🎾 Alcaraz and Paolini Rule Rome

Happy Tuesday! As Carlos Alcaraz and Jasmine Paolini are crowned in Rome, the tennis world shifts its focus to Roland-Garros.

In this week's newsletter:

• 👑 Alcaraz and Paolini: Conquerors of Rome

• 🎾 Weekly Roundup: Partnership Ending & Stadium Overhaul

• 🍝 Is the Foro Italico the Most Beautiful Venue in Tennis?

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👑 Alcaraz and Paolini: Conquerors of Rome 👑

Carlos Alcaraz defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in straight sets to win his first Italian Open title. The Spaniard has now won four straight matches against Sinner, extending his lead in their rivalry to 7-4. Alcaraz solidified his status as the French Open favorite after overcoming two wasted set points by Sinner in the first set. The victory makes Alcaraz the fifth man to win all three Masters 1000 clay events, joining Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Gustavo Kuerten, and Marcelo Rios. This was Sinner's first tournament back after a three-month doping ban.

Jasmine Paolini made history as the first Italian to win the Italian Open in 40 years, defeating Coco Gauff in front of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and other tennis greats. Paolini completed a remarkable double by also winning the women's doubles title with Sara Errani, becoming the first woman since Monica Seles in 1990 to sweep both titles at the tournament. The victory boosts Paolini to fourth in the WTA rankings ahead of the French Open.

🎾 Weekly Roundup: Partnership Ending & Stadium Overhaul 🎾

The Djokovic-Murray partnership has come to an end. The Serb announced last Tuesday that they've parted ways after a six-month coaching stint. The surprising alliance led to a semifinal run at the Australian Open and a final appearance in Miami, ending ahead of Djokovic's return in Geneva this week.

Zheng finally broke through against Sabalenka, earning her first win in seven meetings with a composed 6-4, 6-3 quarterfinal victory in Rome. "When I play on clay, I'm more comfortable," said the Olympic champion, who saved all five break points she faced while snapping Sabalenka's nine-match winning streak.

USTA unveils $800 million transformation plan featuring a complete renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium and a new $250 million Player Performance Center. The USTA's self-funded project will add 2,000 courtside seats, expanded concourses, and upgraded player facilities. The three-phase makeover will be completed by 2027 without disrupting tournament play.

Wake Forest men's tennis captured their second NCAA championship with a 4-2 win over TCU, capping an extraordinary 40-1 season. MVP Stefan Dostanic led the way, supported by clutch performances from Luca Pow and DK Suresh Ekambaram. The Demon Deacons also won the ITA Indoor title, completing a rare season sweep.

The Georgia Bulldogs claimed their third NCAA women's tennis championship by sweeping defending champion Texas A&M in the final. Tournament MVP Dasha Vidmanova went undefeated in singles and doubles, helping Georgia avenge last year’s final loss to Texas A&M. It marks the Bulldogs’ first title since 2000.

🍝 Is the Foro Italico the Most Beautiful Venue in Tennis? 🍝 

Rome’s Foro Italico might be the most eye-catching venue in tennis. Built between 1928 and 1938, it was originally known as Foro Mussolini and meant to showcase the ideals of Mussolini’s fascist regime. Its design was inspired by ancient Roman forums, with wide plazas and marble statues.

The site has hosted the Italian Open since 1935. After a major renovation this year, it now features three stadiums, nine match courts, and twelve practice courts.

Foro Italico’s crown jewel is the Pietrangeli, sometimes called the most beautiful court in tennis, sunken into the ground and framed by 18 statues, though some are now partially hidden by new grandstands added to boost capacity.

Tennis has no shortage of stunning venues: Wimbledon with its tradition, Roland-Garros with its urban elegance, and Monte-Carlo with its Mediterranean sea views, and Indian Wells with its desert backdrop. But what sets Foro Italico apart is its complicated history and architectural ambition.

So, with all its history, prestige, and beauty, does Foro Italico hold the crown?

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