Naomi Osaka sets sights on Roland Garros after withdrawing from Italian Open
Nuria Parrizas Diaz will take Osaka's spot as the lucky loser and will take on Sara Sorribes Tormo in her first-round game.
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No escaping 'best in world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal
Few players have rivalled Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic over the past two decades, but Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz threatens to upend tennis's established order after a dizzying rise to stardom.
No escaping 'best in the world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic over the past two decades, but Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz threatens to upend tennis's established order after a dizzying rise to stardom. Alcaraz, who only turned 19 last Thursday, became the first player to beat Nadal and Djokovic on clay at the same tournament on his way to a second Masters 1000 title in Madrid. Seemingly preordained for greatness, Alcaraz has so far delivered on the promise, described by beaten finalist Alexander Zverev as "right now the best player in the world".
Rafael Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz is like a car or mobile phone upgrade after bursting into the spotlight at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal appreciates the days of him being the exciting Spanish wonderkid are far behind him as the new kid on the block, Carlos Alcaraz, continues to take all the headlines in the build up to the French Open. Nadal was beaten by his 19-year-old compatriot at the Madrid Open last week, before Alcaraz went on to see off Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev on his way to lifting the trophy. Ad/> The teenager has decided to sit out of the Italian Open in Rome, where Nadal is hoping to defend his title and win the tournament for the 11th time.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Italian Open in latest injury blow
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Italian Open as injuries continue to hamper her progress on the court.
Alcaraz, Osaka withdraw from Italian Open with injuries
ROME (AP) — Fresh off his victory at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Italian Open on Monday because of a right ankle injury.
Naomi Osaka pulls out of Italian Open with injury
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Italian Open in Rome to rest an Achilles injury ahead of the French Open, the WTA said on Monday. The four-time Grand Slam champion suffered the injury in her opening match in Madrid earlier this month, before struggling in a second-round loss to Sara Sorribes Tormo.
'I need to be careful' - Naomi Osaka withdraws from WTA Rome with ankle injury suffered at Madrid Open
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the WTA Rome due to an ankle injury. She was due to take on Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo in the opening round of the Italian Open — just over a week after the same opponent knocked her out of the Madrid Open.