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Tennis stars face setbacks at Italian Open
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Multiple players encountered challenges during the Italian Open in Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka lost to Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open on May 10 after a lower back and hip issue hampered her play. The world No. 1 fell 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a match that marked her earliest exit in 15 months. She now focuses on recovery ahead of the French Open.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has weighed in on the growing tension between top players and the Grand Slams over prize money, framing the issue as one of respect rather than finances alone. His comments come as fellow stars like Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic add their voices to calls for better treatment and representation.
Paula Badosa heads to the Mutua Madrid Open as a wildcard after a recent loss in Stuttgart, expressing mixed feelings about her 2026 season. The Spanish player has secured only nine wins this year but remains optimistic about her injury-free streak. She anticipates a boost from the home crowd at the Caja Mágica.
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Mirra Andreeva came from behind to beat third seed Iga Swiatek 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Stuttgart Open on April 18. The 18-year-old Russian advanced to the semifinals, where she will face top seed Elena Rybakina. Swiatek remained optimistic despite the loss, marking her fourth quarterfinal exit of the season.
Madison Keys came back from a set down to beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Credit One Charleston Open quarterfinals. The American advanced to her first semifinal of the season. Keys will face Yulia Starodubtseva next.
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Jessica Pegula won her second straight Credit One Charleston Open title, defeating Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-2, 6-2 in 82 minutes. The 32-year-old American became the first repeat champion at the event since Serena Williams in 2013. Pegula's victory marks her 11th WTA singles title.
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