The American is very clear that ruling out Iga for Roland Garros is not an option, although she acknowledges that confidence in facing her has increased within the circuit's locker room.
Spanish is already in the round of 16 in Rome after delivering two performances that perfectly synthesize his great virtues.
The Italian, who reached the quarterfinals of the Rome WTA for the first time, revealed how the opportunity arose for the Spaniard to become her new coach.
The Ukrainian reveals in an interview that Aryna admitted to having used the rules to her advantage to stop her serve during their last match in Madrid.
The German spoke about both issues in surprising terms after securing his spot in the round of 16 of the Rome tournament.
The number one player remembered what it is to suffer after battling hard against a combative De Jong to overcome a match with less brilliance than in his return and awaits Cerúndolo in the round of 16.
Speaking to the press in his country, the Netherlands detailed where his options could go before facing Jannik in Rome.
We reveal all the details you need to know so you don't miss Sinner's match in the third round of ATP Roma 2025.
The Italian, who reached the quarterfinals of the Rome WTA for the first time, revealed how the opportunity arose for the Spaniard to become her new coach.
The number one player remembered what it is to suffer after battling hard against a combative De Jong to overcome a match with less brilliance than in his return and awaits Cerúndolo in the round of 16.
The Ukrainian reveals in an interview that Aryna admitted to having used the rules to her advantage to stop her serve during their last match in Madrid.
Speaking to the press in his country, the Netherlands detailed where his options could go before facing Jannik in Rome.
The German spoke about both issues in surprising terms after securing his spot in the round of 16 of the Rome tournament.
We reveal all the details you need to know so you don't miss Sinner's match in the third round of ATP Roma 2025.
13 may. 2025 10:00
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Jaume Munar continues to show clear signs of an inexorable upward trend that could mark a turning point in his trajectory in these months. After starting the year very well and struggling with the transition to clay courts in the early tournaments, the Spaniard is now in the round of 16 of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 after defeating Korda 6-4 6-2. He will face Berrettini or Ruud next.
The green shoots that Emma Raducanu was displaying at the WTA 1000 Rome 2025 have been clearly interrupted by the flagrant superiority shown by Cori Gauff in her match against the Briton. The result was 6-1 6-2 for the American, who confirms a strong upward trend and will meet Andreeva or Tauson in the quarterfinals.
After Alex de Miñaur's classification to the round of 16 of the ATP Rome, defeating Hugo Dellien (6-4, 6-4), the Australian now matches Carlos Alcaraz as the player with the most victories this year (24). This shows that his tennis is synonymous with consistency. However, the number 8 in the ATP ranking aims for more: "I am very pleased with the consistency I have shown by competing every week. But ultimately, the goal is to aim for bigger and better things. That's what I do every week, giving myself the opportunity to do so. I hope to seize my opportunities," says De Minaur, who will face Tommy Paul for a place in the quarterfinals.
Jannik Sinner sweated more than expected to defeat a great Jesper De Jong. The number one showed a slightly lower level than on the first day and is aware that he will have to raise it if he wants to beat his next opponent, Fran Cerúndolo. "The last time I played here, I lost against him on this court. He's an incredible player. Having an incredible season. He had a great tournament last week. It's going to be tough. I need to raise my level if I want to make it even. These are exactly the challenges I need. I'm trying to understand where my game is. It's going to be a good challenge and a good test for me. We'll see how it goes," the Italian concluded.
Jannik Sinner after beating De Jong in Rome
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 12, 2025
“Francisco Cerundolo next… No disrespect to the players you’ve played so far but how much of a step up will he be for you on your comeback?”
Jannik: “You know, every day, every challenge is a tough one. Of course last time I played… pic.twitter.com/olqXyvTxf0
Fran Cerúndolo is one of the standout names in 2025. Despite not having won any titles yet this season, the Argentine is reaching the final rounds of many tournaments, and the ATP in Rome is no exception. The Buenos Aires native made it to the round of 16 after defeating Sebastian Ofner by 6-2, 6-4 in an hour and 17 minutes. Now, the South American could face a greater threat as he may meet Jannik Sinner, provided the number one player wins his third-round match against Jesper De Jong.
The new Pope of the Catholic Church, León XIV, has acknowledged on numerous occasions, before becoming Pope, that tennis is one of his passions. Therefore, in his first meeting with the media covering the Conclave, a journalist asked him about playing a charity match, to which León XIV agreed. The same journalist added: "I'll bring Andre Agassi," to which the Pope replied: "We'll play, as long as you don't bring Sinner". This elicited laughter from those present.
