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Bernard Tomic thinks he competed in ‘toughest top-10/15’ era
Bernard Tomic thinks he competed during “the toughest top-10/15 group” and admits it was basically impossible for him to make a real Grand Slam breakthrough with the presence of the Big Four and some other big names from that period. As an 18-year-old qualifier, the Australian made his first Slam quarterfinal at 2011 Wimbledon before…
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Zheng Qinwen has warning for in-form Iga Swiatek ahead of Indian Wells matchup
Zheng Qinwen acknowledges that Iga Swiatek has been on fire in Indian Wells this year but also warned the world No. 2 that she is also feeling pretty well about her game and is ready for “a fight” in their quarterfinal match. After going only 1-3 through her first tournaments of the year and evidently…
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Indian Wells: Aryna Sabalenka ends lucky loser Sonay Kartal’s dream run
Aryna Sabaenka had zero interest in allowing Sonay Kartal to add another chapter to her dream Indian Wells run as the top seed crushed the world No. 83 with a 6-1 6-2 scoreline to safely progress into the quarterfinal in the desert. The Briton, who entered the Indian Wells main draw as a lucky loser…
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Iga Swiatek gets real on what caused her frustration, anger during Middle East swing
Iga Swiatek straight honestly admitted that she did feel annoyed and angry during the Middle East swing and the reason for that was the fact that she expected to do better. Between 2022 and 2024, the Pole completed a three-peat in Doha while she finished as runner-up in Dubai in 2023 and also reached the…
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Russia’s Mirra Andreeva asked if it’ll be ‘awkward’ facing Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina
Mirra Andreeva acknowledges it is a bit tricky playing Ukrainian players during these times but insists she will remain focused on herself and try to avoid any distractions before or during her Indian Wells match against Elina Svitolina. The Russian tennis star, who recently became a WTA 1000 champion in Dubai, destroyed 2023 Indian Wells…
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Indian Wells: Coco Gauff collapses in key moment, loses tight clash vs Belinda Bencic
Coco Gauff’s hopes of landing her maiden Indian Wells title have come to an end in the round-of-16 after the American stunningly collapsed late and Belinda Bencic completed a 3-6 6-3 6-4 comeback win in two hours and 20 minutes of play. The third-seeded home favorite blew an early first-set break but took the Swiss’…
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Matteo Berrettini reveals a bizarre anecdote about one of his doping tests in China
The life of a professional tennis player is not as simple as it might seem. In addition to having to travel for many weeks during the year, players are required to constantly update the authorities on their whereabouts so that they can carry out the necessary checks. It is a very demanding routine quite stressful,…
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Jay Monahan: Donald Trump’s influence has made golf’s reunification realistic
Negotiations have always been a huge problem, not only in the world of sports, but in any branch, especially when two parties are at ‘war’. The world of golf is in a major crisis, with the PGA Tour and LIV Golf having different visions of the sport. Although for years we saw golf as a…
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Holger Rune on his tweener: ‘Felt like Roger Federer, but I was wrong’
Holger Rune earned a notable victory in the fourth round in Indian Wells. The Dane faced an in-form Stefanos Tsitsipas and earned a 6-4, 6-4 win in an hour and 28 minutes. The young Dane was happy with his level. He also played one of the best points of the tournament while saving a break…
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TGL’s secret plans revealed: What’s next for the future of golf?
TMRW Sports, whose owners are Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is ready to take rapid steps to make the future of this product even brighter. By arriving on the golf scene, TGL aroused the curiosity of fans, who were impatiently waiting for the start of this innovative story. Although the reactions were mixed, the general…
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Why Collin Morikawa believes slow play punishments need to change
PGA Tour officials are open to changes regarding the slow pace of the game, given that dissatisfaction among golf fans and players is growing. The slow pace of the game is a problem that has been going on for a long time, and well-known figures from the world of golf have raised their voices many…
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Collin Morikawa talks about why he avoided reporters after Arnold Palmer Invitational
Collin Morikawa’s frustrations after the Arnold Palmer Invitational are best seen in the fact that the American left the golf course immediately after the final round and headed home. The famous golfer did not want to talk to reporters, probably tired and disappointed. Morikawa came close to winning the last PGA Tournament, but Russell Henley’s…
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Al-Rumayyan’s team golf vision clashes with PGA Tour’s individual approach
Speculations regarding the future of golf and obstacles to the final deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continue. Although it is clear that there are certain obstacles that hinder progress in the negotiations, it is still not known what is at stake. However, now new information is coming to the surface, which indicates…
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Ludvig Aberg expresses sadness over Tiger Woods’ surgery news
Ludvig Aberg is known as a person who has enormous respect for Tiger Woods and his career. The Swedish golfer looks at Tiger as a role model from his childhood days, and sharing the golf course with him is Aberg’s big dream. With Tiger Woods confirming today that he has undergone surgery, the golf public…
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Feeling at home: Why tennis players love Indian Wells
As the round of 16 is underway at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and every day more players are packing up to try their luck in Miami, the California desert holds a special place in their calendars and hearts. The crowds have made players from all over the world feel welcome and like…
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Will Brooks Koepka return to the PGA Tour? He speaks out about his next moves
Brooks Koepka has been a hot topic on the golf scene for several weeks now. The popular American golfer is associated with a return to the PGA Tour, the base of golf, the place where it all began. The multiple major winner is bound by a contract with LIV Golf until 2026, but his future…
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Indian Wells: Zheng Qinwen sets up Iga Swiatek clash, first since major Olympic upset
Zheng Qinwen is picking up some rhythm and momentum in Indian Wells after ousting Marta Kostyuk 6-3 6-2 to reach the quarterfinal and book a third consecutive win for the first time this season. After several rain delays pushed back the start of their match, the eighth-seeded Chinese dropped her serve two times during the…
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Aryna Sabalenka shares how she benefited from spending time with Andre Agassi
Aryna Sabalenka has nothing but good to say about Andre Agassi and even reveals that the American tennis icon gave her advice on which she currently working, though she didn’t disclose what exactly. Last week, the Belarusian tennis star met with the former eight-time Grand Slam champion in Las Vegas for an exhibition event. And…
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Carlos Alcaraz reflects on Denis Shapovalov Win: ‘I knew I had to stay composed’
World no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz liked how he performed against Denis Shapovalov in Indian Wells. The two-time defending champion in the desert ousted the Canadian 6-2, 6-4 in an hour and 23 minutes to extend his winning streak at this event to 14. Alcaraz admitted he had to keep his composure from start to finish…
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Belinda Bencic explains impact paid maternity leave will have on WTA stars
Belinda Bencic is heaping praise on the WTA for introducing paid maternity leave as the 28-year-old says this move will be a major help for those who want to achieve family goals, all while being a pro tennis player. In collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the WTA announced that players on maternity…