Stuttgart Open: Paula Badosa reaches semi-finals and takes World No. 2 ranking
2 years, 8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Paula Badosa reaches semi-finals and takes World No. 2 ranking

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Spain’s Paula Badosa will move up to the world number two ranking after reaching the semi-finals of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart on Friday with a hard-fought win over Ons Jabeur. Stuttgart Spain’s Paula Badosa will move up to the world number two ranking after reaching the semi-finals of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart on Friday with a hard-fought win over Ons Jabeur. “I was really tired, I was feeling pain everywhere, but I am happy I fought until the last moment.” In Saturday’s semi-finals, Badosa will play Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus who beat Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in her quarter-final. Later Friday, world number one Iga Swiatek takes on US Open champion Emma Raducanu for a place in the semi-finals.

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams
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Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot
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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis
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Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending tournament on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4, which meant the Polish world number two was unable to advance to the semifinals. With the win, Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile semifinal, while Krejcikova will take on China’s Olympic champion …

Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals. Swiatek eliminated despite win
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Coco Gauff secured a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff converted five of her eight break-point opportunities and will face Iga Swiatek in the next match. Pegula will next clash with Barbora Krejcikova in the second round.

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Ajla Tomljanovic beaten at Korea Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia capitalises on service issues
3 months ago

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Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019
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Hindustan Times  

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US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York
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US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York
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US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York

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Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said. But the 23-year-old, known for her pinpoint serving, speedy defence and perfectionist approach to the …

Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final
4 months ago

Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final

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Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash
4 months ago

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Bad Homburg Open: Wozniacki retires hurt after fall, Badosa knocked out
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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French Open: Aryna Sabalenka wins battle of best friends against Paula Badosa
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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India Today  

World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the fourth round of the French Open 2024 after beating her best friend Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday, June 1 at Philippe-Chatrier. Aryna Sabalenka & Paula Badosa share a nice hug at the net after their match at Roland Garros. ðŸå¹ pic.twitter.com/QujL8Szvho — The Tennis Letter June 1, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka bounces back …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Carlos Alcaraz made a confident start at the French Open on Sunday, overwhelming J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. “After the match, I didn't feel anything.” In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti. “I think it’s an honor to play her in the French Open because …

Stuttgart Open: Vondrousova stuns Sabalenka to make semifinal
8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Vondrousova stuns Sabalenka to make semifinal

The Hindu  

Marketa Vondrousova on Friday reached her first semifinal since clinching the Wimbledon title last July when she stunned world number two Aryna Sabalenka at the Stuttgart clay-court tournament. Wimbledon champion Vondrousova crucially converted seven of eight break points while Sabalenka only capitalised six times from 15 opportunities. Vondrousova will face either third-ranked Coco Gauff, the US Open champion, or Marta …

Aryna Sabalenka claims emotional victory over Paula Badosa at Miami Open
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Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round
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Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round

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Former US Open Champion Sloane Stephens Through to The Second Round in Brisbane
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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek returns to world No 1 after comprehensive win over Pegula in final
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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek returns to world No 1 after comprehensive win over Pegula in final

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Swiatek dominated Pegula from start to finish to clinch a 6-1, 6-0 victory in a 59-minute masterclass. Poland’s Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday, sealing her return to world number one. Second seed Swiatek dominated Pegula from start to finish to clinch a 6-1, 6-0 victory in a 59-minute masterclass. The 17th win of …

Iga Swiatek defeats Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals for chance to reclaim World No 1
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Iga Swiatek defeats Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals for chance to reclaim World No 1

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WTA Finals: No.2 Iga Swiatek Beats No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in Semis
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: No.2 Iga Swiatek Beats No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in Semis

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Second-ranked Iga Swiatek defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to reach the title match of the WTA Finals, where she will face fellow unbeaten Jessica Pegula. Instead, reigning French Open champion Swiatek of Poland can claim the year-end world number one spot for the second consecutive season by defeating American Pegula in Monday’s championship match. I’m …

Iga Swiatek’s semi-final suspended after Jessica Pegula knocks Coco Gauff out of WTA Finals
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WTA Finals 2023: Pegula defeats Gauff to reach title match, Swiatek v Sabalenka semifinal suspended
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals 2023: Pegula defeats Gauff to reach title match, Swiatek v Sabalenka semifinal suspended

The Hindu  

Jessica Pegula beat U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday to reach the title match at the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, where she will next face either world number one Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek. Pegula broke at love to open the match and attacked her good friend Gauff’s serve twice more for a 5-2 lead en …

WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match

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The victory boosted Swiatek’s chances to overtake Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka for the year-end world number one ranking World number two Iga Swiatek defeated third-ranked Coco Gauff 6-0, 7-5 in a showdown of reigning Grand Slam champions on Wednesday in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals. Poland’s 22-year-old Swiatek, the French Open winner and a four-time Grand Slam …

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Jessica Pegula at WTA Finals
1 year, 1 month ago

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Jessica Pegula at WTA Finals

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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur

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Iga Swiatek is bidding to reclaim her world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka at this week’s season-ending finals in Mexico. World number two Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets in her opening WTA Finals match in Cancun. The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion is bidding to reclaim her world number …

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to clinching the year-end world number one ranking on Sunday by dominating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a group-stage opener at the WTA Finals.
1 year, 1 month ago

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to clinching the year-end world number one ranking on Sunday by dominating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a group-stage opener at the WTA Finals.

