The 22-time Grand Slam champion feels he has held back as his comeback got underway in Barcelona and Madrid, but vows to go full out at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

The reigning Internazionali BNL d’Italia champ will again attempt to defend a title for the first time in his career, but feels comfortable on clay despite his untimely exit from the Mutua Madrid Open.

The new mom suffered a slow start to the clay swing, but is in fine form at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, dropping just four games through her first two matches.

Said the former world No. 6, "I have to put away my heart, I would say, use my brain a little bit more."

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

Settling into the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the on-fire American is set on retiring at the peak of her powers and looks forward to a full next chapter that includes launching her own women’s health foundation.

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