Rafael Nadal wins his 10th Rome title to equal Novak Djokovic’ record of 36 Masters 1000 titles

For the 57th time and for the 9th time in a Rome Masters final we were treated to one of the greatest match-ups of all time, Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic. Djokovic came into the meeting leading their head to head at 29-27, and one above the Spaniard in Masters 1000 titles won (36 to...

Elation and a Dancing Celebration, Lorenzo Sonego shined on a stunning week in Rome!

All the talk coming into Rome was about the crowd at the Foro Italico seeing the inform Matteo Berrettini, Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti in action and quite rightly so, all have been making headlines but the main headline maker was world No.33 Lorenzo Sonego. The Italian turned 26 during his fantastic week at home...

In a week which has seen Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal pull off great escape acts at the last second, now the top two will battle for the title in Rome

Throughout the clay court season there have been murmurs that the ‘Next Gen’ are stepping up their breakthrough, Djokovic and Nadal had far from ideal starts to the clay court season. Djokovic lost to Evans in Monte-Carlo, lost to Karatsev winning just 5 of 28 break points on offer, and skipping Madrid before showing his...

Delightful, Flamboyant & Breathtaking, Denis Shapovalov’s tennis catches the eye but is really lacking consistency

Watching Denis Shapovalov plays feels like time stands still, I could watch the Canadian for hours on end play his spectacular tennis, his one handed forehand or the backhand in full flow is quite the sight. To date I would say his biggest standout win was the one in 2017 when he was ranked at...

When in Rome…

A trip to the Foro Italico is the perfect last preparation ahead of a trip to Paris not too far down the line. The sight at the Foro Italico is one of the most beautiful in tennis, the centre piece of Court Centrale and one of the most picturesque in tennis, the Pietrangelli stadium court...

Andy Murray has eyes on Paris but first a trip to Rome and then either Lyon or Geneva with a familiar face back in the team…

He has not been seen on the match court since the first few days of March, injury on arrival in Miami forced the former world number one out of a return to action but is now set to return but we don't know where he will be playing... On Saturday, Andy Murray did head off...

Poor performances are extremely rare for Rafael Nadal on clay but this early in the clay court season, is it a concern?

Friday night in Monte-Carlo concluded with a surprise exit from Rafael Nadal but an even more surprising performances from the eleven time champion, I'd go as far to say one of the most confusing I've seen on a clay court. Against Delbonis and Dimitrov he was sharp, with respect against Dimitrov he was helped out...

Dominic Thiem had early success on clay and was dubbed the “Prince of Clay”, injury rules him out of Monte-Carlo but when he returns will it begin to click into place for the Austrian?

When Dominic Thiem broke onto the scene in 2014 at the Mutua Madrid Open he was tipped to become the “Prince of Clay” to Nadal’s crown of the King of Clay. He defeated Stan Wawrinka with a beautiful performance at the Caja Magica and went onto win his first four titles on the dirt across...

Novak Djokovic wins his fifth title in Rome

A week or so after his disqualification at Flushing Meadows the world number one has replied in only the fashion he knows, by winning a title. Not only has he won his fifth title in Rome but it is now a record-breaking 36th Masters 1000 title which is quite incredible. It has become a fight...

Diego delights under the Rome lights producing a masterclass to see off Nadal!

Getting the better of Rafael Nadal on a clay court takes some doing. At Masters 1000 level the Spaniard has won 184 matches and lost just 21 matches now one of the 21 is Diego Schwartzman. Rafa who owns 25 Masters 1000 titles on the clay courts around Europe will be heading to the French...