Il Papa scherza con i media: "Giochiamo a tennis ma senza Sinner” #SkySport #SkyTennishttps://t.co/rEnTIvXopg
— skysport (@SkySport) May 12, 2025
Winning three consecutive matches in a tournament is something that Emma Raducanu has not done too often in recent years. Therefore, her performance in the WTA 1000 Roma 2025 should not be overshadowed by her resounding defeat against Gauff. "It was very difficult for me today, the conditions were different due to the wind, and Cori is one of the best in the world. It's great for me to face opponents of her caliber now, it helps me learn a lot. This week is great and gives me confidence. I'm trying to be more aggressive with my drive and I have reconnected with my essence on the court. I am growing a lot on the court, and that makes me a better tennis player. My new motto is: Enjoy the process that will help you achieve your goals," the British player stated.
While the Italians dream of Jannik Sinner's title, in the women's draw of WTA Rome, hope is named Jasmine Paolini. The world number five had the support of her people in a closely contested match against the always tough Jelena Ostapenko. But the Italian managed to recover from a 2-4 deficit in the first set and secured the victory 7-5, 6-2 after an hour and 46 minutes of play. The next opponent for Marc López's protege will be Diana Shnaider.
Peyton Stearns pulled off an epic win against Naomi Osaka in a 2-hour and 42-minute duel, with both players giving their all. The American admitted to feeling deeply unwell towards the end of the match. "It had been a long time since I pushed myself so hard and went beyond my limits. My only goal in the tiebreak was not to vomit in the middle of the court," she said.
Peyton Stearns after beating Naomi Osaka in Rome
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 12, 2025
“I think in the tiebreak I was just trying not to throw up in the middle of the court. I wasn’t feeling the best. I dug deep. I don’t think I’ve dug that deep in a while.”
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Elina Svitolina has once again demonstrated the consistency she has been showing in 2025. The Ukrainian tennis player is one of the most reliable players on the WTA circuit, and after winning the WTA 250 in Rouen and reaching the semifinals in Madrid, she advances to the quarterfinals of the WTA Roma. She achieves this after defeating Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 16 after an hour and 25 minutes of play. She will compete against Peyton Stearns for a spot in the semifinals of the Italian tournament.
Jakub Mensik and Hubert Hurkacz will face each other in the round of 16 of ATP Rome 2025, confirming a showdown between big servers. The Czech defeated one of the sensations of this tournament, Fabian Marozsan, with a score of 6-4, 7-6(2) after 1 hour and 30 minutes of play. Meanwhile, the Polish player had a tougher time and had to secure the victory in three sets against Marcos Giron (6-3, 1-6, 6-1) after 1 hour and 38 minutes of play. This sets up a second encounter between the two players, the first one being won by the Polish player.
An exciting round of 16 duel is coming up at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 with two players who are evolving spectacularly on clay and have high expectations in this tournament. Álex de Miñaur won 6-4 6-4, setting up a clash with Tommy Paul who struggled to defeat Machac, by 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-4.
Jaume Munar continues to show clear signs of an inexorable upward trend that could mark a turning point in his trajectory in these months. After starting the year very well and struggling with the transition to clay courts in the early tournaments, the Spaniard is now in the round of 16 of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 after defeating Korda 6-4 6-2. He will face Berrettini or Ruud next.
Jannik Sinner sweated more than expected to defeat a great Jesper De Jong. The number one showed a slightly lower level than on the first day and is aware that he will have to raise it if he wants to beat his next opponent, Fran Cerúndolo. "The last time I played here, I lost against him on this court. He's an incredible player. Having an incredible season. He had a great tournament last week. It's going to be tough. I need to raise my level if I want to make it even. These are exactly the challenges I need. I'm trying to understand where my game is. It's going to be a good challenge and a good test for me. We'll see how it goes," the Italian concluded.
Jannik Sinner after beating De Jong in Rome
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 12, 2025
“Francisco Cerundolo next… No disrespect to the players you’ve played so far but how much of a step up will he be for you on your comeback?”
Jannik: “You know, every day, every challenge is a tough one. Of course last time I played… pic.twitter.com/olqXyvTxf0
Winning three consecutive matches in a tournament is something that Emma Raducanu has not done too often in recent years. Therefore, her performance in the WTA 1000 Roma 2025 should not be overshadowed by her resounding defeat against Gauff. "It was very difficult for me today, the conditions were different due to the wind, and Cori is one of the best in the world. It's great for me to face opponents of her caliber now, it helps me learn a lot. This week is great and gives me confidence. I'm trying to be more aggressive with my drive and I have reconnected with my essence on the court. I am growing a lot on the court, and that makes me a better tennis player. My new motto is: Enjoy the process that will help you achieve your goals," the British player stated.
