Indian Wells 2023: Medvedev allays fitness fears to reach semi-finals, Sabalenka, Tiafoe race through
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Medvedev allays fitness fears to reach semi-finals, Sabalenka, Tiafoe race through

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Daniil Medvedev showed little ill effect from the twisted ankle he suffered a day earlier as he pushed his ATP match winning streak to 18 straight. Indian Wells, California: Daniil Medvedev’s sore right ankle wasn’t a factor Wednesday as he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells, where Aryna Sabalenka and Frances Tiafoe raced into the final four. Medvedev showed little ill effect from the twisted ankle he suffered in a three-set battle against Alexander Zverev a day earlier as he pushed his ATP match winning streak to 18 straight. Coco Gauff now 7-18 against top 10 players in singles and has lost six straight without winning a set Her last top 10 win came vs Sabalenka 7-6 in the third in last year's Canadian Open but that was a different Sabalenka and a different Sabalenka serve#getty pic.twitter.com/eLQFyUfHNb — Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 March 15, 2023 “I think I’m more calm on court, and I’m able to control my emotions, which help me to stay in the game no matter what, and just fight for every point,” Sabalenka said. 👏🏼 #LetsGo Next: Medvedev or Davidovich Fokina pic.twitter.com/AfjlUxZQXa — Chad March 15, 2023 Tiafoe, who has reached his first Masters 1000 semi without dropping a set, made it clear he’s looking further than the final four.

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Tiafoe relishing 'epic' battle with Fritz
4 months ago

Tiafoe relishing 'epic' battle with Fritz

China Daily  

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz are set to play an all-American semifinal at the US Open, guaranteeing a homegrown player in the men's title match in New York for the first time in 18 years. AP NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe promised an epic US Open semifinal showdown against Taylor Fritz, as the childhood friends with contrasting personalities, but similar …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev breezed past Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and into the fourth round on a muggy Saturday night at the US Open 2024 as the 2021 champion stepped up his bid to capture a second Grand Slam title. In a clash marked by long, exhausting rallies, Cobolli tested Medvedev’s defence thoroughly but could not find a …

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev to win second Indian Wells title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev to win second Indian Wells title

The Independent  

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Alcaraz beats Medvedev to win second straight Indian Wells title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz beats Medvedev to win second straight Indian Wells title

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Indian Wells crown with a 7-6 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday. In a rematch of last year’s final, 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. Second …

Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend his Indian Wells title. Swiatek beats Sakkari for women’s title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend his Indian Wells title. Swiatek beats Sakkari for women’s title

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Indian Wells full of doubt about his twisted right ankle. He defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-1 for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, earning his first title since winning Wimbledon last year. Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in just over an hour to win …

Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to set up Indian Wells final against Carlos Alcaraz again
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to set up Indian Wells final against Carlos Alcaraz again

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday's final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year's summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to reach Indian Wells final. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev …

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday’s final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year’s summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev edged out American Tommy Paul 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the …

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev again in Indian Wells title rematch
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev again in Indian Wells title rematch

LA Times  

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev for the BNP Paribas Open title on Sunday at Indian Wells. He defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-1 for the second straight year in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, earning his first title since winning Wimbledon last year. Winning a Master 1000 again, a really important tournament to win, gives you motivation …

Indian Wells Open: Iga Swiatek Sweeps Marta Kostyuk to Qualify for Final
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Wells Open: Iga Swiatek Sweeps Marta Kostyuk to Qualify for Final

News 18  

World number one Iga Swiatek overpowered Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the final at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. Four-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek, who won the 2022 Indian Wells title, needed just 69 minutes to get past 32nd-ranked Ukrainian Kostyuk and will face either third-ranked US Open champion Coco Gauff or ninth-ranked Maria Sakkari of Greece …

Indian Wells Masters 2024: Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Gauff advances to fourth round
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Wells Masters 2024: Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Gauff advances to fourth round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka’s powerful serve and groundstrokes proved too much for Emma Raducanu as the Australian Open champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-5 victory. Britain’s former Grand Slam champion Raducanu is trying to find her form after multiple surgeries last year and played well but was unable to seize her opportunities, converting just one of …

