Indian Wells Open: Nadal speeds into 3rd round, Federer battles hard for victory
6 years ago

Indian Wells Open: Nadal speeds into 3rd round, Federer battles hard for victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian wells: World number two Rafael Nadal raced into the third round of the ATP Indian Wells Masters as Roger Federer made a less speedy but still successful start to his quest for a sixth title on Sunday. Federer, who is seeking to break out of a tie with top seed Novak Djokovic for most titles in the California desert, looked set for a similarly easy time of it, but had to turn back a second-set challenge from German Peter Gojowczyk in a 6-1, 7-5 win. 'Positive step' Nadal, playing his third tournament of a year that started with a crushing loss to Djokovic in the Australian Open final and included an early exit in Acapulco, converted five of his six break chances against Donaldson and never faced a break point himself. Tenth-seeded Croatian Marin Cilic downed Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4 to book a meeting with 19-year-old Canadian Denis Shapovalov, the 24th seed who beat American Steve Johnson 6-3, 6-4.

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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz's three-peat dream crashes in semis against Jack Draper
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz's three-peat dream crashes in semis against Jack Draper

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Indian Wells Masters after losing in three sets to Britain’s Jack Draper in the semi-final on Saturday, March 15. Draper won the match 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 to snap Alcaraz’s 16-match winning streak at the Indian Wells. ‘Carlos Alcaraz was flat’ Alcaraz came into the semis after not dropping a single set, but Draper put …

ATP Indian Wells Masters: Alcaraz blows past Dimitrov to reach quarter-finals
1 week, 5 days ago

ATP Indian Wells Masters: Alcaraz blows past Dimitrov to reach quarter-finals

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Wells: Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters. He denied Dimitrov's bid to join Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime as the only players to beat Alcaraz in three consecutive meetings. With his 50th ATP Masters 1000 match win, Alcaraz kept alive his bid to join Roger …

Indian Wells: Alcaraz beats Dimitrov to set up quarterfinal showdown against Cerundolo
1 week, 5 days ago

Indian Wells: Alcaraz beats Dimitrov to set up quarterfinal showdown against Cerundolo

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters. With his 50th ATP Masters 1000 match win, Alcaraz kept alive his bid to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to win three straight Indian Wells titles. Having reached the fourth round without dropping …

Indian Wells 2025: Gauff outlasts Uchijima for first win since Australian Open
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Gauff outlasts Uchijima for first win since Australian Open

The Hindu  

World number three Coco Gauff secured her first match win since the Australian Open on Saturday, scratching out a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 victory over Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima in Indian Wells. She said she would have liked to play better, but after dropping her opening matches in at WTA tournaments in Qatar and Dubai in the wake of her Australian Open …

Novak Djokovic exits Indian Wells in first round after going down to lucky loser
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Novak Djokovic exits Indian Wells in first round after going down to lucky loser

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic committed 37 unforced errors as he suffered a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 defeat to lck loser Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of Indian Wells. Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of Indian Wells ATP Masters, losing to Botic van de Zandschulp. Image: Reuters Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters …

Indian Wells 2025: Djokovic rues bad day at the office after shocking loss
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Djokovic rues bad day at the office after shocking loss

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday after falling 6-2 3-6 6-1 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round. “I regret the level of tennis considering how I practice these days.” The Serbian great came out flat against the tournament lucky loser, …

Novak Djokovic crashes out of Indian Wells opener
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Novak Djokovic crashes out of Indian Wells opener

The Hindu  

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp. The Dutch player who toppled Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open last year before beating Rafael Nadal in Davis Cup in the Spanish great’s last match, beat 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, …

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year. Djokovic fell to lucky loser Luca Nardi of Italy in the California desert last year and history repeated itself …

Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic slumps to yet another first-round exit after shock defeat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic slumps to yet another first-round exit after shock defeat

India Today  

Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Indian Wells 2025 after losing to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in three sets. Van de Zandschulp, who beat Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open and Rafael Nadal in the Davis Cup last time, now got the better of the 24-time Grand Slam champion after winning the first round match 6-2, 3-6, …

