Swiatek sweeps into Rome quarters, Zverev and Tsitsipas through
Iga Swiatek continued her hot streak on Thursday by seeing off Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-1 to move into the Italian Open quarter-finals.
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Iga Swiatek makes it 25 wins in a row after beating Victoria Azarenka at Italian Open
Red hot Iga Swiatek made it 25 wins in a row after an impressive 6-4, 6-1 victory over Victoria Azarenka at the Italian Open on Thursday.
Swiatek beats Azarenka to sweep into Italian Open quarters
Iga Swiatek continued her hot streak on Thursday by seeing off Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-1 to move into the Italian Open quarter-finals. World number one Swiatek needed nearly two hours to claim her 25th straight victory as the 20-year-old bids for a fifth tournament win in a row. Swiatek is the favourite for the French Open which starts later this month and showed why in an impressive performance against Azarenka, herself a former top-ranked player and Grand Slam winner.
World number one Iga Swiatek through to last eight in Rome
Defending champion Iga Swiatek recovered from a poor start to defeat Victoria Azarenka and reach the quarter-finals of the Italian Open in Rome.
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.
Novak Djokovic news: Serbian told former coach 'made him more mentally stable'
Serbian tennis legend Radmilo Armenulic believes Novak Djokovic has made a mistake in ditching coach Marian Vajda.
Rafael Nadal's uncle makes Carlos Alcaraz request as he brands teen French Open favourite
Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni Nadal, has named Carlos Alcaraz one of the favourites to win the French Open after his recent success in Masters 1000 tournaments. The prospect of a Nadal vs Alcaraz rematch at Roland Garros is enough to make the mouth drool as the latter continues his rise as one of tennis' most promising young stars.
Wimbledon in crisis 'as men's stars push for punishment' after Djokovic and co's criticism
Wimbledon has continued to come under threat from sanctions after banning Russian and Belarusian players from The Championships this year. The decision has been criticised by the likes of Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, and the ATP could now strip all ranking points from the prestigious Grand Slam in a huge statement.