Indian Wells 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek reach fourth round
10 months ago

Indian Wells 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek reach fourth round

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the fourth round at Indian Wells on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime. Third seed Jannik Sinner also advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Jan-Lennard Struff while 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat home hope Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-3. In the women’s draw, world number one Iga Swiatek powered past Czech …

Indian Wells: Djokovic makes winning return; Fritz powers into third round
10 months ago

Indian Wells: Djokovic makes winning return; Fritz powers into third round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was pushed by Aleksandar Vukic but held on to win his first match back in Indian Wells after a five-year absence on Saturday, as he looks to capture a record sixth title in the California desert. There’s a great community, great culture, and great love for the sport.” In his first match since falling in the Australian Open …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Taylor Fritz wins twice to reach DC Open semifinals, Frances Tiafoe loses in the quarterfinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Taylor Fritz wins twice to reach DC Open semifinals, Frances Tiafoe loses in the quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz went two for two at the DC Open on Friday to reach the semifinals, first beating Andy Murray in a three-setter briefly interrupted by climate protesters and then heading out onto a different court three hours later to eliminate Jordan Thompson at night. READ: Thiem saves five match points to reach first final since 2020 That one, …

French Open: Daniil Medvedev Stunned by Thiago Seyboth Wild Amid Novak Djokovic Fallout
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open: Daniil Medvedev Stunned by Thiago Seyboth Wild Amid Novak Djokovic Fallout

News 18  

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil as Roland Garros attempted to move on from Novak Djokovic’s Kosovo controversy. “I was cramping in the second set and couldn’t really serve the way I wanted but I tried to …

French Open 2023: Medvedev knocked out by qualifier Seyboth Wild in first round
1 year, 7 months ago

French Open 2023: Medvedev knocked out by qualifier Seyboth Wild in first round

The Hindu  

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil. Twists and turns 🎢 Qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild makes an emphatic entrance to his first #RolandGarros main draw appearance, knocking out No.2 seed Medvedev 7-6, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. pic.twitter.com/awnQzXHbFs — …

Indian sports news wrap, April 27
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, April 27

The Hindu  

TENNIS Madrid Masters: Bopanna-Ebden pair through to pre-quarterfinals Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden reached pre-quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters, an ATP1000 event, on Thursday. RESULTS ATP Rome Challenger Singles, Second Round: Sumit Nagal bt Fausto Tabacco 6-3, 6-0 Doubles, Quarterfinal: Viktor Durasovic /Fernando Romboli bt Yuki Bhambri/Saketh Myneni 7-6, 4-6, ITF W60 Charlottesville Doubles, First Round: Prarthana …

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Rallies Past Karen Khachanov to Seal Spot in Summit Clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Rallies Past Karen Khachanov to Seal Spot in Summit Clash

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev survived a stern test from his friend and fellow Russian Karen Khachanov to win 7-6 3-6 6-3 for a tour-leading 28th victory this season and a spot in the Miami Open final. IPL 2023 Full Coverage | IPL 2023 Schedule | IPL 2023 Results | IPL Orange Cap | IPL Purple Cap Red-hot fourth seed Medvedev has now …

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Cruises Through, Hubert Hurkacz Edges Thanasi Kokkinakis in Nail-Biter
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Cruises Through, Hubert Hurkacz Edges Thanasi Kokkinakis in Nail-Biter

News 18  

Hubert Hurkacz saved five match points as he fought back to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in a three-and-a-half-hour epic while fourth-seed Daniil Medvedev got his Miami Open bid underway with an easy win on Saturday. Eubanks pulled off the biggest win of his career so far to beat 17th-ranked Croatian Borna Coric 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 while McDonald beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini …

Indian Wells: Alcaraz and red-hot Medvedev set up final showdown
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Alcaraz and red-hot Medvedev set up final showdown

The Hindu  

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was far from his best but did enough to beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner 7-6, 6-3 on Saturday and set up an Indian Wells final showdown with red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev in the California desert. In the early match, Medvedev squandered seven match points before finally getting past Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 7-6 to secure a place in …

Indian Wells 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden reach doubles final after beating Jack Sock and John Isner
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden reach doubles final after beating Jack Sock and John Isner

