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Zverev and Tsitsipas move into Italian Open quarter-finals

Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas made it through to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday, increasing the prospect of a last four clash between the pair. World number three Zverev saw off Alex de Minaur 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in the early match on centre court at the Foro Italico to set-up a last-eight clash with either Cristian Garin or Maran Cilic. The German was unruffled in his victory over Australian De Minaur as he looks to bounce back from being trounced by teenage phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid final on Sunday.

Will Novak Djokovic be top seed for French Open? Where will Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz be seeded for draw?

It’s been 18 years since the top seed at a Grand Slam wasn’t Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Andy Murray. That streak – dating back to Andy Roddick being seeded No. 1 at the 2004 Australian Open, where he lost in the quarter-finals – could be broken at the French Open.

Stan Wawrinka on Novak Djokovic ‘prize’: ‘It’s always special to play against him’

Stan Wawrinka’s comeback gathered pace on Wednesday as he was “rewarded” for his latest Italian Open win with a third-round clash against world No 1 Novak Djokovic.

Wimbledon news: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal told to ‘come clean’ as ATP accused of ‘behaving appallingly’

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as well as the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) have come under fire after it emerged that Wimbledon and other grass-court events in the UK could lose ranking points over the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players.

Enjoy Carlos Alcaraz but do not put pressure on him, says Rafael Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz's rise in tennis is good for the sport but people must stop comparing the two Spaniards and let his teenaged compatriot enjoy his career without the pressure of having to live up to their expectations. Alcaraz, 19, emerged as the next big Grand Slam contender after he beat his idol Nadal and Novak Djokovic en route to the Madrid title last week, his second Masters title after winning the Miami Open in March. "The only thing that we can do is enjoy the career of an amazing player like Carlos.

Exclusive - 'I feel young and the same and crazy' - Life begins at 30 for 'positive' Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova was so not looking forward to turning 30, that she spent the year leading up to it fretting over the idea that her 20s were coming to an end. “I hate it,” she tells me in Rome, bursting into laughter when I asked how she felt about joining the 30+ club. Ad/> “But I don’t feel like 30.

Wawrinka relishes 'special' challenge against Djokovic in Rome

Three-times major champion Stan Wawrinka said that playing Novak Djokovic is always special but added that he may not quite be ready to face a player of the world number one's quality following his return from long-term injury.

Giorgio Chiellini Says Leaving Juventus At End Of Season

Giorgio Chiellini will leave Juventus at the end of the season, the veteran defender said Wednesday after his team lost the Italian Cup final to Inter Milan. Juve captain Chiellini said he would quit the club where he has won a host of trophies once they complete their final two games of the current Serie A season.

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Zverev and Tsitsipas move into Italian Open quarter-finals

Will Novak Djokovic be top seed for French Open? Where will Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz be seeded for draw?

Stan Wawrinka on Novak Djokovic ‘prize’: ‘It’s always special to play against him’

Wimbledon news: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal told to ‘come clean’ as ATP accused of ‘behaving appallingly’

Enjoy Carlos Alcaraz but do not put pressure on him, says Rafael Nadal

Exclusive - 'I feel young and the same and crazy' - Life begins at 30 for 'positive' Karolina Pliskova

Wawrinka relishes 'special' challenge against Djokovic in Rome

Giorgio Chiellini Says Leaving Juventus At End Of Season