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Mizuno may not be the first brand that comes to mind on tennis’ grandest stages, but this season, it’s making a statement. The Japanese label has unveiled its eye-catching Naval collection, a sporty line that blends modern design with classic athletic style. Expect to see Mizuno’s ambassadors donning these looks at the French Open, turning…
Rome native Matteo Berrettini faces Casper Ruud in Rome on Monday night. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, ItalyMay 5-18, 2025Red ClayPrize Money: €8,055,385 World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Returns as All Clay Roads Lead To Rome The final Masters 1000 clay-court tournament of the season, Rome brings the out the best. The…
The Canadian upset Elena Rybakina on Sunday at the Foro Italico By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday May 11, 2025 Is Bianca Andreescu back? Yes would be the best answer to that question. Even better: she never left. Whatever the case, the Canadian is returning to form after returning to the tour last month…
The pair had an altercation after their battle, and worked things out before leaving the court. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday May 11, 2025 Arthur Fils took a backhand to the body in the second set of his battle with Stefanos Tsitsipas. Consider it a wake-up call. The Frenchman used the incident as…
The Frenchman narrowly escaped with the biggest win of his career. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday May 11, 2025 It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. For Corentin Moutet, it was everything. The Frenchman rejoiced in an electric atmosphere as he triumphed in his first ever appearance on…
Carlos Alcaraz plays Laslo Djere in Rome on Sunday night. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, ItalyMay 5-18, 2025Red ClayPrize Money: €8,055,385 World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Returns as All Clay Roads Lead To Rome The final Masters 1000 clay-court tournament of the season, Rome brings the out the best. The Internazionali BNL…
Danielle Collins recorded her first ever victory over Iga Swiatek on clay, ending the Pole’s title defense at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia with a 6-1 7-5 win in the third round. Swiatek, a three-time Italian Open champion in the last four years, arrived in Rome still searching for top form. Since lifting her fourth Roland…
When Danielle Collins has a tough serving day, one Olympic champion inspires her to fight through. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, May 10, 2025 Photo credit: Credit One Charleston Open Facebook When Danielle Collins’ first serve strays, she sometimes dials up memories of her tennis hero to subdue stress. Collins served only 47 percent…
The newest member of the ATP’s Top-10 continues to surge. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday May 9, 2025 Lorenzo Musetti is enjoying his time as one of two Italian men inside the Top-10 of the ATP’s rankings (it’s the first time that has ever happened), and on Friday in Rome he won his…
Novak Djokovic will play for a career milestone—and his first clay-court win of the year—in Geneva. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 9, 2025 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Novak Djokovic is aiming to do dirty work before Roland Garros starts. Grand Slam king Djokovic has accepted a wild card into the Geneva Open, set…