Djokovic reaches Rome final with 1 000th career win
World number one Novak Djokovic took his place in the Italian Open final on Saturday claiming his 1 000th career win in straight sets over Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 in Rome.
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Another fightback puts Jabeur in Rome final
Ons Jabeur will face Iga Swiatek in the Italian Open final after winning Saturday's thrilling last four clash with Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 1-6, 7-5. Tunisia's Jabeur became the first Arab or African player to claim a WTA 1000 title with her stunning victory in Madrid, and now she has the chance to make more history against Swiatek after another glorious comeback win on centre court in Rome. Having won the first set in fairly comfortable fashion world number seven Jabeur was clattered from pillar to post by unseeded Russian Kasatkina.
Formidable Iga Swiatek through to the Italian Open final as unbeaten run rocks on
The world number one was indomitable as she thrashed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1 to seal her place in the Italian Open final and continue the defence of her title.
Brit tennis pro slams ATP and WTA Player Councils for 'voting for no points' at Wimbledon
he ATP and WTA Player Councils have been slammed for allegedly voting through a decision to strip Wimbledon of its ranking points in response to the tournament's ban on Russian and Belarusian players. British doubles world No 89 Tara Moore claimed the WTA Player Council had failed to consult any of their fellow players on the women's tour before making the decision.
Stefanos Tsitsipas avenges Madrid Open loss against Alexander Zverev to reach maiden Italian Open final in Rome
Stefanos Tsitsipas has improved his head-to-head record to 8-4 against Alexander Zverev after coming from behind to beat the world No. 3 4-6 6-3 6-3 to reach the Italian Open final. Tsitsipas' 31st win of the season will see him play either five-time Rome champion Novak Djokovic or Norwegian fifth seed Casper Ruud in Sunday's final after a hard-fought win in two hours and 27 minutes.
Iga Swiatek Demolishes Aryna Sabalenka To Make Rome Final
Iga Swiatek cruised into the final of the Italian Open on Saturday after crushing Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-2, 6-1 to put her one game from a fifth straight tournament win. World number one Swiatek swatted Sabalenka aside in one hour, 16 minutes in Rome to claim her 27th win on the bounce, a tally last reached by Serena Williams in 2015. Pole Swiatek is the reigning champion in Rome and favourite for the French Open later this month, a fact underlined by the way she dealt with her opponent.
Swiatek equals Serena Williams with 27-match winning streak, reaches Italian Open final
Not since Serena Williams seven years ago has another woman had such a hot streak.
Rafael Nadal dispels retirement fears despite comments on future after injury scare
Rafael Nadal has dispelled retirement fears after raising concerns for his future when he suffered an injury scare at the Italian Open. The world No 4's chronic foot injury flared up as he suffered a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov in Thursday's third-round match and he later admitted there would be a time when the issue will be too much for him to continue playing tennis.