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Iga Swiatek chasing ‘next goals’ as world No. 1 returns to Rome well rested after stint at Rafael Nadal’s academy

Iga Swiatek was on a roll but decided to rest her shoulder when withdrawing from the Madrid Open late last month. She is back this week and ready to defend her Italian Open title, with the fortnight away from the WTA Tour – which included a stint at Rafael Nadal’s academy in Mallorca – seemingly allowing her to press the reset button. Ad/> «It's pretty weird because I really rested, then they almost killed me on the practices,» Swiatek told reporters in the Italian capital.

Dominic Thiem beaten by Fabio Fognini at Italian Open, Stan Wawrinka posts first win since February 2021

Dominic Thiem’s wait for a win continues after Fabio Fognini recorded a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over the Austrian at the Italian Open in Rome. Thiem was chasing his first victory of the year, having lost to Andy Murray at the Madrid Open last time out as he continues his comeback from a wrist injury. Ad/> The road to recovery has been difficult for the Austrian, but there were early signs he could trouble Fognini, who had the crowd behind him at his home event.

Tottenham: £15m-a-year man's future could be 'in doubt' at Hotspur Way

Antonio Conte could leave Tottenham this summer if the north London club do not get off to a good start in the transfer window, according to insider Dean Jones.

Antonio Conte can now land "special" Spurs target for £34m, Fabio Paratici must move - opinion

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a huge boost in their bid to bring Memphis Depay to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer transfer window.

Djokovic turns spotlight on Alcaraz ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic on Monday hailed Carlos Alcaraz as the "best player" of the season so far and said the Spanish teenager is one of the "main favourites" for Roland Garros.

Fiery Shapovalov regains composure, pulls out 1st match after Italian Open meltdown

Canada's Denis Shapovalov survived a testy opening match Monday at the Italian Open tennis tournament that saw him swear at the fans after arguing a call with the chair umpire.

Million-pound penthouse hidden in Greater Manchester with a bar, cinema room and gym

A stunning penthouse hidden in an unexpected part of Greater Manchester has come on the market with a price tag of £1,250,000. Found in amongst a cluster of ordinary looking homes, the million-pound penthouse is unrecognisable from the outside, yet inside it mirrors a home that you would most typically find nearer to the city centre.

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.

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Iga Swiatek chasing ‘next goals’ as world No. 1 returns to Rome well rested after stint at Rafael Nadal’s academy

Dominic Thiem beaten by Fabio Fognini at Italian Open, Stan Wawrinka posts first win since February 2021

Tottenham: £15m-a-year man's future could be 'in doubt' at Hotspur Way

Antonio Conte can now land "special" Spurs target for £34m, Fabio Paratici must move - opinion

Djokovic turns spotlight on Alcaraz ahead of Roland Garros

Fiery Shapovalov regains composure, pulls out 1st match after Italian Open meltdown

Million-pound penthouse hidden in Greater Manchester with a bar, cinema room and gym

Shapovalov overcomes code violation for win at Italian Open