ROME (AP) — The Italian Open was where it all began for Alexander Zverev with his first Masters Series title seven years ago. Alexander Zverev, of Germany, poses with his trophy after defeating Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, in the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico,...
ROME (AP) — For about an hour, Alexander Zverev had no answer to the rocket-like forehands and perfectly placed drop shots that Alejandro Tabilo kept producing on Rome’s red clay. Germany's Alexander Zverev returns the ball to Chile's Alejandro Tabilo during a men's tennis semifinal match at...
ROME (AP) — Unlike most Americans who can’t find their footing on clay when they come to Europe, Tommy Paul feels right at home on the red dirt. USA's Tommy Paul returns the ball to United States' Poland's Hubert Hurkazc at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Thursday, May 16. (AP...
ROME (AP) — Danielle Collins has been nearly unbeatable lately. Even with her announced retirement looming. Danielle Collins of the US returns the ball to Victoria Azarenka at the Italian Open tennis tournament at Rome's Foro Italico, Wednesday, May 15. (AP Photo/Antonietta Baldassarre) The...
ROME (AP) — The curse of the defending champion struck again for Daniil Medvedev. Russia's Daniil Medvedev returns the ball to United States' Tommy Paul at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) The second-seeded Medvedev has never successfully...
The future looks bright for Fil-Nigerian sprinter John Clinton Mitchel Abentong after bagging three gold medals to wrap up his debut at the 2024 ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships on Saturday evening, May 11. John Clinton Mitchel Abentong (left) The 16-year-old Abentong, who is...
ROME (AP) — Fifteen days before he is scheduled to play in what will likely be his final French Open, Rafael Nadal is so unsatisfied with his level of tennis that he’s still debating whether or not to go to Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal, of Spain, pauses during his match against Hubert Hurkacz,...
ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic took a little while to get going in his first match in nearly a month. Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to France's Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Friday, May 10. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) He cleaned up his game after...
ROME (AP) — For a brief stretch on Thursday, May 9, Rafael Nadal looked every bit of a weary 37-year-old player nearing retirement. Spain's Rafael Nadal serves the ball to Belgium's Zizou Bergs at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Thursday, May 9. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Struggling...
University of Santo Tomas standout Lanie Carpentero pulled off an upset against seasoned rivals in the women’s javelin throw event of the 2024 ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships Friday morning, May 10, at the PhilSports Oval in Pasig City. Lanie Carpentero (Rey Nillama) Winner of...
ROME (AP) — Naomi Osaka looked comfortable in her opening match at the Italian Open, beating 45th-ranked Clara Burel, 7-6 (2), 6-1, on Wednesday, May 8. Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to France's Clara Borel during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Wednesday, May...
Fil-American Lauren Hoffman and Spain-based hurdler John Cabang Tolentino delivered thrilling performances to break their respective national records in the 2024 ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the PhilSports Oval in Pasig City on Wednesday evening, May 8. Fil-American Lauren Hoffman...
