World number one Alcaraz knocked out of Italian Open
The 20-year-old Spaniard had come into the tournament on the back of wins in Barcelona and Madrid but was outplayed by Marozsan, who is ranked 135th in the world.
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Emma Raducanu's former coach Andrew Richardson reveals reasons for split after US Open win in 2021
Andrew Richardson, the coach that guided Emma Raducanu to her US Open win, has revealed how he was told in a «brief call» that his work with the British No. 1 would not be continuing. When the two parted ways shortly after the tournament, it was initially reported that Richardson had left on his accord as he was more interested in coaching his son in tennis.
Andy Murray handed difficult Bordeaux Challenger draw as Rafael Nadal turns down wild card ahead of French Open
Andy Murray has been handed a difficult draw as he continues his French Open preparations by playing on the ATP Challenger Tour. Murray, who celebrated his 36th birthday on May 15, ended his four-year wait for a title by winning a Challenger event in Aix-en-Provence earlier this month. Ad But he didn’t carry the momentum through to the Italian Open as he was beaten in his first match by Fabio Fognini.
Pickleball popularity is peaking — and leading to some creative court ideas
Pickleball popularity is hitting a peak in Ottawa, with not enough courts in the city to keep up with demand, one local association says.
Swiatek at home on clay but wants success on all surfaces
ROME : Iga Swiatek said she feels most comfortable on clay but the world number one hopes to emulate her idol Rafa Nadal and win titles on all surfaces to become one of the game's greats.
Noavk Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Into Italian Open Last 16
Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0. Six-time Rome champion Djokovic initially looked in improved form compared to his sluggish tournament opener against Tomas Etcheverry but again had a fight on his hands against the former world number three. "I think I'm getting close to the desired level. You can always play better but today I had a really good quality opponent and I think I delivered," Djokovic told reporters.
Djokovic, Swiatek into Italian Open last 16
ROME: Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0.
Cameron Norrie sets up Italian Open last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic
Cameron Norrie set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open thanks to a 6-2 7-6 (4) victory over Marton Fucsovics.