Matteo Berrettini pulls out of French Open due to injury
French Open organizers say Matteo Berrettini has pulled out of the clay-court Grand Slam due to an unspecified injuryMAY 22 • Associated Press
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Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final
Jannik Sinner has gone all the way to the final in his first tournament back from a three-month doping banMAY 16 • Associated Press
Winning streak ends in Rome Ruud lost 6-0, 6-1 to Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals in Rome on Thursday.
Impact Ruud was simply no match for the world No. 1 in this encounter as his nine-match winning streak concluded in emphatic fashion after one hour and four minutes on court. The No. 6 seed from Norway claimed just 24% of return points and didn't accrue a single break point in the loss. Ruud will now head to Roland Garros where he's made the semifinals or better in three-consecutive seasons.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Jannik Sinner vs Casper Ruud | Italian Open highlights Highlights of the quarter-final match between Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud in the Rome Open.
MAY 15 • SKY.COM
Jannik Sinner drops just one game in Rome quarterfinal win World No.1 Jannik Sinner dominated No.6 seed Casper Ruud 6-0, 6-1 in just 64 minutes to set up a semifinal match against Tommy Paul at the I...
MAY 15 • THESTATE.COM
Jannik Sinner cranks up his game to near-perfection in rout of Casper Ruud at Italian Open
Top-ranked Sinner cranked up his level to near-perfection at times in a 6-0, 6-1 dismantling of Casper Ruud in the Italian Open quarterfinalsMAY 15 • Associated Press
Advances to Rome quarters Ruud won 6-3, 6-4 over Jaume Munar in the fourth round of Rome on Wednesday.
Impact Ruud secured his ninth victory in a row as he dispatched the No. 66-ranked Spaniard in a match that was delayed one day due to rain. The 26-year-old Norwegian claimed 78% of service points and 36% of return points in the victory. Ruud will take on No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner (0-3 H2H) in the quarterfinals, who he has never faced on a clay court.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Zheng Qinwen ousts No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach Italian Open semifinals vs. Coco Gauff
Zheng Qinwen earned her first victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 to set up an Italian Open semifinal match against Coco GauffMAY 14 • Associated Press
Pope meets Sinner: No. 1 player gives tennis fan Pope Leo XIV racket on Italian Open off day
Pope Leo XIV has apparently made peace with Jannik SinnerMAY 14 • Associated Press
Moves to R4 in Rome Ruud cemented a spot in the round of 16 of the Rome Open after being awarded a walkover against Matteo Berrettini on Monday.
Impact Ruud secured a place in the last-16 after being awarded a walkover. The Norwegian tennis star won the first set with a score of 7-5 and was leading in the second (2-0) when the game was called off. Next up for Ruud will be Spain's Jaume Munar.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sinner passes big test in return from doping ban, Alcaraz sets up rematch with Draper in Rome
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban by beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (2), 6-3 to reach the Itali...MAY 13 • Associated Press
Wins three-setter in Rome opener Ruud won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 over Alexander Bublik in the second round of Rome on Saturday.
Impact Coming off the biggest triumph of his career in Madrid, Ruud maintained his momentum with a tough three-set win over the No. 76-ranked Kazakh. The 26-year-old from Norway improves to 22-6 in 2025. Ruud will take on No. 29 seed Matteo Berrettini (4-3 H2H) in the third round.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Novak Djokovic to play at Geneva seeking first clay-court match win this season before French Open
Novak Djokovic is coming to the Geneva Open for the second straight year as he seeks a first win on clay this season ahead of Roland GarrosMAY 9 • Associated Press
Sinner 'not naming names' for messages he did and didn't receive during doping ban
Jannik Sinner was just as surprised by which fellow players sent him messages of support at the start of his three-month doping ban as those who sent nothingMAY 8 • Associated Press
Ruud beats Draper in Madrid Open final to win his first Masters 1000 title
Casper Ruud has become the first Norwegian to win a Masters 1000 title after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Madrid Open finalMAY 4 • Associated Press
Captures biggest title of career Ruud won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Jack Draper in the final of Madrid on Sunday.
Impact In their first-ever matchup, Ruud outlasted the No. 6-ranked Brit in three sets across two hours and 29 minutes to claim the first title of his career at the Masters 1000 level. It marks the 13th overall title for the 26-year-old Norwegian, and his first of 2025. With the title run, Ruud is set to rise back into the top 10 to No. 7 in the world in next week's rankings.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Draper v Ruud | Jack Draper furious with himself after losing first set Jack Draper was furious with himself after losing the first set against Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open final.
MAY 4 • SKY.COM
Jack Draper vs Casper Ruud in Madrid Open final LIVE! Latest score, updates and highlights British No 1 Jack Draper takes on Norways Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open final as he bids to land his second Masters 1000 title in two month...
MAY 4 • SKY.COM
Deadspin | Jack Draper, Casper Ruud advance to Madrid final Deadspin | Jack Draper, Casper Ruud advance to Madrid final
MAY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM
Jack Draper: British No 1 through to Madrid Open final against Casper Ruud British No 1 Jack Draper through to second Masters 1000 final in two months after defeating Italys Lorenzo Musetti; two-time French Open fin...
MAY 2 • SKY.COM
With help from painkillers, Ruud beats Cerundolo to reach Madrid Open final against Draper
Casper Ruud has overcome a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open finalMAY 2 • Associated Press
Reaches third Masters 1000 final Ruud won 6-4, 7-5 over Francisco Cerundolo in the semifinals of Madrid on Friday.
Impact Ruud rallied into the third Masters 1000 final of his career as he topped the No. 21-ranked Argentine in straight sets across one hour and 54 minutes. It's the 25th overall final in the career of the 26-year-old Norwegian, and he's 12-12 so far in his previous final showings. Ruud will be bidding for the biggest title of his career when he faces either No. 5 seed Jack Draper or No. 10 seed Lorenzo Musetti (1-1 H2H) in the final.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Jack Draper, Casper Ruud notch milestones with Madrid QF wins Deadspin | Jack Draper, Casper Ruud notch milestones with Madrid QF wins
MAY 1 • DEADSPIN.COM
Wins QF in Madrid Ruud defeated Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinal of the Madrid Open with a score of 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday.
Impact Ruud converted two break points in the match. In comparison, his opponent could not win a single break point. Ruud registered 17 winners as well. Next up for him will be the winner of the match between Francisco Cerundolo and Jakub Mensik.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Defeats No. 3 seed in Madrid Ruud won 7-5, 6-4 over Taylor Fritz in the fourth round of Madrid on Tuesday.
Impact It was a bit of an upset on paper but otherwise not an overly surprising result as the two-time French Open finalist defeated the No. 4-ranked American in straight sets across one hour and 36 minutes. The win sends the 26-year-old Norwegian into his second quarterfinal in a row after he also recently made this stage in Barcelona. Ruud will face No. 9 seed Daniil Medvedev (0-3 H2H) in the quarterfinals.
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