Rome is a very distinct tournament—note its iconic marble statues. But Madrid already seems a long way away, as Steve Tignor observes in his early-round notes.
Vika, Ferrer, and Wawrinka each face opponents who've given them trouble in the past. Richard Pagliaro previews their upcoming matches in the Eternal City.
Roger Federer beat Potito Starace in just 51 minutes, but today's big news was that the Swiss sported a new, trim haircut. That's where the Daily Spin comes in.
Needing a win badly, Sloane Stephens got one in Rome against Italian veteran Flavia Pennetta. Steve Tignor recaps the American's 6-3, 6-3 win.
Aggie's mental strength is as important as her physical, counter-punching tactics.
When unwritten rules should be enforced.
Do tighter strings increase control?
Setting a specific date removes a guessing game from the equation.
The star unveiled a new 'do at the Rome Masters.
Serena scores her 20th consecutive victory against the player who beat her sister in the previous round.
Do tighter strings increase control?
Serena scores her 20th consecutive victory against the player who beat her sister in the previous round.
Also: Gasquet defeats Dimitrov; Almagro ousted.
Sloane got a much-needed opening-round win over the veteran Italian.
Ivan Ljubicic has been confirmed as a candidate for Blanco's replacement.
The Dane lost a 5-2 lead in the third-set tiebreaker.
6-4, 0-6, 7-5 to the former Wimbledon champion.
“We didn’t have enough in common and I think you have to be able to get on with your coach on and off the court," said Robson.
“He knows my game better than everyone else," said Sharapova.
John Tomic's case is adjourned after the man he allegedly assaulted declined to return for Tuesday's scheduled hearing.
"I would have won the French Open that year," says Williams, who suffered a controversial loss to Sanchez Vicario.
Serena raised her record against Maria to 13-2 with a 6-1, 6-4 win.
Reviewing Rafael Nadal's and Serena Williams's impressive wins in Madrid.
