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Daniil Medvedev Feels Pressure, Motivation As No. 1

Daniil Medvedev, who will contest his first tournament as world number one at the Indian Wells ATP Masters, says he's matured since his loss to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final. In the wake of his crushing loss to the Spanish star in Melbourne -- where Nadal rallied from two sets down to win a record 21st Grand Slam title -- Medvedev complained about "disrespectful" fans. But he said Wednesday at Indian Wells that those comments -- which came after he was fined US$12,000 for an outburst at the chair umpire in his semi-final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas -- were made in the heat of the disappointing moment.

'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021.

Alexander Zverev says Mexican Open expulsion was 'biggest mistake of career'

Alexander Zverev says his expulsion from the Mexican Open was the «biggest mistake of his tennis career» and the «worst moment of his life».

Alexander Zverev says he would deserve ban if he loses temper again

Alexander Zverev on Wednesday said he would deserve to be suspended if he violates the probation handed down to him for his outburst in Acapulco last month, where he smashed his racquet against the umpire's chair and verbally abused him. The world number three was fined $40,000 and forfeited more than $31,000 in prize money and all rankings points he earned from singles and doubles action at the Abierto Mexicano tournament. Following a review, the ATP issued an additional fine of $25,000 and an eight-week ban from any ATP-sanctioned event but suspended those provided that over the next year, he does not incur any more fines for unsportsmanlike conduct. "If I do that again, they have every right to ban me. It's as simple as that," Zverev told reporters ahead of the start of the Indian Wells tennis tournament.

Gauff voices opposition to Florida Bill limiting LGBTQ+ discussion in school

INDIAN WELLS: Teen tennis star Coco Gauff on Wednesday (Mar 9) voiced her opposition to a Bill in her home state of Florida that would prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity for many young students.

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

INDIAN WELLS : Russian Daniil Medvedev and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka called for peace amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that caused tennis officials to strip any mention of their home countries from the Indian Wells tennis tournament.

Tennis-Zverev says he would deserve ban if he loses temper again

By Rory Carroll

"At Peace" Naomi Osaka Readies For Indian Wells Challenge

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021. The Japanese star will take the court for the first time since a third-round exit in her Australian Open title defense in January when she takes on another former major winner in Sloane Stephens in a first-round match at the prestigious hardcourt tournament in the California desert.

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Daniil Medvedev Feels Pressure, Motivation As No. 1

'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge

Alexander Zverev says Mexican Open expulsion was 'biggest mistake of career'

Alexander Zverev says he would deserve ban if he loses temper again

Gauff voices opposition to Florida Bill limiting LGBTQ+ discussion in school

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Tennis-Zverev says he would deserve ban if he loses temper again

"At Peace" Naomi Osaka Readies For Indian Wells Challenge