Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka scored dominant wins Sunday to advance to the Round of 16 in Rome. As a result, they will meet for the first time since an instant classic at Roland Garros two years ago.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina booked her spot in the Round of 16 in Rome for the first time since her 2023 title-winning campaign, defeating Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-3.
After four attempts to land a lucky loser spot this spring, Nikola Bartunkova finally found her opening at the Foro Italico and proved that her extravagant brand of tennis is much more than just a show.
Elina Svitolina produced a commanding display to beat Hailey Baptiste and reach the fourth round in Rome, avenging her Miami Open defeat to the American.
Linda Noskova's off-season volunteering trip to Tanzania was part of the Czech's mission for social responsibility, while the outer courts provide some old Foro Italico magic and on a tour full of dogs, Elise Mertens misses her pack of eight.
Mirra Andreeva continued her clay-court excellence Saturday in Rome, collecting a three-set win over Viktorija Golubic to advance to the Round of 16. It marked her 28th win of the season, tying her with Elena Rybakina for most on the WTA Tour.
Sorana Cirstea refuses to let her retirement tour end quietly, finding her best tennis in the Italian capital to derail Aryna Sabalenka and extend her resurgent run into the fourth round.
For the fourth straight year, Jelena Ostapenko is through to the Round of 16 in Rome, coming from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in just under two and a half hours. It's her first win over Zheng in four meetings.
Elise Mertens ended Jasmine Paolini's title defense at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in a third-round heartbreaker, saving three match points to claim her 13th career Top 10 win.
Coco Gauff navigated a fluctuating three-set battle against Solana Sierra to reach the Round of 16 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, relying on a dominant second-set shutout and a late final-set surge to move past her opponent.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the first week of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Which shot do you think was best? Vote for your favorite below.
Jessica Pegula was at her best on Friday in Rome, facing just one break point in a tidy 6-4, 6-0 win in 72 minutes over Zeynep Sonmez to reach the third round. She will face Rebeka Masarova next after the World No. 160 upset Leylah Fernandez.
A friendly game turned into a torn Achilles tendon for coach Francisco Roig. But the Spaniard missed just one practice after undergoing surgery, and was back coaching Iga Swiatek during her match in Rome on Friday.
Anastasia Potapova continued her recent good form with an upset of No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova in Rome's second round, while Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka both toughed out three-set wins.
With an improbable nine wins from match point down since April, the 2026 clay season is officially the tour’s epicenter of the great escape.
Alexandra Eala defeated No. 31 seed Wang Xinyu to advance to the third round in Rome. It's the first time Eala has reached the third round of a WTA 1000 clay-court event. Her reward is a first meeting with Elena Rybakina, who beat Maria Sakkari on Friday to advance.
Iga Swiatek looked in control early before Caty McNally’s defense and variation forced a shift, testing the three-time champion before she closed it out in three sets.
Angelique Kerber headlines the October invitational alongside Dominika Cibulkova and debutant Yanina Wickmayer as the veteran showcase continues to grow in its fifth year.
Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia because of a gastrointestinal illness before her scheduled second-round match against Tyra Grant on Friday. Lucky loser Nikola Bartunkova replaces the Canadian teen in the main draw.
Coming off a rare loss in Madrid, Aryna Sabalenka returned to form with dominant win over Barbora Krejcikova in Rome to reach the third round and extend her lead in their head-to-head to 7-1. She'll face Sorana Cirstea next.
Belinda Bencic won 10 of the last 12 games, and 20 of the final 22 points, to breeze past Bianca Andreescu 6-4, 6-1 in 77 minutes. She'll play Anna Kalinskaya in the third round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
In a match that lasted just under three hours, home favorite and defending champion Jasmine Paolini beat qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round in Rome. Paolini had 54 winners and 57 unforced errors in the back-and-forth marathon.
Coco Gauff made a triumphant return at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Tereza Valentova.
World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome ahead of her opening match, citing a left wrist injury. She was replaced in the draw by lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse.
Mirra Andreeva continued her impressive 2026 season with a one-sided win in Rome on Thursday, while Zheng Qinwen’s comeback gathered momentum with another straight-set victory.
With a footprint that now spans more than 50 tournaments across 26 countries, the WTA turns to data and technology to better manage scale, streamline operations and support players across a demanding global calendar.
A desperate scramble against Anastasia Potapova became the signature moment of a week that gave Marta Kostyuk her first WTA 1000 title.
Not sure if she'd even play in Rome because of a tight turnaround from academic exams, Tereza Valentova passed her Rome debut to set up a second-round showdown vs. Coco Gauff on Thursday.