Firstpost  

This is the duo’s third final this season. Earlier they lost the final at ATP 500 in Rotterdam and won the title at the AFP 250 in Doha Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matthew Ebden from Australia made it to the doubles final at the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday. The duo beat Americans Jack Sock and …

Indian Wells 2023: Iga Swiatek books semi-final against Elena Rybakina
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Iga Swiatek books semi-final against Elena Rybakina

Firstpost  

Indian Wells, California: World number one Iga Swiatek swept past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to line up an Indian Wells semi-final grudge match against Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. Rybakina, who stunned Swiatek in the fourth round of the Australian Open before falling to Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the year’s first Grand Slam, out-lasted 76th-ranked Czech Karolina …

Indian Wells 2023: Carlos Alcaraz thrilled after stunning victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, nears return to No. 1 spot
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Carlos Alcaraz thrilled after stunning victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, nears return to No. 1 spot

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz is gaining steam slowly but steadily after his return to competitive action as he rolled into the semi-final of the Indian Wells Masters. The 19-year-old came up with a stunning show of tennis against Felix Auger-Aliassime, beating the Canadian youngster 6-4, 6-4 in a power-packed quarter-final of the Masters 1000 tournament on Thursday, March 16. Carlos Alcaraz had …

Daniil Medvedev Beats Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to Reach Indian Wells Semis
1 year, 9 months ago

Daniil Medvedev Beats Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to Reach Indian Wells Semis

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev defeated a determined Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells and push his ATP match winning streak to 18 straight. Davidovich Fokina had a break chance in each of Medvedev’s first three service games, only for the Russian to come up with big serves to fend him off. Frustrating Davidovich Fokina …

Indian Wells: Tiafoe downs Norrie to set up Medvedev showdown
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Tiafoe downs Norrie to set up Medvedev showdown

The Hindu  

American Frances Tiafoe beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 at Indian Wells on Wednesday to reach his first Masters 1000 semifinal where he will face Daniil Medvedev after the red-hot Russian dispatched Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5. After a rare rain delay halted play in the match’s early stages, Tiafoe whipped a forehand crosscourt winner to break Norrie for …

Indian Wells 2023: 'Work in progress' Daniil Medvedev seeks to curb on-court outbursts
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: 'Work in progress' Daniil Medvedev seeks to curb on-court outbursts

Firstpost  

For the second straight match Daniil Medvedev threatened to take a bathroom break “as slow as the court” as he ranted on a changeover. Indian Wells, California: Daniil Medvedev makes no secret of his antipathy for the slow hard courts of Indian Wells, but the Russian admitted Tuesday he’d do better to shut up and play rather than vocally venting …

Indian Wells: Gutsy Medvedev overcomes injury, Zverev; Fritz beats Fucsovics
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Gutsy Medvedev overcomes injury, Zverev; Fritz beats Fucsovics

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev shook off a mid-match ankle injury to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a gutsy 6-7 7-6 7-5 victory over Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Tuesday, extending his winning streak to 17 matches. “When I twisted it I thought I am going to stand up just fine and then the pain started growing very fast and I thought, ‘Oh, …

Indian Wells: Swiatek battles past Andreescu to set up Raducanu clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Swiatek battles past Andreescu to set up Raducanu clash

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek overcame former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu 6-3 7-6 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells on Monday and set up a meeting with Emma Raducanu, who scored her biggest win since her own run to the Flushing Meadows title. I’m even glad that I got a chance to kind of play under pressure some more and …

Indian Wells: Fritz, Wawrinka, Garcia win; Badosa out
1 year, 9 months ago

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 …

Despite difficulties, Medvedev rolls on at Indian Wells
1 year, 9 months ago

Despite difficulties, Medvedev rolls on at Indian Wells

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev, no fan of the slow hard courts of Indian Wells, nevertheless came out on top in a back and forth battle with Ilya Ivashka on Sunday to push his ATP win streak to 16 matches. Medvedev, the world number six who is coming off three straight titles at Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai, said his 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 third-round …

