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Tim Henman tips Daniil Medvedev to return to No.1 ahead of Novak Djokovic 'pretty rapidly' after Miami Open loss

Tim Henman is backing Daniil Medvedev to make a «rapid» return to the top of the men’s world rankings after missing the chance to usurp Novak Djokovic at the Miami Open. The 26-year-old Russian needed to reach the semi-finals of the tournament to reclaim the title of world No.1 from the Serbian, but came up short as he was beaten in straight sets by defending champion Hubert Hurkacz in the last eight.

Daniil Medvedev's hopes of replacing Novak Djokovic as world No.1 ended by Hubert Hurkacz in Miami quarter-finals

Hubert Hurkacz remains on course to retain his title after ending Daniil Medvedev’s world No.1 hopes to book a spot in the Miami Open semi-finals. The Polish eighth seed triumphed 7-6(7) 6-3 in two hours and three minutes and will meet either Carlos Alcaraz or Miomir Kecmanovic in the last four. Ad/> The result also means Novak Djokovic will remain at the top of the ATP rankings heading into the clay swing after Medvedev failed to pick up the victory he needed to edge back above the 20-time Grand Slam champion.

Hurkacz wears down Medvedev in Miami, denies him No. 1 rank

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It was midway through the second set and Daniil Medvedev was standing several feet behind the baseline, hand propped on one of his knees, his sweat turning his dark blue shirt several shades darker as he tried to catch his breath.

Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss

Australian star Nick Kyrgios was fined $35,000 by the ATP on Thursday following his stormy row with umpire Carlos Bernardes in a Tuesday loss at the Miami Open.

Nick Kyrgios fined for four separate offences by ATP after Miami Open meltdown against Jannik Sinner

Nick Kyrgios has received fines totalling $35,000 (£26,640) from the ATP for four separate offences during his Miami Open defeat to Jannik Sinner. The Australian picked up three $5,000 fines, one for audible obscenity and two for unsportsmanlike conduct, with a further $20,000 fine for verbal abuse. Ad/> Kyrgios, who picks up $94,575 in prize money for reaching the last 16, lost his cool with chair umpire Carlos Bernardes during the straight-sets loss to Sinner.

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India Drawn To Meet Norway In Davis Cup, Away Tie Dates Clash With Asian Games

The Indian Davis Cup team was on Thursday drawn to meet Norway in its next World Group I tie, an away contest which will clash with the Asian Games in September. The Davis Cup tie will be held either on September 16-17 or 17-18 while tennis event at the Asian Games are scheduled to be held from September 10-14. Even if the Indian players complete their Asian Games engagement by April 14, it will be practically difficult to reach Norway for the tie since the players need to acclimatize before they take to the courts.

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Tim Henman tips Daniil Medvedev to return to No.1 ahead of Novak Djokovic 'pretty rapidly' after Miami Open loss

Daniil Medvedev's hopes of replacing Novak Djokovic as world No.1 ended by Hubert Hurkacz in Miami quarter-finals

Hurkacz wears down Medvedev in Miami, denies him No. 1 rank

Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss

Nick Kyrgios fined for four separate offences by ATP after Miami Open meltdown against Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic confirmed to play four tournaments as brother admits lack of games struggle

India Drawn To Meet Norway In Davis Cup, Away Tie Dates Clash With Asian Games

Miami Open: Iga Świątek says she's "on a roll" as win streak continues