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Sinner adds voice to French Open prize protests
The top tennis players are already upset they are not receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the French Open. Now they're hoping Wimbledon and the US Open respond to their demands, according to Jannik Sinner.
espn·What is the Rome tennis practice schedule? Sinner to hit court Thursday
Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are among the ATP Tour stars on the Thursday practice schedule at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Find out below when the three ATP No. 1 Club members will take to court, as well as other select practice times (all times…
atptour·Italian Open exec backs players on Slam payouts
Italian Open organizers are supporting tennis players who are urging a boycott unless the Grand Slam tournaments improve their prize money.
espn·Shelton confirmed for 2026 Laver Cup in London
Ben Shelton has committed to represent Team World at the 2026 Laver Cup, with the American set to make his third appearance at the teams event. The World No. 6 joins Team World alongside Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur, while Team Europe has already confirmed Carlos Alcaraz and A…
atptour·What were the Rome tennis results?
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia began on Wednesday in Rome, where Yannick Hanfmann and home wild card Matteo Arnaldi were among the first-round winners. View Wednesday's results from the ATP Masters 1000 event below. Read More From Rome: Sinner: What incredible achievements is th…
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Blockx vs. Cina rescheduled following rain delay on Wednesday in Rome
Rain disrupted the end of Wednesday's play at the Internazionali BNL d'italia in Rome, where three matches have been rescheduled to be completed on Thursday. Alexander Blockx, last week's Madrid semi-finalist, was scheduled to compete against Italian wild card Federico Cina in th…
atptour·Altmaier saves 2 MPs in Rome, sets clash with two-time champ Zverev
Daniel Altmaier delivered when it mattered most on Wednesday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, where he saved two match points to overcome Zhang Zhizhen. The No. 64 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, Altmaier saved the match points on his own serve at 3-5, 15/40 in the sec…
atptour·Jannik Sinner: What incredible achievements is the World No. 1 pursuing in Rome?
Jannik Sinner has already carved out a historic opening to the 2026 season, yet the World No. 1 arrives at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia with even bigger goals in sight. Riding a 23-match winning streak, including a clean sweep of all four ATP Masters 1000 events this year, Sin…
atptour·Eala rallies past Fręch in gritty Italian Open opener
Alex Eala fought back in the deciding set to claim a first round win over Magdalena Fręch at the Italian Open.
espn·Musetti ready to 'give everything' in quest for Rome crown
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles. The Italian men have won three consecutive Davis Cup titles, while the women have won the past two Billie Jean King Cup editions. Worl…
atptour·Kostyuk, off back-to-back titles, missing Rome
Fresh off the biggest title of her career, Marta Kostyuk has withdrawn from the Italian Open due to hip and ankle issues.
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Djokovic fine tunes game in Piazza del Popolo ahead of Rome return
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome. The 38-year-old Djokovic looked in a relaxed mood in the Italian capital, where he practised before signi…
atptour·ATP Masters 1000: Tournaments, Records, Stats
ATP Masters 1000, which debuted as a series in 1990, features the best men's tennis players at nine top tournaments on the ATP Tour calendar. Champions at Masters 1000 events earn 1,000 PIF ATP Rankings points. Masters 1000 Reigning Champions Jannik Sinner opened the 2026 series…
atptour·Nadal-Federer Rome 2006: The greatest 'Fedal' match of all time?
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there. Wind back to 2004, Miami. A teenage Nadal shocks World No. 1 Roger Federer, winning 6-3…
atptour·On the rise: Jodar & Blockx ready for Rome after whirlwind year
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months. Making their debuts in Rome, the pair enter with momentum and new career-high rankings i…
atptour·Why the clay stakes remain high for Sinner in No. 1 battle with Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. For the first time since January’s Australian Open…
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A new era in Rome! Internazionali BNL d’Italia unveils revamped site for 2026
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour. The clay ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome is held at the historic Foro Italico sports complex and features some of the world’s most iconic tennis courts, not least its main…
atptour·What is the Rome tennis schedule?
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.…
atptour·Sabalenka: Boycott likely to 'fight for our rights'
Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that a boycott might be needed for players to get a bigger share of Slam revenues, and players such as Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina agreed.
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Djokovic returns in Rome: Six-time champ hits practice courts ahead of comeback
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury. Djokovic, whose last match was against Jack Draper…
atptour·Shelton: Big ambitions, eyes on Eternal City
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.” Now seeded fifth at the Internazionali BN…
atptour·Fantastic Fresco: Will Sinner or Musetti join Rome champion’s club?
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.” That now-viral press conference mantra from Rafael Nadal makes its rounds on social media every year ahead of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. And, here we are… in Rome,…
atptour·Novak Djokovic: Rome draw, history, recent results & more
Novak Djokovic is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Serbian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Djokovic's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2007, the No.…
atptour·Jannik Sinner: Rome draw, history, recent results & more
Jannik Sinner is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Italian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of his home ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Sinner's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2019, the No…
atptour·How to watch Rome tennis
The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season begins on Wednesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, where Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are among the stars in action in the Italian capital. The event will be broadcast worldwide and you c…
atptour·Nadal, Djokovic headline No. 1 Club Masters 1000 clay titans
From the glittering sea views of Monte-Carlo to the thin-air intensity of Madrid, and on to the storied courts of Rome, the trio of clay-court ATP Masters 1000 events is an exciting part of the season for players and fans alike. On a surface that demands patience, physical endura…
atptour·Venus Williams, Alysa Liu top athlete looks and moments at Met Gala 2026
Stars from the sports world were out in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.
