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Gear 101: A beginner’s guide to essential equipment

A good racquet, fresh can of balls and the proper pair of shoes are must-haves to start your journey—and why not now, during National Tennis Month?

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Betting Preview: Tomas Machac vs. Matteo Arnaldi, Rome
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Betting Preview: Tomas Machac vs. Matteo Arnaldi, Rome

Machac is 2-0 against Arnaldi, but the Italian is a little sharper on clay and, he'll have the crowd in his corner.

By Zachary Cohen May 09, 2024
ATP Rome Betting Preview: Nadal's odds, Djokovic's price and Ruud's potential
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ATP Rome Betting Preview: Nadal's odds, Djokovic's price and Ruud's potential

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By Baseline Staff May 08, 2024
WTA Rome Betting Preview: Swiatek's odds are tough to swallow, but there may be no choice
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The Madrid champ will look to win the Internazionali BNL d’Italia for the third time in four years. Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.

By Baseline Staff May 07, 2024

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A chef, a lawyer, a pilot: What job would ATP stars have if not tennis?

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A chef, a lawyer, a pilot: What job would ATP stars have if not tennis?

Though all the players have their sport in common, their off-court interests are diverse and numerous.

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Lesia Tsurenko speaks on 'very special' ties to Italy after Rome victory

Lesia Tsurenko speaks on 'very special' ties to Italy after Rome victory

While stopping short of calling it her adopted home country, the proud Ukrainian has a long love affair with Italy that dates back more than a decade.

PHOTOS: Anastasia Potapova, Alexander Shevchenko recreate “Roman Holiday” scene

PHOTOS: Anastasia Potapova, Alexander Shevchenko recreate “Roman Holiday” scene

The married tennis stars channeled Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck from the 1953 film during the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

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“Zendaya doesn’t look like a player”: Yulia Putintseva reviews “Challengers” trailer
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“Zendaya doesn’t look like a player”: Yulia Putintseva reviews “Challengers” trailer

The Kazakh gave her thoughts on tennis in pop culture, names her favorite tennis movie, and compares “Break Point” to Daria Kasatkina’s vlog series.

By David Kane May 08, 2024
Iga Swiatek reviews Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department" in Rome
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Iga Swiatek reviews Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department" in Rome

The Hologic WTA tour’s premiere Swiftie weighed in the singer’s latest effort, curating her own playlist from the 31-song double album ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

By David Kane May 07, 2024
Iga Swiatek lands on cover of Elle magazine in Poland for a second time
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Iga Swiatek lands on cover of Elle magazine in Poland for a second time

After she was the cover star for the January 2022 issue, Swiatek is back on this cover for this June's "sport & chic" issue.

By Baseline Staff May 07, 2024
Diego Schwartzman makes cheeky ask for Roland Garros wild card after announcing impending retirement
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Diego Schwartzman makes cheeky ask for Roland Garros wild card after announcing impending retirement

The Argentine reached the semifinals of the clay-court Grand Slam in 2020, and will likely play it for a final time this year.

By Baseline Staff May 07, 2024
PHOTOS: Met Gala 2024 spotlights ‘Challengers’ star Zendaya, Maria Sharapova and Williams sisters
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PHOTOS: Met Gala 2024 spotlights ‘Challengers’ star Zendaya, Maria Sharapova and Williams sisters

Tennis was alive and well at the annual fashion event thanks to the iconic mix of current, former and "acting" players.

By David Kane May 07, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka has hilarious cake mishap while celebrating 26th birthday
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Aryna Sabalenka has hilarious cake mishap while celebrating 26th birthday

But meanwhile, in Rome, Ons Jabeur snatched some quality one-one-one time with Sabalenka's "tour soulmate" Paula Badosa.

By Baseline Staff May 06, 2024

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