Miami Open 2025: Swiatek and Dimitrov move into last 16
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Miami Open 2025: Swiatek and Dimitrov move into last 16

The Hindu  

Former champion Iga Swiatek earned a 7-6, 6-1 win over Elise Mertens on Sunday that put the Polish second seed into the last 16 at the Miami Open while 2024 finalist Grigor Dimitrov beat Karen Khachanov to reach the fourth round. With the win over Belgian 27th seed Mertens, Swiatek became the first player to reach the last 16 of a WTA 1000 event in 25 consecutive appearances. On the men’s side, Bulgarian 14th seed Dimitrov, who lost to Italy’s Jannik Sinner in last year’s final, came back from one set down to secure a 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Russian Khachanov and set up a clash against either Belgian David Goffin or American Brandon Nakashima. Six-time champion Novak Djokovic will cap the day session on Stadium Court when the Serbian fourth seed faces Argentine lucky loser Camilo Ugo Carabelli in a third round match.

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Miami Open 2025: Mensik defeats Djokovic in final, wins first ATP trophy
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Miami Open 2025: Mensik defeats Djokovic in final, wins first ATP trophy

The Hindu  

Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6, 7-6 in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one his bid for a milestone 100th. The 54th-ranked Mensik faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to …

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic enters final after downing Dimitrov, closes in on 100th title
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Miami Open 2025: Djokovic enters final after downing Dimitrov, closes in on 100th title

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of his 100th career title on Friday, outclassing Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to cruise into the final of the Miami Open. The serve was once again Djokovic’s strong suit -- he made 87 percent of his first serves and hit five aces -- but his all-round game was impressive and he will head …

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic sets all-time record, Eala's dream run ends in heartbreak
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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic sets all-time record, Eala's dream run ends in heartbreak

India Today  

Novak Djokovic scripted history after becoming the oldest player ever to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Masters 1000 semifinal at the age of 37 years and 10 months. The legendary Roger Federer earlier held the record after making his way through to the semis of the Indian Wells and Miami Open back in 2019 at the age of 37 …

Miami Open 2025: Pegula ends teenager Eala’s dream run to set up title clash with Sabalenka
5 days, 3 hours ago

Miami Open 2025: Pegula ends teenager Eala’s dream run to set up title clash with Sabalenka

The Hindu  

Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala’s remarkable run at the Miami Open came to a brave end with a three-set loss to Jessica Pegula in the semifinals on Thursday. In an enthralling and exhausting battle over two hours and 24 minutes, fourth-seeded American Pegula emerged with a 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 win to seal a place in Saturday’s final against world number one …

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic advances to semifinal; Mensik, Fritz through
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Miami Open 2025: Djokovic advances to semifinal; Mensik, Fritz through

The Hindu  

Djokovic, gunning for his seventh Miami Open title, dispatched American Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6 in one hour, and 24 minutes on Thursday. The quarterfinal match was postponed from Wednesday night because the women’s quarterfinal between Jessica Pegula and Emma Raducanu ran past 11 p.m. and would have begun at about midnight — against new ATP rules. “I feel I have …

Miami Open 2025: Sabalenka breezes past Paolini to book final spot
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Miami Open 2025: Sabalenka breezes past Paolini to book final spot

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her first Miami Open final with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Italian sixth seed Jasmine Paolini on Thursday. Sabalenka won 77 per cent of her first-serve points, fired down six aces, saved all four break points she faced and converted four of her five break point chances during the 71-minute match. Of course …

Who is Alexandra Eala, the 19-year-old who defeated world number two Iga Swiatek in Miami Open quarterfinal?
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Who is Alexandra Eala, the 19-year-old who defeated world number two Iga Swiatek in Miami Open quarterfinal?

