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...
ROME (AP) — Paula Badosa showed signs of her former top-five form during a 6-2, 6-3 victory over 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva in the first round of the Italian Open on Tuesday, May 7. Spain's Paula Badosa (AP/File photo) Badosa was ranked as high as No. 2 before she missed the second half of last...
ROME (AP) — Second-ranked Jannik Sinner announced Saturday, May 4, that he is withdrawing from the Italian Open because of an injured hip — denying the tournament of its most anticipated home player in decades. Italy's Jannik Sinner (AP) Sinner joins third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on the sidelines...
MADRID (AP) — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Andrey Rublev, of Russia kisses his trophy after winning against Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, in the Madrid Open men's final match in Madrid,...
MADRID (AP) — Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday, May 3, to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. Auger-Aliassime advanced after Jiri Lehecka had to retire at 3-3 in the first set of their semifinal and joined the list of players injured at the...
