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...
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...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luis Suarez grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer after Lionel Messi had reduced the deficit as Inter Miami fought back from two goals down to draw, 2-2, in the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 tie on Thursday, March 7. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Lionel Messi scored a last-gasp stoppage time equalizer as Inter Miami escaped with a 1-1 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer on Sunday, Feb. 25. Inter Miami FC's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the MLS football match between LA Galaxy...
