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Unstoppable Swiatek takes the lead in Rome

18/05/2024 16:50 - Elio Valotto

More sovereign than ever, Iga Swiatek won the first act of the WTA 1000 Rome final with great authority. Up against a determined but far too erratic Aryna Sabalenka, the Pole was already one set away ...

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Unstoppable Swiatek takes the lead in Rome

Before meeting Sabalenka, Swiatek doesn't want to think about Madrid: "It's a totally different tournament".

18/05/2024 12:14 - Elio Valotto

This Saturday, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka will meet in the final of the WTA 1000 in Rome (not before 5pm). This match between the world's number one and two players is eagerly awaited, as it will...

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Before meeting Sabalenka, Swiatek doesn't want to think about Madrid:

In Rome, Sabalenka struggled with her back: "I considered retiring".

18/05/2024 09:18 - Elio Valotto

Aryna Sabalenka had a top-class tournament in Rome. Already a finalist in Madrid, she followed it up perfectly in Italy. Alternating between easy matches and extremely long bouts, the Belarusian went ...

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In Rome, Sabalenka struggled with her back:

In Rome, Sabalenka puts everyone in agreement

17/05/2024 10:42 - Elio Valotto

Aryna Sabalenka's 2024 season is following a rather original trajectory. A finalist in Brisbane (beaten by Rybakina) and, above all, a champion at the Australian Open, the Belarusian enjoyed a near-pe...

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In Rome, Sabalenka puts everyone in agreement

Facing Sabalenka, Collins knows what to expect: "There won't be many surprises in this match"

16/05/2024 18:40 - Elio Valotto

Danielle Collins never stops bluffing her world in 2024. Since announcing that she would end her career at the end of the season, she has been unstoppable (19 wins in 20 matches). If she is to reach t...

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Facing Sabalenka, Collins knows what to expect:

In Rome, Collins is still unstoppable: "I can still feel the fire in my stomach".

16/05/2024 11:32 - Elio Valotto

The WTA tour is being swept along by a veritable hurricane. Ever since she announced she wouldn't be playing after 2024, Collins has been simply irresistible. On Wednesday, the American notched up her...

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Irresistible Collins reaches semi-finals in Rome

15/05/2024 22:32 - Elio Valotto

Since announcing that this season would be her last, Danielle Collins has been developing a tennis of great beauty. Suffering from endometriosis, the American is unlikely to continue playing on the ci...

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Irresistible Collins reaches semi-finals in Rome

Unstoppable Sabalenka reaches the semi-finals in Rome!

15/05/2024 13:42 - Elio Valotto

There's no question about it, Aryna Sabalenka is getting better. Bereaved by the death of her ex-partner, then losing momentum for several weeks, tennis is once again smiling on the Belarusian. After ...

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Unstoppable Sabalenka reaches the semi-finals in Rome!

Winning mentally, Sabalenka thanks the Roman public: "Rome, you are in my heart forever".

15/05/2024 09:30 - Elio Valotto

Since Madrid, Aryna Sabalenka has been enjoying a string of miraculous victories. While not always playing her best tennis, the world No. 2 has, in recent weeks, shown an incredible mental resilience....

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Winning mentally, Sabalenka thanks the Roman public:

Statistics - Ostapenko, as offensive as ever!

14/05/2024 12:52 - Elio Valotto

Jelena Ostapenko is not just any player in the world's top 10. The Latvian, who has already won two titles this year (Adelaide, Linz), is not one to hold back. Refusing to be a spectator to events, th...

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Statistics - Ostapenko, as offensive as ever!

Before facing Badosa, Gauff confides: "It'll be tough against her".

13/05/2024 11:52 - Elio Valotto

Coco Gauff is not in the form of her life. Since the Australian Open, where she reached the semi-finals only to be beaten by eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka, the world number 3 has been stagnating. ...

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Swiatek confronts a cheeky reporter: "Honestly, I don't understand your question."

12/05/2024 11:56 - Elio Valotto

Iga Swiatek dominates the WTA circuit with a master's hand. Already very impressive during the hard-court season, during which she won two titles, the arrival of the ochre has made her even more frigh...

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Rybakina withdraws - she won't be defending her title in Rome!

10/05/2024 11:40 - Elio Valotto

Is the hecatomb of withdrawals and injuries affecting women's tennis too? While the men's draw has seen a succession of withdrawals, the women thought they were safe. Unfortunately, this is no longer ...

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Rybakina withdraws - she won't be defending her title in Rome!

Sabalenka looks back on her defeat by Swiatek in the Madrid final: "In this final, I fought for every point"

09/05/2024 11:46 - Elio Valotto

On the sidelines of the WTA 1000 in Rome, where she is due to make her debut this Friday (against the winner of the match between Yafan Wang and Katie Volynets), Aryna Sabalenka looked back on her def...

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Sabalenka looks back on her defeat by Swiatek in the Madrid final:

Rome, the last battleground before Roland Garros: the WTA 1000 preview

08/05/2024 11:18 - Elio Valotto

The famous WTA 1000 in Rome opened its doors on Tuesday. As is the case every year, the world's best female tennis players stopped off in Italy, the last stopover before the French Open. With the firs...

