INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off swarming bees and Alexander Zverev on Thursday, March 14, to set up a semifinal clash with Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a forehand return to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the ATP-WTA Indian Wells...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Angelique Kerber reached the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters with an "intense" win over Veronika Kudermetova, saying afterwards it's just what she needs on her comeback from maternity leave. Angelique Kerber of Germany returns a shot against Veronika Kudermetova of...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Qualifying lucky loser Luca Nardi scored the biggest win of his young career on Monday, March 11, stunning world number one Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. Luca Nardi of Italy is celebrates his win against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Reigning Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff reached the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Monday, March 11, with challenging straight-set wins. Aryna Sabalenka celebrates a point against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain in their third round...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Reigning Grand Slam champions Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz turned in dominating performances on Sunday, March 10, to roll into the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their third...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic struggled to a winning comeback at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters five years after his last appearance, defeating Aleksandar Vukic, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, on Saturday, March 9. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Aleksandar Vukic of Australia in their...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- World number two Carlos Alcaraz got off to a stuttering start in his Indian Wells Masters title defense on Friday, March 8, but turned the tables to beat Matteo Arnaldi, 6-7 (5/7), 6-0, 6-1. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot against Matteo Arnaldi of Italy...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek led the charge into the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters with identical runaway scorelines on Friday, March 8. Iga Swiatek of Poland serves against Danielle Collins of the United States during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells...
Rookies Cade Flores and Xavier Lucero carried the offensive load while Fran Yu knocked down the finishing blows as NorthPort nipped the gritty Phoenix side, 124-120, in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, March 8. Rookie Cade Flores shines for the NortPort...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic said his excitement level is high as he returns to the ATP Indian Wells Masters for the first time in five years. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP/File photo) The Serb will resume his quest for a record-setting sixth trophy at the ATP-WTA...
Veteran guard RJ Jazul and RR Garcia inked their respective contract extensions with Phoenix, the team posted on Wednesday, March 6. Phoenix guard RJ Jazul (PBA Images) The 37-year-old Jazul signed another playing year with the Fuel Masters, who have been his home in the PBA since 2017 after Alaska...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal abandoned his planned ATP Tour comeback at the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, March 6, saying he was not ready for the demands of tournament tennis on the eve of his opening match in California. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) The Spanish icon's bombshell decision...
