Daniil Medvedev: Russian wants to continue 'promoting his sport'
Russia's world number one Daniil Medvedev says he wants to continue promoting his sport, but is not sure if he will be allowed to play on.
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Naomi Osaka at peace with herself ahead of Indian Wells tournament
Naomi Osaka said she had a new perspective on tennis after taking a break from the sport last year to prioritise her mental health and is now focused on "trying hard and having fun" at Indian Wells. Osaka announced the hiatus after she suffered an emotional loss in the third round of the U.S. Open to Leylah Fernandez in September, and it was unclear when she would play again. "I've learned to enjoy my time more," she told reporters on Wednesday on the eve of her first round showdown with Sloane Stephens. "This moment in my life, playing tennis, I've trained my entire life for it. But when I'm 70, it will probably be a small chapter for me. So I have to enjoy it while I still can. "I'm just trying to appreciate every tournament." Osaka fell in the third round of the Australian Open to Amanda Anisimova but said she felt good about her effort and how she coped with the defeat. "I felt the difference in Australia. When I played my last match against Amanda, I left the court thinking I did my best, and I had match points."
Andy Murray gives reasons for Ivan Lendl reunion as he gears up for Indian Wells
Formula One cancels Russian Grand Prix following invasion of Ukraine
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.