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Djokovic plays twice as Nadal cruises into Rome final
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had starkly different days at the Italian Open on Saturday.
- by ANDREW DAMPF
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French Open
‘Brutal’ conditions: Arm injury hampers Barty as French Open looms
The world No.1 was forced to retire from her Italian Open quarter-final against Coco Gauff, raising doubts about her participation at the French Open.
- by Scott Spits
Ashleigh Barty progresses in Rome, players at Roland Garros to get one hour per day of freedom
Ashleigh Barty is through to the Italian Open final eight - and a first-time clash against Cori Gauff - as the countdown towards her push for a second Roland Garros title continues.
- by Scott Spits
Medvedev's horror clay court run continues
Aslan Karatsev down Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the Rome Masters.
Djokovic’s tantrum in Rome rain, Nadal’s Tokyo doubts
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic shouted at the umpire before regaining his cool at the Italian Open.
World No.1 Barty declares she’s not the one to beat in France
Ashleigh Barty has been quick to downplay her chances for another Roland Garros title, despite enjoying a sizzling season on clay in her return to the tour.
- by Scott Spits
Barty beaten in Madrid Open final
Aussie world No.1 Ash Barty has lost a three set final at the Madrid Open against Aryna Sabalenka.
Three straight: Zverev defeats Nadal again, but first time on clay
Alexander Zverev ended his winless streak on clay against Rafael Nadal, keeping the Spaniard from winning a sixth Madrid Open.
- by Tales Azzoni
The secret clay court sessions that sparked Barty’s 16-match winning streak
The world No.1 will play in the Madrid Open final on Sunday as she continues a remarkable run on clay that not even the Australian saw coming.
- by Sam Phillips
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Ashleigh Barty
Barty into final of Madrid Open, Nadal beats Popyrin to reach quarters
Top-ranked Ash Barty cruised into the final with a 6-4, 6-3 win over wild-card entry Paula Badosa, the first Spanish woman to reach the semifinals in Madrid.
- by Tales Azzoni
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WTA Tour
Barty blinder as Aussie wins again to reach Madrid semis
Ash Barty’s win streak has continued in Madrid, with the Australian world No.1 getting past Petra Kvitova in three sets to win through to the semi-finals, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.
- by Scott Spits