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Italian Open: Big names continue to fall as Ons Jabeur suffers early exit to Paula Badosa on return from injury

Another big name fell early at the Italian Open as Ons Jabeur's return from injury ended in a straight-sets defeat to Paula Badosa, but Maria Sakkari safely progressed. The Tunisian’s exit means that three of the top four seeds have failed to make it to the last 32, after Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula also suffered shock exits. Ad Badosa applied pressure on Jabeur’s serve throughout, taking five of nine break points to clinch a 6-1 6-4 victory in 70 minutes.

Will Rafael Nadal be fit for French Open? Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play Grand Slam?

The 2023 French Open is just three weeks away and there remains uncertainty over whether some of the biggest names in tennis will be playing the Grand Slam. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is the big question mark in the men’s draw given he hasn’t played since the Australian Open. Ad Novak Djokovic has also battled an injury over the last month while Nick Kyrgios hasn’t played this year after undergoing surgery.

Iga Swiatek begins bid for third straight Italian Open title with double-bagel win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Iga Swiatek’s bid for a third consecutive Italian Open crown got off to the perfect start as the top seed earned a crushing double-bagel victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Swiatek was in an uncompromising mood under the Roman sunshine as she stormed to a 6-0 6-0 win in 67 minutes to set up a clash with Lesia Tsurenko or 28th seed Bernarda Pera. Ad The world No.

Andy Murray hailed by Boris Becker for being 'an absolute role model' to younger generation

Andy Murray has been hailed as a “role model for the younger generation” by tennis legend Boris Becker after the former world No. 1 claimed his first title since 2019 in Aix-en-Provence. The 35-year-old dropped down a level to play the Challenger tournament in France in the wake of a poor start to the clay-court season where he suffered back-to-back first-round exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid.

Rome Masters: British No. 1 Cameron Norrie and home favourite Jannik Sinner storm into last 16 with confident wins

British No. 1 Cameron Norrie is safely through to the last 16 of the Rome Masters after the 13th seed beat qualifier Alexandre Muller in straight sets, while home favourite Jannik Sinner also progressed. Norrie has struggled on clay so far this season, winning just two matches in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid combined.

Nottingham Forest star Renan Lodi names Man City player as the toughest he's played against

Nottingham Forest defender Renan Lodi has named Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez as the toughest player he has marked.

Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz is 'the player to beat' on clay ahead of Italian Open in Rome

Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz is «the player to beat» on clay ahead of his return to competitive action at the Italian Open. The 35-year-old is making his comeback to the ATP Tour after struggling with an elbow injury during the clay court season. Ad He did not compete at the Madrid Open last week after struggling physically at the Monte Carlo Masters and Banja Luka.

Manchester United 'monitoring Marc Guehi' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are one of several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to reports.

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Italian Open: Big names continue to fall as Ons Jabeur suffers early exit to Paula Badosa on return from injury

Will Rafael Nadal be fit for French Open? Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play Grand Slam?

Iga Swiatek begins bid for third straight Italian Open title with double-bagel win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Andy Murray hailed by Boris Becker for being 'an absolute role model' to younger generation

Rome Masters: British No. 1 Cameron Norrie and home favourite Jannik Sinner storm into last 16 with confident wins

Nottingham Forest star Renan Lodi names Man City player as the toughest he's played against

Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz is 'the player to beat' on clay ahead of Italian Open in Rome

Manchester United 'monitoring Marc Guehi' and more transfer rumours