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6 days ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
The 2023 champion made an auspicious start on the revamped court Friday. Published May 09, 2025ROME, Italy—Daniil Medvedev made a winning return to the Foro Italico on Friday, the 2023 Internazionali BNL d’Italia champion easing past former world No. 8 Cameron Norrie, 6-4, 6-2. “If we’re superstitious, I do remember two years ago when I won my first match, it was on Pietrangli, and now it was on Pietrangeli today,” the former world No. 1 said with a smile. “Let’s try to keep the superstition going.
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6 days ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
Ostapenko is feeling island vibes after typically hosting a big bash at home. ūüéāPublished May 09, 2025ROME, Italy‚ÄĒJelena Ostapenko‚Äôs favorite holiday is fast approaching but for the first time, she‚Äôs not looking forward to it. ‚ÄúOh my god, don‚Äôt remind me about my birthday,‚ÄĚ laughed the former Roland Garros champion.
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6 days ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
Mariano Navone already beat one Italian in Rome; can he beat the world No. 1? Published May 09, 2025ROME, Italy—The atmosphere for Jannik Sinner’s return from a three-month suspension is likely to be the highlight of the week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Can No. 99-ranked Mariano Navone crash the party?
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1 week ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
The former world No. 1 opened up about a harrowing paparazzi run-in at home. Published May 08, 2025Iga Swiatek is taking it easy on the tiramisu ROME, Italy—Iga Swiatek earned a warm reception from fans at the Foro Italico on Thursday but the former world No. 1 admitted it’s a challenge balancing her public and personal lives at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
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tennis.com | David Kane
The two appeared sometimes at odds in “My Way,” which premiered this month. Published May 08, 2025ROME, Italy—Carlos Alcaraz: My Way dropped on Netflix as a three-part documentary earlier this month, and the former world No. 1 discussed the premiere and ensuing fan response in his first press conference at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
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1 week ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
Shnaider had started working with the former world No. 1 last month. Published May 08, 2025ROME, Italy—Diana Shnaider made headlines last month when she revealed Dinara Safina had joined her coaching team, but the relationship appears to have concluded as of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, Shnaider confirming the news on Thursday. “She returned back home to Barcelona. She needed that,” the No. 13 told me, reluctant to elaborate much on the split.
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1 week ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
The Australian Open quarterfinalist began creating her own on-court looks in January. Published May 08, 2025ROME, Italy—Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is turning heads at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia with her latest original design, a denim skirt inspired by legends like Andre Agassi and Serena Williams. “A lot of girls saw what I was wearing and were like, ‘Are you playing in that?’ I was like, ‘Hell yeah, I’m playing in a freaking denim skirt!’” laughed the former world No. 11.
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1 week ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
Not much is getting past the former No. 3 in Rome this week. Published May 07, 2025ROME, Italy—Maria Sakkari’s post-match mixed zone had barely begun when she turned the tables on an unsuspecting journalist at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia:MARIA SAKKARI: I saw you yesterday. Q. You saw me when you were playing? MARIA SAKKARI: Listen, I have a great memory, and I’m very observant. I saw you sitting there...The things I see in life are scary because I’m very observant.
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1 week ago | 
tennis.com | David Kane
The BNP Paribas Open champion talks the mental shift that helped him reach the top of the game. Published May 07, 2025SPEECH: Jack Draper Finalist Speech | 2025 Madrid OpenROME, Italy—When Jack Draper opens his phone, the first thing he sees is a daily affirmation.
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tennis.com | David Kane
The world No. 1 shared a slew of presents after turning 27 on Cinco de Mayo. Published May 07, 2025ROME, Italy—No rest for the world No. 1. Aryna Sabalenka didn’t have to play a match on her Cinco de Mayo birthday, but the Internazionali BNL d’Italia’s top seed was plenty busy as she prepared to campaign for a rare Madrid-Rome double. “Yeah, it wasn't a day off,” laughed Sabalenka, who defeated Coco Gauff to win the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday. “I had tennis and fitness in the morning.
