No added pressure of No. 3 ranking, says Pegula
American Jessica Pegula still finds it "weird" to think of herself as the world number three but the 29-year-old said she no longer feels any additional pressure to live up to her career-high ranking.
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Medvedev wins 'tricky' Indian Wells match to stay on track for fourth straight title
Daniil Medvedev kept alive his bid for a fourth successive title after overcoming a "tricky" third-round battle with Ilya Ivashka at the Indian Wells Masters on Sunday.
Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko Withdraws From Match Against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover on Sunday as Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko pulled out of their scheduled match. Organizers said Tsurenko cited "personal reasons" for yet another withdrawal. No further details were given, and there was no indication that the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year -- which has resulted in Russian and Belarussian tennis players from being barred from competing under their national flags -- was a factor.
Garin stuns Ruud to reach last 16 at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California : Chilean Cristian Garin's aggressive play overwhelmed Casper Ruud at Indian Wells on Sunday as the qualifier upset the third seed 6-4 7-6(2) to book a spot in the last 16.
President Zelenskyy considers petition calling for Russia to be renamed 'Moscovia'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced he would look into a petition that proposes officially renaming Russia as 'Moscovia'.
Fury, Usyk reach ‘agreement’ for undisputed heavyweight clash, WBA confirms
Oleksandr Usyk (left) and Tyson Fury
Merab Dvalishvili shuts out Petr Yan to win UFC main event
LAS VEGAS — They truly do not call Merab Dvalishvili «The Machine» for nothing.
World Cup is the target, says Saudi coach after winning the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup
RIYADH: High on confidence after winning the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2023 in Bangkok last Sunday, the Saudi Arabian national cricket team’s head coach has said the plan is now to qualify for the World Cup, and not just win regional tournaments.