The Hindu  

Wildcard Alexandra Eala produced a big upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday, after beating world number two Iga Swiatek 6-2,7-5 to reach the semifinals. Eala moved to Spain at the age of 13 to join Rafael Nadal’s academy in Mallorca, and Toni Nadal, the Spaniard’s uncle and former coach, was in her box for the match. Let’s keep dreaming.” …

Miami Open: Iga Swiatek stunned by Rafael Nadal Academy 19-year-old graduate
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Miami Open: Iga Swiatek stunned by Rafael Nadal Academy 19-year-old graduate

India Today  

Alexandra Eala, the 19-year-old from the Philippines, continued her exquisite run in the Miami Open 2025 after storming to the semi-final. On Wednesday, March 26, the teenage wildcard entrant pulled off her biggest career win after beating World No.2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinal. Earlier, Eala got the better of 2017 French Open …

Miami Open 2025: Fils upsets Zverev, Dimitrov into semifinals
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Miami Open 2025: Fils upsets Zverev, Dimitrov into semifinals

The Hindu  

France’s Arthur Fils upset top-seed Alexander Zverev with an outstanding display earning him a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the German in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Wednesday. Fils also reached the quarterfinals at Indian Wells earlier this month, and he became the first Frenchman to make the last eight in both legs of the ‘Sunshine Double’ …

Miami Open 2025: Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Miami Open 2025: Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Teenager Alexandra Eala pulled off another upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday when she knocked off five-time Grand Slam champion and second-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinals. “I’m in complete disbelief right now, I’m on cloud nine,” Eala said in her on-court interview. “That’s the only thing I can do to give back to my country is …

Miami Open 2025: Swiatek gets extra security after harassment
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Miami Open 2025: Swiatek gets extra security after harassment

The Hindu  

World number two Iga Swiatek is receiving additional security at the Miami Open after she was harassed by a spectator during her practice. Constructive criticism is one thing, and threats, hate speech or even disturbance during training is another - this cannot be condoned,” a spokesperson for Swiatek told AFP. “We reported the matter to the tournament organizer, as well …

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach quarters; Ruud exits
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Miami Open 2025: Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach quarters; Ruud exits

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic won 12 of the last 14 games of his match against Lorenzo Musetti to crush the Italian 6-2, 6-2 and reach the quarterfinals of the Miami Open in his best performance since the Australian Open. Six-time tournament champion Djokovic crushed an exquisite backhand winner for a 5-2 second-set lead and sealed the win when Musetti double-faulted on match …

Miami Open 2025: Gauff, Osaka stumble in round of 16; Sabalenka, Raducanu through to quarterfinals
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Miami Open 2025: Gauff, Osaka stumble in round of 16; Sabalenka, Raducanu through to quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff lost to unseeded Magda Linette 6-4, 6-4 on Monday as she missed out on a place in the Miami Open quarterfinals after a tough day for Americans as holder Danielle Collins, Amanda Anisimova and Ashlyn Krueger also went out in straight sets. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka crushed 23 winners including seven aces to overpower defending champion Collins 6-4, …

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends
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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic scripted history after recording the most number of wins in ATP 1000 Masters events. After winning his 411th ATP 1000 Masters match, the former World No.1 went past Rafael Nadal, who retired from professional tennis after Spain’s Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands last year. Djokovic, who is looking to win his seventh Miami …

Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance in Miami Open
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Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance in Miami Open

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China stretches to make a backhand return against Taylor Townsend of the United States during their Miami Open third-round match at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. REUTERS MIAMI — World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men's top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob …

Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance in Miami Open
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Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance in Miami Open

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China stretches to make a backhand return against Taylor Townsend of the United States during their Miami Open third-round match at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. REUTERS MIAMI — World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men's top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob …

Tennis-Swiatek and Dimitrov move into Miami Open last 16
1 week, 2 days ago

Tennis-Swiatek and Dimitrov move into Miami Open last 16

Hindustan Times  

- Former champion Iga Swiatek earned a 7-6 6-1 win over Elise Mertens on Sunday that put the Polish second seed into the last 16 at the Miami Open while 2024 finalist Grigor Dimitrov beat Karen Khachanov to reach the fourth round. In other early action, Australian Open champion Madison Keys, the American fifth seed, is facing Filipino wildcard Alexandra …

Miami Open 2025: Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance; Draper knocked out
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Miami Open 2025: Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance; Draper knocked out

