Rome, ItalyHas tennis outgrown a long season on clay?Expansion of tune-up tournaments and lack of uniformity are having repercussions on the players.Read More
Rome, ItalyVogue! Tommy Paul, Iga Swiatek, Casper Ruud & more strike a pose in RomeCoco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev and Hsieh Su-Wei were also among the players to take on Tennis Channel's Roman statue-inspired challenge.
Rome, ItalyIs Peak Iga here to stay? Swiatek riding high through another clay swing“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.”By Steve Tignor May 10, 2024
Pick of the DayBetting Preview: Sofia Kenin vs. Ons Jabeur, Internazionali BNL d’ItaliaIn a meeting between two struggling players, look for the American, who has a head-to-head edge over the Tunisian, to at least make things respectable.By Zachary Cohen May 10, 2024
Pop CultureCoco Gauff joins Naomi Osaka on Team Kendrick in Drake feud citing Serena Williams defenseAnother tennis star entered the fray at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday to give Kendrick Lamar a clean sweep over Drake in the simmering rap feud.By David Kane May 09, 2024
Rome, ItalyRafael Nadal shows he's not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian OpenThe 14-time Roland Garros winner rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs in the first round of the Italian Open.By Associated Press May 09, 2024
Rome, ItalyNaomi Osaka is in a good place mentally—and her clay game is improving as she heads back to ParisA first career victory over a Top 20 player on clay, in a match that was suspended for about an hour because of rain? Osaka couldn’t be happier with her progress in Rome.By Associated Press May 09, 2024
Rome, ItalyNaomi Osaka is choosing peace on clay and the results are paying off in RomeThe former world No. 1 won back-to-back matches on her least favorite surface for the first time since 2019 at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, and the self-described “baby giraffe” is eager for more.By David Kane May 09, 2024
Rome, Italy“This is the time to try”: Rafael Nadal prepares for one last push as Roland Garros loomsThe 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.By David Kane May 09, 2024
Rome, ItalyRafael Nadal scores winning Rome return, survives Zizou Bergs in first roundThe 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.By David Kane May 09, 2024
Your GameGear 101: A beginner’s guide to the essential equipment needed to play tennisA good racquet, fresh can of balls and the proper pair of shoes are must-haves to start your tennis journeyBy Jon Levey May 09, 2024
Rome, ItalyDaniil Medvedev embraces role as defending champion in Rome, shakes off Madrid injuryThe 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.By David Kane May 09, 2024
Anti-Doping & CorruptionNikola Bartunkova, 2023 Wimbledon junior finalist, suspended after testing positive for trimetazidineRussian figure skater Kamila Valieva and 23 Chinese swimmers preparing for the Tokyo Olympics were previously linked to the banned substance.By Associated Press May 09, 2024
Rome, Italy"Not ready to perform": Cautious Matteo Berrettini out of Rome for third straight yearSaid the former world No. 6, "I have to put away my heart, I would say, use my brain a little bit more."By TENNIS.com May 09, 2024