Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of Covid vaccination
Novak Djokovic will not play at the Miami Open after failing to receive a waiver to enter the United States despite not being vaccinated for Covid-19.
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Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win Indian Wells WTA title
INDIAN WELLS, California: Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (13/11), 6-4 on Sunday to win the Indian Wells WTA title and avenge her loss to the Belarusian in the Australian Open final. Kazakhstan’s Rybakina, the world number 10 who ousted top-ranked defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, followed up with her first victory over second-ranked Sabalenka in five career meetings. While Sabalenka had the edge from the baseline in a hard-fought battle, Rybakina’s fierce pressure saw the serve demons that beset Sabalenka last year resurface.
Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles shine at Pac-12 Championships as thoughts turn to Paris 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The 2023 NCAA gymnastics season has been a special one for U.S. Olympians Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Grace McCallum, who wrapped their second full season of college competition Saturday at the Pac-12 Women’s Gymnastics Championships.
Daniil Medvedev continues hot streak by earning a place in final at Indian Wells
Daniil Medvedev continued his winning run by defeating Frances Tiafoe to reach his first BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz sets up Indian Wells final with Daniil Medvedev after win over Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz predicted a “great rivalry” with Jannik Sinner after defeating the Italian in their Indian Wells semi-final on Saturday. The victory took the Spaniard just one win away from returning to the world No. 1 ranking that he previously held.
Alcaraz still trying to have fun despite target on his back
Teenager Carlos Alcaraz said he is unfazed by the pressure of being perceived as a favourite after his meteoric rise to the top of tennis, adding that he is not distracted by the lure of being world number one and simply trying to enjoy every match.
Coffee-powered Bopanna becomes oldest Masters champion at Indian Wells
Coffee connoisseur Rohan Bopanna credited the special Indian blends he consumes on Tour for his success after the 43-year-old became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion by winning the men's doubles title on Saturday.
43-Year-Old Rohan Bopanna Becomes Oldest Indian Wells Champion
India's Rohan Bopanna became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and his Australian partner Matt Ebden claimed the men's doubles crown at the BNP Paribas Open. The 43-year-old Bopanna and Ebden, 35, defeated top-seeded Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands and Neil Skupski of Britain 6-3, 2-6, 10-8 in the final on Saturday. "Truly special. It's called Tennis Paradise for a reason," said Bopanna, who was playing in his 10th ATP Masters 1000 final.