Weeks after a shoulder injury reshaped her early season, Tyra Caterina Grant arrived in Rome sharper, drawing on early lessons alongside Jannik Sinner and working through a familiar matchup with Lisa Pigato.
Alexandra Eala staged a strong comeback to reach the second round in Rome on Wednesday. Jelena Ostapenko cruised, Maria Sakkari rallied, and a couple of German veterans also advanced on a packed Day 2 in Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka was a bit stumped during her press conference at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Tuesday, so she called for a lifeline in the form of Iga Swiatek.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a greater share of the prize money.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Zheng Qinwen and Bianca Andreescu were among the winners on an action-packed opening day at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, with Barbora Krejcikova also advancing.
Coco Gauff was asleep in Rome when the Met Gala was taking place across the Atlantic Ocean, but the next morning she dove in. On Tuesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, she shared which looks caught her eye.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
A Doha title and breakthrough wins over Coco Gauff have Karolina Muchova in the form of her life, but she remains cautious as she targets the game's biggest trophies.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
Two days after winning Madrid, Marta Kostyuk withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia event due to a right hip injury. Emma Raducanu also pulled of Rome with a post-viral illness.
Novak Djokovic is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Serbian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Djokovic's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2007, the No.
Jannik Sinner is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Italian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of his home ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Sinner's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2019, the No.
The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season begins on Wednesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, where Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are among the stars in action in the Italian capital.
A chaotic couple of weeks at the Mutua Madrid Open ended with a first-time WTA 1000 champion, a breakthrough performance from an American, one of the biggest upsets of the year and more.
From the glittering sea views of Monte-Carlo to the thin-air intensity of Madrid, and on to the storied courts of Rome, the trio of clay-court ATP Masters 1000 events is an exciting part of the season for players and fans alike.
Top tennis stars Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka dazzled at the 2026 Met Gala with their stunning outfits.
Even amid all the fanfare of his latest ATP Masters 1000 triumph, Jannik Sinner did not have to think long about what his parents mean to him. The No.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia main draw kicks off Wednesday in Rome. But the tennis festivities have already begun in The Eternal City. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi was part of a group that on Monday visited the Quirinale, the official residence of Sergio Mattarella, the President of Italy.
No player has won more matches from match point down in 2026 than Jaqueline Cristian, now a Top 30 player. What’s behind her growing edge in the biggest moments?.
Matteo Arnaldi’s triumph at the Sardegna Open on Sunday is one of the standout stories from the 2026 ATP Challenger season.
The ATP is continuing its move into the cultural and fashion space with the launch of its second collaborative capsule alongside Copenhagen-based label Palmes. Dropping today, the capsule features tennis inspired apparel and accessories designed to celebrate the sport’s heritage.
The third and final clay ATP Masters 1000 action of the season takes place in Rome, where the ATP Tour’s finest will do battle at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
Jannik Sinner could face a couple of intriguing early rematches in his bid to complete the Career Golden Masters on home soil at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. The No.
While Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina lead the field at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the early rounds bring their own intrigue as the clay-court WTA 1000 stretch moves to its second stop.
Alexander Blockx has made a significant leap up the PIF ATP Rankings after enjoying a breakout showing at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Madrid champion Marta Kostyuk and semifinalist Hailey Baptiste reach new career highs, Lanlana Tararudee cracks the Top 100, and strong runs lift Anastasia Potapova and Karolina Pliskova.
With the Madrid title in hand, Katerina Siniakova moves back ahead of Elise Mertens and into familiar territory at the top of the doubles rankings.
Rafael Nadal competed in the Mutua Madrid Open final seven times after it became a clay-court event. But Sunday, less than two years on from his retirement, the Spanish legend was on another type of big stage while Jannik Sinner faced Alexander Zverev for the Madrid title.
The draw ceremony for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia will take place Monday, 4 May at 10:30 a.m. local time. The ceremony will take place at the historic Piazza del P.
Serena Williams and her fellow tennis legend Rafael Nadal paid a visit to the Ferrari garage at Formula One's Miami Grand Prix over the weekend, and she offered up a special message to her "bro" Lewis Hamilton on social media.
The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open concluded Sunday when Jannik Sinner lifted his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 trophy and first in the Spanish capital.
As the 2026 ATP Fantasy season heats up, Dominic Thiem is ready to try something new for Internazionali BNL D'Italia, the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome. The Austrian has been following the ATP Tour's #NextGenATP stars, and one young player in particular has stood out. The former World No.
Arthur Fils returned to the Tour in February following an eight-month layoff due to a back injury and has quickly reasserted himself at the top of the game.
Jannik Sinner went where no ATP Tour star has gone before on Sunday afternoon at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Jannik Sinner has consistently had Alexander Zverev’s number in recent months, beating the German in semi-finals at ATP Masters 1000 events in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo.
