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  • The French Open (Roland Garros)

    One of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, alongside the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. It takes place annually at Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France, and is the only Grand Slam played on clay courts.

    The tournament was founded in 1891 and has since become one of the most physically demanding events in tennis due to the slow pace and high bounce of clay courts, which lead to longer rallies and grueling matches. It typically runs for two weeks in late May and early June, attracting the world’s best players

  • Italian Open Women’s Finals

    The women’s singles final of the 2025 Italian Open concluded on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Jasmine Paolini made history by defeating Coco Gauff 6–4, 6–2, becoming the first Italian woman in 40 years to win the tournament

  • Internazionali BNL d’Italia

    The Internazionali BNL d’Italia is in full swing, with exciting matches unfolding on the clay courts of Rome! Here are some key results so far:

    • Fabian Marozsan defeated João Fonseca in the first round with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory.
    • Roberto Bautista Agut secured his first Rome win in four years, beating Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-3.
    • Nicolas Jarry, last year’s finalist, moved past Hugo Gaston 7-6 (4), 6-4.
    • Naomi Osaka extended her winning streak, defeating Sara Errani 6-2, 6-3.
    • Alexandre Muller saved two match points to edge out Jiri Lehecka 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5).
    • Coco Gauff won her opening match against Victoria Mboko, making headlines with her stylish outfit.

    The tournament is heating up, with top players like Jannik Sinner, Casper Ruud, and Matteo Berrettini set to take the stage soon.

  • Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Italian Open)

    Prestigious clay-court tennis tournament held annually in Rome, Italy at the Foro Italico. It is an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, meaning it attracts the world’s top players.

    Key Details:

    • Founded: 1930
    • Surface: Clay
    • Dates (2025 Edition): May 7 – 18
    • Prize Money: €8,055,385
    • Defending Champion (2024): Alexander Zverev (Men’s Singles)

    This tournament is a crucial warm-up event for Roland Garros (French Open), making it a must-watch for tennis fans!

  • Mutua Madrid Open (2025 finals)

    • Women’s Singles Final: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets.
    • Men’s Singles Final: Jack Draper won against Casper Ruud, securing his second Masters 1000 title of the year.

  • Mutua Madrid Open: Sunday 27th April 2025

    • Men’s Singles:
      • Alexander Zverev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a thrilling match: 2-6, 7-6, 7-6.
      • Daniil Medvedev dominated Juan Manuel Cerundolo with a straight-sets victory: 6-2, 6-2.
      • Alexander Bublik upset Andrey Rublev in a dramatic three-set match: 6-4, 0-6, 6-4.
    • Women’s Singles:
      • Elina Svitolina triumphed over Elena Rybakina with a solid performance: 6-3, 6-4.
      • Maria Sakkari secured a convincing win against Jasmine Paolini: 6-2, 6-1.

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  • 2025 Mutua Madrid Open

    The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open is a prestigious professional tennis tournament held on outdoor clay courts at the Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain. It runs from April 22nd to May 4th and is part of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 for men and the WTA 1000 for women.

    The tournament attracts top players like Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Iga Świątek. It features singles and doubles competitions, with significant prize money and ranking points up for grabs.

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  • ESTHER the Tennis-Playing Robot

    The tennis-playing robot ESTHER was developed over a span of two years by Dr. Matthew Gombolay and his team at Georgia Tech.