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Rome, the last battleground before Roland Garros: the WTA 1000 preview

Despite defeat, Sabalenka keeps smiling: "I'm ready to eat pasta, pizza and lots of ice cream".

05/05/2024 12:54 - Elio Valotto

At the end of an already iconic duel, Aryna Sabalenka relinquished her crown to Iga Swiatek (6-4, 5-7, 7-6). The defending champion failed to retain her title, despite three match points. Despite the...

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Despite defeat, Sabalenka keeps smiling:

After a memorable final, Swiatek was inspired by Nadal: "Rafa had a few matches like that".

05/05/2024 12:18 - Elio Valotto

After a heroic battle lasting over 3 hours (7-5, 4-6, 7-6 in 3h11), Iga Swiatek finally clinched her twentieth career title. The world number 1, who had to fight off three match points, scored one of ...

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After a memorable final, Swiatek was inspired by Nadal:

Swiatek's heroic victory over Sabalenka in Madrid!

04/05/2024 21:17 - Elio Valotto

In a match of insane intensity, Iga Swiatek claimed the title in Madrid, defeating an excellent Aryna Sabalenka (7-5, 4-6, 7-6 in 3h11). The world's No. 1 went through all kinds of emotions before fin...

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Swiatek's heroic victory over Sabalenka in Madrid!

Sabalenka relaunches against Swiatek in Madrid!

04/05/2024 19:41 - Elio Valotto

The tireless Aryna Sabalenka came back to level at one set apiece on Court Manolo Santana (6-4). Breaking three times in this set, the Belarusian remained calm despite Iga Swiatek's multiple debreaks ...

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Sabalenka relaunches against Swiatek in Madrid!

Swiatek takes the lead in Madrid after a hard-fought first set

04/05/2024 18:52 - Elio Valotto

Favored to win, the world number one takes the set against a Sabalenka who gives nothing away. The level was high at the start of the match. The world's two best players go head-to-head in a high-flyi...

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Swiatek takes the lead in Madrid after a hard-fought first set

For Sabalenka, tennis "could act as a treatment".

04/05/2024 16:05 - Elio Valotto

After several difficult weeks, Aryna Sabalenka is once again getting her head above water. The world no. 2, who won the title in Australia in January, has had a tough time of it. After a dazzling star...

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Andreeva receives Sharapova's support: "I think Mirra Andreeva is going to have a phenomenal year".

04/05/2024 12:48 - Elio Valotto

At just 17 years of age, Mirra Andreeva is already the talk of the town. She first came to prominence at last year's tournament in Madrid, where she was invited to play before reaching the last 16 (wh...

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Sabalenka thanks the public: "I had to fight".

04/05/2024 12:24 - Elio Valotto

This Saturday evening (not before 6.30pm), Aryna Sabalenka will take on Iga Swiatek in the Madrid final. After reclaiming the Madrid crown in 2023 (already titled in 2021), she will now try to retain ...

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Before facing Sabalenka, Swiatek looks back on her tournament: "I'm happy to be able to play like this"

04/05/2024 08:50 - Elio Valotto

To no one's surprise, Iga Swiatek's performance at the Madrid tournament came close to perfection: only one set lost, 20 games conceded, 26 breaks won and just 8 hours 17 minutes spent on court (an av...

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Before facing Sabalenka, Swiatek looks back on her tournament:

Despite defeat, Rybakina is positive: "I think I played very well".

03/05/2024 16:53 - Elio Valotto

Elena Rybakina is making her mark at the start of the clay-court season. Despite her defeat in the Madrid semi-finals (to Aryna Sabalenka 1-6, 7-5, 7-6), the Kazakh player's record so far has been imp...

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In Madrid, Sabalenka is ready to repeat the feat: "I'm really looking forward to this final".

03/05/2024 11:39 - Elio Valotto

Although Aryna Sabalenka was in doubt when she arrived in the Spanish capital (4 wins in 8 matches since the Australian Open), the defending champion will be on hand this Saturday to defend her crown....

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In Madrid, Sabalenka is ready to repeat the feat:

Rybakina's heroic triumph, Sabalenka savours: "I don't know how I did it"

03/05/2024 11:37 - Elio Valotto

In a match that was tenser than ever, Aryna Sabalenka snatched her ticket to the Madrid final from the jaws of defeat (1-6, 7-5, 7-6 in 2h17). Up against a very solid Elena Rybakina, the Belarusian ...

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Rybakina's heroic triumph, Sabalenka savours:

Insolite - Collins equals a crazy record and gets ironic

03/05/2024 08:51 - Elio Valotto

Despite announcing her retirement at the end of the season, Danielle Collins enjoyed a prodigious 2024. Very relaxed, the American, ranked 54th in the world at the start of the season, is making her m...

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Insolite - Collins equals a crazy record and gets ironic

Swiatek reaches the final in Madrid without a moment's hesitation

02/05/2024 16:35 - Elio Valotto

Swiatek is still going strong in Madrid. Faced with a Madison Keys in fine form (winner over Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur), the Pole was never troubled. Efficient on both serve and return, the world No.1...

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Swiatek reaches the final in Madrid without a moment's hesitation