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May 11th, 2022

Nadal Cruises Past Isner, Tsitsipas Wins; Djokovic v Warwinka Next

Novak Djokovic gets Stan Wawrinka tomorrow in Rome.

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May 10th, 2022

Andreescu Gets Retirement From Raducanu At Rome Masters, Jabeur Wins; Swiatek Returns Tomorrow

Iga Swiatek resumes her with 23-match win streak on Wednesday.

Posted by Staff @ 5:52 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »

May 10th, 2022

Djokovic, Sinner, Canadians Advance At Rome Masters; Nadal v Isner Wed.

10-time champion Rafael Nadal has a tall test on Wednesday in Rome.

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May 9th, 2022

Halep, Gauff, Fernandez Power Into Rome Masters 2R; Raducanu Meets Andreescu

US Open champions Bianca Andreescu and Emma Raducanu collide Tuesday in Rome.

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May 9th, 2022

Wawrinka Wins, Fognini Foils Thiem At Rome Masters; Djokovic v Karatsev Tues.

Novak Djokovic has made the finals the last three years in Rome.

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May 16th, 2021

Nadal Holds Off Djokovic For 10th Rome Masters Title

Rafael Nadal has now won 11 of his last 13 sets against Novak Djokovic on clay.

Posted by Staff @ 5:33 pm in Rome | 4 Comments »

May 16th, 2021

Swiatek Puts Pliskova In Bagel Bakery In Rome Rout

A year ago this week, Iga Swiatek had zero career titles. No she’s got a Masters 1000 to go along with a Grand Slam.

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May 15th, 2021

It’s Rafael Nadal v Novak Djokovic For The Rome Masters Title, Who’s The Pick?

Two familiar faces meet for the Rome title Sunday. Have you heard of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:13 pm in Rome | 25 Comments »

May 15th, 2021

Pliskova Seeks Second Rome Masters Title Against Swiatek

Karolina Pliskova has made the Rome final three straight years. It’s her first final since Rome last year.

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May 14th, 2021

Nadal Gets Revenge On Zverev At Rome Masters; Djokovic In Trouble v Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic will be a set and a break down to Stefanos Tsitsipas when they resume on Saturday in Rome.

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May 14th, 2021

Barty Retires To Gauff At Rainy Rome Masters; Pliskova Saves 3 MPs

Three of the four women’s semifinalists in Rome are set.

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May 13th, 2021

Nadal Survives Shapovalov Epic At Rome Masters; Djokovic Rolls, Thiem Upset

More men’s marathons at Thursday in Rome.

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May 12th, 2021

Serena, Halep, Osaka, Kenin All Exit Rome Masters; Americans Gauff, Pegula Surprise

Only one seed remains in the bottom of the Rome women’s draw.

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May 12th, 2021

Nadal Rallies Past Sinner At Rome Masters; Medvedev’s Clay Troubles Continue

Rafael Nadal was down a break three times to the teen prodigy Jannik Sinner but rallied to win it 7-5, 6-4 at the Rome Masters on Wednesday. Sinner, who played Nadal tough at the French Open last fall, came out connecting on his flat, heavy shots but the 19-year-old came up short in crunch time. […]

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May 11th, 2021

Djokovic Overcomes Rain, Fritz At Rome Masters; Nadal v Sinner Wed.

It’s a rematch between Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner Wednesday in Rome.

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