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Saturday, May 11

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Pick 'em: Swiatek, Gauff, Osaka headline Monday's Round of 16 in Rome

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Iga Swiatek and Angelique Kerber lead a marquee Monday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, where the full Round of 16 will be played to set the quarterfinals in Rome.

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By the numbers: Gauff subdues lucky loser Cristian to make Rome Round of 16

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No.3 seed Coco Gauff survived a topsy-turvy match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Saturday, outlasting lucky loser Jaqueline Cristian in their third-round clash on Saturday.

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Swiatek on Nadal: 'He seems happy and that's most important'

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World No.1 Iga Swiatek is a tennis fan just like the rest of us. On Saturday in Rome, she confessed to getting emotional while watching what could be Rafael Nadal's final season.

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Osaka returning to form ... on clay? You'd better believe it

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Naomi Osaka would be the first to tell you clay is not her preferred surface. But here in Rome, it's all coming together.

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Muchova returns to practice after wrist surgery

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Though she won't compete in Paris, 2023 Roland Garros finalist Karolina Muchova returned to practice this week after undergoing wrist surgery in February.

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Takeaways: Swiatek takes one more step toward rare Madrid-Rome double

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Iga Swiatek came from 4-1 down in the second set to defeat Yulia Putintseva in the third round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Friday, May 10

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Sabalenka sets aside illness to avoid early upset in Rome

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Would there be a Madrid hangover for Aryna Sabalenka? The World No.2 settled any doubts after coming from a set down to win her opening match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

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Pegula says she's back training at a 'snail's pace'

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The World No.5 withdrew from Stuttgart, Madrid and Rome, and said in a social media post this week that her participation at Roland Garros is questionable.

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Fueled with a fighting spirit, Kenin upsets Jabeur in Rome

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Sofia Kenin showcased her best in Rome on Friday, powering through with her trademark tenacity to secure an impressive victory over Ons Jabeur.

Scene and heard: Why Ostapenko feels right at home on Pietrangeli

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Jelena Ostapenko loves a good crowd. And what better crowd than those packed into Pietrangeli, arguably one of the most electric courts on the circuit.

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From court to camera: Kasatkina & Zabiiako's vlog captures tennis realness

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Daria Kasatkina and Natalia Zabiiako's YouTube vlog has been a runaway hit with fans and players alike -- and it's even the reason behind Kasatkina's friendship with Jelena Ostapenko.

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Defending champion Rybakina pulls out of Rome with illness

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Ahead of her first-round match scheduled for Friday, defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, citing a illness.

Thursday, May 9

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By the numbers: Top seed Swiatek charges into Rome third round

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Two-time champion Iga Swiatek cruised past Bernarda Pera with the loss of only one game, winning her seventh straight match and booking a spot in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia third round.

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Gauff working to shore up her serve before the French Open

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World No.3 Coco Gauff eased into the third round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday, defeating Poland's Magdalena Frech in straight sets.

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'I'm still a baby giraffe': Osaka finding her clay legs in Rome

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Naomi Osaka posted back-to-back wins on clay for the first time since 2019 after defeating No.20 Marta Kostyuk advance to the third round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

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Scene and heard: Sun brings crowds out to cheer Italians to victory

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On Wednesday, home hopes at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia were dampened by the weather. On Thursday, Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Sara Errani were propelled to victory by sunshine and home support.

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Entries are now open for the 2024 Tom Perrotta Prize for Tennis Journalism

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The annual award, now in its third year, recognizes excellence in tennis journalism and is open to writers aged 35 and under.

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Potapova and Shevchenko recreate iconic 'Roman Holiday' photoshoot

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Married couple Anastasia Potapova and Alexander Shevchenko, both of whom are competing in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, spent time recreating an iconic photo of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck from the movie.

Wednesday, May 8

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Sabalenka, Putintseva quick to put tough losses behind them in Rome

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Aryna Sabalenka and Yulia Putintseva both lost from match point up in the Mutua Madrid Open -- but are staying positive as they arrive at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Inspired by Kendrick Lamar, Osaka bounces back in Rome

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Naomi Osaka defeated France's Clara Burel in straight sets in the first round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia to set up a second-round showdown against Stuttgart runner-up Marta Kostyuk.

Tuesday, May 7

Coincidence? Swiatek hasn't lost a match since Taylor Swift's latest album

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Fresh off her emotional Madrid win, World No.1 Iga Swiatek spoke to reporters ahead of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. From Tortured Poets to tight turnarounds, here's what she had to say.

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Badosa eases to first-round Rome win against Mirra Andreeva

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Former World No.2 Paula Badosa dropped just four games in defeating Mirra Andreeva in the first round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Paolini readies for her homecoming: 'Tennis is growing so fast in Italy'

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World No.12 Jasmine Paolini is savoring every moment as she returns home to the Internazionali BNL d'Italia where she is on the verge of a milestone that would put her alongside Italy's "Golden Generation" of trailblazers.

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The bond between two-time Rome champ Elina Svitolina and the Eternal City

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For all Elina Svitolina's success she's had on tour, few accomplishments shine more brightly than her back-to-back Rome titles.

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The story behind Sorribes Tormo and Bucsa's historic title run in Madrid

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Sara Sorribes Tormo and Cristina Bucsa made history at the Mutua Madrid Open, becoming the first Spanish team to lift the women's doubles trophy.

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No.2 scenarios: What Gauff needs to do in Rome to overtake Sabalenka

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The race for the World No.2 ranking at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, and potentially the No.2 seeding at Roland Garros, comes down to Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff.

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Serena, Sharapova and Venus put on the glitz at 2024 Met Gala

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Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Venus Williams were all on hand for fashion's biggest night at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Monday, May 6

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'Absolutely stunning': Swiatek lands on Elle cover in Poland

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For the second time, world No. 1 Iga Swiatek is on the cover of the fashion magazine Elle in her home country.

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Shot of the Month: Jabeur's artistry kickstarts a big win in Madrid

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Ons Jabeur's brilliant backhand drop shot helped turn around a set at the Mutua Madrid Open.

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Rome preview: Can Jabeur break through to win her first title of the season?

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Of course, all eyes will be on Iga Swiatek as the Internazionali BNL d’Italia gets underway this week, but there are plenty of other players, including Ons Jabeur and Mirra Andreeva, who are looking for their breakout moment this season.