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men’s top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round. #MiamiOpenpic.twitter.com/h6d4PTHkve — Tennis TV March 22, 2025 Indian Wells champion Jack Draper crashed out of the Miami Open second round as the sixth seed …

Tennis-Top seeds Zverev and Sabalenka advance at Miami Open
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Tennis-Top seeds Zverev and Sabalenka advance at Miami Open

Hindustan Times  

March 22 - World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men's top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley 6-2 6-4 to reach the third round. HT Image Sabalenka, who arrived in Miami fresh off a loss in last week's Indian Wells final, wrapped up the first …

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic equals Nadal record with winning return; Swiatek into third round
1 week, 4 days ago

Miami Open 2025: Djokovic equals Nadal record with winning return; Swiatek into third round

The Hindu  

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic made his long-awaited Miami Open return on Friday and defeated Australian Rinky Hijikata 6-0, 7-6 to reach the third round while Polish second seed Iga Swiatek also advanced. It marked Djokovic’s Miami return for the first time since 2019 and the Serbian fourth seed’s victory was his 410th ATP Masters 1000 level match win, tying him …

Alcaraz ‘not feeling great’ as he crashes out of Miami Open
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Alcaraz ‘not feeling great’ as he crashes out of Miami Open

Al Jazeera  

Carlos Alcaraz exits Miami Open in the second round to 55th-ranked David Goffin but Novac Djokovic ends losing streak. World number three Carlos Alcaraz said “he was not feeling great” as he suffered a shock early exit from the Miami Open with Belgian veteran David Goffin fighting back for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win. “In general, it was a poor …

Miami Open 2025: Gauff, Sabalenka reach third round with easy wins; Rybakina knocked out
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Miami Open 2025: Gauff, Sabalenka reach third round with easy wins; Rybakina knocked out

The Hindu  

Third seed Coco Gauff crushed fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 at the Miami Open on Thursday, the former US Open champion producing a flawless display to reach the third round. 7 seed Rybakina 6-4, 2-6, 6-4!#MiamiOpenpic.twitter.com/NZxPQTTEO8 — wta March 20, 2025 Up next for Gauff, who was eliminated in the round of 16 at Indian Wells last week, will …

Miami Open 2025: Raducanu earns dominant win over Japan’s Ishii to reach second round
1 week, 6 days ago

Miami Open 2025: Raducanu earns dominant win over Japan’s Ishii to reach second round

The Hindu  

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu barely broke a sweat as she brushed aside Japanese wild card Sayaka Ishii 6-2, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the second round of the Miami Open. Up next for Britain’s Raducanu will be American world number 10 Emma Navarro, who won a WTA 500 event in Mexico in early March for her second career …

Miami Open 2025: Osaka battles back to advance to second round
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Miami Open 2025: Osaka battles back to advance to second round

The Hindu  

A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January’s Australian Open. I was going to run into every corner if I had to, and we were going to have to play for three hours if she was going to …

Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
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Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

Hindustan Times  

March 18 - A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January's Australian Open. The match hinged on a tense Osaka service game in the third set, where she fended off two break chances for her Ukrainian opponent and …

Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'

Hindustan Times  

WTA world number two Iga Swiatek was involved in a controversial situation during her loss at the WTA 1000 event at Indian Wells in California, but has responded to the criticism she received with a statement of apology on her Instagram account. Iga Swiatek shows her frustration to the umpire during her three set defeat against Mirra Andreeva in their …

Indian Wells: Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim title
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim title

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva fought back to overcome world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, winning a second WTA 1000-level event in a row to keep her charmed year on track. READ | One of the worst sets I have played in my career: Alcaraz after Indian Wells semis loss to Draper …

Indian Wells: Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka to make her the tournament’s youngest champion since 1999
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka to make her the tournament’s youngest champion since 1999

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva came back to beat No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday to make the 17-year-old the tournament's youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. When she dropped the first set against three-time Grand Slam title winner Sabalenka, Andreeva put her body into the windup after grabbing a ball, then …

Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns defending champion Swiatek to reach final
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Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns defending champion Swiatek to reach final

