Alex Eala’s wise decision at the start of 2026 that could elongate her WTA career
Alex Eala has begun her Italian Open campaign with a hard-fought victory over Magdalena Frech. Eala proved too strong for her Polish opponent, winning the…
Max Kilham Archives: 05/2026
She is the only player to ever win four consecutive Italian Open titles
The Italian Open is one of the oldest events on the professional tennis circuit. The event was first held in 1930. American star Bill Tilden…
Mark Petchey picks the Grand Slam Novak Djokovic is most likely to win between Wimbledon and Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic is set to make his long-awaited return from injury at the Italian Open. The Serbian superstar, a winner of 24 Grand Slam titles,…
Why Matteo Berrettini argued with the Italian Open chair umpire during his first-round loss in Rome
Matteo Berrettini’s journey at the Italian Open has come to an end. Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon Men’s Singles finalist, was defeated by Australian player Alexei…
Coco Gauff joins Iga Swiatek in elite WTA group after advancing at the Italian Open
Coco Gauff advanced to the Italian Open second round on Thursday after beating Czech youngster Tereza Valentova in straight sets. Gauff proved too strong for…
Spanish youngster set to join Rafael Jodar in Italian Open main draw after Valentin Vacherot’s withdrawal
Valentin Vacherot will not compete at this year’s Italian Open. The 14th seed was due to play Croatia’s Marin Cilic in the second round. However,…
The Italian Open issue statement after Amanda Anisimova withdraws from their event one hour before first match
Amanda Anisimova will not be participating in the Italian Open this year. The American, who reached two Grand Slam finals last year, was seeded sixth…
Alex Eala set to play Italian Open doubles with American player ranked in the top 30
Alexandra Eala’s Italian Open campaign began with victory against Magdalena Frech on Wednesday. Eala, who has been handed a difficult draw in the Italian capital,…
He was the first British player to win the Italian Open 95 years ago
Pat Hughes remains one of Great Britain’s greatest ever doubles players. Hughes, who won multiple major doubles titles alongside British tennis legend Fred Perry, was…
Coco Gauff facing big risk at the Italian Open ahead of Roland Garros
Coco Gauff will hope to bounce back quickly after suffering an early exit at the Madrid Open. Gauff, the world number four, defeated Leolia Jeanjean…