Tallon Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Zverev at Indian Wells, avenges French Open 'heartbreak
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tallon Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Zverev at Indian Wells, avenges French Open 'heartbreak

New Indian Express  

INDIAN WELLS: Tallon Griekspoor stunned top-seeded Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 in the second round at Indian Wells on Friday, avenging a devastating loss to the German at Roland Garros last year. 1 Jannik Sinner serving a three-month drugs ban, is the first Indian Wells men's top seed to lose his opening match since Andy Murray in 2017. It was …

Indian Wells 2025: Novak Djokovic says hamstring injury behind him, targets ‘Sunshine Double’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Novak Djokovic says hamstring injury behind him, targets ‘Sunshine Double’

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian Open semifinal and confirmed he will play the ‘Sunshine Double’ at Indian Wells and Miami for the first time since 2019. The 24-time Grand Slam winner, who retired from his last four matches at Melbourne Park in January due to an injury and …

Djokovic seeks Indian Wells resurgence with help from Murray
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Djokovic seeks Indian Wells resurgence with help from Murray

New Indian Express  

INDIAN WELLS: Novak Djokovic, with old rival Andy Murray in his coaching corner, is optimistic he can put together a deep run at the Indian Wells ATP Masters to kick start a so-far disappointing 2025 campaign. "I definitely look to go deep in the tournament," said the Serb star, who is seeded sixth in a field led by world number …

Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic eyes 'Sunshine Double' with hamstring injury behind him
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic eyes 'Sunshine Double' with hamstring injury behind him

India Today  

Novak Djokovic said that he’s well past the hamstring injury that troubled him since the Australian Open, where he had to retire midway from the semi-final against Alexander Zverev. For the uninitiated, ‘Sunshine Double’ refers to winning both the Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same season. Djokovic, who won the Olympic gold last year in Paris, has returned …

Indian Wells 2025: Alcaraz chases third straight title to match Federer, Djokovic record
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Alcaraz chases third straight title to match Federer, Djokovic record

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz will take a cautious approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarterfinals. But it is something that for me would be great to achieve.” Alcaraz, coming off a quarterfinal …

Indian Wells 2025 Draw Explained: Djokovic & Alcaraz Set for High-Stakes QuarterFinal Clash!
3 weeks ago

Indian Wells 2025 Draw Explained: Djokovic & Alcaraz Set for High-Stakes QuarterFinal Clash!

The Hindu  

The stage is set for the Indian Wells Masters, with the draw revealing several high-stakes matchups. Here’s a breakdown of the key storylines: Men’s Draw: Alcaraz, Djokovic on a Collision Course - Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to win his third consecutive Indian Wells title, a rare feat in the tournament’s history. - Other potential quarterfinal clashes: - Alexander Zverev vs. …

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev to win second Indian Wells title
1 year ago

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev to win second Indian Wells title

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Desert domination: Carlos Alcaraz tops Daniil Medvedev to repeat as Indian Wells champion
1 year ago

Desert domination: Carlos Alcaraz tops Daniil Medvedev to repeat as Indian Wells champion

Hindustan Times  

World number two Carlos Alcaraz cruised home in a 7-6, 6-1 victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday to win a second straight Indian Wells ATP title, both coming at the Russian's expense. Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz with the championship trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the men’s final of the BNP Paribas open at the Indian Wells Tennis …

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final
1 year ago

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz Hands Jannik Sinner First Loss of 2024 to Reach Final

News 18  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the Indian Wells ATP Masters final on Saturday, beating the Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. In Sunday’s final, he will face either fourth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev or American Tommy Paul with a chance to become the first repeat Indian Wells ATP champion since …

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

Indian Wells 2024: Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdraws, Andy Murray out
1 year ago

Indian Wells 2024: Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdraws, Andy Murray out

India TV News  

The veteran Andy Murray suffered a straight-set loss against Andrey Rublev in the round of 64 at the Indian Wells Open 2024 on Saturday. In the women's singles event, the defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew due to illness ahead of her first game against Argentine Nadia Podoroska. The Russian-born Kazakhstani star has been in excellent form with the highest 17 …

