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Ex-Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova Falls In Indian Wells First Round

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, on the comeback trail seven months after giving birth to a son, was ousted in the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday by France's 70th-ranked Varvara Gracheva. The Czech, who welcomed son Petr last July, was playing her second tournament since her return from an 18-month maternity leave but remains in search of her first match win. Wednesday's match looked a lot like her loss to Jodie Burrage in Austin last week, with Kvitova unable to close it out after pocketing the first set.

Australian great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle dies aged 86

SYDNEY : Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam titles in the 1960s and later enjoyed a lengthy career as a television commentator, has died aged 86, Tennis Australia said on Thursday.

Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round

INDIAN WELLS, California :Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday.

Liverpool Smash And Grab Stuns PSG In Champions League As Bayern Munich Cruise

Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen. French league leaders PSG dominated at the Parc des Princes but couldn't make their superiority count and Harvey Elliott struck three minutes from time after replacing Mohamed Salah with Liverpool's only shot on target. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half but Arne Slot's side defended resolutely to keep PSG at bay and are in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals going into next week's second leg at Anfield.

Talented teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, California : The buzz around talented teenagers Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca continued at Indian Wells on Wednesday, with some of the world's top players tipping the pair to have a major impact on the sport.

Ex-Wimbledon champion Kvitova falls in Indian Wells first round

INDIAN WELLS, Californa: Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, on the comeback trail seven months after giving birth to a son, was ousted in the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday by France’s 70th-ranked Varvara Gracheva.

Liverpool's Elliott grabs last-gasp winner against dominant PSG

PARIS : Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner less than a minute after coming on to earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris St Germain who dominated their visitors during Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg match.

Kvitova's comeback effort falls short at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, California : Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova lost a tight three-setter in the opening round of Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 4-6 6-3 6-4 to France's Varvara Gracheva.

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Ex-Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova Falls In Indian Wells First Round

Australian great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle dies aged 86

Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round

Liverpool Smash And Grab Stuns PSG In Champions League As Bayern Munich Cruise

Talented teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

Ex-Wimbledon champion Kvitova falls in Indian Wells first round

Liverpool's Elliott grabs last-gasp winner against dominant PSG

Kvitova's comeback effort falls short at Indian Wells