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Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to clinching the year-end world number one ranking on Sunday by dominating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in a group-stage opener at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka is trying to hold off second-ranked Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion from Poland, to claim the year-end crown taken last year by four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek. Sabalenka became …

WTA Elite Trophy 2023: Krejcikova opens with a win and will face Daria Kasatkina, Haddad Maia upsets Madison Keys
1 year, 2 months ago

WTA Elite Trophy 2023: Krejcikova opens with a win and will face Daria Kasatkina, Haddad Maia upsets Madison Keys

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova beat Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday in her opening round-robin match at the WTA Elite Trophy, the first postseason event on the women’s tour. In the opening match of the tournament, Beatriz Haddad Maia upset second-seeded Madison Keys 6-4, 6-4 to take an early lead in the the Camellia group, which also includes 20th-ranked Caroline Garcia. …

Vondrousova makes final list of qualifiers for WTA Finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Vondrousova makes final list of qualifiers for WTA Finals

The Hindu  

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has qualified for the WTA Finals and will be joined in the season-ending tournament by French Open runner-up Karolina Muchova and Tunisian world number seven Ons Jabeur, the women’s governing body said on Friday. The trio will complete the line-up for the finale in Cancun, Mexico, which will feature the already-qualified world number one Aryna Sabalenka, …

WTA Rankings: Sabalenka replaces Swiatek as new World No. 1, Gauff moves to third after US Open triumph
1 year, 3 months ago

WTA Rankings: Sabalenka replaces Swiatek as new World No. 1, Gauff moves to third after US Open triumph

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on September 11, 2023. While Aryna Sabalenka replaced Iga Swiatek as the new World No.1, newly-crowned US Open champion Coco Gauff reached a new-career high in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday. Pliskova ☝️ Kerber ☝️ Azarenka ☝️ Wozniacki ☝️ Safina ☝️ Jankovic ☝️ Ivanovic ☝️ …

US Open: Iga Swiatek losing world No. 1 ranking is the best thing that could happen to her, says Mats Wilander
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open: Iga Swiatek losing world No. 1 ranking is the best thing that could happen to her, says Mats Wilander

India Today  

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander has said that Iga Swiatek losing the world number one ranking is probably the best thing that could happen to her. US Open 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to Eurosport, Wilander said losing the world number one spot is probably the best thing that could happen to Swiatek, adding that there’s a reason for her …

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will have a spring in her step when she meets Daria Kasatkina in the U.S. Open fourth round on Monday, with the Belarusian set to take over as world number one. “Reaching the WTA world number one singles ranking is something I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little girl when I started playing tennis,” Sabalenka, 25, …

US Open 2023: Sabalenka, Svitolina through to third round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Sabalenka, Svitolina through to third round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka, with her sights firmly set on a second Grand Slam title and the world number one ranking, powered into the U.S. Open third round with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 win over Britain’s Jodie Burrage on Thursday. “Yeah, I think I played really solid today and didn’t lose my focus not for a moment.” The Belarusian second seed consolidated …

Wimbledon 2023: Former champion Kvitova, Kostyuk reach third round; Badosa retires with injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Former champion Kvitova, Kostyuk reach third round; Badosa retires with injury

The Hindu  

Twice former champion Petra Kvitova cruised into the third round at Wimbledon on Friday, the ninth seed brushing aside the limited challenge of Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-2 on a sun-drenched Court Two. 🔒 The two-time champion beats Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-2 to reach 3R#Wimbledon | @Petra_Kvitovapic.twitter.com/F98tY4EdHg — Wimbledon July 7, 2023 The Belarusian, sporting full length white leggings, briefly …

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova Stuns World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to Enter Women's Singles Final
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova Stuns World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to Enter Women's Singles Final

News 18  

Unheralded Karolina Muchova saved a match point as she stunned world number two Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open final on Thursday, while Iga Swiatek hopes to stay on course for a third Roland Garros title. The 43rd-ranked Muchova will play her first Grand Slam final after knocking out Australian Open champion Sabalenka 7-6, 6-7, 7-5, ending the Belarusian’s …

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister

The Hindu  

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Also making the main draw for the French Open, which gets …

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out

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Sabalenka, the 2021 champion in Madrid, will face Swiatek in Saturday’s championship match after the French and US Open winner swept aside 13th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 6-1. Aryna Sabalenka gave herself an early birthday gift by easing into the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years on Thursday and then plotted revenge on world number one Iga …

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek cruised past Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-1 in the late semifinal of the Madrid Open on Thursday to set up a second straight final showdown with world number two Aryna Sabalenka. Earlier on Thursday, Sabalenka brushed past Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 as their ninth meeting on tour and first on clay ended with the 24-year-old Belarusian extending her …

Andreeva into Madrid Open fourth round on 16th birthday
1 year, 7 months ago

Andreeva into Madrid Open fourth round on 16th birthday

The Hindu  

Mirra Andreeva celebrated her 16th birthday by continuing her sensational run in the Madrid Open with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Magda Linette to reach the fourth round on Saturday. Russian teenager Andreeva, ranked at a lowly 194, and who ousted 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez and world number 14 Beatriz Haddad Maia earlier in the tournament, will face …

Stuttgart Open: Swiatek defends title, beats Sabalenka in straight sets
1 year, 8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Swiatek defends title, beats Sabalenka in straight sets

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to successfully defend her title at Stuttgart Open, a WTA500 event, on Sunday. 1: Iga Swiatek’s champion run on and off the court World No.1 Swiatek, who missed Miami Open and Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers due to a rib injury, won 6-3, 6-4 against World No.2 Sabalenka in an hour and …

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to defend title
1 year, 8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to defend title

India Today  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek started her clay-court season in an emphatic manner after winning the Stuttgart Open 2023. Swiatek also defended her title and should get confidence before the all-important French Open, which is scheduled to get underway on May fourth week. BACK-TO-BACK IN STUTTGART 🚗ðŸÆ🚙 World No.1 @iga_swiatek defends her #PorscheTennis title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Sabalenka, …

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek to Face Ons Jabeur in Semis, Aryna Sabalenka Up Against Anastasia Potapova
1 year, 8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek to Face Ons Jabeur in Semis, Aryna Sabalenka Up Against Anastasia Potapova

News 18  

World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek set-up a US Open final rematch with Ons Jabeur when she battled into the Stuttgart last-four on Friday. Swiatek defeated 2018 Stuttgart champion Karolina Pliskova 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 while Tunisian world number four Jabeur eased past Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil 6-3, 6-0. World number two Aryna Sabalenka came from a set …

Stuttgart Open: Gauff begins clay season with error-hit win against Kudermetova
1 year, 8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Gauff begins clay season with error-hit win against Kudermetova

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff got her clay-court season underway with a tough, mistake-ridden three-set win over Veronika Kudermetova in Stuttgart on Wednesday. The 19-year-old American, runner-up at the French Open last year, came through 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 to set up a last-16 clash with another Russian player, Anastasia Potapova. Staying focussed 💪 In their second meeting this year, @CocoGauff picks up the …

WTA Rankings: Jabeur moves to fourth spot, Swiatek stays on top
1 year, 8 months ago

WTA Rankings: Jabeur moves to fourth spot, Swiatek stays on top

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on April 10, 2023. Ons Jabeur jumped up one spot to become World No.4 in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday. Tunisia’s Jabeur, a former World No.2, made the move after beating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic in the final of the Charleston Open on Sunday. However, Maria …

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses

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Bianca Andreescu was wheelchaired off court after suffering a left ankle injury and retiring against Ekaterina Alexandrova at Miami Open. Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 11 matches as she booked her place in the Miami Open quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Belgium’s Elise Mertens on Monday while world number two Aryna Sabalenka powered past Barbora Krejcíkova …

Miami Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka and Bianca Andreescu march into last-16
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka and Bianca Andreescu march into last-16

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Sabalenka’s power was simply too much for Czech Marie Bouzkova, with the Belarussian breaking serve twice in the opening set on the way to a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Miami Gardens, Florida: Former US Open winner Bianca Andreescu and world number two Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the last-16 of the Miami Open on Sunday with straight sets victories at Hard Rock …

Miami Open 2023: Jabeur, Sakkari knocked out; Sabalenka overcomes groin trouble to advance
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Jabeur, Sakkari knocked out; Sabalenka overcomes groin trouble to advance

Firstpost  

While Ons Jabeur suffered a 6-2, 6-2 loss against Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva, the 31st-ranked Bianca Andreescu overcame seventh seed Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in a gruelling contest that lasted more than three hours. Miami Gardens: Fourth seed Ons Jabeur crashed out of the Miami Open on Friday, losing her opening match to Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-2. …

Emma Raducanu's Indian Wells revival comes to a crashing end with straight sets loss to Iga Swiatek
1 year, 9 months ago

Emma Raducanu's Indian Wells revival comes to a crashing end with straight sets loss to Iga Swiatek

Daily Mail  

Emma Raducanu crashed out at Indian Wells, as World No 1 Iga Swiatek continued her title defence with a 6-3 6-1 victory on Tuesday. Emma Raducanu's Indian Wells run came to a crashing end to World No 1 Iga Swiatek Swiatek's victory was secured when Raducanu struck the net on serve in a tame end to her fine run in …

Indian Wells: Fritz, Wawrinka, Garcia win; Badosa out
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Indian Wells: Fritz, Wawrinka, Garcia win; Badosa out

The Hindu  

Defending champion Taylor Fritz routed Sebastian Baez 6-1, 6-2 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday. He’s a really special person, a great champion and a great human being, and it was a privilege to play against him on this court.” Murray has not won three consecutive matches at a Masters 1000 event since he won …

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