Rome, ItalyClay SZN: WTA has served up star power, while surprises and injuries have shaken up the ATPLooking back at a head-scratching month, and looking ahead to Thursday’s high-powered women’s semifinals in Rome.By Steve Tignor May 15, 2024
Rome, ItalyCoco Gauff leaps past Zheng Qinwen, sets Rome semifinal clash with Iga SwiatekIn a first-time matchup of mirror image young stars, both players brought something close to their best for about a set—until the American raised her level even higher, running out the match, 7-6 (4), 6-1.By Steve Tignor May 14, 2024
Rome, ItalyIga Swiatek grounds Madison Keys, slides into semifinals with third Rome title in sightThe world No. 1 is closing in on a first-ever Madrid-Rome double, which would make her only the third woman to win both tournaments in the same season.By David Kane May 14, 2024
Rome, ItalyIga Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double; facing Madison Keys in the quarterfinalsThe Polish player is attempting to become the first woman to win the “dirt double” since Serena Williams in 2013.By Associated Press May 13, 2024
Pop CultureIga Swiatek makes it 3-0 for Kendrick Lamar as tennis players weigh in on Drake feud in RomeThe world No. 1 joined Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff on Team Kendrick, Swiatek citing the rapper’s more complicated lyrics.By David Kane May 11, 2024
Rome, ItalyIs Peak Iga here to stay? Swiatek riding high through another clay swing“I like the different vibe,” the world No. 1 says of Rome. “It’s pretty crazy with the fans. They’re loud and they’re everywhere.”By Steve Tignor May 10, 2024
Pop CultureIga Swiatek reviews Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department" in RomeThe Hologic WTA tour’s premiere Swiftie weighed in the singer’s latest effort, curating her own playlist from the 31-song double album ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.By David Kane May 07, 2024
Style PointsIga Swiatek lands on cover of Elle magazine in Poland for a second timeAfter she was the cover star for the January 2022 issue, Swiatek is back on this cover for this June's "sport & chic" issue.By Baseline Staff May 07, 2024
Line CallsWTA Rome Betting Preview: Swiatek's odds are tough to swallow, but there may be no choiceThe Madrid champ will look to win the Internazionali BNL d’Italia for the third time in four years. Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.By Baseline Staff May 07, 2024
Ranking ReactionIga Swiatek has her biggest ranking points lead at No. 1 in 14 months after winning MadridMeanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in the ATP Top 20 and Marta Kostyuk breaks into the WTA Top 20.By John Berkok May 06, 2024