Indian Wells: Ukraine’s Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Ukraine’s Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover on Sunday as Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko pulled out of their scheduled match. Indeed, Tsurenko has now lost by retirement or walkover in nine of her 18 tournaments dating back to Indian Wells last year. Sabalenka, whose first Grand Slam title in Melbourne was …

Qualifier Garin beats Ruud at Indian Wells; Norrie advances
1 year, 9 months ago

Qualifier Garin beats Ruud at Indian Wells; Norrie advances

The Hindu  

Qualifier Cristian Garin of Chile shocked third-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 7-6 at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday for his first win over a top-five player in nearly two years. The 10th-seeded Norrie improved to 11-3 lifetime at Indian Wells and will face sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev, who beat Ugo Humbert 7-5, 6-3. I was pretty frustrated but she’s …

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells 2023

Firstpost  

There was no indication that the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year was a factor behind Lesia Tsurenko pulling out of her match. Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover on Sunday as Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko pulled out of their scheduled match. Late withdrawal as Lesia Tsurenko is out and …

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas’s hopes of taking over the world number one ranking with an Indian Wells title ended in a 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 second-round loss to Australian Jordan Thompson on Friday. | Photo Credit: Getty Images On the women’s side, second seed Aryna Sabalenka needed just over an hour to dispatch Russia’s Evgeniya Rodina 6-2, 6-0 as the Australian Open champion …

Indian Wells 2023: Jordan Thompson topples Stefanos Tsitsipas; easy wins for Sabalenka, Ruud, Krejcikova
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Jordan Thompson topples Stefanos Tsitsipas; easy wins for Sabalenka, Ruud, Krejcikova

Firstpost  

World No 87 Jordan Thompson’s only prior victory over a top-10 player came back in 2017 against Andy Murray. Hear from 🇦🇺 Jordan Thompson after his huge victory over 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas on Centre Court - Indian Wells chatting to @BrettAPhillips ⤵️#TheFirstServe pic.twitter.com/oCEpHhbp8z — The First Serve March 11, 2023 He admitted he felt a little lucky when a stinging …

Stan Wawrinka wins in return to Indian Wells after 4 years away
1 year, 10 months ago

Stan Wawrinka wins in return to Indian Wells after 4 years away

The Hindu  

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka made a successful return to the BNP Paribas Open after four years away, beating qualifier Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 on Thursday. Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed 32 of 34 points he served in a 6-4, 6-1 victory over wild-card entry Brandon Holt to earn a matchup on Saturday against reigning U.S. Open champion and No. …

Indian Wells 2023: Andy Murray survives another tense battle, Emma Raducanu advances
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Andy Murray survives another tense battle, Emma Raducanu advances

Firstpost  

Indian Wells, California: Former world number one Andy Murray made it through another tough match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000. 1 match point saved in 5-set win vs Berrettini Recovery from 2 sets down in 5-set win vs Kokkinakis 3 …

Indian Wells: Nakashima tops Isner minus Djokovic, Nadal
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells: Nakashima tops Isner minus Djokovic, Nadal

The Hindu  

Brandon Nakashima took advantage of two double-faults by John Isner in an error-filled game to collect the match’s only service break and went on to reach the second round at the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-6, 6-3 victory in the all-American contest on Wednesday. In other Day 1 action, Evgeniya Rodina, a 34-year-old who is ranked 427th and had …

Astana Open: Daniil Medvedev Eases Into Quarters; Novak Djokovic Beats Botic van de Zandschulp
2 years, 3 months ago

Astana Open: Daniil Medvedev Eases Into Quarters; Novak Djokovic Beats Botic van de Zandschulp

News 18  

World No 4 Daniil Medvedev defeated big-hitting Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Astana Open, moving closer to a blockbuster semifinal showdown with Novak Djokovic on Thursday. The second seed Medvedev, who denied Djokovic’s quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam in the 2021 US Open final, has not lost more than three games in a …

US Open 2022: USA's Frances Tiafoe beats Rafael Nadal in thrilling four-setter at Ashe
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2022: USA's Frances Tiafoe beats Rafael Nadal in thrilling four-setter at Ashe

