Rome R1 preview and prediction: McDonald vs. Cecchinato
The surface would likely dictate any outcome involving Mackenzie McDonald and Marco Cecchinato, who will square off in round one of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday. […]
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Rome R1 previews and predictions: Ruusuvuori vs. Humbert, Jarry vs. Hanfmann
First-round competition at the Rome Masters wraps up on Thursday, when Emil Ruusuvuori and Ugo Humbert will be matched up for an intriguing showdown. Meanwhile, Nicolas Jarry is facing Yannick Hanfmann. […]
Fognini fends off Murray in first round of Rome Masters
In what could be his last trip to the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, Fabio Fognini treated the home crowd to at least one more victory on Wednesday night. Fognini defeated Andy Murray in three tight sets.
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Rome R1 previews and predictions: Wawrinka vs. Ivashka, Gasquet vs. Wu
The extended Rome Masters event kicks off on Wednesday with three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka taking on Ilya Ivashka. First-round action also includes veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet vs. China’s Yibing Wu. […]
Rome R1 previews and predictions: Murray vs. Fognini, Munar vs. Kokkinakis
A couple of spicy first-round encounters are on the docket for Wednesday, highlighted by Andy Murray vs. Fabio Fognini. Jaume Munar and Thanasi Kokkinakis will square off for the second time in as many tournaments. […]
2023 Rome Masters preview and predictionsÂ
The road to Roland Garros continues this fortnight with the third of three clay-court Masters 1000 events. Rafael Nadal remains sidelined, but the Internazionali BNL d’Italia field is stronger than Monte-Carlo and Madrid. […]
Rome draw: Alcaraz in quarter with Tsitsipas, on opposite side from Djokovic and Sinner
The draw ceremony for the Internazionali BNL d’Italia was held on Monday evening and the result is what looks like a balanced bracket for the third and final clay-court Masters 1000 tournament of the season. Novak Djokovic is the top seed. […]
Alcaraz ends Struff’s lucky-loser run, goes back-to-back in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz is now a two-time champion of the Mutua Madrid Open after beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the final on Sunday evening. Alcaraz successfully defended his title after two hours and 25 minutes. […]
Madrid final preview and prediction: Alcaraz vs. Struff
On paper, the Mutua Madrid Open final literally could not be more of a mismatch. It’s the No. 1 seed against a lucky loser. However, Jan-Lennard Struff cannot be discounted as one of the biggest servers in the entire draw. […]
Alcaraz beats Coric, celebrates birthday with return trip to Madrid final
Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Borna Coric in the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday afternoon. Alcaraz needed one hour and 40 minutes to reach the championship match. […]