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'If something happens, it happens,' Rafael Nadal realizes it’s the right time to go all in, as focus shifts on upcoming Roland Garros and Olympics

Rafael Nadal clawed past Zizou Bergs in a nerve-wracking first-round match in Rome. The Spaniard did not seem to find his rhythm and confidence in this match to truly establish dominance like he has done countless times before.

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Osaka Admits She Watch Nadal's And Alcaraz's Videos To Find Clay Inspiration

Naomi Osaka is playing solid tennis at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, winning two matches so far, and her inspiration to try and do well on clay came from watching Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Rome Day 4 Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Katie Volynets

There is another busy day of WTA Rome matches scheduled. This includes Aryna Sabalenka’s opening match of the tournament against the gritty American Katie Volynets.

Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / 21 minutes ago

WTA Rome Day 4 Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Irina-Camelia Begu

The second round of the WTA Masters event in Rome ends on Day 4. All of the best women in the world will be looking to advance in the last big event before the French Open arrives.

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / 23 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet

The second round of the ATP Rome Masters starts on Day 3 of main draw play, which means the seeds step onto the court. Will any fall at the first hurdle?

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / 35 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Miomir Kecmanovic

The second round of the ATP Rome Masters starts on Day 3 of main draw play, which means the seeds step onto the court. Will any fall at the first hurdle?

Tennis News / ESPN / 36 minutes ago

'Not Like Us': Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff side with Kendrick Lamar in feud with Drake

Now that the battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake seems to be over, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff gave their winners.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 6 minutes ago

'If when you’re not Serena, Roger, Djokovic or Nadal, nothing is guaranteed,' Eugenie Bouchard hits back at critics as she thinks she isn’t recognised enough for her tennis accolades

Tennis is an extremely demanding sport, one in which many talented young players go on to win nothing major before eventually leaving the circuit. Such is the story of Eugenie Bouchard, who was hailed as the greatest asset in 2014 but now plays pickleball.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 6 minutes ago

'It’s true that he achieved less, but…' Rafael Nadal speaks highly of Andy Murray as he believes he was always on the same level as the Big 3

The tennis world has been dominated by the Big Three, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. No other player stood a chase to even match up to the level of the Big Three.

Sofia Kenin News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

WTA Rome Day 4 Predictions Including Ons Jabeur vs Sofia Kenin

The rest of the WTA Rome seeded players compete for the first time on Day 4 of the event. This includes a very attractive matchup between three-time Grand Slam runner-up Ons Jabeur and 2020 Australian Open runner-up Sofia Kenin.

Maria Sakkari News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Rome Day 4 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Varvara Gracheva

It promises to be another exciting day of WTA Rome action, with the rest of the seeded players taking to the court for the first time on Day 4. This includes Maria Sakkari’s tough opening match against the Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 16 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Fabio Fognini

The seeds come into play on Friday at the 2024 ATP Italian Open in Rome. World No. 13 Taylor Fritz takes on Italian legend and 2018 quarterfinalist Fabio Fognini.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 3 minutes ago

'It’s tough to find anyone close to his legacy on clay,' Daniil Medvedev compares Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s dominance on clay

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal‘s rivalry is renowned in tennis, triggering multiple continuous discussions for the ‘GOAT’ comparisons. Similarly, Russian ace Daniil Medvedev gave his take on Nadal’s dominance on clay surpassing Djokovic’s, considering the Spaniard’s numerous titles and victories on that surface.

Ben Shelton News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Ben Shelton Officially Opts Out From Playing 2024 Paris Olympics

Ben Shelton was among the favorites to lead the United States in the Olympics tennis tournament in singles but has elected not to play the Games. The 2024 Olympics will take place in Paris, France, and the tennis tournament is scheduled to run from July 27th to August 4th at Stade Roland Garros.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Coco Gauff working on serve, still wins in Rome

No. 3 seed Coco Gauff overcame nine double faults and handled Poland's Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / 51 minutes ago

Swiatek, Gauff and Osaka win in Rome

Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka all make it through comfortably to the last 32 of the Italian Open in Rome.

Danielle Collins News / Tennis Infinity / 26 minutes ago

'Let Me Retire And Have A Family In Peace!': Collins Reiterates Retirement Commitment

Danielle Collins will not play on the WTA Tour beyond 2024, but some people have yet to accept her retirement decision. In January, Collins announced that this would be the final season of her professional career shortly after losing to Iga Swiatek in the second round of the Australian Open.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / 51 minutes ago

Swiatek Continues Her Winning Streak From Madrid With Opening Win In Rome

Former champion Iga Swiatek started her Italian Open campaign with a tremendous performance against Bernarda Pera. Swiatek played her best tennis last week in Rome, going all the way and beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 6 hours ago

'More Unpredictable Than Before': Nadal Details Level Struggles After Hard-Fought Win In Rome

Rafael Nadal endured a tough first match at the 2024 Italian Open, noting that his level is more unpredictable than ever. The match was really like that because, at times, the Spaniard looked impossible to counter, while at other times, his opponent, Zizou Bergs seemingly got whatever he wanted.

Camila Giorgi News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago