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ATP Tour Brief: May 6, 2026

Rome Draw Set as Djokovic Returns, Sinner Chases History

The Internazionali BNL d'Italia draw was revealed Monday at Piazza del Popolo, setting the stage for a compelling week in Rome. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner headlines his home event as he pursues the one Masters 1000 title that's eluded him — a win would complete his Career Golden Masters. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic makes his return to competition after injury, landing in the same half as Alexander Zverev. The six-time Rome champion was spotted on the practice courts ahead of his comeback, adding intrigue to an already loaded draw.

Blockx Breaks Through, Prize Money Tensions Simmer

Belgian rising star Alexander Blockx crashed into the Top 40 after a breakthrough run in Madrid, earning ATP Mover of the Week honors. The young gun's surge continues tennis's youth movement, with Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar also making noise by reaching his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal. Off the court, prize money disputes are intensifying ahead of Roland Garros, with WTA players including Aryna Sabalenka raising the possibility of a Grand Slam boycott over revenue distribution. While the comments came from the women's tour, the tensions reflect broader questions about how the sport shares its earnings between the Slams and the ATP and WTA tours that organize the rest of the calendar.

Sources: ATP Tour · ATP Tour · ATP Tour · Al Jazeera

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atptour.comMay 2026

Jannik Sinner learns Rome draw, Alexander Zverev & Novak Djokovic in same half

Jannik Sinner learned his draw as he bids to complete the Career Golden Masters on home soil at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, where Novak Djokovic returns to action after injury.

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sports.yahoo.comMay 2026

Aryna Sabalenka threatens 'boycott' of grand slams as tennis stars' money fight explodes

WTA players are required to play in the four grand slams, six WTA 500 events, and 10 WTA 1000s under the association's rules. Sabalenka and Brazilian ...

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tennisthreads.netMay 2025

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Saturday's final at this year's first WTA 1000 clay-court event will pit Sabalenka against 4th-seeded Coco Gauff, who dispatched defending champion ...

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tennis.comMay 2026

Feliz cumpleaños, Carlitos! 23 stats for Carlos Alcaraz's 23rd birthday | Tennis.com

1 is for No. 1, which he reached as a 19-year-old in 2022, becoming the first—and still only—teenager to reach the top spot in ATP rankings history, ...

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tennis365.comMay 2026

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After the former No. 1 lost early in Madrid, coach Patrick Mouratoglou told Second Serve “the thing she needs the most” is to just play more ...

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tennishead.netMay 2026

The ATP player with the best two-handed backhand of all-time has been named

Luckily for fans of the Serb, they won't have to wait long before they see him back in action. Novak Djokovic prepares for tennis return in Rome.

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tennis365.comMay 2026

Aryna Sabalenka warns players 'will' boycott Grand Slams amid prize money row

WTA world No 1 Sabalenka was among a host of leading players who issued ... Tennis News. Italian Open withdrawals: 15 players out as Marta ...

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thetennisgazette.comMay 2025

Casper Ruud states what he's noticed about all the youngsters on the ATP Tour now after ...

Casper Ruud says all the young players on the ATP Tour 'rip the ball from both sides' as he makes a comment on how tennis balls have changed.

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atptour.comMay 2026

Holger Rune set to compete in Hamburg in May

Holger Rune has announced on social media that he plans to return to action at the Bitpanda Hamburg Open in May after being sidelined since October with an Achilles injury.

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tennisworldusa.orgMay 2026

Coco Gauff learns projected path to first Rome title after illness in Madrid

Coco Gauff's projected path to an Italian Open title is analyzed after she battled illness and vomited on court in Madrid before losing to Linda Noskova.

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tennis365.comMay 2025

Jack Draper joins Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas in criticising new Masters 1000 format

The ongoing Madrid Open is one of the seven Masters tournaments that the ATP Tour has expanded to two weeks (12 days), along with Indian Wells, Miami, ...

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atptour.comMay 2026

Alexander Blockx bursts into Top 40, Mover of Week

Alexander Blockx has made a significant leap up the PIF ATP Rankings after enjoying a breakout run at the Mutua Madrid Open.

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tennisuptodate.comMay 2026

"Never played any competitive sports" — Former WTA Coach of the Year defends Andreeva after Madrid "cry"

Former Naomi Osaka coach Sascha Bajin defends Mirra Andreeva's emotional response after losing the Madrid final, arguing that hating losing is essential for success.

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tennis365.comMay 2025

Coco Gauff hits stunning milestones as she thrashes Iga Swiatek in Madrid Open shocker

Gauff beat Swiatek in the round-robin stage of the 2024 WTA Finals and the final of the United Cup back in January, before Thursday's lopsided affair ...

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atptour.comMay 2026

Sinner speaks on the support of his parents: 'I consider myself very lucky' | ATP Tour | Tennis

Jannik Sinner spoke about the support of his mother Siglinde and father Hanspeter after winning the title on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open.

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tennisworldusa.orgMay 2026

Mirra Andreeva shares message after losing Madrid singles and doubles finals

The 19-year-old Russian breaks down in tears after losing her first WTA 1000 final to Kostyuk, then loses the doubles final with Diana Shnaider.

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wtatennis.comMay 2025

Gauff drops only two games vs. Swiatek, rolls into Madrid final - WTA

In just over an hour, Coco Gauff took down Iga Swiatek with near-flawless tennis to move into the Mutua Madrid final.

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tennishead.netMay 2026

Holger Rune is about to take a massive risk that could really hurt his tennis career

ATP star Holger Rune is taking a massive risk as he takes a huge step towards full recovery from his Achilles injury.

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olympics.comMay 2026

American Hailey Baptiste climbs closer to the top of women's tennis after Aryna Sabalenka upset

The 24-year-old American stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to make her first WTA 1000 semi-final at the Mutua Madrid Open, saving six match points ...

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tennis365.comMay 2025

Meet the lucky loser enjoying an incredible run of fortune at the Madrid Open - Tennis365

“Tennis is up and down, so you just try and manage. Luckily, today I managed to flip and win the match.” This is Diallo's best run at an ATP 1000 ...

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