Tennis-Swiatek banks on Nadal's former coach to reignite her season
April 14 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek is hoping to benefit from new coach Francisco Roig's experience and technical expertise when the world number four begins her claycourt season at the Stuttgart Open this week after a disappointing start to the year.
Tennis-Chance to reclaim top rank is extra motivation for Alcaraz in Barcelona
April 14 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz said the opportunity to quickly reclaim the world number one ranking from his big rival Jannik Sinner provided him additional motivation for this week's Barcelona Open, but steady improvement during the clay season remained his top priority.
Tennis-Draper vows to overcome injury woes after Barcelona exit
April 14 (Reuters) - Jack Draper vowed to work his way out of his injury woes after being forced to retire with a right leg problem midway through his first-round match against Tomas Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open on Monday.
Tennis-Sinner's Monte Carlo master class sends early clay-season warning
MONTE CARLO, April 13 (Reuters) - Meticulous preparation was again at the heart of Jannik Sinner's breakthrough Monte Carlo Masters triumph, as his win over Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final took him back to the top of the world rankings and laid down a marker for the rest of the clay season.
Tennis-Sinner beats Alcaraz in Monte Carlo final to reclaim top spot in rankings
MONTE CARLO, April 12 (Reuters) - Italy's Jannik Sinner dethroned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-3 in Sunday's Monte Carlo final to claim his first Masters title on clay and snatch back the world number one ranking from the Spaniard.
Tennis-Andreeva fights back to beat Potapova in Linz Open final
LINZ, Austria, April 12 (Reuters) - Top seed Mirra Andreeva overcame a first-set wobble to clinch her second title of the year, beating local favourite Anastasia Potapova 1-6 6-4 6-3 to win the Linz Open on Sunday.
Tennis-Alcaraz ends Vacherot fairytale to set up Monte Carlo final with Sinner
MONTE CARLO, April 11 (Reuters) - Defending champion and top seed Carlos Alcaraz beat Valentin Vacherot 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to end the Monegasque's fairytale run at the Monte-Carlo Masters and set up a blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner.
Tennis-Vacherot savours home semi-final showdown with Alcaraz
MONTE CARLO, April 11 (Reuters) - Monaco's Valentin Vacherot said he was relishing the chance to take on world number one Carlos Alcaraz in front of friends and family after his fairytale run at the Monte Carlo Masters took him into the semi-finals on home soil.
Tennis-Sinner’s record sets streak ends in Monte Carlo win
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Tennis-Rune set to return at Hamburg Open in May after Achilles surgery
April 9 (Reuters) - Three-times Grand Slam quarter-finalist Holger Rune will return to action at next month's Hamburg Open after having Achilles surgery in October, tournament organisers said on Thursday.
