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WTA Rome Day 7 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Qinwen Zheng

Day 7 at the WTA 1000 event in Rome will feature all eight last 16 matchups, with an absolutely star-studded lineup made of the current top players in the world and even former Grand Slam champions like Jelena Ostapenko and Angelique Kerber.

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The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

Zverev Continues Italian Open Campaign With Another Impressive Victory

Alexander Zverev faced a really tricky opponent at the 2024 Italian Open in Luciano Darderi, who had the crowd backing him, but it wasn't enough. Darderi came out of nowhere this year with some special performances at the Golden Swing, where he won his maiden trophy in Argentina.

Ben Shelton News / Tennis Infinity / 24 minutes ago

Shelton Outplayed In His Second Match At Italian Open By Superb Zhang

Ben Shelton didn't play a very good match against Zhizhen Zhang at the 2024 Italian Open, and he lost it in two sets. Zhang is no stranger to clay tennis, because he managed to get some experience on it over the past few years.

Novak Djokovic News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Djokovic says bottle incident may have played role in loss

Novak Djokovic thinks water bottle incident may have played role in surprising loss

Novak Djokovic suffered an unfortunate injury after winning his second-round match at the Italian Open this week, and he believes the incident may have negatively impacted him on Sunday.

Watch: Novak Djokovic accidentally struck, knocked down by metal water bottle

The 'Career Grand Slam' quiz

Andy Murray News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Murray 'Practicing With Different Racket' Ahead Of Comeback From Ligament Injury

Andy Murray is testing new rackets with different weights and specifications ahead of his much-anticipated return to clay-court action. The former World No.

Carlos Alcaraz News / FirstSportz / 58 minutes ago

Carlos Alcaraz set to return to Roland Garros after recovering from arm injury he suffered during Madrid Open

Carlos Alcaraz has been undergoing treatment for the arm injury he suffered during the Madrid Open but has already started preparing for the upcoming Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

No. 1 Novak Djokovic ousted by Chile's Alejandro Tabilo in Rome

Alejandro Tabilo of Chile upset World No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-3 to move to the fourth round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome on Sunday. Djokovic, who has won six times in Rome, had just 14 winners against 12 unforced errors in the 68-minute match.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Sabalenka Snaps Three-Match Losing Streak To Yastremska To Advance In Rome

Aryna Sabalenka faced a tricky challenge in Dayana Yastremska at the 2024 Italian Open, but the Belarusian passed the test easily. Yastremska is a tricky player to play against because she brings a lot of power from the baseline.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

'Respectful, well-educated, and good person,' Rafael Nadal reveals the legacy he wants to leave behind

Rafael Nadal is still searching for form following his comeback to tennis courts as he lost easily to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Italian Open on May 11th.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Watch: Tsitsipas Ferociously Destroys Banner With Racket After Opening Game In Rome

Stefanos Tsitsipas is usually so serene and calm on a tennis court, but he reached a breaking point just five minutes into his second-round match at the Italian Open.

Camila Giorgi News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Giorgi Breaks Silence And Formally Announces Tennis Retirement

Camila Giorgi has publicly announced her retirement on social media after days of speculation regarding her future and whereabouts. Earlier this week, Giorgi filed for retirement with the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) but did not issue a statement or disclose any reasons to the media or her fans.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Hubert Hurkacz declares Rafael Nadal 'is bigger than the sport' after defeating him in Rome

Polish tennis player Hubert Hurkacz pulled off an amazing win against none other than the ‘King of Clay’ on Saturday as he beat Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the 2024 Italian Open.

Grigor Dimitrov News / Last Word On Sports / 50 minutes ago

ATP Rome Day 5 Predictions Including Grigor Dimitrov vs Terence Atmane

The first half of the ATP Rome Round of 32 matches get underway on Day 5. There are many fascinating contests scheduled for fans to enjoy, with Alexander Zverev among those in action.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 22 minutes ago

WTA Rome Day 6 Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Dayana Yastremska

It should be an entertaining sixth day at the Foro Italico with the third round set to conclude in the Italian capital. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate on day six at the WTA Rome Open, including Danielle Collins vs Caroline Garcia, but who will advance?

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 13 minutes ago

WTA Rome Day 6 Predictions Including Danielle Collins vs Caroline Garcia

It’s time to wrap up the third round of the women’s singles at the 2024 WTA Rome Open. It promises to be an entertaining sixth day and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Aryna Sabalenka vs Dayana Yastremska.

Iga Swiatek News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek tested but reached fourth round in Rome

No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek moved to the fourth round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome on Saturday, but she also took a step toward a rare milestone.

Sofia Kenin News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Sofia Kenin upsets Ons Jabeur in Rome

Sofia Kenin added her growing record of success at Foro Italico by toppling No. 8 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in the Round of 64 of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Friday in Rome.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic struck, knocked down by water bottle

Watch: Novak Djokovic accidentally struck, knocked down by metal water bottle

Novak Djokovic won his second-round match at the Italian Open, but he did not win a surprise confrontation with a water bottle.

Novak Djokovic starts strong in Rome; Casper Ruud out in shocker

Former U.S. Open champ Dominic Thiem to retire at end of year

The 'Career Grand Slam' quiz

Elena Rybakina News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Defending champ Elena Rybakina (illness) pulls out of Rome tournament

Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome on Friday due to illness. She was scheduled to play her opening-round match against Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania on Friday.