Emma Raducanu to face Caroline Garcia in Indian Wells after overcoming injury
Emma Raducanu will take on Caroline Garcia in Indian Wells late on Friday after defying predictions to recover from a leg injury.
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Indian Wells - Rafael Nadal urges tougher penalties for abuse of tennis officials after Alexander Zverev outburst
Rafael Nadal has called for tougher penalties to be imposed upon tennis stars who abuse officials after Alexander Zverev was handed a controversial suspended sentence for his actions in Acapulco. The German Olympic gold medallist was kicked out of the singles draw at the ATP 500 tournament last month when he smashed his racquet on an umpire’s chair following a doubles defeat.
Nadal calls for tougher punishment after controversial Zverev case
Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev.
INDIAN WELLS WRAP | Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn't be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash.
Indian Wells 2022 - Naomi Osaka makes winning return to the WTA Tour with a round one victory over Sloane Stephens
Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis as she edged out fellow Grand Slam champion Sloane Stephens in a blockbuster of a first round match at Indian Wells. The Japanese star secured a 3-6 6-1 6-2 success in one hour and 53 minutes to cap an impressive comeback despite showing obvious signs of rust in windy conditions in the desert. Ad/> Speaking on court following her first ever victory over Stephens at the third time of asking, she said: “It means a lot (to be back here).
Nick Kyrgios wins Indian Wells first-round match in straight sets against Sebastian Baez
Nick Kyrgios has made a winning return to the court, unleashing a serving blitz to power past Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-0 at the prestigious Indian Wells tournament in California.
'I've come of age': Smitten Kyrgios turns up heat at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. : A smiling, smitten Nick Kyrgios said he has never felt better following his first round win at Indian Wells - and made it clear girlfriend Costeen Hatzi is a big reason why he feels he has come of age.
Naomi Osaka blows Sloane Stephens away on windy day at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka battled windy conditions and an in-form Sloane Stephens to earn a 3-6 6-1 6-2 first round victory at Indian Wells on Thursday. In a showdown of former U.S. Open champions, Osaka struggled in the first set amid the mighty gusts in her first match since January. After a lackluster first set, Osaka turned a switch in the second, racing out to a 4-0 lead as her serve and defense suddenly improved.