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Andy Murray 'would still like to play' at French Open despite first round Italian Open exit to Fabio Fognini

Andy Murray says he «would still like to play» at the French Open after losing to Fabio Fognini in the opening round of the Italian Open, but will decide in the next few days. The 35-year-old lost 4-6 6-4 4-6 to the home favourite in a gruelling contest that lasted almost three hours. Ad It marked a third consecutive ATP 1000 first-round defeat for Murray on clay, after suffering the same fate in Monte Carlo and Madrid.

Madrid Open Apologises For Denying Women's Doubles Finalists Speeches

Madrid Open organisers apologised Thursday after not allowing the women's doubles finalists to make speeches after the match at the tournament last week, amid allegations of sexism. The mens' doubles finalists were allowed to speak to the crowd after their matches. Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff in the women's final on Sunday but were not given a microphone to let them address the crowd.

Ons Jabeur - Italian Open must speed up pace for equal pay - ESPN

World No. 7 Ons Jabeur says female players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organizers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025.

French Open 2023: Exclusive: Boris Becker concerned about Alexander Zverev and highlights 'problem'

Eurosport's Boris Becker has shared his concerns for his compatriot Alexander Zverev, who he believes is «being a bit overtaken by the younger players» such as Carlos Alcaraz. The tennis legend has cited the likes of Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda and Alcaraz as being players who have a lot more going for them at present than his fellow German, who is still recovering his form and fitness after he suffered a nasty ankle injury at Roland-Garros last year. Ad Zverev, who at the time was challenging Rafael Nadal in a very real way in the semi-finals of the French Open, has had a torrid time trying to get back to the player he was after his injury.

Madrid Open organisers apologise to women's doubles finalists who were not allowed speeches - 'We made a mistake'

The Madrid Open organisers have apologised for a controversial tournament where there were no speeches made after the women's doubles final won by Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday. Four days after the tournament concluded, chief executive Gerard Tsobanian wrote on Twitter: «We sincerely apologise to all the players and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

Madrid Open apologises for 'unacceptable' decision

Madrid Open organisers have apologised for not allowing the women's doubles finalists to speak on court during the prize-giving ceremony following Sunday’s match.

Exclusive: Holger Rune insists he is not a tennis 'bad boy' ahead of the Italian Open and French Open

Holger Rune insists he is not the 'bad boy' of tennis ahead of the Italian Open. The Dane was caught up in controversy at the Madrid Open which saw him get reprimanded by umpire Carlos Bernardes. Ad He has also had a running dispute with Stan Wawrinka which began at the end of last year.

Italian Open must offer women equal pay before 2025, says Jabeur

World number seven Ons Jabeur said women players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organisers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025.

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Andy Murray 'would still like to play' at French Open despite first round Italian Open exit to Fabio Fognini

Madrid Open Apologises For Denying Women's Doubles Finalists Speeches

Ons Jabeur - Italian Open must speed up pace for equal pay - ESPN

French Open 2023: Exclusive: Boris Becker concerned about Alexander Zverev and highlights 'problem'

Madrid Open organisers apologise to women's doubles finalists who were not allowed speeches - 'We made a mistake'

Madrid Open apologises for 'unacceptable' decision

Exclusive: Holger Rune insists he is not a tennis 'bad boy' ahead of the Italian Open and French Open

Italian Open must offer women equal pay before 2025, says Jabeur