Elina Svitolina has once again demonstrated the consistency she has been showing in 2025. The Ukrainian tennis player is one of the most reliable players on the WTA circuit, and after winning the WTA 250 in Rouen and reaching the semifinals in Madrid, she advances to the quarterfinals of the WTA Roma. She achieves this after defeating Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 16 after an hour and 25 minutes of play. She will compete against Peyton Stearns for a spot in the semifinals of the Italian tournament.
The green shoots that Emma Raducanu was displaying at the WTA 1000 Rome 2025 have been clearly interrupted by the flagrant superiority shown by Cori Gauff in her match against the Briton. The result was 6-1 6-2 for the American, who confirms a strong upward trend and will meet Andreeva or Tauson in the quarterfinals.
Fran Cerúndolo is one of the standout names in 2025. Despite not having won any titles yet this season, the Argentine is reaching the final rounds of many tournaments, and the ATP in Rome is no exception. The Buenos Aires native made it to the round of 16 after defeating Sebastian Ofner by 6-2, 6-4 in an hour and 17 minutes. Now, the South American could face a greater threat as he may meet Jannik Sinner, provided the number one player wins his third-round match against Jesper De Jong.
While the Italians dream of Jannik Sinner's title, in the women's draw of WTA Rome, hope is named Jasmine Paolini. The world number five had the support of her people in a closely contested match against the always tough Jelena Ostapenko. But the Italian managed to recover from a 2-4 deficit in the first set and secured the victory 7-5, 6-2 after an hour and 46 minutes of play. The next opponent for Marc López's protege will be Diana Shnaider.
Jakub Mensik and Hubert Hurkacz will face each other in the round of 16 of ATP Rome 2025, confirming a showdown between big servers. The Czech defeated one of the sensations of this tournament, Fabian Marozsan, with a score of 6-4, 7-6(2) after 1 hour and 30 minutes of play. Meanwhile, the Polish player had a tougher time and had to secure the victory in three sets against Marcos Giron (6-3, 1-6, 6-1) after 1 hour and 38 minutes of play. This sets up a second encounter between the two players, the first one being won by the Polish player.
After Alex de Miñaur's classification to the round of 16 of the ATP Rome, defeating Hugo Dellien (6-4, 6-4), the Australian now matches Carlos Alcaraz as the player with the most victories this year (24). This shows that his tennis is synonymous with consistency. However, the number 8 in the ATP ranking aims for more: "I am very pleased with the consistency I have shown by competing every week. But ultimately, the goal is to aim for bigger and better things. That's what I do every week, giving myself the opportunity to do so. I hope to seize my opportunities," says De Minaur, who will face Tommy Paul for a place in the quarterfinals.
The new Pope of the Catholic Church, León XIV, has acknowledged on numerous occasions, before becoming Pope, that tennis is one of his passions. Therefore, in his first meeting with the media covering the Conclave, a journalist asked him about playing a charity match, to which León XIV agreed. The same journalist added: "I'll bring Andre Agassi," to which the Pope replied: "We'll play, as long as you don't bring Sinner". This elicited laughter from those present.
Il Papa scherza con i media: "Giochiamo a tennis ma senza Sinner” #SkySport #SkyTennishttps://t.co/rEnTIvXopg
— skysport (@SkySport) May 12, 2025
Peyton Stearns pulled off an epic win against Naomi Osaka in a 2-hour and 42-minute duel, with both players giving their all. The American admitted to feeling deeply unwell towards the end of the match. "It had been a long time since I pushed myself so hard and went beyond my limits. My only goal in the tiebreak was not to vomit in the middle of the court," she said.
Peyton Stearns after beating Naomi Osaka in Rome
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 12, 2025
“I think in the tiebreak I was just trying not to throw up in the middle of the court. I wasn’t feeling the best. I dug deep. I don’t think I’ve dug that deep in a while.”
pic.com/2vgZHCjV8d
A scandalous encounter took place between Naomi Osaka and Peyton Stearns in the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 Rome 2025, decided by small details after an intense battle full of twists. The Japanese player continues to show an inexorable upward trend, but succumbed to the American, who handled the most tense situations better. The final result was 6-4 3-6 7-6 (4).
An exciting round of 16 duel is coming up at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 with two players who are evolving spectacularly on clay and have high expectations in this tournament. Álex de Miñaur won 6-4 6-4, setting up a clash with Tommy Paul who struggled to defeat Machac, by 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-4.
The Murcian talked about his physical sensations and highlighted the importance of winning matches in these tournaments in just two sets.
The Italian advanced to the round of 16 of the Rome Masters 1000 and analyzed his upcoming match against Medvedev: "I'm not sure if I'm the favorite".
The man from Murcia advanced to the fourth round after a solid performance against Laslo Djere, a rival he had already faced this season.
The Russian player explains how the breakup with Dinara happened just a month after they started working together. A decision as abrupt as it is mysterious.
