WTA
Still out of touch on clay, Naomi Osaka crashes out in Rome to Jessica Pegula
Both Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka lost in Rome, the former suffering defeat in her 1,000th career match.
Tennis Majors
May 12, 2021
Muguruza strolls into second round in Rome as Bencic becomes first major casualty
Belinda Bencic was the highest seed to be eliminated on Tuesday, though Garbiñe Muguruza had no such issues.
Tennis Majors
May 11, 2021
Kvitova rallies to oust Linette, Swiatek through in Rome
Magda Linette dominated the first set against Petra Kvitova in Rome, but the Czech responded emphatically to reach the second round, joining Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova among Monday winners at the Foro Italico.
Tennis Majors
May 10, 2021
Serena Williams’s intense – but secret – training plan
The 23-time Grand Slam champion might have been quiet on social media - but she has been very busy in training, and feels great as she prepares for Rome and Roland-Garros
Carrie Dunn
May 10, 2021
Naomi Osaka: “Clay still a learning process”
The world No 2 says she's still trying to become more comfortable on the surface but won't change her aggressive playing style
Simon Cambers
May 9, 2021
4 years ago
Rampant Sabalenka overpowers Barty for Madrid title
Aryna Sabalenka showed she will be a real force at Roland-Garros next month...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Golubic to face Paolini in L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo final
After reaching her third final in the space of a month, Viktorija Golubic...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
10 questions about the 2021 Internazionali BNL d’Italia: Prize money, history, tickets…
The Rome Masters 1000 and WTA Premier is one of the biggest clay-court...
Paul Bonnaud
4 years ago
Second seed Peterson crashes out of L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo
Fifth seed Viktorija Golubic is through to the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo semi-finals,...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
The end of the bubble: ATP Tour to relax regulations
Players will be able to visit restaurants, have a haircut and even stay...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Barty v Sabalenka: The WTA’s two hottest players will collide again in the Madrid final
World No 1 Ash Barty will meet Aryna Sabalenka in a prestigious clay-court...
Chris Oddo
4 years ago
Sabalenka sets up Barty rematch in Madrid after easing past Pavlyuchenkova
In a rematch of the Stuttgart Open final, Aryna Sabalenka will face top...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Barty makes it sweet 16 as she avenges Badosa defeat
Paula Badosa defeated Ash Barty in Charleston last month, but the world number...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Barty stays red hot on clay to set up Badosa rematch
World number one Ashleigh Barty remains unstoppable on the red clay, but next...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Halep halted by Mertens in Madrid Open epic
Two-time Madrid Open champion Simona Halep failed to capitalise on a commanding position...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Be Patient: Simona Halep is still searching for her best clay-court tennis
Two-time Madrid champion Simona Halep was knocked out in three tough sets by...
Chris Oddo
4 years ago
‘I never planned to end my career in a pandemic’ – Barbora Strycova announces retirement
The former doubles world No 1 is expecting a baby and will not...
Carrie Dunn
4 years ago
Barty still dominant on red clay after defeating Swiatek in Madrid
Ashleigh Barty defeats Iga Swiatek in two hard-fought sets at the Madrid Open...
Ricky Dimon
4 years ago
Why some tennis governing bodies turned off social media this weekend
Online abuse has become a growing menace in today's digital world and as...
Haresh Ramchandani
4 years ago
Osaka suffers early exit to Muchova as Halep eases through in Madrid
Second seed Naomi Osaka is eliminated from the Madrid Open after losing to...
Tennis Majors