Djokovic into Rome semis as he closes in on 1000th win
Five-time champion Novak Djokovic progressed to the semi-finals of the Italian Open with a straight-sets victory over Felix Auger Aliassime in Rome - the 999th match win of the Serbian's career.
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Aryna Sabalenka through to possible Iga Swiatek clash in Rome semis
Sabalenka reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday after beating Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and setting up a potential clash with world number one Iga Swiatek. Third seed Sabalenka beat American Anisimova for the first time in five attempts and now awaits the result of Swiatek's last-eight match with Bianca Andreescu to see who she faces in the semis.
Warning signs ahead of French Open as ailing Nadal falls to Shapovalov in Rome
Defending champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Italian Open in the third round on Thursday with the record 10-time Rome winner complaining of a recurring foot problem after a shock 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 defeat to Canadian Denis Shapovalov.
Injury worries mount for Rafael Nadal as foot problem ends Italian Open hopes
Defending champion Rafael Nadal was hampered by a foot injury as his bid for a record-extending 11th Italian Open crown was ended by a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov.
Novak Djokovic pleased to see 'big champion' Stan Wawrinka back on tour after Italian Open clash
Novak Djokovic said it is “great to see” Stan Wawrinka competing on the ATP Tour again after beating him in the last 16 of the Italian Open. Wawrinka, 37, was playing only his second ATP Tour event after a year out due to two foot surgeries. Ad/> He showed some flashes of his best in wins over world No.
Amelie Mauresmo says players will face sanctions for pro-Vladimir Putin statements at French Open
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says there is “no fair decision” regarding allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the tournament, but they will face “sanctions” if they support Vladimir Putin in public. Wimbledon has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> However, the French Open is sticking with the ATP and WTA, which are allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete as individuals and not under their national flags.
Italian Open: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Sweep Into Rome Quarters
Novak Djokovic strolled into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a routine 6-2, 6-2 win over Stan Wawrinka, while Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth straight tournament victory by beating Victoria Azarenka. Chasing a sixth title in Rome, Djokovic took one hour, 16 minutes to get past his Swiss opponent without stretching himself and will now face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last eight. Wawrinka, whose first-round victory over Reilly Opelka was his first win in 15 months, was no match for top seed Djokovic and beyond a few classic passing shots he offered little resistance.
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.