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Draper, New Member of the Top 5: "No Matter My Ranking, I’ve Always Been the Same"

08/05/2025 08:37 - Adrien Guyot

Author of a stellar start to the season, Jack Draper, who recently broke into the ATP top 5 for the first time, is establishing himself as an increasingly consistent threat in Masters 1000 events. ...

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Vagnozzi Reveals Sinner’s Other Passion: "He Might Give It a Shot Sooner or Later"

08/05/2025 14:22 - Arthur Millot

Back from suspension, Sinner will face Argentina’s Navone in his opening match in Rome. After being sidelined for three months, the Italian had to endure the frustration of not being able to play his ...

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Vagnozzi Reveals Sinner’s Other Passion:

Swiatek Reassures Herself with Strong Start in Rome

08/05/2025 13:34 - Clément Gehl

In a period of doubt, Iga Swiatek delivered a convincing performance in her opening match in Rome against Elisabetta Cocciaretto. The Polish player won 6-1, 6-0 in just 52 minutes of play. A statem...

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Swiatek Reassures Herself with Strong Start in Rome

Defending finalist Jarry eliminates Gaston in the first round in Rome

08/05/2025 12:17 - Adrien Guyot

Nicolas Jarry has a lot at stake in this Rome tournament. As last year’s finalist, the Chilean will have to defend his points, even if the mission won’t be easy. Jarry, who has been dealing with a foo...

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Defending finalist Jarry eliminates Gaston in the first round in Rome

Sinner Praises Fonseca: "Young, but Already Mature Physically and Mentally"

08/05/2025 11:56 - Clément Gehl

As Joao Fonseca prepares to make his debut at the Rome Masters 1000 this Thursday against Fabian Marozsan, he has received high praise from world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The Italian stated: "Joao has ...

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Draper: "No matter my ranking, I always stay true to myself"

08/05/2025 10:45 - Clément Gehl

Jack Draper will look to build on his strong performance in Madrid, where he reached the final, as he continues his highly successful start to the 2025 season at Rome. Now ranked world No. 5, the B...

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Nishioka not yet at 100%: "My shoulder isn’t fully recovered"

08/05/2025 10:19 - Adrien Guyot

World No. 74 Yoshihito Nishioka made his return at the Rome Masters 1000. In his opening match, he was eliminated by Dusan Lajovic (7-5, 6-1), marking his first appearance in an ATP tournament since M...

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Badosa and Kvitova withdraw from Rome this Thursday

08/05/2025 10:15 - Clément Gehl

While Paula Badosa was set to make her debut in Rome this Thursday in the first round against Naomi Osaka, the Spaniard withdrew at the last minute. Still struggling with a back injury, she has been r...

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Badosa and Kvitova withdraw from Rome this Thursday

Sakkari Regains Confidence: "Many Players Don’t Want to Face Me in the First Round of These Kinds of Tournaments"

08/05/2025 08:58 - Adrien Guyot

Maria Sakkari has advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 in Rome. The Greek player, who has dropped to No. 81 in the world and came through qualifying in the Italian tournament, benefited from B...

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Kostyuk on Eala: "When you're young, everyone sticks labels on your game, your personality, and everything else"

08/05/2025 08:14 - Adrien Guyot

This Wednesday evening, during the first round of the WTA 1000 in Rome, Marta Kostyuk confidently defeated the Philippine breakout star of this season, Alexandra Eala (6-0, 6-1). The Ukrainian, who...

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Mpetshi Perricard, Defeated by Thompson in Rome: "I Should Have Been More Lucid"

08/05/2025 07:42 - Adrien Guyot

Jordan Thompson remains Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard's nemesis. Despite all his efforts, the Frenchman suffered his fifth consecutive defeat against the Australian. This time, the world No. 36 manage...

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Mpetshi Perricard, Defeated by Thompson in Rome:

Berrettini on Fognini: "All of Italian sports will remember his achievements"

08/05/2025 07:09 - Adrien Guyot

In recent hours, Fabio Fognini announced that this 2025 edition of the Rome Masters 1000 would be his last. At 37 years old, the former world No. 9 will compete in the Roman tournament for the 18th an...

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Azarenka concerned about the new generation: "It will be much harder for them to have a career as long as mine"

07/05/2025 23:19 - Jules Hypolite

Winner against Camila Osorio in her opening match in Rome, Victoria Azarenka will face Magdalena Frech in the next round. Meanwhile, the 35-year-old player and former world No. 1 took the time to d...

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Azarenka concerned about the new generation:

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07/05/2025 21:16 - Jules Hypolite

Keys on the Depth of ATP and WTA Circuits: "We See That There Can Be Twenty Different Players Who Can Win a Tournament" Winner of the Australian Open earlier this year, Madison Keys has reached a n...

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Swiatek Enters the Fray, Fognini's Last Dance, Osaka-Badosa: Thursday's Schedule in Rome

07/05/2025 16:26 - Arthur Millot

The organizers have unveiled the schedule for Thursday, May 7, in Rome. On the center court (Campo centrale), defending champion Swiatek will make her debut in the capital by facing Cocciaretto sta...