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Sinner on parents’ early sacrifice & his desire to ‘catch up’ on family time
Even amid all the fanfare of his latest ATP Masters 1000 triumph, Jannik Sinner did not have to think long about what his parents mean to him. The No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings was carrying out his post-match media duties Sunday after claiming the Mutua Madrid Open title w…
atptour·ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia main draw kicks off Wednesday in Rome. But the tennis festivities have already begun in The Eternal City. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi was part of a group that on Monday visited the Quirinale, the official residence of Sergio Mattarella, the Presid…
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Arnaldi sparks revival with 'unreal' Cagliari Challenger triumph
Matteo Arnaldi’s triumph at the Sardegna Open on Sunday is one of the standout stories from the 2026 ATP Challenger season. Weeks after sharing that he had endured “the toughest six months” of his career, citing a persistent right foot injury, the 25-year-old flipped the script i…
atptour·Venus Williams, A'ja Wilson and more: Meet the athletes helping shape the 2026 Met Gala
Venus Williams, A'ja Wilson, Misty Copeland and Aimee Mullins reflect a strong athlete presence at the 2026 Met Gala.
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ATP + Palmes tap into tennis' cultural crossover with 2026 capsule
The ATP is continuing its move into the cultural and fashion space with the launch of its second collaborative capsule alongside Copenhagen-based label Palmes. Dropping today, the capsule features tennis inspired apparel and accessories designed to celebrate the sport’s heritage.…
atptour·Scouting Report: Sinner chases Career Golden Masters in Rome, Djokovic returns
The third and final clay ATP Masters 1000 action of the season takes place in Rome, where the ATP Tour’s finest will do battle at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Jannik Sinner has the chance to make history on home soil at the Foro Italico, where main-draw play runs from 6 to 17…
atptour·Top tennis stars slam French Open prize share
Tennis stars, including Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka say their share in French Open tournament revenue has declined and that Grand Slam officials have not addressed issues like health and pensions.
espn·Sinner learns Rome path, Zverev & returning Djokovic in same half of draw
Jannik Sinner could face a couple of intriguing early rematches in his bid to complete the Career Golden Masters on home soil at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. The No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, who is chasing a record-extending sixth consecutive ATP Masters 1000…
atptour·Sinner sets Masters 1000 mark with Madrid title
Jannik Sinner cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 events.
espn·Ukraine's Kostyuk tops Russian Andreeva for title
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine beat Mirra Andreeva of Russia 7-5, 6-3 to win the Madrid Open title Saturday.
espn·Mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby leads list of notable sport-refreshment combos
The bourbon-based cocktail is a Churchill Downs staple, but the Kentucky Derby isn't the only event associated with a signature food or beverage item.
espn·Sinner gets 350th win, on to Madrid Open final
Jannik Sinner is on to the Madrid Open final after defeating Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 for the top-ranked Sinner's 350th career win. Sinner will face Alexander Zverev.
espn·Nishikori says he plans to retire at end of season
Kei Nishikori, who was the first Japanese player to advance to the final of a Grand Slam men's singles tournament, said this year will be his last.
espn·Potapova 1st 'lucky loser' into WTA 1000 semifinal
Austria's Anastasia Potapova, ranked 56th, became the first "lucky loser" to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal by defeating Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-3 on Wednesday at the Madrid Open.
espn·Sinner praises 19-year-old Jódar: 'Incredible'
Jannik Sinner proved too much for Rafael Jódar but was impressed by the latest tennis sensation from Spain in their Madrid Open quarterfinal match.
espn·Jack Draper out of French Open with knee injury
Jack Draper has been ruled out of the French Open with a knee injury in another blow for the world No. 4's attempts to get back to fitness.
espn·Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun Sabalenka
American Hailey Baptiste earned the biggest win of her career by saving six match points and beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.
espn·Sinner critical of Madrid Open match scheduling
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is calling for better scheduling of matches at the Madrid Open, saying the night session "messes up the whole day" for players.
espn·Sinner extends unbeaten streak to 20 matches
Cameron Norrie's run at the Madrid Open ended with a fourth-round loss against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
espn·Sabalenka avoids virus scare, Osaka upset bid
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka avoided an upset by Naomi Osaka at the Madrid Open on Monday and said she's trying to avoid the illness that has affected Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Marin Cilic and a few others.
espn·Gauff vomits on court before advancing in Madrid
With a stomach virus going around the locker room at the Madrid Open, Coco Gauff threw up on the court but recovered to advance over Sorana Cirstea.
espn·Swiatek withdraws from Madrid after falling ill
Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li.
espn·Alcaraz (wrist) won't defend French Open title
Two-time defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz won't attempt to defend his title due to a wrist injury.
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