WTA 1000 ATP M1000 Rome 5/6 - 5/18 2025

[ashkor87]

This was the first set Khachanov won against Alcaraz (0-9 in 4 previous meetings).

He might even win the match ...

[ashkor87]

watching Paolini vs Shnaider, taking turns at spewing UFEs.. not fun to see..

[ashkor87]

Amazed that Hurkacz is still there, winning, at Rome

[ponchi101]

Hurkacz has been a major "disappointment". I remember when he won Miami; he looked good enough to be in the top 10 for a long time. Yet he did not.
It would be good for him to come back.

[ashkor87]

Saw Hurkacz at W, unimpressed..nothing other than serve... when you see a player live...

[jazzyg]

Hurkacz was playing on one leg at Wimbledon, or one arm, I can't remember which. Injuries are what set him back.

But yes, even when healthy and confident, his serve is his biggest weapon.

[jazzyg]

Paolini won the first four games.

Then Shnaider won 11 of the next 13.

Then Paolini won 12 of the last 14.

Shnaider beat herself and let the crowd bother her, but Paolini hung in there and allowed both factors to be possible.

[ponchi101]

Love that analysis. It shows the statistical nature of the game.

[ashkor87]

Coco credits improved footwork for her success at Madrid and Rome. I do think her forehand problems come from poor footwork..so if she has realised that, that is great.

[skatingfan]

Well that wasn't supposed to happen Zheng def. Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 - first win for Zheng in their seven career meetings.

[ponchi101]

Is it really that surprising? Q can play...

[JTContinental]

Peyton Stearns is the first player in the WTA to win 3 straight third set tiebreaks

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