The Australian Open finalist recovered from a right leg injury that forced her to retire in Madrid and has been all business thus far at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

“I like the different vibe,” the world No. 1 says of Rome. “It’s pretty crazy with the fans. They’re loud and they’re everywhere.”

The 2020 US Open champion was reportedly thinking of playing his final tournament at home in Vienna this fall, and gave a statement explaining his decision to retire at the end of the year.

Océane Dodin will take Rybakina’s place in the women’s singles draw after the No. 4 seed was forced to pull out of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

The 10-time champion rallied from a set down to defeat the Belgian qualifier and advance into the second round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

The world No. 1 announced a split from Marco Panichi ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where he is a six-time champion.

At the Foro Italico, as much as on any other court, they’ve tested and inspired and brought out each other’s best.