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'Snarky' Nick Kyrgios was wrong to bash journalist over racquet smash question after Rafael Nadal defeat – Chris Evert

Nick Kyrgios was a “little snarky” in refusing to entertain a question about nearly hitting a ball boy at Indian Wells, according to 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Chris Evert. The Australian courted controversy last week when he flung his racquet into the ground after defeat to Rafael Nadal, inadvertently sending it flying down the court and forcing a ball boy to take evasive action. Ad/> Kyrgios then berated a reporter who dared ask him about the incident, insisting they should be focusing on his valiant three-set defeat in the quarter-finals.

Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka seal comfortable wins in Miami Open first round

Australian Nick Kyrgios sealed a comfortable victory over Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday, while former world No 1 Naomi Osaka defeated Astra Sharma.

Ashleigh Barty retires with no regrets and heaps of adulation

While the likes of Serena Williams and Rafa Nadal continue to chase Grand Slam titles, defying age and injuries, Barty's declaration that she has achieved everything she set out to in the sport stands in sharp contrast. She leaves tennis as world number one and a three-times major champion with titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon alongside her Australian Open triumph in January, just when the discussion had moved on to how many more Slams she could win. "There was a perspective shift in me in the second phase of my career that my happiness wasn't dependent on the results," Barty said. "Success for me is knowing I've given absolutely everything I can. I'm fulfilled, I'm happy. I know how much work it takes to bring the best out in yourself... I don't have that in me anymore."

Naomi Osaka Says Therapy Helping After Miami Win

Naomi Osaka regained her composure to breeze into the second round of the Miami Open on Wednesday before revealing she has begun working with a therapist to deal with the issues which saw her make a tearful exit at Indian Wells earlier this month. The Japanese star, who had time away from the sport in 2021 because of mental health problems, has sought help after struggling to deal with being heckled in California during her loss to Veronika Kudermetova.

"Always Your Fan": Serena Williams Reacts To Ashleigh Barty's Early Retirement Decision

Ashleigh Barty sent shockwaves throughout the tennis world as she announced her sudden retirement at the age of 25. The tennis ace announced her decision just weeks after winning the Australian Open this year. The Australian has over the years garnered a huge fan following for her calm and composed approach at the tennis court. Hence her sudden retirement came as a shock to 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams.

Ashleigh Barty on future plans after tennis retirement: 'You'll have to wait and see'

Ashleigh Barty refused to give too much away when asked about her future plans, saying "you'll have to wait and see" after the world No 1 announced her shock retirement from tennis.

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka breezes into second round

Naomi Osaka regained her composure and breezed into the second round of the Miami Open on Wednesday with a comprehensive straight sets win over Australian Astra Sharma. The Japanese star endured a tough loss in Indian Wells 10 days ago, breaking down in tears after being heckled in the stands following a defeat to Veronika Kudermetova But the four-time Grand Slam champion, who had time away from tennis in 2021 to deal with mental health issues, showed tremendous poise at the Hard Rock Stadium to beat world no 96 Sharma 6-3 6-4.

Retiring at just 25, Ash Barty says she is ready to chase new dreams

Barty encapsulated the best of tennis. The sport's most flattering adjective. In a one-dimensional era, where power has purchase and flair is only loose change, Barty - with more variety in her game than colours in an artist's palette was its sterling centre-piece. Her signature sliced backhand opened the court and shut out opponents, the forehand, a shot that hollered precision, rivalled only her serve that cut through the air with the decisive quality of a switchblade.

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'Snarky' Nick Kyrgios was wrong to bash journalist over racquet smash question after Rafael Nadal defeat – Chris Evert

Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka seal comfortable wins in Miami Open first round

Ashleigh Barty retires with no regrets and heaps of adulation

Naomi Osaka Says Therapy Helping After Miami Win

"Always Your Fan": Serena Williams Reacts To Ashleigh Barty's Early Retirement Decision

Ashleigh Barty on future plans after tennis retirement: 'You'll have to wait and see'

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka breezes into second round

Retiring at just 25, Ash Barty says she is ready to chase new dreams