In a stunning turn of events at the BNP Paribas Open, Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious over Jannik Sinner, halting the Italian’s impressive 19-match winning streak. The match unfolded in three intense sets, with Alcaraz ultimately claiming a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory. This triumph solidified Alcaraz’s position as the world No. 2 player and extended his
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Maria Sakkari emerged victorious against Coco Gauff in a gripping semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open. The match was plagued by rain delays, with interruptions of 20 minutes and two hours. Despite blowing three match points in the second set, Sakkari managed to pull through and secure a spot in the final against Iga
A routine quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev turned into a chaotic scene when a swarm of bees decided to make an appearance. Alcaraz, visibly distressed by the buzzing insects around him, attempted to swat them away before seeking cover. The match was abruptly suspended, with Alcaraz serving
At the BNP Paribas Open, Emma Navarro shocked the tennis world by defeating the second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set match. This victory marked a significant milestone in Navarro’s career, as she showcased her ability to stay aggressive on returns and handle pressure in crucial moments. The 2021 NCAA singles champion from Virginia has
Carlos Alcaraz showcased his mental fortitude and skill on Tuesday as he avenged a previous loss to Fabian Marozsan, securing a 6-3, 6-3 victory and securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open. The young Spaniard, ranked second in the world, faced off against the Hungarian qualifier who had bested him in
Italian tennis player Luca Nardi made headlines with his incredible upset victory over the world No. 1, Novak Djokovic, at the BNP Paribas Open. Ranked 123rd in the world, Nardi showcased a perfect blend of poise and power to outlast his boyhood idol in a thrilling three-set match. The 20-year-old’s performance was nothing short of
In a stunning turn of events at the BNP Paribas Open, Iga Swiatek managed to defeat Linda Noskova in straight sets, avenging her Australian Open defeat. This victory marks Swiatek’s advancement to the round of 16, where she is set to face off against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan. The Polish star’s impressive performance on Sunday
Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance at the BNP Paribas Open with a convincing 6-3, 6-0 victory over Danielle Collins. This marked Swiatek’s fifth consecutive win over the American, who has announced her plans to retire after the season. The match was a stark contrast to their previous meeting in the Australian Open, where Swiatek had
Venus Williams made her return to the WTA tour after a six-month hiatus, facing off against qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The 43-year-old veteran player, with seven Grand Slam titles to her name, unfortunately lost the match after giving away the lead and dropping the last 10 games. Despite
The BNP Paribas Open kicked off in Indian Wells with a bang as Andy Murray showcased a smooth and dominating performance against David Goffin. The former No. 1-ranked player, currently at No. 61, displayed his expertise on the court by defeating Goffin with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Murray managed to maintain his composure throughout
Andrey Rublev, the world’s No. 5 player, was recently defaulted at the Dubai Tennis Championships due to a controversial ruling by the chair umpire. The incident occurred during his semifinal match with Alexander Bublik, where Rublev was accused of using an obscenity while disputing a call with a line judge. Despite denying the allegation and
Katie Boulter, an unseeded player from England, shocked the tennis world by winning the San Diego Open singles title after defeating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in a thrilling 3-set match. Despite being a veteran of the tour for 10 years, Boulter managed to secure her second professional singles title by defeating a series of higher-seeded
In a stunning turn of events at the San Diego Open, sixth-seeded Marta Kostyuk managed to fight off an early deficit to beat top seed Jessica Pegula in the semifinals. Despite Pegula jumping out to a 5-1 lead in the first set, Kostyuk showed resilience and composure to claw her way back into the match.
In the quarterfinals of the San Diego Open, top-seeded Jessica Pegula faced off against Anna Blinkova in a hard-fought battle that ended with Pegula claiming victory with a score of 6-1, 2-6, 6-2. Despite her win, Pegula acknowledged Blinkova’s competitive spirit, stating that Blinkova always makes her opponents work hard for their points. Pegula admitted
Emma Navarro showcased her skills once again at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open, securing a hard-fought victory against Katerina Siniakova. With this win, Navarro notched her 14th victory of the year and advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament. This marks her second triumph over the Czech player in just a few weeks, as she
The Cymbiotika San Diego Open witnessed some thrilling action on Wednesday as Marta Kostyuk, Daria Saville, and Katie Boulter secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Marta Kostyuk, the sixth seed, displayed a dominant performance as she defeated 18-year-old Taylah Preston of Australia in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. The Ukrainian player, who recently
Novak Djokovic expressed his excitement to be back in Indian Wells to compete in the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since 2019. The world’s top-ranked player highlighted the significance of the tournament, which is considered one of the largest tennis events outside of the Grand Slams. Djokovic stated that it had been five
Katie Boulter of Britain showcased her skills in a decisive victory over Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open. Despite never having won against Tsurenko in their previous encounters, Boulter managed to secure a 6-3, 6-1 win in just over an hour. While Boulter acknowledged Tsurenko’s challenging gameplay, she emphasized the importance of