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ATP Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Zizou Bergs

Day 2 of action at the ATP Masters in Rome sees the end of the first round. And while it’s been unheard-of for Rafael Nadal to be playing in Round 1 here instead of receiving a bye, that’s where his 2023 injury absence has gotten him.

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'We're Synchronized On What We Want To Do': Djokovic Talks New Coaching Appointments

Novak Djokovic has shed light on the impact of his current coaching setup, which has undergone a complete makeover in the space of a few months. For context, Djokovic has reshaped his coaching and backroom team since the second half of 2023.

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'He can raise his level further,' Stefanos Tsitsipas shares his assessment of Rafael Nadal’s level after practicing with him in Rome

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas who found his mojo back by winning a title at Monte Carlo Masters also got a chance to practice with Rafael Nadal ahead of the Rome Masters.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / 3 hours ago

'Iga Is Much Better On Clay' Says Sabalenka But Adds 'It's Not About Surface'

Aryna Sabalenka admitted that Iga Swiatek is a better clay-court player, but that doesn't mean she can't beat her. Every tennis player prefers different type of surface, mostly because of their qualities.

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'I’ll tell you very clearly,' Rafael Nadal gives a lucid explanation for Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s injury

2024 has been disappointing for many top ATP and WTA stars. Over the past few months, there have been numerous injuries, withdrawals, and walkthroughs from the players.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 18 minutes ago

Italy's Camila Giorgi listed as retired on ITIA website

Camila Giorgi hasn't made any public proclamations, but she is listed as retired on the International Tennis Integrity Agency's website. The website lists May 7 as Giorgi's retirement date.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Nuno Borges ekes past Pedro Martinez in Rome opener

Portugal's Nuno Borges saved two match points while winning a marathon tiebreaker, emerging with a 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Spain's Pedro Martinez on Wednesday in the first round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 24 minutes ago

'Ostapenko Won French Open': Osaka Confident Of Her 'Guns' On Clay

Naomi Osaka was never an outstanding clay-court player, but that doesn't mean that she can't succeed on the surface. The Japanese player has played only 12 matches in the only clay-court major in tennis, and she never made it past the third round, winning 7 of those 12 matches.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / 4 minutes ago

'I feel like we’re synchronized,' Novak Djokovic reunites with longtime fitness coach Gebhard Gritsch after splitting with Marco Panichi

Novak Djokovic has made a shocking change to his coaching staff. Instead of parting ways with more coaches, the Serbian hired a new fitness coach for a change.

Coco Gauff News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Magdalena Frech

Day 3 at the WTA 1000 event in Rome will feature several exciting matches, with Round 2 of the top half of the draw being played. Among the star studded lineup is Coco Gauff, who will be making her tournament debut this Thursday, looking to get into top form ahead of Roland Garros.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Naomi Osaka knocks off Clara Burel in first round at Rome

Naomi Osaka made her return to Rome a winning one by sailing to a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Clara Burel in Wednesday's first-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 4 minutes ago

'The game is better with him,' Jimmy Connors hails Rafael Nadal’s impact as the Spaniard approaches closer to retirement

Tennis legend Jimmy Connors heaped praise on the Spanish Maestro Rafael Nadal’s influence in tennis. With 2024 possibly being the last year for the Spaniard, Connors revealed what the sport would be like if the 22-time Singles Grand Slam champion left. Due to recurring injuries, Nadal had hinted that 2024 would be his last year on tour.

Iga Swiatek News / Last Word On Sports / 59 minutes ago