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Former Australian tennis No 1 Marinko Matosevic handed four-year ban for doping offences
40-year-old committed five anti-doping rule violations Matosevic, now a coach, critical of ITIA’s investigative practices Six weeks after branding the International Tennis Integrity Agency “corrupt”, one-time Australian No 1 Marinko Matosevic has been handed a four-year ban for multiple doping offences. An independent tribunal determined that Matosevic committed five anti-doping rule violations between 2018 and 2020, including use of a prohibited method through blood doping and facilitating a
Tour veterans offer timely challenge to big two era of Sinner and Alcaraz | Tumaini Carayol
Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina served up a classic in latest chapter of their exciting rivalry In the uncertain early stages of his Indian Wells semi-final contest with Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev swiftly made his intentions clear. Having established a 3-1 lead, he chased down a trademark Alcaraz drop shot, then a lob, before slamming the door shut on the point by firing an ultra-flat inside-out backhand winner on to the edge of the line. This was a statement point and it form
Emma Raducanu suffers another setback as she withdraws from Miami Open
Briton has post-viral symptons after February illness She is still without a permanent coach Emma Raducanu has sustained another significant setback as she opted to withdraw from the Miami Open due to illness. Raducanu struggled with a virus throughout February, suffering poor opening-round losses in Doha and Dubai. She is said to still have post-viral symptoms. Raducanu had been due to compete in Miami as the 24th seed and she received a first-round bye, meaning she would not have played unti
Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long?
Cameron Norrie replaces Jack Draper as the British men's number one after Indian Wells, but top spot could change hands several times this year.
Jannik Sinner ends wait for title with Indian Wells win over Daniil Medvedev
Italian world No 2 clinches 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) win in Californian desert Women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka snaps her losing streak in final Jannik Sinner claimed his first title of the year with victory over Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells, while Aryna Sabalenka snapped her losing streak against Elena Rybakina in a thrilling women’s final. Four-time grand slam champion Sinner had had a slightly underwhelming start to the season by his stratospheric standards but he was peerless in the Californian des
Sinner matches Federer & Djokovic with Indian Wells win
Jannik Sinner said it "means a lot to me" after he becomes the youngest man to complete the set of hard-court trophies with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final.
New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells
Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".
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.
Raducanu beaten by ‘lucky loser’ after needing medical help in Dubai
Raducanu beaten by ‘lucky loser’ after needing medical help in Dubai
Raducanu retires from Qatar Open after having on-court blood-pressure test
Raducanu retires from Qatar Open after having on-court blood-pressure test