One of the standout surprises at the Italian Open has been Jasmine Paolini, who defeated American Peyton Stearns and now sets her sights on the tournament title.

While Stearns gave herself a new foothold in Rome, Paolini has reassured any of us who feared she might be a one-year wonder. When her results dipped early this season, it seemed logical to ask if ...

American players have been thriving on the WTA Tour this season, led by Australian Open champion Madison Keys, who joined ...