Shapovalov advances to 3rd round of Miami Open with win over Pella
Canada's Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the third round of the Miami Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Guido Pella.
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'We're not friends' - Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova refuse to shake hands after Miami Open clash
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Anastasia Potapova after she was beaten by the Russian in their second-round match at the Miami Open. Potapova, who recently received a formal warning from the WTA for wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt before her match against Jessica Pegula at Indian Wells, won the match 6-1 6-3 and will play American Coco Gauff in the round of 32 in Florida. Ad Kostyuk has been a vocal critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Daniil Medvedev: Chris Evert says 'mischievous little bad boy' is 'great for the game' ahead of Miami Open
Chris Evert believes Daniil Medvevev “adds a lot of personality” to tennis and has described the former world No. 1 as a “mischievous little bad boy”. Medvedev won 19 matches in a row over the last two months before losing in the Indian Wells final to Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic is “playing a percentage game” after the Serbian revealed his “objective is longevity” in the final part of his tennis career. Djokovic turns 36 years old in May, ahead of the French Open, where he will hope to win his 23rd Grand Slam to move ahead of Rafael Nadal in the so-called ‘GOAT race’. Ad One of Djokovic’s biggest rivals, Roger Federer, retired in September at the Laver Cup at the age of 41.
Ons Jabeur hoping to 'make trouble' for Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina on return to fitness
The WTA Tour this season has so far been about three players: Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabelanka and Elena Rybakina. Ons Jabeur is hoping to change that. Ad Jabeur made two Grand Slam finals in 2022 and finished the year as No.
Abuja’s Amassiani makes two semifinals at CBN junior tennis tourney
Chukwudubem Amassiani from Abuja has emerged as a young tennis star to watch, as he swept through his round-robin groups in the Boys 12 and 14s to qualify for two semifinals in the on-going CBN Junior Tennis Championship.
Canada's Rebecca Marino, Katherine Sebov eliminated in 2nd round of Miami Open
Vancouver's Rebecca Marino and Toronto's Katherine Sebov were eliminated from the Miami Open tennis tournament on Thursday after each lost a second-round match to a seeded American opponent.
Why Swedish football WON'T use VAR as FA chief puts fan experience over technology
Swedish chief Mats Enquist says his country will never use VAR until it stops ruining games for fans.