Stat of the DayIga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka to have a rematch of the Madrid final in the Rome finalIt’s the first time since 2000 that the WTA No. 1 and No. 2 are playing each other twice in a two-week span.By John Berkok May 16, 2024
Rome, ItalyIga Swiatek continues to dominate Coco Gauff, but she’s also making her a better player“Against probably anybody else today, I would have won the match,” the American said following their Rome semifinal.By Steve Tignor May 16, 2024
Rome, ItalyIga Swiatek now 10-1 against Coco Gauff, awaits Rome final opponentThe world No. 1 will face either world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of their Madrid title bout, or Danielle Collins.By Ed McGrogan May 16, 2024
ATP London, Great BritainQueen's Club to host first WTA event in more than 50 years during run-up to 2025 WimbledonThe women's tournament will take place the week after Roland Garros, ushering in the start of tennis’ short grass-court campaign, while the men’s event will be held the following week.By Associated Press May 16, 2024
Rome, ItalyTop tennis players say they're playing too much because the tournaments are too longThe long-sought upgrade for the tennis tournaments in Madrid and Rome has been a bonanza for the organizers by expanding them to nearly two weeks. For the players? Well, they haven’t been nearly as enthusiastic.By Associated Press May 16, 2024
Rome, ItalyClay SZN: WTA has served up star power, while surprises and injuries have shaken up the ATPLooking back at a head-scratching month, and looking ahead to Thursday’s high-powered women’s semifinals in Rome.By Steve Tignor May 15, 2024
Rome, ItalyCoco Gauff leaps past Zheng Qinwen, sets Rome semifinal clash with Iga SwiatekIn a first-time matchup of mirror image young stars, both players brought something close to their best for about a set—until the American raised her level even higher, running out the match, 7-6 (4), 6-1.By Steve Tignor May 14, 2024
Rome, ItalyIga Swiatek grounds Madison Keys, slides into semifinals with third Rome title in sightThe world No. 1 is closing in on a first-ever Madrid-Rome double, which would make her only the third woman to win both tournaments in the same season.By David Kane May 14, 2024
Rome, ItalyIga Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double; facing Madison Keys in the quarterfinalsThe Polish player is attempting to become the first woman to win the “dirt double” since Serena Williams in 2013.By Associated Press May 13, 2024
Pop CultureIga Swiatek makes it 3-0 for Kendrick Lamar as tennis players weigh in on Drake feud in RomeThe world No. 1 joined Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on Team Kendrick, Swiatek citing the rapper’s more complicated lyrics.By David Kane May 11, 2024