Indian Wells: Rafa Nadal replacement Nagal gets knocked out in first-round
1 year ago

Indian Wells: Rafa Nadal replacement Nagal gets knocked out in first-round

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal was handed a straight-set defeat by Canada’s Milos Raonic in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open here, bringing a swift end to the Indian tennis player’s campaign after he made the main draw as a ‘lucky loser’ due to Rafael Nadal’s pullout. Nagal, who is ranked 101st in the ATP charts, went down 3-6, 3-6 in …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells; Sumit Nagal named replacement
1 year ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells; Sumit Nagal named replacement

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal's highly-anticipated return to tennis suffered a big blow as he withdrew from the Indian Wells Open 2024 on Thursday. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal has named his replacement who will face the veteran Canadian in the first round in California on Friday. "It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament at Indian Wells," …

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Rafael Nadal in 'Netflix Slam' exhibition
1 year ago

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Rafael Nadal in 'Netflix Slam' exhibition

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal had enough in the tank to save five match points in the match tiebreak before Carlos Alcaraz finally finished it out. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday with a lively exhibition in Las Vegas won by Alcaraz 3-6, 6-4, 14-12. And he had enough in the tank to save …

Commentary: Even after 25 years, Indian Wells continues to live up to its tennis paradise hype
1 year ago

Commentary: Even after 25 years, Indian Wells continues to live up to its tennis paradise hype

LA Times  

When they start hitting tennis balls in the desert for real Wednesday, it will be a stunning 25 years since this has been going on at this place, a site and event where the term “Tennis Paradise” has become not only a marketing label, but a reality. Now they call it the BNP Paribas Open, which means it is nicely …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open, says ‘not ready to compete’
1 year, 1 month ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open, says ‘not ready to compete’

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete". "I would have loved to play in Doha, where the tournament team, as well as the amazing Qatar fans have always supported me greatly," Nadal said in a statement on X. "I don't think …

Carlos Alcaraz lauds ‘perfect’ final performance to win Indian Wells
2 years ago

Carlos Alcaraz lauds ‘perfect’ final performance to win Indian Wells

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Indian Wells: Alcaraz ‘not surprised’ by quick return from injuries
2 years ago

Indian Wells: Alcaraz ‘not surprised’ by quick return from injuries

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz said he wanted to emulate Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic by winning titles straight after coming back from injury, with the world number two closing in on the Indian Wells crown with his win over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Thursday. Last month, Alcaraz claimed his first title since last year’s U.S. Open by winning in Buenos Aires - his …

Indian Wells 2023: Jordan Thompson topples Stefanos Tsitsipas; easy wins for Sabalenka, Ruud, Krejcikova
2 years 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
2 years 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: Ailing Stefanos Tsitsipas downplays his chances at ATP Masters 1000 event
2 years ago

Indian Wells 2023: Ailing Stefanos Tsitsipas downplays his chances at ATP Masters 1000 event

Firstpost  

After a first round bye Tsitsipas will open his campaign against Jordan Thompson, who blew past Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-1 in the veteran’s first match in seven months. Indian Wells, California: Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas downplayed his expectations for the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Wednesday, saying he’s still battling the shoulder injury that saw him pull out of …

Indian Wells: Nakashima tops Isner minus Djokovic, Nadal
2 years 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 …

Roger Federer makes tearful exit from competitive tennis with Laver Cup defeat
2 years, 6 months ago

Roger Federer makes tearful exit from competitive tennis with Laver Cup defeat

Firstpost  

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s loss meant Team Europe were locked at 2-2 with Team World at the end of the opening day of the Laver Cup London: Roger Federer ended his remarkable career with an agonising doubles defeat alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday. Watch | Roger Federer’s emotional and …

Nadal hints at extended break after U.S. Open loss to Frances Tiafoe
2 years, 6 months ago

Nadal hints at extended break after U.S. Open loss to Frances Tiafoe

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said he needed to "fix things" and was unsure about his return to competitive tennis after his bid for a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title ended in the fourth round of the U. S. Open on Monday. It was Nadal's first tournament at Flushing Meadows since he lifted his fourth U.S. Open title in 2019 and he …

