Murray exits Rome after 'patchy' display against Fognini
ROME : Andy Murray's chances of being seeded for the French Open were dented on Wednesday when the former world number one lost to Fabio Fognini in the first round of the Italian Open.
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Why Italian Open and French Open could be key for Andy Murray's hopes of Wimbledon seeding spot
Of the 46 titles he has won in his career to date, the second-tier ATP Challenger event won in Aix-en-Provence last weekend is unlikely to rank near the top for Andy Murray in terms of prestige. But in terms of how the remainder of his 2023 season pans out, it could be an absolutely vital one. Ad Murray appeared to be in a tough spot before playing the tournament, unsure whether to continue to commit to playing on clay following first-round losses in Monte Carlo and Madrid, and seemingly growing more frustrated in every match at not producing the same level he did during an encouraging start to the year.
Medvedev to focus on more spin, improved sliding on clay
World number three Daniil Medvedev said he wants to focus on playing more spin and sharpen his slide to develop his game on clay as he gears up for Italian Open this week.
Nadal missing French Open would be 'brutal' for the sport - Federer
Roger Federer said he hopes Rafa Nadal will recover in time for the French Open and that it would be a "brutal" blow for tennis if the 14-time Roland Garros champion is absent this year.
Roger Federer hopeful Rafael Nadal will make French Open after withdrawing from Rome - ‘It will be brutal’
Roger Federer is hopeful that Rafael Nadal will be fit for the French Open after the Spaniard pulled out of the Rome Masters. Nadal’s rehabilitation from a hip flexor injury has taken longer than expected and heightened fears that he may miss out on the second Grand Slam of the year. Ad Speaking at the Miami Grand Prix to Sky Sports, Federer said: “It will be brutal yes.
Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles
MADRID :World number two Carlos Alcaraz beat lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to defend last year's title and win his fourth ATP Tour trophy of the year and his tenth overall.
Lucky loser Struff hopes Madrid run marks a turning point in his career
MADRID : Jan-Lennard Struff is hoping his run to the Madrid Open final against world number two Carlos Alcaraz will mark a turning point in his career.
Exclusive: Rafael Nadal can be ready in time for Roland Garros but fresh injury problems a concern - Alex Corretja
Alex Corretja believes Rafael Nadal still has time to regain fitness for Roland Garros but has concerns about how the champion’s body would cope with the rigours of a Grand Slam. Nadal hasn’t featured since the Australian Open at the start of the year due to injury and his comeback was further delayed when he announced on Friday that he was withdrawing from the Rome Masters. Ad The 36-year-old is the defending champion in Paris but he has missed the entire clay court season, including events in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid, as he recovers from a hip problem.