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Carlos Alcaraz stays positive after winning streak ended by Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
Spanish world No 1 falls to first defeat of tennis season Medvedev wins 6-3, 7-6(3) to set up final against Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz said he was finding it tough to constantly have a target on his back and was surprised by the level of performance from Daniil Medvedev after the Russian handed him his first defeat of the season at Indian Wells. Medvedev’s 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over the world No 1 in the semi-finals ended the Spaniard’s 16-match winning run to start the season. World No 11 Me
Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final
World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's winning run.
Sabalenka wins to set up another Rybakina final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in a final for the third time in four months at Indian Wells on Sunday.
Sabalenka beats 'future champion' Mboko as Zverev joins elite company
World number one Aryna Sabalenka beats "future Grand Slam champion" Victoria Mboko at Indian Wells - but Iga Swiatek is out.
Draper beaten after controversial hindrance call
Jack Draper is penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ends the Briton's Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.
Draper knocked out as Medvedev capitalises on controversial call in Indian Wells
British No 1’s title defence ends with 6-1, 7-5 loss Carlos Alcaraz beats Cameron Norrie to reach semis Jack Draper was controversially ruled to have caused a hindrance to Daniil Medvedev as his Indian Wells title defence ended in the quarter-finals. The 24-year-old Briton, looking understandably weary from his exploits in beating Novak Djokovic less than 24 hours earlier, went down 6-1, 7-5 to the former world No 1. The decisive moment came at 5-5 and 0-15 in the second set when the French um
No Raducanu or Boulter in GB's BJK Cup squad
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are not named in Great Britain's squad for their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier with Australia next month.
Jack Draper ‘overwhelmed’ after beating Novak Djokovic for first time at Indian Wells
British No 1 comes from behind in 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) win Hard-fought win keeps Draper’s title defence on track Jack Draper was “overwhelmed” after beating Novak Djokovic for the first time to reach the quarter-finals in Indian Wells and keep his title defence on track. Playing only the second ATP tournament of his comeback after eight months out with an arm injury, Draper came through a gripping battle lasting more than two-and-a-half hours in a deciding tie-break to win 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Con
Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic
Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals - a result he believes could be "a real big moment" in his season.
Injury ends Kartal's Indian Wells run in round four
Britain's Sonay Kartal says it was "one match too many" as a back injury forced her retirement from a fourth-round Indian Wells match against world number three Elena Rybakina.
Sabalenka powers past Osaka at Indian Wells as Gibson stuns Paolini
World No 1 wins 6-2, 6-4 to book place in last eight Australian qualifier records biggest win of career Aryna Sabalenka eased past Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals while the fourth seed, Alexander Zverev, progressed to the last eight in the men’s event. Sabalenka and Osaka, both four-time grand slam title winners, were meeting for the first time since 2018, when the Japanese won at the US Open en route to her maiden major title, but the world No 1’s power proved to
Andreeva ‘not proud’ after Indian Wells title defence ends in smashed racket and gestures at crowd
Russian loses to Katerina Siniakova in three sets Teenager throws racket on several occasions Mirra Andreeva’s Indian Wells title defense met a bad-tempered end on Monday as Katerina Siniakova stunned the Russian teenager 4-6, 7-6, 6-3. The 18-year-old opened her bid to retain her crown with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Solana Sierra. But she was in trouble early and often against Siniakova, the world No 44, in a rollercoaster contest that ended with a shot from the Czech that hit the net
Fighter Kartal stuns Keys in Indian Wells comeback
Britain's Sonay Kartal shows her "fighter" spirit to stun former Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the third round at Indian Wells.
Jack Draper sets up Djokovic clash after beating Cerundolo at Indian Wells
Draper defeats Argentinian 6-1, 7-5 in third round Cameron Norrie sees off Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 Jack Draper continued his impressive comeback from an arm injury by beating Francisco Cerundolo to set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells. Draper rode his luck at the end of the second set to clinch a 6-1, 7-5 win and set up his first meeting with Djokovic since he took the first set off the defending champion on his Wimbledon debut in 2021. Continue reading...
Raducanu loses in 52 minutes to No 6 seed Anisimova in Indian Wells third round
American wins 6-1, 6-1; Briton may have been injured Aryna Sabalenka sets up Naomi Osaka meeting Emma Raducanu suffered a heavy defeat in just 52 minutes to Amanda Anisimova in the third round at Indian Wells. The British No 1 was well below par in a 6-1, 6-1 loss to the American world No 6. Raducanu, seeded 25, may have been struggling with a fitness problem as she repeatedly refused to chase down drop shots. The 23-year-old’s first serve misfired badly and she hit just two winners to her opp
Sonay Kartal shocks Navarro at Indian Wells while Draper starts title defence in style
Kartal beats No 20 seed Emma Navarro 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 British men’s No 1 defeats Bautista Agut 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 Jack Draper came from behind to beat Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to start his title defence in Indian Wells, and his success was followed by a superb performance in the women’s event from Sonay Kartal, as the British No 2 twice broke back to stay in the match and beat the No 20 seed, Emma Navarro, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (2). Kartal, the world No 54, raced through the first set but needed a
'I saw a drone hit the US consulate' - Patten's escape from Dubai
Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.
'No player should have to deal with this' - Udvardy was sent threats and gun photo
Hungary's Panna Udvardy says she was sent "disturbing" messages including a picture of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a tennis match.
'A fresh start' - fit-again Draper sports buzz cut for Indian Wells defence
Jack Draper says he no longer has "any fear" around the arm injury that plagued him for eight months as he prepares to begin his Indian Wells title defence.
'We should not have played' - how tennis was caught in Middle East conflict
Players have criticised the decision for a tennis tournament to be held in the UAE in the midst of Iranian attacks - including one still stranded there.
Raducanu to 'tap into a few people' over coaching
British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.
Draper cruises to Davis Cup win on return from injury
Jack Draper cruises to an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain the lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying.
Five sets for women? More entertainment? - where does 'Glastonbury of tennis' go next?
Once dubbed the 'Happy Slam' by Roger Federer, the innovative Australian Open has gone from strength to strength - but there have been signs of discontent.
Happy tennis, serious name - the making of Carlos Alcaraz
Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story.
'She basically capitulated' - is Sabalenka underachieving at Slams?
After losing another Grand Slam final - this time to Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open - BBC Sport asks if Aryna Sabalenka is underachieving at the majors.
'Are we animals in the zoo?' - Top tennis players call for more privacy
Jessica Pegula, Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic have all supported Coco Gauff's concerns over the use of cameras away from the court at the Australian Open, insisting more privacy is needed for all players competing.
'I'm always the chaser?' - Djokovic unimpressed by reporter's question
24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic says he felt "disrespectful" after being asked how he felt "chasing" Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, after previously "chasing" Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal during the early parts of his career.
Surviving bombs and hunger to become a professional tennis player
Tennis is seen as a rich sport. But many stars, including Novak Djokovic and Elina Svitolina, have forged successful careers from humble beginnings.
Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring?
Though the Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rivalry is thrilling, tennis correspondent Russell Fuller ponders whether it could make Grand Slams boring.
Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight
Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.