ATP Masters 1000 Rome

Nadal Shows Why He’s Still The King Of Clay, Wins Rome Opener

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Ten-time Internazionali BNL d’Italia champion Rafael Nadal returned to the Eternal City – and fans flocked to the Campo Centrale to watch the King of Clay at work Thursday afternoon. Making his 19th […]

Djokovic Rested, Nadal Excited To Be Back In Rome

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) The 2024 edition of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia began Wednesday in the Eternal City of Rome, highlighted by four former champions in this year’s draw, including World No. 1 and six-time champion Novak […]

Medvedev Reigns In Rome, Wins First Career Crown On Clay

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 21, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Sunday’s Internazionali BNL d’Italia men’s singles title match in Rome marked the first time since 2004 that neither Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic were in the final. No worries. It didn’t dampen the […]

Marozsan Upset Of Alcaraz Was No Tall Tale

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Imagine you’re Fabian Marozsan, a likeable 23-year-old Hungarian with no tour-level wins before this week. Then, come Monday afternoon, you will beat Carlos Alcaraz, the man who will be the top seeded player […]

Djokovic Caps Perfect Rome Week, Wins Sixth Title

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 15, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) With the No. 1 ranking, a career 1,000th victory and the top seed at Roland Garros all secured – what he later labeled as a perfect week – Novak Djokovic entered his fourth […]

Zverev Continues Roman Conquest In Seach Of First 2022 Title

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 3 and second seed Alexander Zverev struck 24 winners and broke Cristian Garin‘s service four times – and, arguably, his spirit, too – to win 7-5, 6-2 in Rome Friday. The […]

Djokovic A Win Away From Retaining World No. 1 Ranking In Rome

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 12, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Top seed Novak Djokovic played at a high level and gave an impressive performance worthy of his World No. 1 ranking. It  lasted 74 minutes – and could have gone longer if needed […]

Nadal Begins Chase For 11th Italian Crown With Win Over Isner

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 11, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal has never experienced a losing streak on his beloved clay. He’s garnered a 44-0 win-loss record in his next match on clay after a defeat. The 35-year-old Spaniard, five days removed […]

Djokovic Starts Roman Run With Impressive Win

ROME/WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Five-time Internazionali BNL d’Italia champion Novak Djokovic has never lost before the quarterfinals in Rome. He’s in his record-extending 369th week as World No. 1. Tuesday afternoon on Court Centrale, Djokovic played like […]