The Frenchman won a duel of almost four hours against Holger Rune to advance to the round of 16 at the Rome Masters: "Today I respected the opponent and myself".
The Murcian talked about his physical sensations and highlighted the importance of winning matches in these tournaments in just two sets.
The man from Murcia advanced to the fourth round after a solid performance against Laslo Djere, a rival he had already faced this season.
The Frenchman won a duel of almost four hours against Holger Rune to advance to the round of 16 at the Rome Masters: "Today I respected the opponent and myself".
The Italian advanced to the round of 16 of the Rome Masters 1000 and analyzed his upcoming match against Medvedev: "I'm not sure if I'm the favorite".
The Russian player explains how the breakup with Dinara happened just a month after they started working together. A decision as abrupt as it is mysterious.
These are the words of Casper Ruud, the man landing in Rome with the momentum of having won his first Masters 1000 in Madrid: “I played my best tennis of the whole year”.
The Italian returned to the courts in grand style and showed Navone why he is still the number one in the world.
The Polish player is not performing at her best and makes some very concerning statements regarding the upcoming French Open, her favorite tournament.
Discover all the details of the third round clash of ATP Rome 2025 between Carlos Alcaraz and Laslo Djere.
The Italian spoke about how the reception from the audience impacted him, what he expected from his first match in three months, and the mental process just before his comeback.
These are the words of Casper Ruud, the man landing in Rome with the momentum of having won his first Masters 1000 in Madrid: “I played my best tennis of the whole year”.
The Polish player is not performing at her best and makes some very concerning statements regarding the upcoming French Open, her favorite tournament.
The Italian spoke about how the reception from the audience impacted him, what he expected from his first match in three months, and the mental process just before his comeback.
The Italian returned to the courts in grand style and showed Navone why he is still the number one in the world.
Discover all the details of the third round clash of ATP Rome 2025 between Carlos Alcaraz and Laslo Djere.
Many today are asking themselves, 'What's happening to Swiatek?' Many things could be happening. What is clear is that something is going on with Iga.
The current world number 26 confesses the factors that are key in his great streak on the circuit.
The American player surprises with her love for the surface: "I wish we had a longer clay court season".
The American started off on the right foot in Rome, but she is not happy with the speed of the game. She also commented on Victoria Mboko and the new Pope, León XIV.
Matteo clearly expresses his admiration for Jannik Sinner in the press conference awaiting the return of the world number one to the circuit.
Albert Costa, sports director of TEC Carles Ferrer Salat, tells us about his future plans: "I would love to accompany a 14-year-old to the top 10".
Incredible level from Danielle from the start to eliminate Iga Swiatek, world number two, thus increasing concerns heading into Roland Garros.
The Italian returns to competition with a completely different look than when he left. We reveal how his physique has changed and why.
Many today are asking themselves, 'What's happening to Swiatek?' Many things could be happening. What is clear is that something is going on with Iga.
The American player surprises with her love for the surface: "I wish we had a longer clay court season".
Matteo clearly expresses his admiration for Jannik Sinner in the press conference awaiting the return of the world number one to the circuit.
Incredible level from Danielle from the start to eliminate Iga Swiatek, world number two, thus increasing concerns heading into Roland Garros.
The current world number 26 confesses the factors that are key in his great streak on the circuit.
The American started off on the right foot in Rome, but she is not happy with the speed of the game. She also commented on Victoria Mboko and the new Pope, León XIV.
Albert Costa, sports director of TEC Carles Ferrer Salat, tells us about his future plans: "I would love to accompany a 14-year-old to the top 10".
The Italian returns to competition with a completely different look than when he left. We reveal how his physique has changed and why.
Finally, Novak Djokovic will play a tournament before heading to Roland Garros. The Serbian decided not to participate in Rome for the first time since 2007 but has accepted the invitation to the ATP 250 in Geneva, which takes place a week before the Parisian Grand Slam. It seems that the Belgrade native wants to arrive in France with some match practice as he has suffered two defeats in his only two matches on this clay court tour.
After the conclusion of the second round of the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, a total of nine seeded players suffered defeat in their debut in the Spanish capital. The most notable loss was Novak Djokovic's against Matteo Arnaldi (6-3 6-4), while the most spectacular one was Arthur Fils's defeat by Francisco Comesaña (7-6 6-4), with the Argentine coming back from a 1-5 deficit on the scoreboard. The other eliminated seeds were as follows:
These are the words of Thierry Guibert, an executive at the Lacoste brand. The French entrepreneur has expressed his interest in renewing with Novak Djokovic, who has made it clear that he wishes to continue competing for several seasons despite not being in his best period on the courts: "Novak wants to go at least until the Los Angeles Games. I have no doubt that we will find common ground in the coming weeks. We are discussing primarily the type of renewal," said the CEO in an interview with L'Equipe.
