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Zheng Qinwen earned her first victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday to set up an Italian Open semifinal match against Coco Gauff.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner visited the new pope on Wednesday, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open.

Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban, beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo on Tuesday to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals.

Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka and French veteran Richard Gasquet were among the 16 wild-card entries announced Tuesday for the French Open.

British No.1 Jack Draper has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Italian Open after beating France's Corentin Moutet in the round of 16 on Tuesday.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership early after working together for six months.

Jannik Sinner overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over No. 93 Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italian Open.

Defending champion Alexander Zverev advanced at the Italian Open on Sunday by beating Vilius Gaubas in straight sets.

Jannik Sinner returned from his three-month doping ban on Saturday, beating Mariano Navone in straight sets before a supportive home crowd at the Italian Open.

American Danielle Collins upset defending champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets at the Italian Open on Saturday.