8legs: Italian open, italy

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Keys loses in the Italian Open Round of 32 to Bartunkova in three sets, ending her 2026 run on clay.
Keys has battled spotty European clay results, including illness at Madrid, affecting her form ahead of Roland Garros.
She will top-seed the Trophee Clarins event in Paris as preparation for Roland Garros.
The Trophee Clarins field includes notable names like Fernandez, Boulter, and Starodubtseva.
Italian Open coverage will be featured on Tennis Channel May 11–17 with Trophee Clarins highlights.

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Sabalenka lost in Rome to Sorana Cirstea in a three-set match, signaling potential concerns ahead of Roland Garros.
Sabalenka cited lower back pain during the Rome match, fueling questions about her readiness for Roland Garros.
Courier suggested the back issue could influence Sabalenka’s French Open chances if not resolved.
Austin indicated Sabalenka’s back issue might involve the hip, stressing clay’s grueling rallies require health.
Austin believed Sabalenka would be fine for Roland Garros if her back improves, as she has played many matches this year.
Cirstea’s Rome win placed her among the oldest players to defeat a world No. 1 since 1975, per OptaAce statistics.
Cirstea will face Linda Noskova next, with potential quarterfinals against Kalinskaya or Ostapenko if she advances.
Tennis Channel segment featured Courier and Austin discussing the impact of Sabalenka’s result on her Paris ambitions.
The Rome match extended Sabalenka’s season, underscoring the high workload she has endured with three titles and 27 wins.
The Italian Open outcome prompted cautious optimism from Austin about Sabalenka’s Roland Garros participation.

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