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Swiatek Enters the Fray, Fognini's Last Dance, Osaka-Badosa: Thursday's Schedule in Rome

Moutet advances to second round in Rome: "A broken racket or a warning isn't even 1% of the match"

07/05/2025 19:18 - Jules Hypolite

After battling against Rinky Hijikata (3-6, 6-1, 7-5), Corentin Moutet reached the second round of the Rome Masters 1000. In comments reported by *L’Équipe*, he expressed his satisfaction at bounci...

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Moutet advances to second round in Rome:

Ruud Happy to See Sinner Back on Tour: "I Look Forward to Catching Up With Him"

07/05/2025 18:34 - Jules Hypolite

Recently crowned champion in Madrid, Casper Ruud will make his debut in Rome against Alexander Bublik or Roman Safiullin. The Norwegian, still highly regarded by his peers, delivered a heartfelt me...

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07/05/2025 18:14 - Jules Hypolite

Osaka reflects on her Saint-Malo title: "I don’t have an ego that stops me from playing this kind of tournament" Naomi Osaka secured her spot in the second round of the WTA 1000 in Rome early in th...

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Raducanu Opens Up Ahead of Her Match in Rome: "Many People I Trusted Have Betrayed Me"

07/05/2025 17:36 - Arthur Millot

Facing Joint on the center court, Raducanu will make her debut this Wednesday in Rome. After numerous struggles caused by injuries, the British player seems to be gradually regaining her footing. Her ...

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Raducanu Opens Up Ahead of Her Match in Rome:

Moutet Wins First Round in Rome in Three Sets

07/05/2025 14:30 - Arthur Millot

Moutet defeated Hijikata with a score of 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 in the first round of the Rome Masters 1000. After a frustrating first set—during which he even received a warning for smashing his racket—the...

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Moutet Wins First Round in Rome in Three Sets

Müller Defeats Lehecka in a Thriller

07/05/2025 13:57 - Clément Gehl

Jiri Lehecka’s poor form continues. Facing Alexandre Müller this Wednesday in the first round of the Rome Masters 1000, he lost 2-6, 6-3, 7-6. The match was disrupted by rain, halting play for abou...

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Swiatek responds to criticism: "I'm annoyed by headlines talking about collapse or mental crisis"

07/05/2025 13:43 - Arthur Millot

Present in Rome for the final WTA 1000 on clay, Swiatek was questioned by journalists about the responsibility of her coaching team, including Wim Fissette and sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz, in...

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Rain disrupts the first day in Rome

07/05/2025 13:16 - Arthur Millot

For this first day of the main draw in Rome, matches were suspended due to weather conditions. Indeed, rain poured down on the Italian capital around 1 p.m. "Bad weather is preventing play from con...

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Vondrousova Withdraws Last Minute in Rome, Along with Cirstea

07/05/2025 10:54 - Clément Gehl

Marketa Vondrousova’s comeback will not happen in Rome after all. The Czech player, who hasn’t competed since February in Dubai, was expected to return in the Italian capital. Suffering from a shou...

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Vondrousova Withdraws Last Minute in Rome, Along with Cirstea

Gauff Wants to Visit the Vatican: "The Election of a Pope Is a Historic Event"

07/05/2025 10:49 - Clément Gehl

Ahead of the Rome tournament, Coco Gauff held a press conference where she was asked about the papal election starting this Wednesday—an event that will overshadow the Rome Masters 1000. She stated...

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Fognini's Announcement: "I'm Playing My Last Tournament in Rome"

07/05/2025 09:29 - Adrien Guyot

At 37 years old, Fabio Fognini is currently ranked 107th in the world. The unpredictable Italian player, who received a wild card for the 2025 edition of the Rome Masters 1000, will face Jacob Fearnle...

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Khachanov describes the matches in Rome: "It's like a soccer game"

07/05/2025 09:17 - Clément Gehl

Karen Khachanov is in Rome and is preparing to possibly face Lorenzo Sonego, Roman Burruchaga, for his debut match. The Russian, quoted by the media outlet Championat, described the atmosphere of the...

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Khachanov describes the matches in Rome:

Paolini Eager to Play in Rome: "It's a Tournament Where All Italians Want to Perform Well"

07/05/2025 08:57 - Adrien Guyot

Jasmine Paolini is set to make her debut in the second round of the WTA 1000 in Rome. The world No. 5 Italian will face Lulu Sun in her first match of the 2025 edition. Before that, the two-time Gr...

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Fils Satisfied with His Progress: "I'm a Much Better Player Than Last Season"

07/05/2025 08:35 - Adrien Guyot

Defeated in his opening match at the Madrid Masters 1000 by Francisco Comesaña despite a strong lead in the first set (7-6, 6-4), the world No. 14 had time to prepare for the Rome tournament. For his ...

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