Iga Swiatek continues her dominant clay court season with another title at the Rome tournament. The world No. 1 and three-time French Open champion secured her second consecutive 1000-level event victory after triumphing in Madrid earlier this month. Swiatek showcased her prowess by not dropping a set en route to the final in Rome, where she defeated Coco Gauff in the semifinals and Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match.
Swiatek's win in Rome marks her third title at the event and makes her the first woman since Serena Williams in 2013 to achieve the 'Dirt Double' of winning both Madrid and Rome in the same year. With this victory, Swiatek solidifies her status as the Queen of Clay and the frontrunner for the upcoming Roland Garros title.
On the men's side, Alexander Zverev clinched a significant title at Rome, his 22nd career ATP title and sixth at the Masters-1000 level. Zverev's dominant serving performance propelled him to victory over Nicolas Jarry in the final, marking a notable comeback since his ankle injury at the 2022 French Open.
Additionally, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini claimed the women's doubles title in a thrilling final, while Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos emerged victorious in the men's doubles event. Rafael Nadal faced a disappointing early exit in Rome but received a heartfelt farewell from fans, expressing uncertainty about his participation in the upcoming French Open.
Novak Djokovic's challenging season continued with an unexpected loss in Rome, prompting him to alter his preparation strategy by accepting a wild card entry to the Geneva Open. Djokovic aims to refine his game ahead of Roland Garros, acknowledging the need for improvement in all aspects of his play.
Meanwhile, former tennis star Anett Kontaveit announced her pregnancy, expecting a new addition to her family with boyfriend Brent Lepistu. Kontaveit's news garnered widespread support from fellow players, highlighting the close-knit community within the tennis world.
