Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud, Aryna Sabalenka, Maria Sakkari among stars needing big week at Italian Open in Rome
The French Open is fast approaching. The second Grand Slam of the year starts in Paris on May 22, leaving the Italian Open as the last big opportunity for players to fine-tune their games. Ad/> Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur are looking good shape after their wins in Madrid, but who needs a strong week in Rome in preparation for the French Open? ATP Rome'Really tough' — Thiem needs time on road to recovery, as Nadal and Wawrinka can testify14 HOURS AGO Casper Ruud The clay season has not gone according to plan for Ruud.