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May 10th, 2021

Kvitova, Swiatek Day 1 Winners At WTA Rome; Gauff Needs 3

Coco Gauff held off Yulia Putintseva in a tough opening rounder in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 6:14 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Kvitova, Swiatek Day 1 Winners At WTA Rome; Gauff Needs 3

May 10th, 2021

Djokovic Opens Play Tues. In Rome; Young Italians Sinner, Musetti Advance

Young Italians Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti starred on the first full day of men’s play at the Rome Masters on Monday. Sinner rolled past the tricky Ugo Humber 6-2, 6-4 to earn his 20th win of 2021. The win also sets him up for a big second meeting Wednesday against 9-time champion Rafael Nadal. […]

Posted by Sean Randall @ 5:51 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Djokovic Opens Play Tues. In Rome; Young Italians Sinner, Musetti Advance

May 10th, 2021

Novak Djokovic: Change At The Top Of The Rankings Is Coming

Novak Djokovic not concerned about his ranking anymore, he’s focused on winning Slams.

Posted by Staff @ 3:25 pm in Rome | 5 Comments »

May 10th, 2021

Sofia Kenin Discusses Removing Her Father From Coaching Team

Sofia Kenin is not disclosing any information on her coaching search.

Posted by Staff @ 2:54 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Sofia Kenin Discusses Removing Her Father From Coaching Team

May 10th, 2021

The Ash Barty Party: Burgers, Beer, Shipping Trophies Home

Ash Barty keeps it simple.

Posted by Staff @ 10:54 am in Rome | Comments Off on The Ash Barty Party: Burgers, Beer, Shipping Trophies Home

May 10th, 2021

Serena Set For Rome Return This Week, But Unsure Over Olympics

It sounds like Serena Williams has played her last Olympics.

Posted by Staff @ 10:31 am in Olympics, Rome | Comments Off on Serena Set For Rome Return This Week, But Unsure Over Olympics

May 9th, 2021

Kvitova, Sinner, Fognini v Nishikori Headline Monday In Rome

Rome kicks into full gear Monday.

Posted by Staff @ 8:43 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »

April 12th, 2021

Roger Federer Not Playing Rome Masters, Still On For Madrid And French Open?

Roger Federer’s clay season is still unknown as the Swiss tries to get to 100% by Wimbledon.

Posted by Staff @ 6:37 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Roger Federer Not Playing Rome Masters, Still On For Madrid And French Open?

September 21st, 2020

Halep Wins First Rome Masters After Pliskova Retires

Simona Halep won her first Rome title. But not the way she wanted.

Posted by Staff @ 4:13 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »

September 21st, 2020

Djokovic Reigns In Rome, Beats Schwartzman For Record 36th Masters Title

Novak Djokovic made history Monday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 4:06 pm in Rome | 29 Comments »

September 20th, 2020

Halep Fights Past Muguruza, Will Meet Pliskova In Rome Final

Karolina Pliskova a clay court player?

Posted by Staff @ 9:06 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Halep Fights Past Muguruza, Will Meet Pliskova In Rome Final

September 20th, 2020

Djokovic To Face Schwartzman For Rome Masters Title

Novak Djokovic will go for a record 36th career Masters title.

Posted by Staff @ 8:52 pm in Rome | 8 Comments »

September 19th, 2020

Nadal Stunned By Schwartzman In Rare Clay Loss At Rome; Djokovic Becomes The Favorite

Rafael Nadal won’t be winning a 10th Rome title this year.

Posted by Staff @ 9:41 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Nadal Stunned By Schwartzman In Rare Clay Loss At Rome; Djokovic Becomes The Favorite

September 19th, 2020

Muguruza Too Strong For Azarenka, Battles Halep In Rome SFs

Three of the four Rome semifinalists have made the French Open final.

Posted by Staff @ 8:31 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Muguruza Too Strong For Azarenka, Battles Halep In Rome SFs

September 18th, 2020

Nadal, Djokovic Power Into Rome QFs; Dimitrov v Shapovalov

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are now just two wins from a Monday final.

Posted by Staff @ 11:08 pm in Rome | 10 Comments »