Rome Internazionali BNL d’Italia Masters 1000
May 7 2008: The day Juan Carlos Ferrero became the first man to beat Rafael Nadal in Rome
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 7, 2008, Rafael Nadal suffered his first-ever loss in Rome against his fellow countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 7, 2024
2024 clay-court season sees a dearth of top-player clashes
The 2024 clay-court stretch has only seen two of the world's top clay-court performers over the past two years appear in the same draw in all tournaments
Tennis Majors
May 6, 2024
ATP Rome draw: Tough draws for Nadal and Medvedev, Djokovic v Ruud in quarters
The draw has been made for the Rome Masters 1000
Carrie Dunn
May 6, 2024
May 5, 2005 : The day Andy Roddick’s sportsmanship cost him a win
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 5, 2005, Andy Roddick lost a match he had almost won after he overturned a call on match point that would have given him victory over Fernando Verdasco
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 5, 2024
Dates, players, prize money: Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2024 Italian Open (but never had time to find out) – updated with Sinner and Alcaraz withdrawals
Everything you need to you know about the Italian Open, one of the oldest and most prestigious tops on the tennis calendar
Simon Cambers
May 4, 2024
4 days ago
Alcaraz ruled out of Rome
Carlos Alcaraz's troublesome arm continues to rule him out of events
Carrie Dunn
1 month ago
The qualifier who shocked Carlos Alcaraz – everything you need to know about Fabian Marozsan – updated with 2024 Miami Open run
Find out everything you need to know about the Hungarian qualifier who knocked...
Carrie Dunn
11 months ago
“We talked – we’re fine now” – Norrie says spat with Djokovic is resolved
Cameron Norrie says he and Novak Djokovic have smoothed over their spat
Carrie Dunn
12 months ago
Rune ready for French Open: “I’ve had the matches I needed to be as well-prepared as possible”
The Dane has reached three finals in four clay-court events this year
Simon Cambers
12 months ago
Rome champion Medvedev hails new strings as he heads to Roland-Garros in rare clay form
The Russian will be the No 2 seed at Roland-Garros, thanks to his...
Simon Cambers
12 months ago
May 22, 1995: The day Thomas Muster conquered Rome
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Alexandre Sokolowski
12 months ago
Daniil Medvedev beats Holger Rune to win maiden Italian Open title
The Russian wins his first clay-court title, reversing his defeat against Rune at...
Jamie Malachy
12 months ago
“That’s the surface that suits him the most” – Medvedev wary of Rune’s clay-court prowess ahead of Italian Open final
Medvedev acknowledges Rune's threat across all surfaces, but believes clay could be where...
Jamie Malachy
12 months ago
“I saw it on one TV like almost straight after. I was like, This looks ridiculous” – Medvedev on his dance
The Russian told the press later that he does not plan to dance...
Haresh Ramchandani
12 months ago
“I play some of my best tennis when I play the top guys of the world”- Rune takes another top 5 scalp to reach Rome final
The Dane will rise to a career high No 6 in the rankings...
Haresh Ramchandani
12 months ago
Rome Masters: Rune comes from behind to beat Ruud and reach third Masters final
The Dane will play the winner of the match between Russian Daniil Medvedev,...
Haresh Ramchandani
12 months ago
‘I never stop a mark unless I’m 100% sure’ – Rune gives his verdict on clay-court ball mark controversies
Holger Rune says he does not mind having umpires and line judges calling...
Jamie Malachy
12 months ago
Rome Masters: Ruud books spot versus Rune in semi-finals
Casper Ruud won against Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (5), 6-4 on Wednesday. He'll play...
Tennis Majors
12 months ago
Djokovic still confident for Roland-Garros run despite Rune defeat
Djokovic says he still fancies his chances against anyone when it comes to...
Carrie Dunn
12 months ago
‘If it works against Novak, it works against anyone!’ Rune ignores Rome rain to defeat Djokovic and make semi-finals
Holger Rune beat Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 on Wednesday and will play...
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