James Blake believes men's tennis is poised for another Golden Era thanks to blossoming rivalries between the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the ex-world No 4 prepares to return to action himself as part of the new Legends Team Cup.

James Blake says future of tennis is in good hands

Iga Swiatek has failed to win a tournament in almost a year, but the Polish world No 2 has defended her coach and psychologist despite the poor run of results and losing her place at the top of the world rankings in a difficult period.

Swiatek defends coach and psychologist despite disappointing results

Iga Swiatek, who is still looking for her first title of 2025 as she prepares to defend her Rome title, on Tuesday blamed her quest for perfectionism for the difficulties she has been experiencing this year.

Swiatek struggling with 'perfectionism' ahead of Rome

Defending Rome Open champion Alexander Zverev said he is now on a "good path", putting a poor run of form following his defeat in the Australian Open final down to burn-out.

Defending Rome champion Zverev blames burn out on poor run of form

Jannik Sinner is the star of the show at the upcoming Rome Open as the world No 1 and Italian tennis hero gears up for his return to the courts after a contested doping ban.

All roads lead to Rome Open for Sinner after doping ban

Jannik Sinner will delight crowds at the Rome Open this week when the world No 1 makes his return to tennis, but the Italian's three-month doping ban has allowed other local rising stars to move into the limelight.

Sinner leading the charge in golden era for Italian tennis

World No 1 Jannik Sinner said on Monday that he was heading into the Italian Open with low expectations as he makes his comeback after serving a three-month doping ban.

Sinner happy to return after doping ban but keeping expectations low for Italian Open

Jannik Sinner's first opponent on his return from a three-month doping ban in the Italian Open could be compatriot Federico Cina.

Sinner could face teenage compatriot on return from doping ban

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