Rome, ItalyMATCH POINT: Daniil Medvedev begins Rome title defense vs. Jack DraperDaniil Medvedev defeats Jack Draper in the 2024 Rome second round match point.
Rome, ItalyCall me “Clayomi”? Inspired by Nadal, Naomi Osaka scores second Top 20 win in Rome over Daria KasatkinaOsaka is into the fourth round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia after surprising 2022 Roland Garros semifinalist Kasatkina in straight sets on Saturday.By David Kane May 11, 2024
REPORT: Camila Giorgi retired due to tax problems, believed to have relocated to United StatesAn article written in the Italian press reports that Giorgi, who filed for retirement with the ITIA this week, and her family are on the run from tax authorities.By David Kane May 11, 2024
SocialSloane Stephens announces new podcast, 'Sincerely, Sloane,' which debuts May 13The former US Open champion says her new show will "get real" with her guests' "stories, perspectives, and routines that help us show up at our best."By Baseline Staff May 11, 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
Rome, ItalyRafael Nadal harbors doubts around 2024 Roland Garros after Rome defeatThe 14-time champion suffered a straight-set defeat to Hubert Hurkacz at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, and questions whether he is fit enough to play in Paris.By David Kane May 11, 2024
Stat of the DayHubert Hurkacz completes incredible Federer-Nadal double with victory over Rafa in RomeHe’s now beaten Federer in straight sets on grass AND Nadal in straight sets on clay, just the second man ever to do that.By John Berkok May 11, 2024
Rome, ItalyRafael Nadal exits Rome against Hubert Hurkacz, likely final Roland Garros loomsThe 10-time Internazionali BNL d’Italia champion was aiming for his first Top 10 victory since 2022 but bowed out to Hurkacz in straight sets on Campo Centrale.By David Kane May 11, 2024
Rome, ItalyNovak Djokovic returns to Rome practice with helmet after injury signing autographsThe top seed made light of the accident that saw him hit by a falling water bottle after his opening-round victory at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.By David Kane May 11, 2024
Rome, ItalyA tale of two clay-courters: Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda bring different experience to RomeFritz and Korda each defy the cultural stereotype about Americans on clay but will need to face off against one another to progress at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.By David Kane May 11, 2024
SocialAndrey Rublev talks channeling emotions "in the right way" on Caroline Garcia's podcastThe Madrid Open champion was Garcia and Borja Duran's latest guest on the Tennis Insider Club.By Baseline Staff May 11, 2024
SocialCorentin Moutet's ringing phone interrupts his Rome match with Novak DjokovicThe call is coming from inside the house ... or in this case, Moutet's tennis bag.By Baseline Staff May 10, 2024
Rome, ItalyNovak Djokovic struck by water bottle after winning match in RomeThe top seed appeared to be injured after the bottle fell from the stands and bounced off his head while signing autographs following his opening-round victory at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.By David Kane May 10, 2024