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Balls manufactured by Penn are causing controversy at Indian Wells with Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic having their say | Tennis News
There’s a lot more to tennis balls than you think. In fact, they have been caused some controversy on the ATP and WTA Tours in recent times and some players are not happy. When Iga Swiatek or Carlos Alcaraz crunch home a big forehand winner or show off their touch with a drop shot to…
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Carlos Alcaraz: Spaniard stung on the forehead during his Indian Wells semi-final against Alexander Zverev | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz made a beeline for the exit after thousands of the insects swarmed centre court during his Indian Wells semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Thursday. The Spaniard was about to serve at 1-1 in the first set when the bees started circling around the court and after making utile attempts to swat them away…
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Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev storms past Grigor Dimitrov as Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul also win | Tennis News
Daniil Medvedev surged into the quarter-finals of Indian Wells by beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-4. Medvedev, who is playing in only his third tournament of the season, finished runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz 12 months ago at Indian Wells, which is seen by many as tennis’ unofficial fifth major. The Russian will face Denmark’s Holger Rune…
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz beats Fabian Marozsan to reach quarter-finals as Alexander Zverev wins | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the quarter-finals of Indian Wells with a 6-3 6-3 win over Fabian Marozsan. Alcaraz is the highest seed left in the men’s draw following Novak Djokovic’s shock defeat to world No 123 Luca Nardi and is favourite to defend his title from last year. The 20-year-old will play Alexander Zverev on…
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Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu knocked out by Aryna Sabalenka as Cameron Norrie loses to Gael Monfils | Tennis News
Emma Raducanu is out of Indian Wells after being beaten 6-3 7-5 by Aryna Sabalenka in the third round, as Cameron Norrie also lost on a disappointing day for the Brits. Raducanu fought hard after losing the second set but was overpowered at times by Australian Open champion Sabalenka and she is still yet to…
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek in action at the unofficial fifth major | Tennis News
Here’s everything you need to know about Indian Wells, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule. You can watch all the drama unfold live on Sky Sports. Live coverage the BNP Paribas Open continues on Sunday from 6pm, with Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz both in early action – live on Sky Sports Tennis.…
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Indian Wells: Aryna Sabalenka fights back to set up third-round match against Emma Raducanu | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka saved four match points in the third set and needed four match points of her own in the deciding set tie-break to overcome American Peyton Stearns 6-7(2) 6-2 7-6(6) in a thrilling second-round clash at Indian Wells on Saturday. Stearns was on the brink of the biggest win of her career when she…
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Novak Djokovic: Five-time champion defeats Aleksandar Vukic in three sets at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to Indian Wells after a five-year hiatus from the event but only after being given a scare by world No 69 Aleksandar Vukic on Saturday night. Djokovic recorded the milestone 400th Masters 1000 win of his career with a 6-2 5-7 6-3 victory over the dangerous Vukic. “Five years…
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek in action at the unofficial fifth major | Tennis News
Here’s everything you need to know about Indian Wells, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule. You can watch all the drama unfold live on Sky Sports. Live coverage the BNP Paribas Open continues on Sunday from 7pm, with Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz both in early action – live on Sky Sports Tennis.…
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Emma Raducanu: Brit through to third round at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after Dayana Yastremska retires | Tennis News
Emma Raducanu made it through to the third round at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after her opponent Dayana Yastremska retired injured. The victory ensured back-to-back wins for the former US Open champion for the first time since Indian Wells last year. Raducanu stormed into a 4-0 lead before 30th seed Yastremska pulled…
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