French Open: Rafael Nadal Sails Through with 300th Major Win
2 years, 9 months ago

French Open: Rafael Nadal Sails Through with 300th Major Win

News 18  

Rafael Nadal produced an imperious show on Wednesday to secure his 300th Grand Slam match victory, dismantling local hope Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-1 6-4 to book his spot in the French Open third round. But for the moment I am focused on the tennis.” 🗣️ I’m happy about a lot of things that I did tonight”No.5 @RafaelNadal speaks out after …

Fritz hands Nadal first 2022 defeat to lift Indian Wells trophy
3 years ago

Fritz hands Nadal first 2022 defeat to lift Indian Wells trophy

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz stunned Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 on Sunday to win the ATP Indian Wells Masters and end the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s perfect 20-0 run to start 2022. Fritz, ranked 20th in the world, claimed his second career title and his first at the elite Masters 1000 level while denying Nadal a record-equalling 37th Masters crown. “Obviously there’s some …

Taylor Fritz stuns Rafa Nadal to clinch Indian Wells title
3 years ago

Taylor Fritz stuns Rafa Nadal to clinch Indian Wells title

India TV News  

American Taylor Fritz claimed the biggest paycheque of his tennis career, winning his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 in the BNP Paribas Open final on Monday. It was 21-time Grand Slam-winner Nadal's first defeat of the 2022 season, while it was the biggest career win for the 24-year-old American, who lifted his …

Rafael Nadal beats Carlos Alcaraz to extend his unbeaten run and move into the Indian Wells final
3 years ago

Rafael Nadal beats Carlos Alcaraz to extend his unbeaten run and move into the Indian Wells final

Daily Mail  

A defiant Rafa Nadal won an all-Spanish clash of the generations taming teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4 4-6 6-3 to stretch his winning run to 20 matches on Saturday and clinch a place in the Indian Wells final. Rafael Nadal was delighted to beat Carlos Alcaraz to book his place in the Indian Wells final While Alcaraz produced a much better …

Indian Wells: Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final
3 years ago

Indian Wells: Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final

The Hindu  

A defiant Rafael Nadal won an all-Spanish clash of the generations taming teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to stretch his winning run to 20 matches on Saturday and clinch a place in the Indian Wells final. Nadal will take on American Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s championship in the California desert where a victory would see the 35-year-old equal Novak …

Indian Wells: Nadal vs Alcaraz - a battle of the present versus future
3 years ago

Indian Wells: Nadal vs Alcaraz - a battle of the present versus future

The Hindu  

Ten months ago, when Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, on his 18th birthday, played against his idol and arguably his country’s greatest ever tennis player Rafael Nadal for the first time in the second round of the Madrid Masters, Nadal decimated him to clinch a 6-1, 6-2 win in an hour and 18 minutes. Coached by Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former world …

Indian Wells: Nadal beats Kyrgios in 3 sets to move into the semifinals
3 years ago

Indian Wells: Nadal beats Kyrgios in 3 sets to move into the semifinals

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 Thursday to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open in a match featuring obscenities, underhand serves, a point penalty and smashed rackets. “Sometimes he does things that I don’t like, but I respect because of different character, different kind of points of view, and different kind of education.” Trailing 0-6 in …

Indian Wells: Cameron Norrie advances to quarter-finals at after win against Jenson Brooksby
3 years ago

Indian Wells: Cameron Norrie advances to quarter-finals at after win against Jenson Brooksby

Daily Mail  

British No 1 Cameron Norrie continued his Indian Wells title defence with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 win over American Jenson Brooksby. Great Britain's Cameron Norrie made it through his fourth round match at Indian Wells The British No 1 defeated American Jenson Brooksby in straight sets in round four Norrie recovered from 3-0 down to win the next four games, …

Nadal smashes Opelka, Kecmanovic shocks Berrettini at Indian Wells
3 years ago

Nadal smashes Opelka, Kecmanovic shocks Berrettini at Indian Wells

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal toppled big-serving American Reilly Opelka 7-6, 7-6 to remain perfect on the year while unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic stunned world number six Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 in the fourth round of Indian Wells on Wednesday. Earlier in the day Kecmanovic absorbed Berrettini's power serve in the first set, converting on a break point chance in the fourth …