India Today  

America's Frances Tiafoe, on Monday, September 5, pulled off a major upset after beating Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the US Open men's singles draw. Tiafoe, thereby, became the third player from America after Andy Roddick and James Blake to beat Nadal in a Grand Slam major. Tiafoe also became the youngest American since Roddick to qualify for …

Indian Wells 2022: Maria Sakkari ends Paula Badosa's title defence, faces Iga Swiatek in final
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2022: Maria Sakkari ends Paula Badosa's title defence, faces Iga Swiatek in final

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek will play either defending champion Paula Badosa of Spain or Greece’s Maria Sakkari in Sunday’s championship match. Maria Sakkari ended Paula Badosa’s bid for a repeat title at Indian Wells on Friday, beating the defending champion to set up a final clash with former French Open champion Iga Swiatek. “Really it’s over my expectations,” said Swiatek, who said …

Indian Wells 2022: Andrey Rublev thumps Grigor Dimitrov to set up semi-final clash with Taylor Fritz
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2022: Andrey Rublev thumps Grigor Dimitrov to set up semi-final clash with Taylor Fritz

Firstpost  

Andrey Rublev notched his 13th straight match win since Valentine’s Day — a hot streak that included back-to-back titles at Marseille and Dubai. In-form seventh seed Andrey Rublev powered into the Indian Wells ATP Masters semi-finals on Friday with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Bulgarian veteran Grigor Dimitrov. The 24-year-old, ranked seventh in the world, notched his 13th straight match …

Indian Wells 2022: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas sent packing by Gael Monfils, Jenson Brooksby
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2022: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas sent packing by Gael Monfils, Jenson Brooksby

Firstpost  

French world number 28 Monfils produced a vintage performance to down Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in just over two hours to advance to the fourth round. Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters in a stunning defeat to Gael Monfils on Monday that ended the Russian’s three-week reign as world number one. Earlier, …

Rattled by spectator’s outburst, Osaka loses at Indian Wells
2 years, 9 months ago

Rattled by spectator’s outburst, Osaka loses at Indian Wells

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Rattled by a derogatory shout from a spectator, Naomi Osaka went on to lose 6-0, 6-4 to Veronika Kudermetova of Russia in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday night. “But after that moment, I saw that Naomi, she start to cry.” Osaka later made the unusual request to use the umpire’s microphone …

Indian Wells 2022: Tomljanovic starts with a win
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2022: Tomljanovic starts with a win

The Hindu  

Ajla Tomljanovic of Croatia beat American Hailey Baptiste 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 in opening-round play at the Indian Wells. Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia overcame American Elvina Kaliera 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 despite 18 double faults as the combined men's and women's event returned to its usual March place on the calendar after being disrupted by COVID-19. Montgomery, winner of the junior girls' …

Daniil Medvedev Stays ATP No.1 But No Longer Flies a Flag
2 years, 10 months ago

Daniil Medvedev Stays ATP No.1 But No Longer Flies a Flag

News 18  

While the ATP rankings barely moved on Monday following a weekend when the Davis Cup replaced tournaments, there was one visible change, as the Russian flag vanished from the list. Daniil Medvedev stayed on top, but the country column next to his name contained a white rectangle, after the ATP responded to the invasion of Ukraine, by deciding last week …

Column: Invasion of Ukraine on top of mind for players competing at Indian Wells
2 years, 10 months ago

Column: Invasion of Ukraine on top of mind for players competing at Indian Wells

LA Times  

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine hits a return during a match against Anastasia Potapova of Russia in Monterrey, Mexico, on Tuesday. Most of the top tennis players in the world will assemble this week in Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open, always a popular stop because of its lush surroundings and high-caliber competition. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, who last Monday became …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Myneni-Sasikumar cruise into second round, beat Sharan and Bhambri
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Myneni-Sasikumar cruise into second round, beat Sharan and Bhambri

The Hindu  

India’s Saketh Myneni and Sasikumar Mukund kickstarted their campaign at the 2022 Tata Open Maharashtra with a resounding 6-3, 6-4 win over compatriots Divij Sharan and Yuki Bhambri in the doubles opening round match at the Balewadi Stadium here on Wednesday. In another doubles opening round match played earlier in the day, Jiri Vesely and Alexander Erler defeated French duo …

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