(May 16, 2015) Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Italian Open final on Sunday. No. 1 Djokovic downed David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4 while Federer came back from 0-3 in the first set to beat Swiss countryman Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2. The women’s … [Read more...]
Rome: Serena Williams and Murray Withdraw, Djokovic Tested, Federer and Nadal Advance
View image | gettyimages.com (May 14, 2015) Serena Williams and Andy Murray pulled out of the Italian Open on Thursday. Murray cited fatigue while Williams said she had a right elbow injury. Murray is undefeated on clay court this year winning … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams Capture Rome Titles
#491973311 / gettyimages.com (May 18, 2014) Novak Djokovic stretched his win streak over No. 1 Rafael Nadal to four in a row when he came back to beat the seven-time Rome champion 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his third Italian Open on … [Read more...]
Sara Errani Stuns Li Na to Reach Rome Semis
(May 15, 2014) Italy’s Sara Errani conquered Rome on Friday when she upset No. 2 Li Na Na 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to reach her second straight Italian Open semifinal, much to the delight of a supportive crowd. Coming into the match Errani was 0-6 versus … [Read more...]
Roger Federer Falls in First Match Since Boys Birth
(May 14, 2014) It's back to paternity leave for Roger Federer who fell to No. 47 Jeremy Chardy in his opening match at the Italian Open 1-6, 6-3, 7-6. Federer lost despite holding a match point on her own serve in the third set tiebreak. The … [Read more...]
Nadal Crushes Federer for Seventh Rome Title
(May 19, 2013) Rafael Nadal cruised past Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 for his seventh Italian Open title on Sunday, which will move his ranking up to No. 4. Nadal is now 20-10 head-to-head against the No. 3 Federer. This weeks’ results move Nadal … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Routs Azarenka to Conquer Rome
(May 19, 2013) Serena Williams extended her career-best winning streak to 24 with an easy 6-1, 6-3 over Victoria Azarenka to capture her first Italian Open title since she first won it in 2002 when she defeated Justine Henin. Martina Navratilova … [Read more...]
Nadal – Federer XXX for Rome Title
(May 18, 2013) It will be Rafael Nadal versus Roger Federer part 30 on Sunday in the Foro Italico for the Italian Open title. Nadal had little trouble with Novak Djokovic conqueror Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4 while Federer had to struggle to hold off … [Read more...]
Serena Williams to Take on Azarenka in Rome Final
(May 18, 2013) Serena Williams extended her unbeaten streak to 23 after demolishing Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 to move into the finals of the Italian Open. She’ll meet No. 3 Victoria Azarenka who won after 2 rain delays over Sara Errani 6-0, … [Read more...]
Djokovic Upset, Serena, Nadal and Federer into Rome Semifinals as Sharapova Withdraws
(May 17, 2013) No. 1 Novak Djokovic blew a 6-2, 5-2 lead, only to fall to Tomas Berdych 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. "It's a very strange situation," Djokovic said. "I played very well and was two points from … [Read more...]