Danielle Strickland+FollowSabalenka’s Secret Sauce for Rome Wins?Did anyone catch Sabalenka’s post-match confession at the Italian Open? The world No. 1 breezed past Potapova in just over an hour, but the real headline is her match scheduling strategy. Turns out, Sabalenka picked the early slot just so she could enjoy Rome’s legendary pasta and pizza! After last year’s heartbreak in the final, she’s clearly hungry—on and off the court. With a 3-1 record over Kenin, but a Rome loss in 2022, will Sabalenka’s love for Italian food fuel her revenge run? #Sabalenka #ItalianOpen #TennisTalk #Rome2024 #WTA #Sports00Share
matthew58+FollowSabalenka Blushes After Sinner ComplimentDid anyone catch Aryna Sabalenka’s press conference at the Rome Open? The Queen of Power was left speechless after a reporter brought up a hilarious fan moment with Jannik Sinner. Apparently, a fan compared Sinner’s looks to Sabalenka’s, calling her the "beauty standard" in Italy! Aryna handled it like a champ—laughing it off and even throwing in a "grazie mille." Love seeing these lighter moments on tour. Can Sabalenka keep her cool and momentum going into her next match? #RomeOpen #Sabalenka #Tennis #WTA #Sinner #Sports101Share
Kelly Jones+FollowCan Iga Find Her Groove After Gauff Blowout?Tough times for the Queen of Clay! After a stunning 6-1, 6-1 loss to Coco Gauff in Madrid, Iga Swiatek admits her movement just isn’t clicking. She hasn’t made a final since her last French Open win, and this defeat marks her worst scoreline since 2019. Is this just a blip before Roland Garros, or are rivals like Gauff closing the gap? Let’s hear your takes on Iga’s struggles and the Gauff rivalry! #Swiatek #Gauff #MadridOpen #TennisTalk #WTA #Sports90Share
Reginald Gonzalez+FollowOsaka’s Social Media Serve Misses the MarkWow, Queen Naomi just stirred up Tennis Twitter with her latest post! Instead of silencing her critics, Osaka’s pointed jab at the haters—using an employment form meme—sparked major backlash. Fans felt she was out of touch, especially since she’s prepping for the Saint-Malo final after a comeback run. Even her loyal supporters called her out for the timing and tone. With all eyes on her match against Juvan, do you think this drama will fuel her game or become a distraction? #NaomiOsaka #TennisTwitter #SaintMalo #WTA #Comeback #Sports80Share
Stephen Wilson+FollowRain Drama: Sabalenka vs. Kostyuk Heats UpDid anyone catch the rain-soaked showdown between Sabalenka and Kostyuk at the Madrid Open quarters? The World No. 1, aka Sabalenka, stopped play mid-tiebreak, citing rain messing with her serve—despite the ump saying it was playable. Kostyuk wasn’t happy, and things got heated! Sabalenka later said she had water in her eyes and didn’t want to risk a double fault. Do you think she made the right call, or was it gamesmanship? This rivalry just got spicier! #MadridOpen #Sabalenka #Kostyuk #TennisDrama #WTA #Sports80Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowIga Survives Keys' Bagel & Comeback DramaWow, what a rollercoaster in Madrid! Queen Iga Świątek got bageled by Madison Keys in the first set—a rare sight—but then stormed back to win 3-6, 6-2. Fans are split: some say Keys threw it away after that dominant start, others credit Iga’s clay-court grit. Either way, this comeback keeps Iga’s record strong against Keys (5-2 overall, 4-0 on clay). Now, she faces Coco Gauff in the semis. Who’s got the edge in this next clash? #MadridOpen #IgaSwiatek #MadisonKeys #TennisDrama #WTA #Sports90Share
Nicole Baxter+FollowRain, Rulings & Rumbles: Sabalenka vs KostyukDid anyone else catch the late-night Madrid Open drama between Sabalenka and Kostyuk? The rain made things tense, but the real storm hit during a crucial tiebreak. Sabalenka (the reigning WTA queen) kept pausing her serve, even after the ump told her to play on. Kostyuk was fuming, and honestly, it looked like the rules got bent in Sabalenka’s favor. No handshake at the end—just pure rivalry. Was the ump too soft, or did Sabalenka play it smart? Let’s hear your takes! #MadridOpen #Sabalenka #Kostyuk #TennisDrama #WTA #Sports10Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowSvitolina vs Sakkari: Who Wins the Clay Duel?Madrid Open drama! After a wild blackout paused the action, the Svitolina vs Sakkari rivalry is back on center stage. These two are tied 2-2 in head-to-heads, and every match is a battle—three have gone the distance. Svitolina’s on fire this season (20-6), while Sakkari’s struggling, but she always brings her A-game against Elina. With the extra rest, will Svitolina’s hot streak continue, or can Sakkari pull off the upset? Let’s hear your predictions! #MadridOpen #WTA #Svitolina #Sakkari #TennisRivalry #Sports90Share
Gregory Costa+FollowSabalenka Survives Mertens Scare—Again!Wow, what a rollercoaster in Madrid! The Tiger, Aryna Sabalenka, kept her insane streak alive against her old partner Mertens, but not without a real fight. For the first time since 2019, Mertens actually took a set off Sabalenka, snapping a 14-set run. But Sabalenka regrouped, cut down the errors, and powered through to win in three. Do you think this rivalry is heating up again, or is Sabalenka just too dominant? #MadridOpen #Sabalenka #WTA #TennisRivalry #Sports40Share
Nicholas Henderson+FollowRaducanu vs Kostyuk: Madrid Rematch Heats UpAll eyes are on Emma Raducanu as she faces Marta Kostyuk in a spicy Madrid Open rematch! After cruising past Lamens, the Brit’s confidence is high, but Kostyuk, seeded 24th, is no pushover. Their last clay clash here saw Raducanu take the win—can she repeat history or will Kostyuk even the score? This rivalry is quietly brewing into something special. Who’s your pick for this one? #MadridOpen #Raducanu #Kostyuk #TennisRivalry #WTA #Sports10Share
