MIAMI (AFP) -- Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek cruised to straight set victories at the Miami Open on Saturday, March 24, while the home nation suffered a series of early exits. Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a shot against Camila Giorgi of Italy during their match at Hard Rock Stadium on...
MIAMI (AFP) -- World number two Aryna Sabalenka returned to the court for the first time since the death of her former boyfriend earlier this week and kept her emotions in check as she beat Spain's Paula Badosa, 6-4, 6-3, on Friday, March 22. Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot against Paula Badosa of...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Former world number four Kei Nishikori's return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy injury absence ended in a first round, 6-3, 6-4, loss to Sebastian Ofner. Anhelina Kalinina of the Ukraine returns a shot against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their match on Day 6 of the Miami...
MIAMI (AFP) -- World number two Aryna Sabalenka said she was "heart-broken" by the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in a statement on Wednesday, March 20, where she revealed they had not been a couple at the time of his death. Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka (AFP/File photo) "Konstantin's...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Two-time Miami Open champion Andy Murray fought back for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over struggling Italian Matteo Berrettini in the first round at Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, March 20. Andy Murray of Great Britain returns a shot against Matteo Berrenttini of Italy during their match on...
MIAMI (AFP) -- World number two Aryna Sabalenka intends to play in the Miami Open this week, organizers said Tuesday, March 19, as fellow players offered their support following the death of her boyfriend in an apparent suicide. Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka (AFP/File photo) Sabalenka's partner,...
Alex Eala stunned former world No. 5 Sara Errani of Italy, 6-3, 6-1, to advance to the final qualifying round of the Miami Open 2024 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Monday, March 18 (Manila time). Alex Eala moves one win away from booking a main draw berth in the Miami Open. (File Photo) The...
Alex Eala faces her toughest rival to date as she clashes with former world No. 5 Sara Errani of Italy in the first qualifying round of the Miami Open 2024 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Monday, March 18 (Manila time). Alex Eala will have her hands full in the first qualifying round of the...
The passing of the Open Access in Data Transmission bill will allow for more affordable and better quality internet connection, the National Economic and Development Authority said Friday, March 15. Speaking on the sidelines of the forum “The Future of the Philippine Connectivity,” NEDA...
DUBAI (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev said on Monday, Feb. 26, it was "easy" getting over his Australian Open final defeat by Jannik Sinner, unlike his reaction to his loss to Rafael Nadal at the same stage two years ago. Russia's Daniil Medvedev (AFP) Medvedev blew a two-set lead in both the 2022 and...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Canada's Nick Taylor won his fourth career PGA Tour title on Sunday, Feb. 11, making three consecutive birdies at the 18th hole to defeat American Charley Hoffman in a playoff thriller and capture the Phoenix Open. Nick Taylor of Canada celebrates with the trophy after winning...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Canadian Nick Taylor held a one stroke lead over American Sahith Theegala when darkness halted play in the third round of the PGA Tour's weather-disrupted Phoenix Open on Saturday, Feb. 10. Nick Taylor of Canada plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of the WM...