The Serbian admits he still has issues in his game after falling at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025: "My tennis level is still not where I would like it to be."
Jack Draper is bursting into the ATP ranking elite with the force of an earthquake. The seismic movement happening at the top is being amplified by the British player's outstanding performances, as his victories in the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 have unlocked a new frontier. Jack will be the new #5 player in the world next Monday, surpassing Novak Djokovic on the list and achieving his best historical ranking. Not only that, but if he were to clinch the title in the Spanish capital, he would be just 25 points away from Taylor Fritz, the current #4 player in the world. He has barely any points to defend in the upcoming tournaments... Where is his ceiling?
Being sincere, Matteo Arnaldi expressed himself on the track after securing the victory against Novak Djokovic at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 with a phrase that has resonated among fans: "At first, I simply tried not to shit myself," the Italian confessed to SkySport microphones with a big smile, fully aware of the significant achievement this result represents both in the Spanish tournament and in his career.
The Serbian had been competing in this tournament continuously since 2007. His withdrawal has come as a bombshell in the tennis world.
While it is true that the Serbian has been an example of perseverance and consistency on the circuit for decades, he is not currently at his best. The defeat of Novak Djokovic in his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 against Matteo Arnaldi leaves a fact that could mark a turning point. For the first time in the history of the Masters 1000, there will be no players born in the 80s in the Round of 32.
Finally, Novak Djokovic will play a tournament before heading to Roland Garros. The Serbian decided not to participate in Rome for the first time since 2007 but has accepted the invitation to the ATP 250 in Geneva, which takes place a week before the Parisian Grand Slam. It seems that the Belgrade native wants to arrive in France with some match practice as he has suffered two defeats in his only two matches on this clay court tour.
These are the words of Thierry Guibert, an executive at the Lacoste brand. The French entrepreneur has expressed his interest in renewing with Novak Djokovic, who has made it clear that he wishes to continue competing for several seasons despite not being in his best period on the courts: "Novak wants to go at least until the Los Angeles Games. I have no doubt that we will find common ground in the coming weeks. We are discussing primarily the type of renewal," said the CEO in an interview with L'Equipe.
Jack Draper is bursting into the ATP ranking elite with the force of an earthquake. The seismic movement happening at the top is being amplified by the British player's outstanding performances, as his victories in the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 have unlocked a new frontier. Jack will be the new #5 player in the world next Monday, surpassing Novak Djokovic on the list and achieving his best historical ranking. Not only that, but if he were to clinch the title in the Spanish capital, he would be just 25 points away from Taylor Fritz, the current #4 player in the world. He has barely any points to defend in the upcoming tournaments... Where is his ceiling?
The Serbian had been competing in this tournament continuously since 2007. His withdrawal has come as a bombshell in the tennis world.
After the conclusion of the second round of the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, a total of nine seeded players suffered defeat in their debut in the Spanish capital. The most notable loss was Novak Djokovic's against Matteo Arnaldi (6-3 6-4), while the most spectacular one was Arthur Fils's defeat by Francisco Comesaña (7-6 6-4), with the Argentine coming back from a 1-5 deficit on the scoreboard. The other eliminated seeds were as follows:
The Serbian admits he still has issues in his game after falling at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025: "My tennis level is still not where I would like it to be."
Being sincere, Matteo Arnaldi expressed himself on the track after securing the victory against Novak Djokovic at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 with a phrase that has resonated among fans: "At first, I simply tried not to shit myself," the Italian confessed to SkySport microphones with a big smile, fully aware of the significant achievement this result represents both in the Spanish tournament and in his career.
While it is true that the Serbian has been an example of perseverance and consistency on the circuit for decades, he is not currently at his best. The defeat of Novak Djokovic in his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 against Matteo Arnaldi leaves a fact that could mark a turning point. For the first time in the history of the Masters 1000, there will be no players born in the 80s in the Round of 32.
One of the most prestigious coaches in the history of tennis making this strong statement is Ricardo Piatti. He worked with Ljubicic, Coric, Sharapova, Djokovic, and Sinner, and spoke with Gazzetta dello Sport about what he expects from Jannik upon his return. "He will be very motivated to continue proving that he is above the rest. I believe these months away can help him arrive fresher at the end of the season. The champions' talent lies in how they think, not in how they play. They have extreme rigor in all their actions; Sinner has always been very serious and disciplined since he was a child," he comments before addressing the figure of Carlos Alcaraz.
Juan Carlos Ferrero did not want to miss the opportunity to watch live one of the gems of the tennis world, Mirra Andreeva, and went to the central court minutes before the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Laslo Djere to enjoy women's tennis. Conchita Martínez's pupil was in the second set, which she closed out with a tight 7-5. Also present with him was Albert Molina, manager of the player from Murcia.
