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Petra Kvitova makes winning return after maternity breakThe two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova returns to winning ways with a straight-sets victory in Rome. Petra Kvitova marked a successful return to professional tennis with a straight-sets victory over Irina-Camelia Begu in the first round of the Italian Open. The 7-5, 6-1 win in Rome was her first match since taking a 15-month break from the tour to give birth to her first child.

1 week ago | tennishead.net | Kelly Keller

ATP Tennis Players, Jannik Sinner, Tennis News, Tennis Tournaments, WTA Tennis PlayersSinner returns and high-stakes showdowns await the Italian OpenThe world No. 1 is back from suspension, with a potential final clash against Alcaraz and a stacked field on both tours at the Italian Open. Jannik Sinner makes his much-anticipated return to competitive tennis at the 2025 Italian Open following a three-month suspension due to a doping violation.

1 week ago | tennishead.net | Kelly Keller

Venus Williams joins TNT Sports commentary team for Roland GarrosTennis icon Venus Williams will provide expert analysis for 2025 French Open. Venus Williams is heading to Roland Garros, but not as a player. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been announced as a lead analyst for TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2025 French Open, marking her first major broadcasting role at a Slam since stepping back from full-time competition.

1 week ago | tennishead.net | Kelly Keller

Aryna Sabalenka Madrid mastery: Third title securedWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcomes Coco Gauff to claim her third Madrid Open crown, matching Petra Kvitova’s tournament record. Aryna Sabalenka captured her third Madrid Open title on Saturday, defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6(3) in the final. The world No. 1 matched Petra Kvitova’s record for most titles at the tournament, adding to her previous wins in 2021 and 2023.

2 weeks ago | tennishead.net | Kelly Keller

“It felt like a hamster wheel”: Casper Ruud talks about strugglesThe world No. 15 opens up about burnout, therapy, and how journaling and self-reflection helped him reclaim his form and joy. Casper Ruud, currently riding a strong clay-court run into the Madrid Open finals, has offered an honest look into the mental toll of life on the ATP Tour. Speaking with press this week, Ruud revealed he’s been working with a mental coach to address feelings of burnout and stagnation.