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Sinner leading Medvedev before semi-final postponed
on May 15, 2026
Jannik Sinner overcomes his physical struggles to lead Daniil Medvedev in a deciding set before rain stops their compelling Italian Open semi-final.
'Disgraceful' vandalism of Eastbourne courts
on May 15, 2026
Damage to several courts has been discovered at Devonshire Park – the home of the Eastbourne Open.
Raducanu reunited full-time with coach from US Open win
on May 15, 2026
Emma Raducanu reunites with coach Andrew Richardson, who helped her to the US Open title as a teenage qualifier in 2021, on a full-time basis.
Unstoppable Sinner breaks Djokovic record in Rome
on May 14, 2026
Jannik Sinner breaks Novak Djokovic's record of successive match wins at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments as he reaches the Italian Open semi-finals.
Listen: 5 Live Sport - The Making of Jannik Sinner
on May 14, 2026
BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell the Jannik Sinner story.
Italian Open match delayed by cup final fireworks
on May 14, 2026
A match at the Italian Open is halted for almost 20 minutes by smoke from fireworks after the Coppa Italia final at the neighbouring Stadio Olimpico.
Confident Swiatek rediscovers ruthless best in Rome
on May 13, 2026
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek produces another statement win to reach the Rome semi-finals - and is finding her form just in time for Roland Garros.
Raducanu to make return with wildcard in Strasbourg
on May 13, 2026
Emma Raducanu will make her return to action in Strasbourg after being granted a wildcard, as she seeks crucial match practice before the French Open.
Sinner equals Djokovic record to progress in Rome
on May 12, 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner equals Novak Djokovic's all-time record of consecutive wins at Masters 1,000 level with a straight-set victory over compatriot Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.
Murray brought into Draper coaching team
on May 12, 2026
Britain's Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.
How impending retirement is fuelling Cirstea's success
on May 12, 2026
Romania's Sorana Cirstea is playing some of the finest tennis in her 20-year career - will she be tempted to reverse her decision to retire at the end of 2026?
Resolute Gauff avoids Rome exit - but must improve
on May 11, 2026
Coco Gauff avoids an Italian Open upset - and a serious blow to her French Open preparations - by fighting back from a set down again in Rome.
Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
on May 10, 2026
Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.
Sabalenka suffers second defeat in three matches
on May 9, 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a second defeat in three matches as she is beaten by Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open third round.
Djokovic stunned by qualifier on return to action in Rome
on May 8, 2026
An out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic suffers defeat on his return to action as he is stunned by gutsy qualifier Dino Prizmic in the Italian Open second round.
Players not getting the respect they deserve - Sinner
on May 7, 2026
Jannik Sinner admits it is "tough to say" whether he would ever boycott a Grand Slam over prize money, but claims players are not getting the respect they deserve.
'No substitutes in tennis' - why are so many British players injured?
on May 6, 2026
British tennis players have struggled with injuries throughout the clay-court season - but why?
'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues
on May 5, 2026
Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months.
Players will boycott a Slam 'at some point' over prize money demands - Sabalenka
on May 5, 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.
Sinner wins in Madrid to set Masters title record
on May 3, 2026
Jannik Sinner becomes the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1,000 titles after beating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win the Madrid Open.