The King of Clay is once again the King of Rome. Alexander Zverev came close to staying on the throne at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, but he did not have quite enough to get across the finish line against Rafael Nadal on Sunday evening. […]
Who will win the French Open? That question is not exactly packed with suspense. Who is Rafael Nadal’s biggest threat? Now that question–even though it less important–is far more interesting. Alexander Zverev, his Rome final opponent, may be the answer.
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Rafael Nadal came out on top to cement his status as an overwhelming favorite for the French Open, while Novak Djokovic built confidence in time for the season’s second major as the Spaniard survived a stern test from the Serb in 7-6(4), 6-3 fashion during semifinal action in Rome. […]
One of the best rivalries in the current era of tennis will add another chapter following a one-year hiatus when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meet again in the semifinals of the the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Saturday. Djokovic is one of just two active players who owns a winning record against Nadal. […]
Alexander Zverev is a masters of the Masters. At 21 years old, he has already won three of these tournaments–including the Internazionali BNL d’Italia last spring. Marin Cilic stands in his way of a return trip to the title match on Saturday night. […]
Following his 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Fabio Fognini in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia quarterfinals on Friday, Rafael Nadal was asked if he misses facing Novak Djokovic. Nadal admitted that he does not, and instead had hoped to play an easier opponent in the semis. […]
Novak Djokovic and Kei Nishikori will be facing each other for a second consecutive week when they collide again on Friday in Rome. A semifinal spot will also be at stake in a showdown between Alexander Zverev and David Goffin. […]
Rafael Nadal and Fabio Fognini will be squaring off for the 14th time in their careers and for the second time in Rome when they meet again on Friday. Marin Cilic and Pablo Carreno Busta are also on the quarterfinal schedule. […]
A 6-4, 6-1 margin is borderline close by Rafael Nadal’s recent clay-court standards. Thursday’s contest with Denis Shapovalov was not as close as the score suggested. Losing a grand total of five points in eight service games, Nadal crushed Shapovalov in one hour and 22 minutes. […]
Monte-Carlo champion Rafael Nadal and Madrid winner Alexander Zverev are part of the third-round schedule on Thursday in Rome. They are set for respective showdowns against Denis Shapovalov and Kyle Edmund. […]
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