MIAMI (AFP) -- World number one Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the Miami Open after inspired Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova triumphed, 6-4, 6-2, in their fourth round match on Monday, March 25. Ekaterina Alexandrova returns a shot to Iga Swiatek of Poland during her women's singles match during the...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Britain's Andy Murray faces an "extended period" out of tennis after suffering serious ankle injuries in his third round exit from the Miami Open on Sunday, March 24. Great Britain's Andy Murray (AFP/File photo) Murray hopped off court in agony late in his defeat after a third-set...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Andy Murray exited the Miami Open for the final time on Sunday, March 24, and in characteristic style he did so with a performance full of grit and skill but also plenty of passion. Andy Murray of Great Britain waves to the crowd after losing in three sets against Tomas Machac of the...
MIAMI (AFP) -- World number three Jannik Sinner survived a scare from Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor as he moved into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1 victory on Sunday, March 24. Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a shot against Andrea Vavassori of Italy during their...
MIAMI (AFP) -- World number one Iga Swiatek kept her nerve to beat 26th-ranked Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic, 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-4, at the WTA Miami Open on Sunday, March 24. Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a shot against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic of during their match at Hard Rock...
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,...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong, only for him to sit out the friendly, will get a 50-percent refund -- as long as they don't launch legal action. Inter Miami Argentine forward Lionel Messi (AFP/File photo) A sell-out crowd paid from 880 Hong Kong...