Jannik Sinner continued his remarkable recent run at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he became the first player in series history (since 1990) to lift five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 trophies. ATPTour.com relives the Italian's journey to the trophy through videos of key moments.
Jannik Sinner extended his relentless ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to hit a historic milestone on Sunday, when he overwhelmed Alexander Zverev to claim the title at the Mutua Madrid Open. The No.
Jannik Sinner has moved level with Carlos Alcaraz in the pair’s ‘Big Titles’ race after winning his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 crown at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Jannik Sinner has become the first player in series history (since 1990) to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles. The Italian completed the feat on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the title match.
Marta Kostyuk spent years navigating the expectations of early success. In Madrid, a clearer mindset, late work in Ukraine and a growing sense of consistency came together at the right time.
From a breakout run at Roland Garros to a final match against her childhood best friend, Aliona Bolsova finds the "bright side" of a journey that was always about more than trophies.
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend can't stop winning. The duo won their third straight WTA 1000 title with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 triumph over Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider in Madrid on Sunday. It's their sixth title together.
Marta Kostyuk captured the biggest title of her career Saturday in Madrid, defeating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the second week of the Mutua Madrid Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out and vote for your pick at the bottom.
We are down to the final two at the Mutua Madrid Open. Can the underdog Marta Kostyuk overcome Mirra Andreeva in the Madrid final? We make the case for both players.
Naomi Osaka paid tribute to retiring "Japanese legend" Kei Nishikori in posts to social media, highlighting his achievements in tennis, including reaching a Grand Slam final and setting records for Japanese players.
Ahead of Saturday's championship match, here’s a complete breakdown of when Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk play, what’s at stake and how they navigated the draw in Madrid.
Marta Kostyuk is through to her first WTA 1000 final in Madrid after defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 in Thursday's second semifinal. The No. 26 seed will now face No. 9 seed Mirra Andreeva on Saturday for what would be the biggest title of her career.
Mirra Andreeva, newly 19, got her birthday wish this week: a pair of high heels. Her win over Hailey Baptiste to reach the Mutua Madrid Open final was pretty good, too.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Hailey Baptiste in straight sets to reach the Mutua Madrid Open final, becoming the first teenager to reach three WTA 1000 finals since 2009. The 19-year-old will face Marta Kostyuk or Anastasia Potapova after extending her strong clay-court form this season.
Former No. 11 Anastasija Sevastova, the 2018 US Open semifinalist with career wins over Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Garbiñe Muguruza and Sloane Stephens, has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 36.
The 83rd edition of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome kicks off on May 5. Here's everything you need to know about the WTA 1000 tournament, from important dates and top players to the defending champions and prize money at stake.
In the past, there's no guarantee Marta Kostyuk would be happy with the success she's had thus far in 2026. But between therapy and the added maturity you can only gain by aging, the 23-year-old is winning and having fun while doing so.
Mirra Andreeva battles Hailey Baptiste while Marta Kostyuk takes on lucky loser Anastasia Potapova as all four semifinalists eye their first Madrid Open final.
Marta Kostyuk has been one of the stars of clay season, improving to 9-0 after Wednesday's win. Kostyuk grabbed control of the match in the first-set tiebreak and never looked back, blanking Linda Noskova in the second set en route to victory.
Jannik Sinner was handed the challenge of stopping the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising talent in Rafael Jodar on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, and the World No. 1 rose to the occasion in clinical fashion.
Jannik Sinner made more history on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he completed the set of reaching all nine ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals. The Italian overcame 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar to reach the Madrid semi-finals for the first time in his career.
In a partnership with Ons Jabeur's coach Issam Jellali, Zeynep Sonmez has found new heights through a collaborative team approach en route to reaching her career high rank of No. 67 in Madrid.
Anastasia Potapova came through a rollercoaster Mutua Madrid Open quarterfinal against Karolina Pliskova, winning the last five games from 3-1 down in the decider after holding three match points in the second set, to become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 or Tier I semifinal.
The ATP Tour's top stars are set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, Italy. The ATP Masters 1000 event has announced a prize money total of €8,235,540 for the 2026 edition.
The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season will feature the world's best players competing at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, where home favourite Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic will be among those in action.
The quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open begin Wednesday, when top seed Jannik Sinner faces home favourite Rafael Jodar. Here is everything you need to know about the quarter-final action at the clay ATP Masters 1000 event.
Jannik Sinner and Rafael Jodar will meet on Wednesday afternoon at the Mutua Madrid Open. It will be a clash between the No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings and one of the breakout stars at this year’s edition of the clay ATP Masters 1000 event.
Alexander Zverev is back in the Mutua Madrid Open quarter-finals.
