91 m. ago Iga Swiatek gets back on track at Italian Open after being routed by Coco Gauff in Madrid

Swiatek has bounced back from one of the worst losses of her career to advance in the Italian Open

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6 h. ago Fighting the fear: Jack Draper aiming to let doubt drive his determination

The world No 5 has established himself at the top and, with Andy Murray’s strength coach now part of his team, has sights set on more success in RomeAcross Jack Draper’s monumental run in Madrid, as he demolished everything in his path to reach his first clay-court final at one of the biggest tournaments in the world, it was particularly striking to hear his beaten foes reflect on the qualities that make him so strong. Although every opponent departed the court overwhelmed by the 23-year-old, they all seemed to struggle with different aspects of his game.Midway through their second round match, Tallon Griekspoor could be heard ranting about how little time he had on the ball due to Draper’s relentless aggression. Lorenzo Musetti, who has rivalled Draper since their childhood days on the junior circuit, said he was desperately trying to keep the ball from his rival’s wicked topspin forehand. Others highlighted Draper’s destructive first serve, his excellent defence or his ability to ...

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9 h. ago When is French Open draw? Projected seeds, wildcards and qualifiers

Jannik Sinner is set to return as the number one seed after serving his three-month doping ban

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19 h. ago Emma Raducanu seals Italian Open progress but Katie Boulter's British No1 status under threat

Raducanu and Cameron Norrie both through on Rome clay, but Boulter beaten in first round by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

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23 h. ago Emma Raducanu into second round of Italian Open after win over Maya Joint

British player holds on for 7-5, 6-7 (1), 6-3 winNaomi Osaka beats Sara Errani to reach second roundEmma Raducanu continued her clay-court education in the notoriously slow, heavy nighttime conditions at the Italian Open as she held off a ­spirited comeback from the ­Australian 19-year-old Maya Joint and quelled her own nerves to reach the second round with a gritty 7-5, 6-7 (1), 6-3 win.The victory is Raducanu’s first in Rome in her second appearance at the event. In 2022, the only other time she had competed in this tournament, Raducanu was forced to retire in the first round against Bianca Andreescu. She will next tackle a familiar face in Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 21st seed, an opponent she has already battled twice this year. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Tennis crown remains Jannik Sinner’s to lose but doping saga continues to cast a long shadow

The Italian remains the world No 1 despite three months off, but whether he can reassert his grip on top spot on his return to competitive action is another story

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53 h. ago When will Jannik Sinner make his return to tennis at Italian Open?

The World No 1 makes his return after a three-month suspension

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58 h. ago Emma Raducanu looking ahead to ‘fresh start’ at Italian Open

Raducanu is making just her second career appearance at the tournament in Rome

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7 d. ago Jack Draper demolishes Matteo Arnaldi to move into Madrid Open semi

The British number one eased to a 6-0 6-4 victory over Italian Arnaldi.

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8 d. ago Jannik Sinner considered quitting tennis before accepting doping ban

Sinner is set to make his comeback at the Italian Open next week

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8 d. ago Novak Djokovic withdraws from Italian Open in blow to French Open preparations

Djokovic has not won a match on clay this year and has lost three matches in a row

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1 week ago Novak Djokovic facing ‘new reality’ after early exit at Madrid Open

The 24-time grand slam winner fell in straight sets in his second-round match.

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3 w. ago Serena Williams makes feelings clear on Jannik Sinner ahead of return

Jannik Sinner was hit with a three month ban for doping earlier this year but plenty thought the punishment was lenient with Serena Williams making her feelings clear

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