Foro Italico

Rafael Nadal to return to competitive tennis at next week's Italian Open after seven-month layoff

Because of concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic, Nadal preferred not to travel to New York for the ongoing US Open. He last played in February, when he won a tournament in Acapulco.

Rome Masters: Roger Federer says his focus is on getting more match practice ahead of French Open

Roger Federer insisted Monday his focus at this week's Rome Masters was on getting more match practice on clay ahead of the French Open in two weeks time.

Italian Open 2019: Garbine Muguruza advances into 2nd round with straight sets win; Serena Williams books date with sister Venus

Former French Open winner Garbine Muguruza warmed up for this month's clay-court Grand Slam at Roland Garros by easing into the second round of the Italian Open on Monday with a straight sets win over China's Zheng Saisai.

Italian Open 2019: Serena and Venus Williams set to meet at Foro Italico after two decades following contrasting wins

Serena Williams will take on sister Venus in the second round of the Italian Open more than two decades after they last met on the red clay of Rome after both advanced in different styles on Monday.

Top-ranked Simona Halep plans to lay groundwork for Roland Garros breakthrough at Italian Open

World number one Simona Halep said Sunday she was looking to lay the groundwork for a Grand Slam breakthrough at the French Open in the Rome WTA clay-court tournament.