Andreescu into Rome Masters 2nd round after Raducanu exits match with back injury
Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to the second round of the Italian Open on a walkover Tuesday after opponent Emma Raducanu retired due to a back injury.
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'I can't move' - Emma Raducanu retires against Bianca Andreescu on her Italian Open debut due to a back injury
Emma Raducanu's Italian Open debut came to an end after retiring against Bianca Andreescu at 6-2 2-1 due to a back injury. The 19-year-old has struggled with several niggling injuries this year, including blisters on her racquet hand at the Australian Open and blisters on her feet during the Billie Jean King Cup. Ad/> But her latest injury setback, a back issue which hampered her in defeat to Anhelina Kalinina in the last 16 of the Madrid Open, returned against Andreescu on Tuesday.
Raducanu retires from Italian Open with back injury
British number one Emma Raducanu was forced to retire from her Italian Open first-round match with Bianca Andreescu with a back injury.
Andy Murray's ex-coach dropped by Denis Shapovalov after Italian Open outburst
Andy Murray's former coach Jamie Delgado has been dropped by new charge Denis Shapovalov after just half a year together. The news comes after the ATP world No 16 caused controversy when he told the Italian Open crowd to "shut the f*** up" in a heated three-set victory over Lorenzo Sonego on Monday.
Novak Djokovic Sees Off Aslan Karatsev To Ease Into Last 16 In Rome
Novak Djokovic's love affair with Rome continued as the five-time champion picked up his 60th victory at the Italian Open with a 6-3, 6-2 success over Aslan Karatsev on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic starts bid to stay world No 1 with easy win over Aslan Karatsev in Rome
Novak Djokovic enjoyed a comfortable start to his bid to retain the No 1 world ranking with a straight-sets win over Aslan Karatsev in the Italian Open on Tuesday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan exclusive: World snooker champion on how he beat self-doubt to lift seventh title
Who needs the Rovers Return when you have the Rocket’s return? Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump’s very own epic kitchen-sink drama in Yorkshire last Monday evening proved more engaging for the great British public than Coronation Street or EastEnders on the other two main terrestrial TV channels. Ad/> Almost six million viewers piped themselves into O’Sullivan’s rousing 18-13 win over Trump that saw him battle to a magnificent seventh world title and equal Stephen Hendry’s historic haul from the 1990s. Snooker'A dream come true' – Walker hits back to deny White in World Seniors finalYESTERDAY AT 03:34 Betty Turpin’s hot pots from Corrie were never as tasty as the hot pots Rocket Ronnie can serve up.
Novak Djokovic wins opener at Italian Open with vintage scrambling
ROME — Still attempting to get his nearly unbeatable form back following his time away from the tour, Novak Djokovic took another step in the right direction with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Aslan Karatsev in his opening match at the Italian Open on Tuesday.