Djokovic reaches Rome final with 1 000th career win
World number one Novak Djokovic took his place in the Italian Open final on Saturday claiming his 1 000th career win in straight sets over Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 in Rome.
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Djokovic has his cake and eats it after latest milestone
World number one Novak Djokovic recorded his 1,000th career victory as he beat Casper Ruud in straight sets to book his place in the final of the Italian Open.
Novak Djokovic laughs off Rafael Nadal duel suggestion as he admits Spaniard is 'better'
Novak Djokovic has laughed off the idea of facing his long-time rival Rafael Nadal on the golf course, admitting one sport was enough for the two to battle in. The Spaniard is known for being a keen golfer and has previously won tournaments at home in Mallorca, and the world No 1 conceded that Nadal would be "better" than him if they attempted a friendly competition.
Brit tennis pro slams ATP and WTA Player Councils for 'voting for no points' at Wimbledon
he ATP and WTA Player Councils have been slammed for allegedly voting through a decision to strip Wimbledon of its ranking points in response to the tournament's ban on Russian and Belarusian players. British doubles world No 89 Tara Moore claimed the WTA Player Council had failed to consult any of their fellow players on the women's tour before making the decision.
Iga Swiatek Demolishes Aryna Sabalenka To Make Rome Final
Iga Swiatek cruised into the final of the Italian Open on Saturday after crushing Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-2, 6-1 to put her one game from a fifth straight tournament win. World number one Swiatek swatted Sabalenka aside in one hour, 16 minutes in Rome to claim her 27th win on the bounce, a tally last reached by Serena Williams in 2015. Pole Swiatek is the reigning champion in Rome and favourite for the French Open later this month, a fact underlined by the way she dealt with her opponent.
Chennai To Host WTA Tournament From September 26
Chennai will host a WTA 250 tennis tournament for women from September 26 to October 2. Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Siva V Meyyanathan announced the conduct of the tournament in the city. He said the goverment's approval letter to conduct the tourney was handed over by Chief Minister M K Stalin to TNTA president Vijay Amritraj. "Happy news for tennis players and sports lovers is that Chennai will host an international women's tennis tournament from September 26 to October 2," Meyyanathan told reporters.
Young tennis star "really proud" after reaching fourth consecutive WTA 1000 final
Iga Świątek has revealed she is “really proud” of her impressive winning streak which has helped her to a fourth consecutive WTA 1000 final.
Iga Świątek "proud" after reaching fourth consecutive WTA 1000 final
Iga Świątek has revealed she is “really proud” of her impressive winning streak which has helped her to a fourth consecutive WTA 1000 final.