Indian Wells 2022: Rafael Nadal extends perfect start to 2022, Halep and Swiatek book semi-final date
3 years ago

Indian Wells 2022: Rafael Nadal extends perfect start to 2022, Halep and Swiatek book semi-final date

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal battled past big-hitting American Reilly Opelka 7-6, 7-6 on Wednesday to push his 2022 record to 18-0. Rafael Nadal battled past big-hitting American Reilly Opelka 7-6, 7-6 on Wednesday to push his 2022 record to 18-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters. Nadal roared ahead in the second set tiebreaker, and after …

Indian Wells: Alexander Zverev Stunned in Opening Round Clash by Tommy Paul
3 years ago

Indian Wells: Alexander Zverev Stunned in Opening Round Clash by Tommy Paul

News 18  

World number three Alexander Zverev crashed out of the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday, stunned in his opening match 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 by 39th-ranked American Tommy Paul. After dropping a first set in which Paul mercilessly punished his second serve, Germany’s Zverev leveled the match with the only break of the second set in the 10th game. “It got …

Rafael Nadal says he will 'try' to return to Australian Open after winning final against Daniil Medvedev for 21st grand slam title
3 years, 1 month ago

Rafael Nadal says he will 'try' to return to Australian Open after winning final against Daniil Medvedev for 21st grand slam title

ABC  

Rafael Nadal has won his second Australian Open title and record 21st grand slam singles title after coming from two sets to love down to defeat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic. The first time Nadal tried to close the match out at 5-4 he faltered, when he broke Medvedev again for a 6-5 lead Nadal held to love …

Indian Wells 2021: Taylor Fritz stuns Alexander Zverev in quarter-finals, Tsitsipas loses to Basilashvili
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Wells 2021: Taylor Fritz stuns Alexander Zverev in quarter-finals, Tsitsipas loses to Basilashvili

Firstpost  

The exits of Zverev and Tsitsipas means Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie, who is seeded 21st, is the top seed left in the final four. Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev and French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas slumped to shock quarter-final exits in the ATP Indian Wells Masters, losing in three sets at the main stadium on Friday. American Taylor Fritz survived …

Indian Wells 2021: Cameron Norrie crushes Diego Schwartzman, Grigor Dimitrov holds off Hubert Hurkacz
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Wells 2021: Cameron Norrie crushes Diego Schwartzman, Grigor Dimitrov holds off Hubert Hurkacz

Firstpost  

The 26-year-old Norrie, who will supplant Daniel Evans as the British No. Indian Wells, California: Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie used a precise service game to overpower Diego Schwartzman 6-0, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Thursday. I am so happy to be through, it is such a big win for me.” Norrie, appearing in …

Federer pulls out of French Open: Best of the Swiss Maestro at Roland Garros 2021
3 years, 9 months ago

Federer pulls out of French Open: Best of the Swiss Maestro at Roland Garros 2021

The Hindu  

Roger Federer pulled out of what was possibly his last French Open on Sunday as a precautionary measure to rest up before Wimbledon, unwilling to risk his troublesome knee after an injury-plagued past 18 months. In his second round fixture against Croatia's Marin Cilic, Federer's continuous long walks to either side to grab his towel between Cilic's 'forever' serve, prompted …

Adieu, Roger: Federer pulls out of French Open after Round 3
3 years, 9 months ago

Adieu, Roger: Federer pulls out of French Open after Round 3

The Independent  

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French Open: Roger Federer slogs past Dominik Koepfer in late night battle
3 years, 9 months ago

French Open: Roger Federer slogs past Dominik Koepfer in late night battle

The Hindu  

Roger Federer reached the last-16 of the French Open but needed all of his fighting qualities to scrap his way past Germany's Dominik Koepfer on an empty and eerie Court Philippe Chatrier in Saturday's night match. It was Federer's first taste of a Grand Slam match played without fans, courtesy of Paris' 9pm COVID-19 curfew, and it was not an …

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