Mirra Andreeva is one of the most friendly and charismatic tennis players in the world, with that sweet shyness and spontaneity that enchants everyone. She showed this when she approached Carlos Alcaraz after defeating Noskova last Sunday, as when she went to the locker room, the Spaniard was warming up for his match against Djere. "I love his reflex exercises, and we have copied some of them with Conchita. Thanks to her, I can say a few words in Spanish, so I wished Carlos good luck after he congratulated me. For now, we have only reached that point; maybe we'll improve in the future," she said with a laugh on tennis.com.
One of Carlos Alcaraz's intimate rivals since he was just a kid is Holger Rune, a player from the same generation he has faced at all levels. The Dane was asked about Carlos's documentary on Netflix and made a lighthearted comment. "I loved it, I talked to him in the locker room about it. It's great for fans to see what goes on behind the scenes, to realize that we are people before being tennis players. I don't want to say anything controversial, but I might have been more serious than him in the junior stage," Rune said, laughing, in tennis.com , acknowledging the immense talent and charisma in Alcaraz that was already evident in their junior years.
A day of strong emotions is approaching this coming Sunday, May 11th at the ATP Rome 2025. On the Campo Centrale, Aryna Sabalenka will face Sofia Kenin in the first match, with Lorenzo Musetti and Alexander Zverev providing other exciting matchups in their respective games. For the night session, Carlos Alcaraz will play against Laslo Djere in the second match, not before 8:30 pm local time.
Carlos Alcaraz was decisive against Laslo Djere at the ATP Rome 2025. After the victory that places him in the fourth round of the tournament, the Murcian spoke with Tennis TV microphones at court level: "A tough start to the match, honestly. I couldn't find a way to harm him, but I waited for my chances and stayed mentally strong. I had the right attitude and the second set leaned a bit more towards my side. Winning the match in only two sets is positive, in a Masters 1000 it's important for confidence and I also feel good physically."
It could be said that the surface where Carlos Alcaraz excels the most is clay. Although the player himself doesn't confirm it, data shows that at just 22 years old, he is among the best players in the history of clay courts, only surpassed by a certain Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz holds the second-highest winning percentage on clay in the ATP circuit since its inception in 1990, with a 82.7% of victories on the red dirt, second only to the former Mallorcan player who retired with a 90.5% win rate on clay.
One of the most prestigious coaches in the history of tennis making this strong statement is Ricardo Piatti. He worked with Ljubicic, Coric, Sharapova, Djokovic, and Sinner, and spoke with Gazzetta dello Sport about what he expects from Jannik upon his return. "He will be very motivated to continue proving that he is above the rest. I believe these months away can help him arrive fresher at the end of the season. The champions' talent lies in how they think, not in how they play. They have extreme rigor in all their actions; Sinner has always been very serious and disciplined since he was a child," he comments before addressing the figure of Carlos Alcaraz.
Mirra Andreeva is one of the most friendly and charismatic tennis players in the world, with that sweet shyness and spontaneity that enchants everyone. She showed this when she approached Carlos Alcaraz after defeating Noskova last Sunday, as when she went to the locker room, the Spaniard was warming up for his match against Djere. "I love his reflex exercises, and we have copied some of them with Conchita. Thanks to her, I can say a few words in Spanish, so I wished Carlos good luck after he congratulated me. For now, we have only reached that point; maybe we'll improve in the future," she said with a laugh on tennis.com.
One of Carlos Alcaraz's intimate rivals since he was just a kid is Holger Rune, a player from the same generation he has faced at all levels. The Dane was asked about Carlos's documentary on Netflix and made a lighthearted comment. "I loved it, I talked to him in the locker room about it. It's great for fans to see what goes on behind the scenes, to realize that we are people before being tennis players. I don't want to say anything controversial, but I might have been more serious than him in the junior stage," Rune said, laughing, in tennis.com , acknowledging the immense talent and charisma in Alcaraz that was already evident in their junior years.
Carlos Alcaraz was decisive against Laslo Djere at the ATP Rome 2025. After the victory that places him in the fourth round of the tournament, the Murcian spoke with Tennis TV microphones at court level: "A tough start to the match, honestly. I couldn't find a way to harm him, but I waited for my chances and stayed mentally strong. I had the right attitude and the second set leaned a bit more towards my side. Winning the match in only two sets is positive, in a Masters 1000 it's important for confidence and I also feel good physically."
Juan Carlos Ferrero did not want to miss the opportunity to watch live one of the gems of the tennis world, Mirra Andreeva, and went to the central court minutes before the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Laslo Djere to enjoy women's tennis. Conchita Martínez's pupil was in the second set, which she closed out with a tight 7-5. Also present with him was Albert Molina, manager of the player from Murcia.
