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Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina cruise into Miami Open third round

Published on Mar 24, 2023 01:20 PM IST

Third seed Pegula beat qualifier Katherine Sebov 6-3 6-1 and will next face fellow American Danielle Collins, while sixth seed Gauff eased past Rebecca Marino 6-4 6-3 to set up a battle with Russia's Anastasia Potapova.

Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates to the crowd after her straight sets victory against Katherine Sebov(Getty Images via AFP)
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ITF Lucknow: Wildcard Vishwakarma storms into quarter-finals

India No 6 serves a double bagel to Frenchman Arthur Weber; Sasikumar Mukund also through to last-eight

Siddharth Vishwakarma (IND) in action during his match against Arthur Weber (FRA) in ITF World Tennis Tour at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (Photo by Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 23, 2023 09:12 PM IST

Murray says Alcaraz can play at the top for as long as he wants

Former world number one Andy Murray said Carlos Alcaraz has all the attributes to stay at the top of men's tennis for as long as he wants and hopes the Spaniard stays fit enough to keep playing with the style that drove him to the top of the rankings.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his quarter-final match against Serbia's Dusan Lajovic (REUTERS)
Published on Mar 23, 2023 06:56 PM IST
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Lajovic upsets Murray in first round of Miami Open

It was disappointing for Murray, who reached the final in Doha last month. The 35-year-old flung his racquet in frustration after a costly unforced error - one of 15 across the match - late in the affair and told reporters he had expected a better performance from himself.

Andy Murray(USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Mar 23, 2023 07:20 AM IST
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Defending champion Swiatek pulls out of Miami Open

Top seed Swiatek was due to begin her campaign against American Claire Liu in the second round on Thursday after being given a bye in the first round.

FILE - Iga Swiatek of Poland returns a shot from Naomi Osaka of Japan during the women's singles finals of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Defending champion Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the Miami Open because of a rib injury. The No. 1-ranked Swiatek was supposed to face Claire Liu in the second round on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)(AP)
Published on Mar 22, 2023 09:40 PM IST
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ITF Lucknow: Russia's Donskoy beats India No. 5 Digvijay

The 32-year-old wins in three sets to get his challenge off to a winning start

Siddharth Vishwakarma in action at the ITF $25K Men’s Open in Lucknow on Wednesday
Updated on Mar 22, 2023 08:39 PM IST

Navratilova says she is cancer-free, returns to her TV work for Miami Open

Martina Navratilova returned to TV work at Tennis Channel for its coverage of the Miami Open on Tuesday, less than three months after saying she had throat cancer and breast cancer.

Former tennis star Martina Navratilova waves to the crowd as she is honoured during the opening ceremony of the US Open(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 22, 2023 01:59 PM IST
PTI | , London

Djokovic has 'no regrets' about missing US events over Covid vaccine status

The U.S. currently bars unvaccinated foreigners from entering the country, though the policy is expected to be lifted when the government ends its Covid emergency declarations in May.

Novak Djokovic(AP)
Published on Mar 22, 2023 11:02 AM IST
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Weather woes at the ITF $25K Men’s Open

Only two matches of the main draw could be played on Tuesday after the ‘poor light’ forced as many as 11 matches of qualifying rounds, which should have been finished on Monday, to be played on Tuesday.

Rushil Khosla
Published on Mar 21, 2023 10:54 PM IST
By, Lucknow

After Monte-Carlo, Nadal adds second French Open tune-up event to

Nadal has already signed up for the Monte-Carlo Masters, which will kick off early next month, but the Spaniard has now added a second tournament on his schedule as he looks to gear up to defend his crown at Roland Garros.

French Open 2022 Final Live Score, Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 21, 2023 10:17 PM IST

Sidharth Rawat seeks fresh start at ITF Lucknow

Delhi pro is among six Indians who have been given direct entry into the singles main draw of the ITF $25K event

Sidharth Rawat(Twitter/IndianTennisDaily)
Published on Mar 20, 2023 09:07 PM IST
By, Lucknow

With Indian Wells win, Carlos Alcaraz shows he is back to his best

Alcaraz did not drop a single set, the first player to do so playing the six matches of the event since Rafael Nadal in 2007.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final during the BNP Paribas Open (Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Mar 20, 2023 07:58 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Alcaraz wins Indian Wells over Medvedev, regains No. 1 rank

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to win the BNP Paribas Open title and regain the world's No. 1 ranking.

Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, left, and Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, hold trophies after Alcaraz defeated Medvedev in the men's singles final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament(AP)
Updated on Mar 20, 2023 08:13 AM IST
AP | , Indian Wells

Rohan Bopanna, the doubles champion of old

The Indian became the oldest winner in an ATP Masters 1000 by claiming the doubles title at Indian Wells on Saturday partnering Australia’s Matthew Ebden

Rohan Bopanna, of India, right, returns a shot next to teammate Matthew Ebden, of Australia(AP)
Updated on Mar 19, 2023 09:56 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest Indian Wells champion

India's Rohan Bopanna became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and his Australian partner Matt Ebden claimed the men's doubles crown at the BNP Paribas Open.

Matthew Ebden, of Australia, left, and teammate Rohan Bopanna, of India, hold up the winner's trophy (AP)
Published on Mar 19, 2023 11:38 AM IST
PTI | , Indian Wells

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status, tournament director says

"We tried to get Novak Djokovic to be allowed to get an exemption, but that wasn't able to happen," said tournament director James Blake.

