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• Elena Rybakina: ‘My coach got a tattoo of my name. It’s crazy but we had a bet’

  24-08-2022 21:00
  
  The Wimbledon champion has dropped to No 25 in the world despite her triumph and is looking to rise again at the US Open In February 2020, as Elena Rybakina’s rise up the rankings became impossible to ignore, she and her coach, Stefano Vukov, made a mischievous bet during the Qatar Open. If she won Wimbledon, he said, he would get a tattoo of her name. She recorded his pledge, but then forgot about it. Covid struck soon after, and instead she spent the next two years trying to recover her
  
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• Andreeva to face Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

  15-03-2025 08:16 via bbc.com
  
  Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beats defending champion Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells to set up a final against top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
  
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• Mirra Andreeva blows away Iga Swiatek to book Indian Wells final against Aryna Sabalenka

  15-03-2025 04:33
  
  Andreeva defeats Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3Sabalenka crushes Keys 6-0, 6-1 Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.After a tight first set, the 17-year-old Andreeva was flawless in the tiebreak, leaning over and letting out a roar when she enticed a forehand error from Swiatek on set point. Continue reading...
  
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• Teen tornado Mirra Andreeva blows away Iga Swiatek to reach final of Indian Wells Masters

  15-03-2025 03:01
  
  Andreeva defeats Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3Russian teen will play Sabalenka or Keys in finalRussian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.After a tight first set, the 17-year-old Andreeva was flawless in the tiebreak, leaning over and letting out a roar when she enticed a forehand error from Swiatek on set point. Continue reading...
  
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• Tennis umpire forced to jump from chair before it was pushed over in scary incident

  14-03-2025 22:03 via express.co.uk
  
  Play was forced to stop at the event in the Dominican Republic.
  
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• Two tennis stars suspended and one fined after breaching corruption rules

  14-03-2025 18:01 via express.co.uk
  
  The International Tennis Integrity Agency has come down hard on two players.
  
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• Rafael Nadal shares true feelings for Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in rare statement

  14-03-2025 18:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal has given an insight into his relationship with his two biggest rivals, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz offers exciting Jack Draper verdict before Indian Wells showdown

  14-03-2025 13:39 via express.co.uk
  
  Carlos Alcaraz has praised Jack Draper ahead of their Indian Wells semi-final.
  
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• Novak Djokovic proven right over secret Jack Draper chat as Brit storms on at Indian Wells

  14-03-2025 11:15 via express.co.uk
  
  British tennis talent Jack Draper, who has reached the last four in Indian Wells, is realising his promise following a glowing prediction from Novak Djokovic.
  
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• Best shots as Draper sets up Alcaraz semi-final

  14-03-2025 11:07 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as Great Britain's Jack Draper beats American Ben Shelton in Indian Wells to set up a semi-final against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
  
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• Best shots as Draper earns Alcaraz semi-final

  14-03-2025 11:07 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as Great Britain's Jack Draper beats American Ben Shelton in Indian Wells to set up a semi-final against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
  
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• Coco Gauff shows true colours with brutal comment as billionaires breathe down her neck

  14-03-2025 10:07 via express.co.uk
  
  Coco Gauff insists she doesn't care about being US No.1 amid competition from compatriots Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro
  
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• Swiatek to face Andreeva in Indian Wells semis

  14-03-2025 08:37 via bbc.com
  
  Defending champion Iga Swiatek sets up an Indian Wells semi-final against teenager Mirra Andreeva, while top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys.
  
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• Draper sets up Indian Wells semi-final with Alcaraz

  14-03-2025 08:20 via bbc.com
  
  Jack Draper beats Ben Shelton on a cold and blustery evening in Indian Wells to set up a tantalising semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz.
  
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• Jack Draper to face Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells in first Masters 1000 semi-final

  14-03-2025 05:47
  British No 1 defeats Ben Shelton 6-4 7-5 at BNP Paribas OpenDraper meets two-time defending champion in last four in Indian WellsJack Draper has booked his place in an ATP Masters 1000 semi-final for the first time after defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open.The British No 1 edged ahead in the race between two of the rising stars of men’s tennis with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Shelton, who was also out to reach the last four of a Masters event for the first t
  
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• Daniil Medvedev explains bewildering Indian Wells celebration after jumping for joy

  14-03-2025 00:08 via express.co.uk
  
  Daniil Medvedev was clearly delighted with his gutsy three-set win over Arthur Fils in Indian Wells.
  