A day of strong emotions is approaching this coming Sunday, May 11th at the ATP Rome 2025. On the Campo Centrale, Aryna Sabalenka will face Sofia Kenin in the first match, with Lorenzo Musetti and Alexander Zverev providing other exciting matchups in their respective games. For the night session, Carlos Alcaraz will play against Laslo Djere in the second match, not before 8:30 pm local time.
It could be said that the surface where Carlos Alcaraz excels the most is clay. Although the player himself doesn't confirm it, data shows that at just 22 years old, he is among the best players in the history of clay courts, only surpassed by a certain Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz holds the second-highest winning percentage on clay in the ATP circuit since its inception in 1990, with a 82.7% of victories on the red dirt, second only to the former Mallorcan player who retired with a 90.5% win rate on clay.
Emotional, vibrant, chilling. That's the only way to define the promotional video that Roland Garros has released for this year's tournament in 2025. Along with the usual impactful footage and background music, there is the narration by Rafael Nadal who will be the protagonist due to the tribute planned for him.
Left-handed, with a powerful right hand with a lot of topspin effect... and, above all, winning matches on clay courts. The outstanding level that Jack Draper is displaying at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open and his way of hitting the right hand seemed to embolden Sky Sports journalists, who, after his victory over Tommy Paul, asked his compatriot about what he thought about comparing his forehand, one of the few on the circuit that opts for a huge topspin effect as a lefty, with Rafael Nadal's. The response was obvious and humorous:
It could be said that the surface where Carlos Alcaraz excels the most is clay. Although the player himself doesn't confirm it, data shows that at just 22 years old, he is among the best players in the history of clay courts, only surpassed by a certain Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz holds the second-highest winning percentage on clay in the ATP circuit since its inception in 1990, with a 82.7% of victories on the red dirt, second only to the former Mallorcan player who retired with a 90.5% win rate on clay.
Rafael Nadal does not feel the necessary motivation to play tennis, but he is fully enjoying another sport that has always been one of his great passions: golf. In an interview with TheTelegraph, he even confessed that he would like to gather all the Big 4 members in an amateur golf tournament, although the difference in skill level could be a challenge. "On the tennis court, there was no difference in level between us, but in golf, they would have to train hard because I am quite better than them," he joked. As far as is known, Roger Federer is practicing intensively, while there is no evidence of the golf skills of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
Congratulations to Casper Ruud after winning his first Masters 1000 at the Mutua Madrid Open keep pouring in. The latest one, and possibly one of the most special, comes from Rafa Nadal. It is worth noting that the Norwegian is one of the most outstanding students of the Rafa Nadal Academy. Therefore, the Spaniard dedicated a few words to him on social media: "Congratulations! I'm very happy for you and your team! Well deserved!"
We still haven't fully gotten used to seeing Andy Murray advising Novak Djokovic, a feeling shared by Rafael Nadal judging by his words in a conversation with TheTelegraph, where he was asked about this matter. "I was surprised that just after retiring, Andy wanted to start a project involving traveling, but I understand that being with Novak is very appealing. I believe that for Djokovic, being advised by one of his great rivals is a great motivator, so I think it's a good combination. Andy is passionate about tennis and has seen this as a great opportunity. I hope things go well for them, I wish it from the heart," said the Spaniard.
Jack Draper is the big sensation of the Mutua Madrid Open. Possibly, he is the player who is performing the best in the Magic Box. And it is worth mentioning that clay court is the surface where he struggles the most. That's why the British player has confessed that he looked up to Rafael Nadal to improve his game on clay. "Obviously, he is left-handed, and I grew up watching him, but I never tried to think that I am going to be like him on a clay court, because he is pretty good. But I think there are definitely things I can learn from the way he searches for his forehand, the way he dictates, and the way he intimidates opponents, especially on clay. I am learning to search more for my forehand and to try to dictate what I am trying to do," says Draper, who will fight to reach the final against Lorenzo Musetti.
Rafael Nadal gave an interview to TheTelegraph where he was asked about the doping sanction on Jannik Sinner. His response was clear, standing up for the Italian. "If I'm not mistaken, the ruling basically declares him innocent. It's evident that everything that happened was not good for tennis, but accidents like this occur in life. I believe in Jannik, I am fully convinced that he never intended to cheat or gain an advantage over others with any substance. He is a person of very good moral character. I don't mean to question the ruling with this. There are protocols we need to follow, and if they need to be changed, we have to work towards it. As far as I'm concerned, the case is closed," he concluded.
Emotional, vibrant, chilling. That's the only way to define the promotional video that Roland Garros has released for this year's tournament in 2025. Along with the usual impactful footage and background music, there is the narration by Rafael Nadal who will be the protagonist due to the tribute planned for him.
