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Sabalenka to battle teen Andreeva in Indian Wells final
INDIAN WELLS, California :Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 1-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final where she will face top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who avenged her Australian Open final loss to Madison Keys with a 6-0 6-1 rout.
Mirra Andreeva Topples Defending Champion Iga Swiatek To Reach Indian Wells Final
Russian teen Mirra Andreeva ended defending champion Iga Swiatek's bid for an unprecedented third Indian Wells women's title, toppling the world number two 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the final. Andreeva, 17, ended Swiatek's 10-match Indian Wells winning streak, beating the Polish star for the second time in three weeks after toppling her in the quarter-finals at Dubai on the way to becoming the youngest ever WTA 1000 champion. She'll have a chance at another of the prestigious titles on Sunday when she takes on the winner of another semi-final grudge match between world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Open champion Madison Keys.
Carlos Alcaraz Preparing For Battle Against 'Ambitious' Opponent, Eyeing Three-Peat At Indian Wells
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is bracing for a tough semi-final test from "ambitious" British lefty Jack Draper on Saturday as he aims to take the next step toward a rare Indian Wells ATP Masters three-peat. The world number three from Spain is looking to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to win three straight titles in the California desert. And despite his 3-1 record against Draper he won't be taking the world number 14 lightly. "I think he has a lot of rhythm, a lot of pace, great shots," Alcaraz said. "I think his style of play suits pretty well to these conditions.
Andreeva upsets Swiatek to reach Indian Wells final
INDIAN WELLS, California : Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 1-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.
Los Angeles Times Column Says Dodgers Should Decline Trump White House Invite
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series, securing their second title in the last five seasons after the 2020 title. Since that 2020 win came during an election year, the team made the traditional ceremonial visit to the White House under the Biden Administration. Though it's unclear if Joe Biden knew who the Dodgers were, where he was at the time, or what sport the team plays.
BNP Paribas renews title sponsorship with Indian Wells tournament through 2029
INDIAN WELLS, California : The tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, will be officially called the BNP Paribas Open for at least the next five years after the French bank and event organizers announced a renewal of their title sponsorship deal on Friday.
Fanmio platform suing boxer Ryan Garcia, promoter Golden Boy - ESPN
Ryan Garcia and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy, were sued Thursday by the entertainment platform Fanmio, which was set to broadcast a December 2024 pay-per-view featuring the boxing star in Tokyo.