George Patten Archives: 05/2026

Naomi Osaka defeated Eva Lys, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, in the second round of the Italian Open. But her coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, wasn’t there to watch…

Novak Djokovic lost to Dino Prizmic in three sets at the Italian Open. Playing his first match since Indian Wells in March, Djokovic lost 6-2,…

Jasmine Paolini lost to Elise Mertens in the third round of the 2026 Italian Open. Failing to defend her title, Paolini will drop out of…

Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, in the third round of the Italian Open. The Romanian secured her first career win over a…

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner both spoke out against Grand Slam prize money this week. Women’s world number one Sabalenka suggested players could start boycotting…

Coco Gauff defeated Solana Sierra, 5-7, 6-0, 6-4, in the third round of the Italian Open. The American booked her place in the last 16…

Dino Prizmic defeated Novak Djokovic, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, in the second round of the Italian Open. The 20-year-old Croat fought back from a set down…

Alex de Minaur lost his opening match in Rome, 6-4, 6-7, 4-6. The Aussie led Matteo Arnaldi by a set to love, but couldn’t maintain…

Novak Djokovic lost to Dino Prizmic in the second round of the Italian Open. The Serb led 6-2, but began to struggle physically against a…

Several big names have criticised the prize money on offer at Grand Slams, and some have suggested they would be willing to boycott a major…