collins Thurs;