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Rafael Nadal endured a tough first match at the 2024 Italian Open, noting that his level is more unpredictable than ever. The match was really like that because, at times, the Spaniard looked impossible to counter, while at other times, his opponent, Zizou Bergs seemingly got whatever he wanted. Nadal won the match, even though…
Coco Gauff started off her 2024 Italian Open campaign with a tremendous performance and an easy win over Magdalena Frech. Gauff once played in the Roland Garros final, showcasing her skill on clay courts. However, her performance can vary, and she doesn’t always reach her peak level. Gauff’s strong performance in this match sets her…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday May 9, 2024 When Daniil Medvedev pulled up lame and had to pull out of his quarterfinal with Jiri Lehecka at Madrid last week, due to what appeared to be a groin injury, it looked as if the Russian might be unable to defend his title in Rome…
Naomi Osaka had never beaten a Top 20-ranked player on clay before, and she earned the win against Marta Kostyuk at the 2024 Italian Open. The Japanese player hasn’t played much on clay throughout her career. She started playing more on the red dirt during her comeback, and it is quite interesting that she’s quickly…
Rafael Nadal battled to a three-set victory in round one of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday afternoon, beating Zizou Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Nadal raised his level following a slow start to advance in two hours and 53 minutes. The 37-year-old Spaniard lost the first set from a break up, but he cleaned up…
Rafael Nadal wanted to test himself further at the 2024 Italian Open, and he certainly got tested in his first match, but he passed the test. Zizou Bergs is a tricky player who can play some really solid tennis. He’s not a world-class player at the moment, but he was certainly good enough in the…
The rain that dogged Madrid last week arrived in Rome on Wednesday, leaving a backlog of matches at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia still to finish on Thursday. “I think she’s incredible [Iga Swiatek]. The way she’s able to maintain being No 1, and constantly do well at all the tournaments, is something that I, honestly,…
After securing her first victory on the top level of the WTA Tour once again, Sofia Kenin will aim to make it two in a row against Ons Jabeur at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome. It’s been a challenging year for Kenin, with her performance leaving both herself and others perplexed. She clinched her…
Naomi Osaka made a winning start at the 2024 Italian Open, and her reward is facing the always-tricky Marta Kostyuk in the second round. The Japanese player hasn’t played much on clay this year, but she’s improved every time she stepped on the court. That’s quite important because it actually shows that she can be…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Rome took another home hit today. Matteo Berrettini, who recently battled tonsillitis, officially withdrew from Rome today. More: Richard Evans on Hall of Fame Induction Berrettini joins world No. 2 and Italian Davis Cup hero Jannik Sinner in pulling out of the Eternal City. The…