FILE PHOTO: ATP 500 - Dubai Tennis Championships - The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 3, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his semi final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 18, 2023 08:36 AM IST
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Rybakina topples Swiatek to book Indian Wells final with Sabalenka

Rybakina will play second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3, in Sunday's final in the Southern California desert.

Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns a shot to Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)(AP)
Published on Mar 18, 2023 08:16 AM IST
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Emma Raducanu 'unavailable' for Britain's Billie Jean King Cup squad

Captain Anne Keothavong has revealed that Emma Raducanu won't be available for Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers vs France.

Emma Raducanu in action.(AP)
Published on Mar 17, 2023 11:34 PM IST
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'Still a work in progress': Rutuja after 'breaking barrier' in ITF Women's Open

In an exclusive interaction with Hindustan Times Digital, Rutuja Bhosale talks about her “good run” in the ITF Women's open, the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup 2023 competition and her goals for 2023.

interview Rutuja Bhosale
Updated on Mar 17, 2023 12:30 PM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, Kolkata

Swiatek sets Rybakina rematch at Indian Wells, Sinner ends Fritz title defense

Swiatek, in her 50th week at number one, is vying to become just the second woman after Martina Navratilova in 1990-91 to win back-to-back titles in the combined WTA and ATP Masters 1000 event in the California desert. But men's defending champion Taylor Fritz's hopes of a repeat were ended by 13th-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner

Mar 16, 2023; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) hits a shot as she defeated Sorana Cristea (ROU) in her quarterfinal match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Mar 17, 2023 08:26 AM IST
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Tiafoe, Medvedev reach Indian Wells semifinals; Gauff out

Tiafoe hasn't dropped a set in four matches during the tournament. Next, he'll play No. 5 Daniil Medvedev, who beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5.

Mar 15, 2023; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) hits a shot as he defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP) in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Mar 16, 2023 08:23 AM IST
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Swiatek powers past Raducanu and into Indian Wells quarter-finals

Swiatek, bidding to become only the second female player to successfully defend the Indian Wells title after Martina Navratilova in 1990-91, raced to a 5-1 lead playing flawless tennis and running her opponent ragged.

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts in her match against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain during BNP Paribas Open on March 14, 2023 in Indian Wells, California. Julian Finney/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JULIAN FINNEY / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Mar 15, 2023 01:36 PM IST
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Ausstralian Open champion Sabalenka reaches Indian Wells quarter-finals

Aryna Sabalenka continuing her strong 2023 campaign with a battling 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Barbora Krejcikova.

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 14, 2023 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Mar 15, 2023 08:19 AM IST
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Gutsy Medvedev overcomes injury and Zverev to reach Indian Wells quarters

It was an impressive effort from the fifth-seeded Russian whose tournament appeared over when he crashed to the court in the second set with what initially appeared to be a serious ankle injury.

Mar 14, 2023; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Daniil Medvedev (RUS) hits a shot as he defeated Alexander Zverev (GER) in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Mar 15, 2023 08:11 AM IST
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Swiatek battles past Andreescu to set up Raducanu clash

Top seed Swiatek has been in superb form on hardcourts since the Australian Open, capturing the Doha title and reaching the final in Dubai, and the Polish player looked set for another comfortable win after cruising through the opening set.

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, serves to Bianca Andreescu, of Canada, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Monday, March 13, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)(AP)
Published on Mar 14, 2023 09:51 AM IST
Reuters |

Panic attack ends Tsurenko's Indian wells, as Raducanu marches on

The Ukrainian qualifier later told Big Tennis website those personal reasons were a panic attack brought on by a conversation the 33-year-old had days earlier with WTA chief executive Steve Simon about tennis's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

File photo of Lesia Tsurenko
Updated on Mar 14, 2023 08:19 AM IST
Reuters |

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

Wawrinka reached the fourth round in the Southern California desert for the first time since 2017, when he lost in the final. He turns 38 next month.

Stan Wawrinka, of Switzerland, serves to Holger Rune, of Denmark, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Monday, March 13, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)(AP)
Published on Mar 14, 2023 08:05 AM IST
AP |

Brenda and Linda, the blossoming Czech sister act in tennis

The younger Brenda, only 15, won the ITF event in Bengaluru on Sunday, her ninth title after a sensational run in 2022 with eight victories that has marked her as a rising star

Czech Republic Brenda Fruhvirtova plays a shot against Ankita Raina during the final match of ITF Women's Open at KSLTA stadium in Bengaluru(PTI)
Published on Mar 13, 2023 10:18 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

'Having opportunities to play at home paramount for India players': Lamquet

In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times Digital, ATP Challenger Tour director Eric Lamquet talked about the tennis culture in India, the fate of Nagpur Challenger event, and and ATP's "significant" step to publicise Challenger Tour across the globe

Sumit Nagal
Published on Mar 13, 2023 04:52 PM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, Doha

Ankita squanders chance, Czech teen Brenda wins Bangalore ITF title

Leading 6-0, 3-0, India’s No 1 woman player failed to close out the final, allowing her 15-year-old rival to rally and win her first singles title of the year.

Bengaluru: Czech Republic Brenda Fruhvirtova plays a shot against India's Ankita Raina during the final match of ITF Women's Open at KSLTA stadium, in Bengaluru, Sunday,(PTI)
Published on Mar 12, 2023 09:37 PM IST
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