It could be said that the surface where Carlos Alcaraz excels the most is clay. Although the player himself doesn't confirm it, data shows that at just 22 years old, he is among the best players in the history of clay courts, only surpassed by a certain Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz holds the second-highest winning percentage on clay in the ATP circuit since its inception in 1990, with a 82.7% of victories on the red dirt, second only to the former Mallorcan player who retired with a 90.5% win rate on clay.
Congratulations to Casper Ruud after winning his first Masters 1000 at the Mutua Madrid Open keep pouring in. The latest one, and possibly one of the most special, comes from Rafa Nadal. It is worth noting that the Norwegian is one of the most outstanding students of the Rafa Nadal Academy. Therefore, the Spaniard dedicated a few words to him on social media: "Congratulations! I'm very happy for you and your team! Well deserved!"
Jack Draper is the big sensation of the Mutua Madrid Open. Possibly, he is the player who is performing the best in the Magic Box. And it is worth mentioning that clay court is the surface where he struggles the most. That's why the British player has confessed that he looked up to Rafael Nadal to improve his game on clay. "Obviously, he is left-handed, and I grew up watching him, but I never tried to think that I am going to be like him on a clay court, because he is pretty good. But I think there are definitely things I can learn from the way he searches for his forehand, the way he dictates, and the way he intimidates opponents, especially on clay. I am learning to search more for my forehand and to try to dictate what I am trying to do," says Draper, who will fight to reach the final against Lorenzo Musetti.
Left-handed, with a powerful right hand with a lot of topspin effect... and, above all, winning matches on clay courts. The outstanding level that Jack Draper is displaying at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open and his way of hitting the right hand seemed to embolden Sky Sports journalists, who, after his victory over Tommy Paul, asked his compatriot about what he thought about comparing his forehand, one of the few on the circuit that opts for a huge topspin effect as a lefty, with Rafael Nadal's. The response was obvious and humorous:
Rafael Nadal does not feel the necessary motivation to play tennis, but he is fully enjoying another sport that has always been one of his great passions: golf. In an interview with TheTelegraph, he even confessed that he would like to gather all the Big 4 members in an amateur golf tournament, although the difference in skill level could be a challenge. "On the tennis court, there was no difference in level between us, but in golf, they would have to train hard because I am quite better than them," he joked. As far as is known, Roger Federer is practicing intensively, while there is no evidence of the golf skills of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
We still haven't fully gotten used to seeing Andy Murray advising Novak Djokovic, a feeling shared by Rafael Nadal judging by his words in a conversation with TheTelegraph, where he was asked about this matter. "I was surprised that just after retiring, Andy wanted to start a project involving traveling, but I understand that being with Novak is very appealing. I believe that for Djokovic, being advised by one of his great rivals is a great motivator, so I think it's a good combination. Andy is passionate about tennis and has seen this as a great opportunity. I hope things go well for them, I wish it from the heart," said the Spaniard.
Rafael Nadal gave an interview to TheTelegraph where he was asked about the doping sanction on Jannik Sinner. His response was clear, standing up for the Italian. "If I'm not mistaken, the ruling basically declares him innocent. It's evident that everything that happened was not good for tennis, but accidents like this occur in life. I believe in Jannik, I am fully convinced that he never intended to cheat or gain an advantage over others with any substance. He is a person of very good moral character. I don't mean to question the ruling with this. There are protocols we need to follow, and if they need to be changed, we have to work towards it. As far as I'm concerned, the case is closed," he concluded.
The world number one explains the main differences between the Madrid and Rome tournaments: "It's much slower here".
Discover all the details so you don't miss Jannik Sinner's return to the circuit after serving his doping suspension.
The Murcian praises Jannik, saying that it's great to have him back in the tournaments.
The Spanish tennis player shows that he is at 100% with a convincing victory and a devastating forehand against a Lajovic whom he dominated from start to finish in his debut in Italy.
The Argentine player assesses his upcoming confrontation with Jannik Sinner: "It is a great opportunity for me".
We analyze the palpable physical changes of Sinner in his return to competition in Rome and what will be his great weapon to triumph on clay courts.
The world number one explains the main differences between the Madrid and Rome tournaments: "It's much slower here".
The Murcian praises Jannik, saying that it's great to have him back in the tournaments.
The Argentine player assesses his upcoming confrontation with Jannik Sinner: "It is a great opportunity for me".
Discover all the details so you don't miss Jannik Sinner's return to the circuit after serving his doping suspension.
The Spanish tennis player shows that he is at 100% with a convincing victory and a devastating forehand against a Lajovic whom he dominated from start to finish in his debut in Italy.
We analyze the palpable physical changes of Sinner in his return to competition in Rome and what will be his great weapon to triumph on clay courts.
