By improving her game daily and ignoring head-to-head records, Jelena Ostapenko is back in the quarterfinals, preparing to face a Sorana Cirstea who is playing some of the most complete tennis of her 10-year career.
Coco Gauff rallied from the brink of defeat to beat Iva Jovic in three sets and reach the quarterfinals in Rome while Mirra Andreeva advanced with a straight-set win over Elise Mertens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top tennis stars Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka dazzled at the 2026 Met Gala with their stunning outfits.
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?.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hailey Baptiste produced a career-defining moment Tuesday night in Madrid, defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to reach the Madrid semifinals for the first time. It marks the first Top 5 win of the 24-year-old's career.
Mirra Andreeva is excited to celebrate her birthday. But the idea of being a year older? Not so much. After beating Leylah Fernandez in the Madrid quarterfinals, she said she wants to "just stay 18 and be a kid all the time.".
With a semifinal berth on the line, Linda Noskova encounters Marta Kostyuk for the first time in a top 25 matchup while lucky loser Anastasia Potapova takes on Karolina Pliskova in the Madrid Open quarterfinals.
Next month's Internationaux de Strasbourg will feature five Top 20 players in Ekaterina Alexandrova, Iva Jovic, Madison Keys, Clara Tauson and Liudmila Samsonova. Marta Kostyuk, Leylah Fernandez and Hailey Baptiste will also be in the field.
Former top players including Bianca Andreescu, Paula Badosa, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Karolina Pliskova and Sloane Stephens will compete in Roland Garros qualifying in the hopes of securing main-draw spots.
Mirra Andreeva had to come from 4-1 down and save three set points in the first set before overcoming Leylah Fernandez to make her first WTA 1000 semifinal in 13 months.
It's been a wild week at the Mutua Madrid Open, with endless upsets, improbable comebacks and two of the best tiebreakers in recent memory. As we work our way towards the final this weekend, here's a recap of the most memorable moments from the first four rounds in Spain.
Anastasia Potapova continued her miraculous run in Madrid, going from lucky loser to quarterfinalist after upsetting Elena Rybakina in the early moments of Tuesday morning. The straight-sets victory is her fourth career Top 5 win.
Aryna Sabalenka and Hailey Baptiste meet for the second time in as many WTA 1000 tournaments while Leylah Fernandez battles Mirra Andreeva, all eyeing for a spot in the Madrid semifinals.
No. 13 seed Linda Noskova came from 4-1 down in the final set to beat Coco Gauff for the first time and advance to the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open.
After blowing a 5-1 third-set lead, Mirra Andreeva defeated Anna Bondar in a deciding tiebreak to reach a third straight Madrid quarterfinal. Leylah Fernandez also advanced to the last eight and will face Andreeva Tuesday.
Aryna Sabalenka kept her Mutua Madrid Open title defense alive after coming from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka in a marquee fourth-round meeting. She'll next face Hailey Baptiste, who upset Belinda Bencic -- despite losing the longest regular tiebreak in a WTA main draw since 2024.
The new WTA 250 Athens Open will launch the week of July 13, bringing tour-level tennis back to Greece for the first time since 1990, with Maria Sakkari set to headline a homecoming moment decades in the making.
Elena Rybakina was down but not out Sunday night in Madrid, coming from a set down to defeat Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 2 hours and 21 minutes and advance to the fourth round. It's her fourth win over Zheng in five meetings.
From Karolina Pliskova's dream come true to Caty McNally's mental toughness and Monday's high-quality Round of 16 slate, here's the latest buzz from Madrid.
Marta Kostyuk defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets at the Mutua Madrid Open, extending her clay-court winning streak to eight matches.
World No. 3 Coco Gauff rallied from an illness as well as a set and a break down to defeat Sorana Cirstea in three sets, reaching the fourth round of the Mutua Madrid Open where Linda Noskova awaits.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered an unexpected highlight when she hit a running one-handed backhand winner in a third-round victory over Jaqueline Cristian at the Mutua Madrid Open -- and is turning to Roger Federer to help her polish it off.
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a clay-court showdown at the Mutua Madrid Open after easy third-round wins.
From Coco Gauff's latest hobby to Zheng Qinwen enjoying the Spanish hospitality and Leylah Fernandez' experience of a lifetime, here's the latest buzz from Madrid.
World No. 34 Ann Li earned her highest ranked win of her career, defeating World No. 4 Iga Swiatek 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0 ret. in a match that saw both players save set points in the opening set. Swiatek ultimately retired with an illness.
Mirra Andreeva loves clay because it rewards her problem-solving abilities -- but after defeating Dalma Galfi to reach the Mutua Madrid Open fourth round, she also revealed why she hates the surface.
Caty McNally broke an eight-match losing streak against Top 10 players with a straight-sets upset of No. 10 seed Victoria Mboko at the Mutua Madrid Open.
We've rounded up the five best shots from the first week of the Mutua Madrid Open. Which do you think was the best? Check them out below, and make sure to vote for your favorite shot of the week.
Elena Rybakina and Zheng Qinwen both had to come from a set down, then a break down in the decider, against Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Sofia Kenin respectively to set up a marquee third-round meeting at the Mutua Madrid Open.
No. 19 seed Elise Mertens defeated Alexandra Eala 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open. She will next face former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova, who beat Maria Sakkari in straight sets.
2025 Madrid finalist Coco Gauff won the final nine games to defeat qualifier Leolia Jeanjean, while lucky loser Anastasia Potapova capitalized on a sudden Madison Keys withdrawal.
Madison Keys (illness) and Clara Tauson (shoulder injury) pulled out of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, joining Amanda Anisimova and Ekaterina Alexandrova as seeded players to withdraw from the event.
Ninth-seeded Mirra Andreeva moved into the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straight-sets win over Hungary’s Panna Udvardy. The 18-year-old continued her strong clay-court form, scoring a tour-leading eighth win on the surface in 2026.
From the tournament's newest practice court to Naomi Osaka's newest outfit and a day of many firsts, here's what happened around the grounds in Madrid.
How does Mirra Andreeva get in the zone before a match? She gave us her go-to technique, and added that she usually sings a "silly" song to herself when she's on court.
Three-time Madrid champion Aryna Sabalenka ousted Peyton Stearns in a gritty 7-5, 6-3 win to reach the third round at the Madrid Open.
Iga Swiatek and Alexandra Eala are loving being in Madrid this week, and they showed off their Spanish skills following their wins. Swiatek is hoping to continue improving, and having a Spanish coach in Francisco Roig should certainly help.
Iga Swiatek needed just 61 minutes to dismiss Daria Snigur in the Mutua Madrid Open second round, while Anna Bondar scored her first career Top 10 win with an upset of Elina Svitolina.
Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and Britain's Katie Boulter were among the winners in first-round action at the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday. Italian teenager Tyra Grant also claimed her first career WTA Tour-level main-draw victory.
From Daria Snigur's historic third-set tiebreak to Carlota Martinez Cirez's 'Alcaraz-style' hot shot and Yulia Putintseva's 2-hour, 52-minute barnburner, here's the best of Day 2 at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Alexandra Eala was on hand at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid earlier this week, and she had the opportunity to meet co-hosts Eileen Gu and Novak Djokovic. It was a memorable experience, she said, but quite nerve-wracking.
Venus Williams won't be in Rome for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, but she's hoping to continue her clay-court season. The 45-year-old, who lost to Kaitlin Quevedo in Madrid on Tuesday, would need a wild card to play the French Open.