Tag: tennis
Aryna Sabalenka: My heart is broken after death of former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in Miami | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka says her “heart is broken” following the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov. Former ice hockey player Koltsov, who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, died in Miami aged 42 on Monday in what police described as an “apparent suicide”. Sabalenka, who is scheduled to participate in this week’s Miami…
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Miami Open: Katie Boulter, Dan Evans, Elena Rybakina and Caroline Wozniacki in action on Thursday | Tennis News
Here’s everything you need to know about the Miami Open, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule, with the tournament live on Sky Sports… British No 1 Katie Boulter – who won the San Diego Open earlier this month – faces 16-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova in the second round on Court 2 on Thursday (play…
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Miami Open: Simona Halep beaten on return from doping ban despite strong start against Paula Badosa | Tennis News
Simona Halep was beaten on her return from a doping ban, going down in three sets to Paula Badosa at the Miami Open. The Romanian, a two-time grand slam winner who spent 64 weeks as world No 1, was playing her first match since the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her suspension from four…
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Carlos Alcaraz wins BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells for second time with win against Daniil Medvedev | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Indian Wells title with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles final on Sunday. Alcaraz started sloppily, spraying errors around the court to fall 3-0 down but raised his level and captured the first set when his Russian opponent’s forehand went wide in the tiebreak.…
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Carlos Alcaraz: Spaniard defeats Jannik Sinner to reach BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz remained on course to defend the BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells after ending Jannik Sinner’s perfect start to the year after a thrilling three-set win. Just three games were played before a three-hour rain delay but when they returned it was Alcaraz who found a way to turn to contest on…
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Novak Djokovic: Six-time Miami Open winner withdraws from event to balance private and professional schedules | Tennis News
Six-time Miami Open champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the tournament, citing the balance between his private and professional schedule. Djokovic’s announcement on his social media accounts follows his 6-4 3-6 6-3 defeat to unheralded Luca Nardi on Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. “At this stage of my career, I’m…
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev in action at the unofficial fifth tennis 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 Saturday from 6pm UK time, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in action on men’s semi-finals day – live…
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Iga Swiatek: World No 1 through to BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with demolition job | Tennis News
World No 1 and tournament favourite Iga Swiatek cruised into the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with a demolition job against Marta Kostyuk on Saturday. Swiatek was in frightening form from the start as she dominated her 21-year-old opponent from Ukraine to win 6-2 6-1 and reach her second WTA 1000…
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Carlos Alcaraz: Spaniard says Jannik Sinner is best tennis player in world right now | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet for a spot in the BNP Paribas Open final at Indian Wells on Saturday with the Spaniard calling the newest Grand Slam champion the best in the business right now. Alcaraz may have struggled to find any consistently since winning first title since Wimbledon last July but he looked…
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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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