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Casper Ruud makes Rafael Nadal on clay v Novak Djokovic on hard court comparison at Indian Wells

Casper Ruud compares what it is like facing Rafael Nadal on clay to playing Novak Djokovic on hard courts. The Norwegian has played Nadal just once on the red dirt and that was in the French Open final in 2022, which the Spaniard won 6-3 6-3 6-0. Ad Ruud says playing Nadal on clay feels as if he is playing the 36-year-old «in his backyard» and that he felt «clueless» when trying to find a tactic to overcome the 22-time Grand Slam champion back in June.

Netflix stars say series shows ups and downs of pro game

INDIAN WELLS, Ca. : Rising tennis stars featured in the Netflix tennis docuseries "Break Point" said it has raised their profiles and boosted the game's visibility even if it does not always show their best side.

Indian Wells draw: Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz in same section, Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek could meet

Andy Murray, Dan Evans and Jack Draper have been drawn in the same section as top seed Carlos Alcaraz for Indian Wells. Evans will join the tournament in the second round, since he is among the top-32 seeds, and could face Draper in his first match. Ad The winner of that would play Murray, if the three-time Grand Slam champion beats Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Pablo Carreno Busta.

Defending champions Fritz, Swiatek headline Indian Wells main draw

American Taylor Fritz will take on either compatriot Ben Shelton or Italian Fabio Fognini as he begins his title defence at Indian Wells this week, with top-ranked Iga Swiatek facing a potential third-round showdown with 2019 champ Bianca Andreescu.

Djokovic extends record stay as world number one

Novak Djokovic extended his record of weeks as world number one to 379 in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, although Carlos Alcaraz remains in hot pursuit.

Boris Becker on Novak Djokovic surpassing Steffi Graf - 'I never thought this record could be broken

Eurosport's Boris Becker says he “never thought” Steffi Graf’s record of 377 weeks as world No. 1 would be beaten, describing Novak Djokovic’s achievement to beat it as “unbelievable”. Djokovic surpassed Graf’s record on Monday as he prepares to make his first appearance since winning the 2023 Australian Open in January, by competing at the Dubai Tennis Free Championships this week.

Carlos Alcaraz says he was 'enchanted' by 'magnificent' Roger Federer and 'admires' Rafael Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz says watching Roger Federer play was like “looking at a work of art” and that he became “enchanted by him”. Alcaraz, 19, made his big breakthrough last summer when he won the US Open and became the youngest No. 1 in ATP history.

Novak Djokovic Equals Steffi Graf's Record For Weeks Spent As World No. 1

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is a week away from another milestone after equalling Steffi Graf's all-time record for most weeks spent at number one of 377. The 35-year-old Serbian remains top of the latest ATP rankings released on Monday bringing him level with the amount of weeks that Graf spent as women's world number one. Djokovic returned to number one spot for a seventh time after his victory in the Australian Open at the end of January which was a record equalling 22nd Grand Slam singles title.

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Casper Ruud makes Rafael Nadal on clay v Novak Djokovic on hard court comparison at Indian Wells

Netflix stars say series shows ups and downs of pro game

Indian Wells draw: Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz in same section, Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek could meet

Defending champions Fritz, Swiatek headline Indian Wells main draw

Djokovic extends record stay as world number one

Boris Becker on Novak Djokovic surpassing Steffi Graf - 'I never thought this record could be broken

Carlos Alcaraz says he was 'enchanted' by 'magnificent' Roger Federer and 'admires' Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic Equals Steffi Graf's Record For Weeks Spent As World No. 1