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The Arkansas tennis teams are back in business thanks to a short-term funding boost that the school's athletic director said "offers a viable path forward."

Jannik Sinner is two victories away from becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open in half a century. And it doesn't seem like anybody can stop him -- either in Rome or at the French Open that starts in 10 days.

Rafael Nadal has denied reports linking him with a bid to become Real Madrid president after Florentino Pérez announced upcoming elections at the club.

Luciano Darderi reaches the Italian Open semifinals after defeating teenager Rafael Jodar in a match that ended after 2 a.m. local time.

Three-time champion Iga Swiatek beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Wednesday to advance to the Italian Open semifinals, needing just 67 minutes to sweep aside No. 5 Pegula 6-1, 6-2.

Venus Williams will play in the women's doubles at the French Open this month together with Hailey Baptiste, who is 21 years her junior.

Lorenzo Musetti won't be able to compete at the French Open this month because of a thigh injury.

Emma Raducanu, who has not played a tournament since Indian Wells in March, will make her comeback from illness at the Internationaux de Strasbourg next week.

Jannik Sinner cruised to a straight-sets win on Tuesday to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals, matching Novak Djokovic's record of 31 consecutive Masters Series victories in the process.

Jessica Pegula has been organizing top tennis players in their protest with the Grand Slams over the share of tournament revenues devoted to prize money.