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'It's really tough' - Dominic Thiem needs time on road to recovery, as Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka can testify

As Dominic Thiem continues his comeback from a wrist injury that sidelined him for 10 months, the Austrian is dealing with a wide range of emotions; from feeling frustrated by his current form to being positive about the improvements he is making every day. One thing Thiem is relying on is his belief that worst part of this whole experience is fully behind him. Ad/> “What everybody is telling me, also from my team, is that the toughest period is done.

Shapovalov overcomes code violation for win at Italian Open

ROME (AP) — Denis Shapovalov overcame a point penalty and a hostile crowd to beat local hope Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3 in the first round of the Italian Open on Monday.

Emma Raducanu to play Birmingham WTA 250 event, the Rothesay Classic, ahead of Wimbledon in June

Emma Raducanu will play the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham this June as she gears up for her second appearance at Wimbledon. The British No. 1 will likely be the star attraction for the WTA 250 event, which is staged at the Edgbaston Priory Club and starts on June 11.

'Shut the f*** up!' - Denis Shapovalov screams at Italian Open crowd after row with the umpire boils over

Denis Shapovalov screamed «shut the f*** up» to the crowd after a furious row with the chair umpire in his first-round match at the Italian Open. Shapovalov was leading 7-6(4) 3-4 against Lorenzo Sonego when a second serve was called out by the Italian. Ad/> Initially umpire Richard Haigh awarded the point to Shapovalov after Sonego hit his return out, but he then went for a closer look at the mark and overruled the line judge which put the players back on deuce.

Raducanu to play first event in UK since US Open triumph

Emma Raducanu will make a first competitive appearance in front of a home crowd since her remarkable triumph at the US Open after it was announced Monday she had entered next month's Women's Tour Association event in Birmingham. The teenager's only previous WTA tournament in Britain was in Nottingham last year prior to her emergence on the world stage at Wimbledon. "I can't wait to play in Britain again and I'm delighted to be competing at the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham in the 40th year of this terrific showcase for women's tennis," said Raducanu in a statement.

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'It's really tough' - Dominic Thiem needs time on road to recovery, as Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka can testify

Shapovalov overcomes code violation for win at Italian Open

Emma Raducanu to play Birmingham WTA 250 event, the Rothesay Classic, ahead of Wimbledon in June

'Shut the f*** up!' - Denis Shapovalov screams at Italian Open crowd after row with the umpire boils over

Raducanu to play first event in UK since US Open triumph

Rafael Nadal likens his body to 'an old machine' at Italian Open

Djokovic says 'special' Alcaraz is a firm favourite for French Open

Nadal likens his body to 'an old machine' at Italian Open