Tennis, Italian Open: Elina Svitolina defends title as Simona Halep injured again Sunday, 20 May 2018, 16:24 Last update: about 7 years ago Elina Svitolina faced little resistance from Simona Halep in a 6-0, 6-4 win Sunday to defend her Italian Open title. Just like in last year's final, Halep appeared bothered by an injury. The...
Tennis, Italian Open: Nadal beats Djokovic as rivalry resumes in Rome semifinals Saturday, 19 May 2018, 20:34 Last update: about 7 years ago Rafael Nadal was challenged in the first set by Novak Djokovic before pulling away for a 7-6 (4), 6-3 win to reach the Italian Open final on Saturday. In their 51st meeting but first in more than...
Tennis: Nadal and Djokovic to renew rivalry in Italian Open semis Friday, 18 May 2018, 19:26 Last update: about 7 years ago Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame a poor first set and a partisan crowd to beat Fabio Fognini 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 and reach the Italian Open semifinals on Friday. Fans at the Foro Italico were...
Tennis: US Open set to open second roofed stadium with new Armstrong Friday, 18 May 2018, 11:01 Last update: about 7 years ago The old No. 1 stadium at the U.S. Open is about to be replaced by a better-than-ever No. 2. Louis Armstrong Stadium hosted two decades of championship tennis, memorable matches on the court that...
Tennis, Italian Open: Nadal gains a measure of revenge against Shapovalov in Rome, Djokovic through Thursday, 17 May 2018, 20:00 Last update: about 7 years ago Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal methodically wore down Denis Shapovalov in a 6-4, 6-1 win to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals and gain a measure of revenge against the Canadian...
Tennis: Wawrinka has his fitness back - now he needs confidence Thursday, 17 May 2018, 13:00 Last update: about 7 years ago The good news for Stan Wawrinka is that he finally feels physically fit again following surgery on his left knee. The challenge now for the three-time Grand Slam champion is regaining his...
Tennis, Italian Open: Fognini fires up Foro Italico crowd with win over Thiem Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 19:00 Last update: about 7 years ago Fabio Fognini got the Foro Italico crowd fired up Wednesday with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 win over sixth-seeded Dominic Thiem in the second round of the Italian Open. Italy's top player came out wearing a...
Tennis, Italian Open: Shapovalov shoots up the rankings with win over Berdych Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 08:30 Last update: about 7 years ago Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov pulled off another big win, overcoming a slow start to beat 15th-seeded Tomas Berdych 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Italian Open on Tuesday. Also...
Tennis: Serena Williams' coach says she will return for French Open Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 11:00 Last update: about 7 years ago Serena Williams' coach says she will play the French Open beginning in two weeks. The tournament will mark the 23-time Grand Slam champion's first major since returning to the tour from maternity...
Tennis: Roger Federer begins his fifth stint at the No.1 spot of the ATP Rankings Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 00:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Roger Federer has on Monday returned to No. 1 in the ATP Rankings for the 309th week of his career, after Rafael Nadal was beaten in last week's Mutua Madrid...