Defending champion Iga Swiatek out of Miami Open with rib injury
Defending champion Iga Swiatek pulled out of the Miami Open on Wednesday because of a rib injury.
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Novak Djokovic schedule: After missing Miami Open, where will he play next? Will he play French and US Open?
Novak Djokovic will not be in action at this week’s Miami Open – but when will he play next and will he play at the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open? Djokovic is unable to play Miami as he is unvaccinated so can’t travel to the United States under current entry laws for international travellers. Ad He also missed Indian Wells earlier this month and saw Carlos Alcaraz replace him as world No. 1 after winning the title.
Aryna Sabalenka bemused by 'locker room hate' over Ukraine war
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has received "hate" from people in the sport over Belarus' role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Aryna Sabalenka receives ‘hate’ over Belarus’ role in Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has received “hate” from people in the sport over Belarus’ role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Carlos Alcaraz, Elena Rybakina ready to shine at Miami Open, will Iga Swiatek, Stefanos Tsitsipas bounce back?
The turnaround between Indian Wells and the Miami Open is quick. So quick, that women’s qualifying for Miami started on Sunday before the men’s final in Indian Wells between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev had taken place. The women’s main draw in Miami started on Tuesday, with the men following on Wednesday.
'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio
Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.
Carlos Alcaraz: I want to be one of the best men's tennis players in history - Players' Voice
Carlos Alcaraz is only 19, but has already set his sights on being one of tennis’ best-ever players. Alcaraz suffered with an injury at the start of the year following his Flushing Meadows win, but he says that he has drawn inspiration from the successes enjoyed by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic after their own absences from the tour. Ad The 19-year-old is targeting further Masters 1000 and Grand Slam successes in 2023 to follow his Indian Wells crown, and he regards it as an honour to be a role model for the next generation.
Sabalenka found it tough to face 'hate' in locker room following Ukraine invasion
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said she struggled to understand the "hate" she encountered in the locker room amid strained relations between some players following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.