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Indian Wells talking points: Rafael Nadal, Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek, Maria Sakkari, Nick Kyrgios, Daniil Medvedev

Taylor Fritz and Iga Swiatek are the Indian Wells champions for 2022. Fritz caused a shock in the men's final as he ended Rafael Nadal's perfect start to the season, after Swiatek overcame Maria Sakkari in the women's final to secure back-to-back WTA 1000 wins. Ad/> While Fritz and Swiatek took the headlines on the final Sunday of the event, there were plenty more talking points from the last two weeks in California.

Rafael Nadal: Iga Świątek emulates idol's impressive 2022 record

Iga Świątek has become the first WTA player to reach 20 victories in 2022, matching the record set by Rafael Nadal on the ATP Tour.

Iga Świątek matches impressive 2022 win record of idol Rafael Nadal

Iga Świątek has become the first WTA player to reach 20 victories in 2022, matching the record set by Rafael Nadal on the ATP Tour.

Rafael Nadal reveals ‘worrying’ breathing difficulties after Indian Wells final defeat

Rafael Nadal says he suffered from ‘worrying’ breathing difficulties during his straight-sets defeat by Taylor Fritz in the Indian Wells final.

Formula E Gen3 race car to be unveiled at Monaco E-Prix

RIYADH: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s third-generation all-electric racing car will be unveiled at the Yacht Club de Monaco on April 28 ahead of the 2022 Monaco E-Prix.

Stubborn Fritz shrugs off injury to see off Nadal at Indian Wells

Taylor Fritz's stubborn streak stood him in good stead on Sunday as the American worked through a painful ankle injury in time to see off Spanish great Rafael Nadal in the ATP Indian Wells Masters final.

'I can’t believe it’s real' - Taylor Fritz stunned by beating Rafael Nadal in Indian Wells 'dream' final

An overjoyed Taylor Fritz has spoken of his shock, delight and relief after battling through an ankle injury to beat Rafael Nadal in the final at Indian Wells. Fritz claimed the biggest title of his career to defeat a visibly struggling Nadal and break the Spaniard's perfect start to 2022 in stunning fashion in the ATP showpiece in the desert. Ad/> Nadal, who was the red-hot favourite heading into the final, saw his 20-match streak come to an astonishing halt as the 20th seed claimed a 6-3 7-6 victory to become the first American to lift the trophy since Andre Agassi in 2001.

'I am sad, I am suffering' - Rafael Nadal on 'painful' issue after loss to Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells final

Rafael Nadal has spoken of his immense disappointment and frustration at not being near his best physically during his defeat to Taylor Fritz in the final at Indian Wells. Fritz claimed the biggest title of his career to defeat a visibly struggling Nadal and break the Spaniard's perfect start to 2022 in stunning fashion in the ATP showpiece in the desert. Ad/> Nadal, who was the red-hot favourite heading into the final, saw his 20-match streak come to an astonishing halt as the 20th seed claimed a 6-3 7-6 victory to become the first American to lift the trophy since Andre Agassi in 2001.

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Indian Wells talking points: Rafael Nadal, Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek, Maria Sakkari, Nick Kyrgios, Daniil Medvedev

Rafael Nadal: Iga Świątek emulates idol's impressive 2022 record

Iga Świątek matches impressive 2022 win record of idol Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal reveals ‘worrying’ breathing difficulties after Indian Wells final defeat

Formula E Gen3 race car to be unveiled at Monaco E-Prix

Stubborn Fritz shrugs off injury to see off Nadal at Indian Wells

'I can’t believe it’s real' - Taylor Fritz stunned by beating Rafael Nadal in Indian Wells 'dream' final

'I am sad, I am suffering' - Rafael Nadal on 'painful' issue after loss to Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells final