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May 17, 2018

Novak-Kei Lead Thrilling QF Slate In Rome

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May 16, 2018

Nadal-Shapovalov: Can #NextGenATP Canadian Repeat His Montreal Performance?

Fans have probably become pros at it by now, but at the time, when Denis Shapovalov upset No. 2 Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Rogers Cup in Montreal last August, millions of tennis enthusiasts likely had to consult the Internet to learn how to pronounce the #NextGenATP Canadian's surname. Read & Watch Flashback: Shapovalov Stuns Nadal At 2017 Montreal By now, however, the 19-year-old left-hander has become a household name for tennis aficionados, a status aided by his semi-final run in Canada, where he become the youngest ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-finalist (since 1990). Last year, Shapovalov also reached the fourth round at the US Open and qualified for the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. (It's “sha-poh-VAH-lov” by...

May 15, 2018

Dimitrov-Nishikori, Nadal, Del Potro Lead Busiest Day Yet In Rome

If Kei Nishikori, during his brief time away last year, had forgotten about how cruel the draws of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments can be, he has been reminded often so far this year. At the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, Nishikori faced No. 18 Tomas Berdych in the first round. Last week in Madrid, the 28-year-old had to play No. 12 Novak Djokovic on day one. His tough luck continues on Wednesday in Rome when the No. 24 player in the ATP Rankings faces third seed Grigor Dimitrov at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the season's third and final Masters 1000 tournament on clay. Nishikori, though, might have a different take on the second-round matchup. The Japanese right-hander leads their FedEx...

May 14, 2018

Berdych, Shapovalov Headline Packed Day 3 In Rome

A year ago, Tomas Berdych was celebrating yet another career milestone at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. The Czech veteran won match No. 600 at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament in 2017, becoming only the 25th player in ATP World Tour history to join the elite club. Read More: Tribute: Berdych Celebrates Match Win No. 600 But 12 months later, Berdych is in a much different place as he attempts to get his 2018 back on track. The 32-year-old has yet to reach a tour-level final this season, and has gone 2-4 in his past four tournaments, all Masters 1000 events. View Tuesday's Schedule In Rome Denis Shapovalov, Berdych's Tuesday opponent in Rome, has been on the...

May 13, 2018

Djokovic Continues Comeback, Leads Monday Slate

Former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic showed signs of improvement last week in Madrid, beating Monte-Carlo runner-up Kei Nishikori in the first round in what was arguably the best win of his comeback from right elbow surgery that kept him out after Wimbledon last year. And while he lost his next match against eventual quarter-finalist Kyle Edmund, the Serbian will look to continue improving at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where he faces a familiar foe in his opener. The four-time champion will look to get another victory under his belt on Monday against talented Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov in the third match on Court Centrale. Djokovic is well-acquainted with the former World No. 13, who himself is recovering from an injury...