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May 16th, 2019

Federer Saves 2 MPs v Coric In Rome, Gets Tsitsipas Fri.; Nadal, Djokovic Roll In 2 Wins

The Rome champion will have to win five matches in four days.

Posted by Staff @ 9:50 pm in Rome | 31 Comments »

May 16th, 2019

Nick Kyrgios Tosses Chair, Walks Off Court, Fined Euro 20,000 [Video]

Nick Kyrgios continues to make headlines.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 4:21 pm in Rome, Videos | 3 Comments »

May 15th, 2019

Rain Washes Out Wed. Schedule In Rome Forcing Big 3 To Double-up Thurs.

Everyone left in Rome will be playing Thursday, with many playing twice!

Posted by Staff @ 8:35 pm in Rome | 41 Comments »

May 15th, 2019

Roger Federer Hints Next Year Could Be Complicated For The Big 3

Roger Federer predicts the young guys will make their big move next year.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:33 am in Rome | Comments Off on Roger Federer Hints Next Year Could Be Complicated For The Big 3

May 15th, 2019

Among The Reasons Roger Federer Chose To Play Rome Was The Weather!

Not even an 11am start could save Roger Federer from the weather today.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:27 am in Rome | Comments Off on Among The Reasons Roger Federer Chose To Play Rome Was The Weather!

May 14th, 2019

No Serena-Venus In Rome; Svitlova Blows 5-2 Lead v Azarenka

BFFs Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki both left Rome with injuries Tuesday.

Posted by Staff @ 10:52 pm in Rome | Comments Off on No Serena-Venus In Rome; Svitlova Blows 5-2 Lead v Azarenka

May 14th, 2019

Former Champ Zverev Ousted In Rome; Big 3 – Federer, Nadal, Djokovic – On Big Wednesday

Alexander Zverev’s slump deepens after an opening round exit in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 7:03 pm in Rome | 1 Comment »

May 14th, 2019

Ahead Of Clash With Venus, Serena Williams Withdraws From Rome

Serena-Venus chapter 31 has been postponed.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:28 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Ahead Of Clash With Venus, Serena Williams Withdraws From Rome

May 14th, 2019

Dominic Thiem On New Coach Nicolas Massu: He’s Made My Game More Unpredictable

Dominic Thiem says among his goals are to play fewer tournaments.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:11 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Dominic Thiem On New Coach Nicolas Massu: He’s Made My Game More Unpredictable

May 14th, 2019

Rafael Nadal: I Haven’t Won A Title But I Am Feeling Good

Despite his results, Rafael Nadal says he is healthy and feeling good.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:57 am in Rome | Comments Off on Rafael Nadal: I Haven’t Won A Title But I Am Feeling Good

May 13th, 2019

Fognini, Coric, Shapovalov Rome Winners; Cilic, Wawrinka Tues

Italian men headline today and tomorrow in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 8:06 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Fognini, Coric, Shapovalov Rome Winners; Cilic, Wawrinka Tues

May 13th, 2019

Venus Needs 9 MPs To Beat Mertens In Rome, Serena Next; Azarenka v Svitolina Tues

38-year-old Venus Williams needs over three hours and nine match points to set up a showdown with Serena on Wednesday.

Posted by Staff @ 7:47 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Venus Needs 9 MPs To Beat Mertens In Rome, Serena Next; Azarenka v Svitolina Tues

May 13th, 2019

Big 3 Of Djokovic, Nadal, Federer Headline Rome Field

Sean Randall previews the Rome draw.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:10 am in Rome | 19 Comments »

May 12th, 2019

WTA Rome Preview: Serena Returns With 9 Of Top 10, Could Face Venus In 2R

Serena Williams returns to Rome for the first time since her 2016 title run.

Posted by Jeremy Davis @ 10:57 am in Rome | Comments Off on WTA Rome Preview: Serena Returns With 9 Of Top 10, Could Face Venus In 2R

May 11th, 2019

Roger Federer Confirms Return To Rome

Roger Federer extends his French warm-up.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:23 am in Rome | 1 Comment »