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles. The Polish second seed stormed back in the second set, breaking in the first game and levelling the contest when Andreeva’s backhand went wide. In the …

Mirra Andreeva: 17-year-old continues to make history after reaching final of Indian Wells with victory over Iga Świątek
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mirra Andreeva: 17-year-old continues to make history after reaching final of Indian Wells with victory over Iga Świątek

CNN  

CNN — Mirra Andreeva etched her name into the history books once again by reaching the final of Indian Wells. “After she literally killed me in the second set, I was just, well, ‘Okay, might just try to fight,’” Andreeva said after her semifinal victory over Świątek. “I just felt like, I don’t know why I felt so much confidence, …

17-year-old Andreeva advances to Indian Wells final, beating Swiatek in chilly conditions
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17-year-old Andreeva advances to Indian Wells final, beating Swiatek in chilly conditions

New Indian Express  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.: Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament’s youngest finalist since 2001. The 17-year-old Andreeva, seeded ninth, will face top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the final. My serve was great, just felt super comfortable and super confident.” …

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells, marches on to the final
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Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells, marches on to the final

New York Times  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Mirra Andreeva is coming for women’s tennis. The toughest task on the WTA Tour these days is beating Iga Swiatek on the red clay of Roland Garros, but Andreeva, the 17-year-old Russian, accomplished what was fast becoming maybe the second toughest: Beating Swiatek at Indian Wells. Showing a steeliness and sophistication far beyond her age, Andreeva …

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek to become youngest Indian Wells finalist in decades
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek to become youngest Indian Wells finalist in decades

LA Times  

Mirra Andreeva celebrates during her semifinal victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the BNP Paribas Open’s youngest finalist since 2001. Andreeva ran her tour winning streak to 11 matches and …

Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk
3 weeks ago

Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals on Tuesday. Second seed Swiatek closed it out in 57 minutes with an unreturnable serve to set up a meeting with either Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen of China who beat Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-2. “I’m happy I did that till the end.” Ukrainian …

Iga Świątek cruises into quarterfinals at Indian Wells: ‘It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it’
3 weeks ago

Iga Świątek cruises into quarterfinals at Indian Wells: ‘It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it’

CNN  

CNN — World No. 2 Iga Świątek eased past Karolína Muchová, 6-1, 6-1, to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Tuesday. And I’m happy that I did that ‘til the end,” Świątek reflected in her post-match press conference. It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it.” The …

Indian Wells 2025: Swiatek, Rybakina serve bagels to enter fourth round in style
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Swiatek, Rybakina serve bagels to enter fourth round in style

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain’s Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday in displays of dominance. “I had control from the beginning so I’m happy with the performance for sure.” The five-time major champion has not won a title since her …

Swiatek loses to teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals
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Swiatek loses to teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals

The Hindu  

2-ranked Iga Swiatek lost to a player younger than 18 for the first time on tour when she was stunned by Mirra Andreeva in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. Swiatek took their only previous match last August in Cincinnati, losing the first set and winning 7-5 in the third. “I told myself I played great in our last match …

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Andreeva beats Swiatek in straight sets to march into semis
1 month, 1 week ago

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Andreeva beats Swiatek in straight sets to march into semis

The Hindu  

An inspired Mirra Andreeva beat world number two Iga Swiatek for the first time in her career with a dominant 6-3 6-3 victory as the Russian 17-year-old moved into the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday. With her victory, 12th seed Andreeva moved into the first WTA 1000 semi-final of her career while Swiatek became another top seed …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals
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Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz withstood a spirited fightback from Italian qualifier Luca Nardi to seal his place in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open on Wednesday. “He played a few good points and then it seemed like he started to play like the world number one,” Alcaraz said of Nardi’s mid-match recovery. Chasing his first trophy of the season, De Minaur, ranked …

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Swiatek advances to quarterfinals, Sabalenka stunned by Tauson
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Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Swiatek advances to quarterfinals, Sabalenka stunned by Tauson

