Deepanshi Bajaj

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Mintu Tomar |Deepanshi Bajaj |MK Tomar

“After the first-round match, I’m going to have a good picture of myself and where I’m at,” said Jannik Sinner in a pre-event conference, few days ago, ahead of his Italian Open campaign. After three months, due to a suspension from WADA in the doping controversy, the World No.1 is going to step back on the tennis court on Saturday. In Rome, he will kick off his campaign against Argentina’s Mariano Navone.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Mintu Tomar |Deepanshi Bajaj |MK Tomar

Naomi Osaka had to make some “real-time adjustments” when she kicked off her Rome campaign earlier this week. Expecting to play Spain’s Paula Badosa – who withdrew at the last minute due to a persistent injury – the Japanese star instead faced a lucky loser, Swiss pro Viktorija Golubic. While the latter proved to be an out-of-syllabus question for Osaka, the four-time slam queen eventually emerged victorious to keep her Italian Open run alive. However, she’s still got a long road ahead.

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“I like to partner with things that are an extension of myself,” Coco Gauff said last year while giving a glimpse of her interest on the business side of things other than the passion for tennis. It becomes evident from her off-court growth as a bankable athlete. Probably that’s why she made $15 million, according to Forbes, in 2023 thanks to her deals with New Balance, Bose, Carol’s Daughter, Naked Smoothies, and even Rolex. But she isn’t stopping anytime soon with the off court endeavors. Result?

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Despite having a reputation for his lethal serves, the 6’11” American pro Reilly Opelka has failed to leave an impact this season. However, the 27-year-old will look to make the most of his opportunity this week in Rome. But his road ahead won’t be easy as he will step on the court against a formidable opponent and compatriot Learner Tien. The latter has also struggled to woo with his performance since the historic Australian Open heroics in January.