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
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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
Andy Murray, the 36-year-old tennis star, recently expressed uncertainty about the remaining duration of his career after securing a victory against Denis Shapovalov in Dubai. Murray acknowledged that he may only have a few months left in his professional journey, emphasizing the challenges he faces as he ages in a physically demanding sport. Despite his
In a surprising turn of events, Jasmine Paolini emerged as the victor in the Dubai Championships, securing the biggest win of her career. Facing off against qualifier Anna Kalinskaya, Paolini displayed resilience and determination as she fought back from a break down in both the second and third sets. This hard-fought victory not only marked
Cameron Norrie, the defending champion, showcased his skills in a dominant fashion by defeating Tomás Barrios Vera of Chile with a score of 6-1, 6-1 at the Rio Open. Despite the match being delayed due to rain, Norrie wasted no time in securing a quick victory in just 26 minutes to claim the first set.
In a history-making moment at the Rio Open, Joao Fonseca, born in 2006, became the first player of his generation to win an ATP tour-level match. The 17-year-old Brazilian’s victory over seventh-seeded Arthur Fils was not just a win on the court but also a symbolic triumph for young aspiring tennis players around the world.
The Rio Open took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz retired hurt from the tournament after just two games due to a right ankle injury. This early retirement at 1-1 allowed Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro to advance to the second round, where he will face his compatriot Felipe Meligeni Alves for
Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2-ranked player, suffered a shocking defeat at the Dubai Championships. She lost to Donna Vekic in the second round after blowing a set and 2-0 lead. This defeat comes just after Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open title, making it an unexpected turn of events for the Belarusian player. Vekic and