The Hindu  

Clara Tauson didn’t get much sleep but still beat No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships on Wednesday. “I didn’t know what shape I was going to come out here in, but a pretty good one.” It was Tauson’s first win over a No. The Czech player beat fifth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6. …

Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated
1 month, 1 week ago

Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Second-seeded Iga Swiatek advanced on Wednesday to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open, while two of her main competitors, Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula, were eliminated. The Italian suffered a right ankle injury during the second set of the round of 16 of the WTA 1,000 tournament, which limited her movements on the court. The …

Dubai shock: Raducanu and Gauff exit while Sabalenka, Swiatek power through
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dubai shock: Raducanu and Gauff exit while Sabalenka, Swiatek power through

The Hindu  

Emma Raducanu lost in the second round at the Dubai Championships to Karolina Muchova 7-6, 6-4 on Tuesday. The 2021 U.S. Open champion, who appeared to be in tears as she went to the umpire’s chair after the second game, fell behind 4-0 before forcing a tiebreaker. The 14th-seeded Muchova will next face McCartney Kessler, who earned her first top-10 …

Why the Iga Swiatek vs. Jelena Ostapenko head to head is not like the other tennis pigeons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why the Iga Swiatek vs. Jelena Ostapenko head to head is not like the other tennis pigeons

New York Times  

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, one of the strangest head-to-heads in tennis got stranger still; Amanda Anisimova and Joao Fonseca achieved tennis milestones; Diego Schwartzman retired from the sport and Chile’s tennis federation challenged the ITF over the Zizou Bergs …

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Former champion Svitolina routs Kalinskaya in first round
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Former champion Svitolina routs Kalinskaya in first round

The Hindu  

Two-time former champion Elina Svitolina routed last year’s runner-up Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the Dubai Championships on Sunday. Kalinskaya came through qualifying and beat three top-10 players in a row — including a stunning upset win against No. The 30-year-old Ukrainian won 75 per cent of points on her first serve and clinically converted six …

Qatar Open 2025: Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim title in Doha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Open 2025: Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim title in Doha

The Hindu  

Amanda Anisimova clinched the first WTA 1000 title of her career with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in a rain-interrupted Qatar Open 2025 final on Saturday. In the first WTA 1000 final to feature two players ranked outside the top 30, Ostapenko and Anisimova traded heavy blows from the baseline, both utilising the same aggressive game style that …

Three-time defending Doha champ Swiatek falls to Ostapenko in semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three-time defending Doha champ Swiatek falls to Ostapenko in semifinals

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Jelena Ostapenko ended Iga Swiatek’s three-year reign of the Qatar Open in the semifinals on Friday and will play Amanda Anisimova for the title. “I’m happy with the way I’m handling my emotions this week.” The former French Open champion will play for her ninth career WTA title, and first in a year. Yekaterina Alexandrova also beat …

Qatar Open 2025: Three-time defending champion Swiatek loses to Ostapenko in semifinals
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Open 2025: Three-time defending champion Swiatek loses to Ostapenko in semifinals

The Hindu  

Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-3, 6-1 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals on Friday, her fifth loss in as many meetings with the mercurial Latvian. #QatarTotalEnergiesOpenpic.twitter.com/zRUg7Ngovu — wta February 14, 2025 Ostapenko, the 2017 Roland Garros champion, became the first player to defeat Swiatek on five occasions. Ostapenko got her hands on three …

Ostapenko takes aim at partisan Doha crowd after beating Jabeur in quarterfinal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ostapenko takes aim at partisan Doha crowd after beating Jabeur in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko said the partisan fans at the Qatar Open were disrespectful for jeering her throughout her quarterfinal match, as she eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur. Ostapenko said the hostile crowd fuelled her motivation as she avenged her first-round loss to Jabeur at the Abu Dhabi Open last week, firing four aces …

Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to semifinals

The Hindu  

Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals of the Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over last year’s runner-up Elena Rybakina. Ekaterina Alexandrova continued her impressive form against sixth seed Jessica Pegula, winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, having eliminated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. #QatarTotalEnergiesOpenpic.twitter.com/HZtazCB7AX — wta February 13, 2025 “I’m super happy …

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