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   By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Wednesday, May 17, 2023Casper Ruud    made a reputation for himself in 2022 with a breakthrough yr that included reaching two Grand Slam singles finals in Paris and New York. As far as 2023, effectively, it hasn't been the best season up to now for the Norwegian star.   Yet, by reaching the Italian Open semifinals in Rome, it seems that maybe lastly Ruud has discovered his groove to as soon as once more make an influence on the tour's greatest occasions.  The 24-year-old Ruud reached the International BNL d'Italia ultimate 4 as soon as once more with a 7-6(5), 6-4 win over No. 24 seed Francisco Cerundolo. It marks Ruud's third consecutive semifinal look in three years in Rome. He'll subsequent face Holger Rune, who upset prime seed Novak Djokov...

BORDEAUX, France — Far from the Grand Slam phases on which each have starred, Stan Wawrinka beat Andy Murray 6-3, 6-0 on Wednesday in what's believed to be the primary ATP Challenger Tour matchup between two previous main champions in additional than 40 years. ...

Holger Rune engineered one other large upset of Novak Djokovic. Let’s go contained in the numbers of the Dane’s newest takedown of the 22-time main champion.2-1 – Rune improves to 2-1 lifetime towards Djoikovic, having earned victories over him within the Paris closing final November and at this time at Rome.2004 – With Djokovic’s loss, Sunday’s Rome closing is not going to characteristic Djokovic or Rafael Nadal for the primary time since 2004, spanning a streak of 18 consecutive Rome finals with both Nadal, Djokovic (or each) competing for the trophy at Rome. One of essentially the most extraordinary sporting streaks involves an finish...Neither Novak Djokovic nor Rafael Nadal will probably be within the @InteBNLdItalia closing for the primary time since 2004 🤯#IBI23 pic.twitter.co...

ROME — Novak Djokovic sees a little bit of himself in Holger Rune. The 20-year-old Danish participant is strong in almost each space: An incredible ...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday May 17, 2023Rafael Nadal’s short-term future stays very up within the air, however we must always know much more about Nadal’s standing because it pertains to Roland-Garros on Thursday.The Spaniard, who has not performed a aggressive match since January, has scheduled a press convention for Thursday in Mallorca, as rumors swirl that he can be pulling out of this yr’s French Open.“Rafa Nadal will hold a press conference tomorrow at 4pm at the Rafa Nadal Academy by MoviStar to inform about his participation in Roland Garros,” an electronic mail from Nadal’s workforce learn. “If he plays or not and the reasons either way will be only be communicated tomorrow.” From Nadal’s PR workforce:‘Good afternoon. Rafa Nadal will maintain a press convention...

By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, May 17, 2023A daring Holger Rune relishes his position as king conqueror.Delivering Masters deja vu, the 20-year-old Rune dethroned defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to achieve the Rome semifinals in his event debut.More: Rune Dethrones Defending Champion Djokovic in RomeIt's the second time within the final six Masters 1000 occasions that Rune ended six-time champion Djokovic's reign.Last November, Rune rallied from a break down within the decisive set and fought off six break factors within the fierce remaining sport to dethrone defending champion Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and seize his maiden Masters championship in a pulsating Paris Masters remaining thriller.After stopping six-time Rome champion Djokovic at the moment, Rune reiterated ...

By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, May 17, 2023Broken in his opening service sport of the primary and final units, Novak Djokovic was taking part in catch-up all day in opposition to Holger Rune.The 20-year-old Dane dethroned defending Rome champion Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to achieve the Rome semifinals in his match debut.More: Rune Dethrones Defending Champion Djokovic in RomeWorld No. 1 Djokovic credited Rune for a well-deserved win—then issued a defiant vow for Paris.Bring it in best-of-five at Roland Garros.The 22-time Grand Slam champion says he is assured going 5 in opposition to any opponent on any floor."I know I can always play better," Djokovic advised the media in Rome. "Definitely am looking forward to working on various aspects of my game, of my body, hopefully getting myse...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday May 16, 2023Legend Serena Williams will quickly be within the highlight as soon as once more.The 23-time main champion introduced that manufacturing has began on the brand new ESPN collection In the Arena: Serena Williams. ESPN declares upcoming collection 'In the Arena: Serena Williams'Co-produced by ESPN, @religionofsport, 199 Productions & @serenawilliams' Nine Two Six ProductionsDirected by @gothamchopraMore: https://t.co/PlIKlOQWGj | #DisneyUpfront pic.twitter.com/qSDrY0CJMj — ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) May 16, 2023 Here’s extra, from an ESPN press launch: “Following the success of the Emmy-winning Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, Serena’s expansion of the franchise will be a multi-part series that provides the most complete, intimate, and comp...

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Tuesday, May 16, 2023Could the “Maple Leaf Missile” be concentrating on a 2023 return on the grass courts this season?That appears to be the case as Milos Raonic appeared on the entry listing for the upcoming ATP 250 Libema Open grass courtroom occasion in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, simply after the top of Roland Garros.More: Qualifier Marozsan Shocks Alcaraz in RomeThe 32-year-old Raonic, who reached a career-high singles rating of World No. 3, has been absent from the ATP tour for a very long time as a consequence of accidents. Raonic will use his protected rating of No. 33 to enter ’s-Hertogenbosch. ATP250 's-Hertogenbosch entry listing pic.twitter.com/ytOvJnI2TD — Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) May 16, 2023 Raonic, who has received eight pro...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday May 16, 2023Yannick Hanfmann is breaking new floor on the age of 31. The German has reeled off a number of Top 10 wins in Rome to succeed in the quarterfinals from qualifying, and he now stands to blow his earlier career-high rating of 92 out of the water.Hanfmann, who has defeated No.9-ranked Taylor Fritz and No.6-ranked Andrey Rublev en path to his first profession Masters 1000 quarterfinal, is at the moment at No.63 within the ATP reside rankings. After his 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-3 victory over Rublev, he awaits both Daniil Medvedev or Alexander Zverev within the quarterfinals.101-ranked Hanfmann is into his eleventh profession quarterfinal, however this week for the primary time he has reached the final eight of an occasion larger than a 250. The Kar...