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...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- World number two Carlos Alcaraz says he has set recent injury concerns aside as he focuses on defending his title at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (AFP/File photo) Alcaraz, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final in the California desert a year...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Andy Murray launched his 16th appearance at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, March 6, with a 6-3, 6-2 defeat of qualifier David Goffin. Andy Murray of Great Britain returns a shot against David Goffin of Belgium during Day 4 of the BNP Paribas Open 2024 at Indian...
Magnolia made sure that there will be no comeback this time around. The Hotshots clipped the wings of the hard-fighting Phoenix Fuel Masters with an 89-79 win to close out their semifinals series and arrange a 2023-’24 PBA Commissioner’s Cup dance with San Miguel Beer on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at...
Paul Lee overcame a poor shooting night and drilled a dagger triple down the stretch as Magnolia slammed the door on Phoenix’s comeback attempt, 82-78, to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their 2023-’24 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, Jan. 26. Paul...