![Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700452541_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
![Tennis - Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare Tennis - Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652238527_EmmaRaducanu.jpg)
Tennis - Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare
Raducanu was trailing 6-2 2-1 when she called it quits.
Wed May 11 2022
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Tennis - Djokovic advances in Rome with number one spot on the line
Top seed Djokovic, who received a bye into the second round, is still seeking his first title of the year.
Wed May 11 2022
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Tennis - Unvaccinated Djokovic can compete at Italian Open, says sports minister
Italian Sports Minister Valentina said outdoor events do not require a person to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fri Feb 18 2022
!['I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool at Italian Open 'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool at Italian Open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600590041_ROME.jpg)
'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool at Italian Open
Novak Djokovic's frustration boiled over once again as he smashed his racket in a fit of rage during his win over Dominik Koepfer.
Sun Sep 20 2020
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Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay
World number two Novak Djokovic dealt with unfinished business by beating Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 6-1 6-4 in a rain-delayed Italian Open quarter-final on Saturday.
Sat May 20 2017
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Nadal through to last-16 in Rome after Almagro injury
Rafael Nadal eased into the last-16 of the Italian Open on Tuesday when his second-round opponent Nicolas Almagro retired after sustaining a knee injury early in the first set.
Wed May 17 2017