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• Iga Swiatek makes revenge confession after facing rival who made her 'cry for six hours'

  13-03-2025 23:43 via express.co.uk
  
  Iga Swiatek got an important win over Qinwen Zheng in Indian Wells.
  
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• Indian Wells umpire tells players to wait for 'mini storm' as huge box blows across court

  13-03-2025 23:28 via express.co.uk
  
  The weather caused chaos during Arthur Fils' match against Daniil Medvedev.
  
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• Jack Draper's coach 'getting tired of him' as Brit lifts lid on unique relationship

  13-03-2025 21:55 via express.co.uk
  
  Jack Draper shed light on his bond with his long-time coach, James Trotman.
  
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• GB name strongest possible squad for BJK Cup qualifiers

  13-03-2025 14:58 via bbc.com
  
  British number one Katie Boulter is named in a five-player team for Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April.
  
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• Draper reaches maiden Indian Wells quarter-final

  13-03-2025 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Britain's Jack Draper reaches the Indian Wells quarter-finals by beating world number four Taylor Fritz in one of the best performances of his career.
  
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• Alex de Minaur crashes out at Indian Wells as Francisco Cerundolo turns the tables

  13-03-2025 03:37
  Cerundolo eases to 7-5 6-3 win over world No 10 in BNP Paribas OpenArgentinian to face Carlos Alcaraz or Grigor Dimitrov in last eightAustralian No 1 Alex de Minaur has been bundled out of the BNP Paribas Open in the round of 16 after a shock defeat to Francisco Cerundolo at Indian Wells. The Argentinian stunned an out-of-sorts De Minaur to reach the quarter-finals with a 7-5 6-3 victory on Wednesday.De Minaur had his opportunities against the No 25 seed but could only capitalise on three of 14
  
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• Jack Draper revels in ‘best match’ at Indian Wells after seeing off Taylor Fritz

  13-03-2025 03:00
  
  British No 1 defeats third seed 7-5, 6-4Draper will face Ben Shelton in quarter-finalsJack Draper booked his place in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a straight-sets victory over third seed Taylor Fritz. Seven successive games from late in the first set turned the match in Draper’s favour before he navigated a late stumble to win 7-5, 6-4.Serve dominated the first 10 games, the British No 1 seizing his only break opportunity in the 11th game and serving out to win the set.
  
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• Kartal's memorable Indian Wells run ended by Sabalenka

  13-03-2025 01:14 via bbc.com
  
  British lucky loser Sonay Kartal sees her memorable Indian Wells run ended emphatically by world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
  
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• Indian Wells ace reveals messages after spiky Donald Trump meeting and beating billionaire

  12-03-2025 20:02 via express.co.uk
  
  Elina Svitolina has received a wealth of messages of support following Donald Trump's heated meeting with Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky
  
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• Boris Becker 'had to be crazy' as German tennis ace opens up on agonising four-year wait

  12-03-2025 19:30 via express.co.uk
  
  Boris Becker cemented himself as a tennis legend, winning six Grand Slam titles and reaching world No. 1.
  
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• Mirra Andreeva 'doesn't know why people support her' as teenage star gets honest

  12-03-2025 18:19 via express.co.uk
  
  Mirra Andreeva has been surprised with the level of crowd support in Indian Wells.
  
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• Svitolina grateful for Indian Wells support after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

  12-03-2025 11:47
  
  Ukrainian upsets local hope Jessica Pegula 5-7, 6-1, 6-2Will next play Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in quarter-finalsElina Svitolina said she had received an outpouring of support from Americans after the US president Donald Trump’s extraordinary clash with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House last month.Svitolina thanked Americans for their “unwavering support” and “compassion” in a social media post on Sunday after beating Danielle Col
  
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• Novak Djokovic raises suspicions after smiling 'too much' in press conference

  12-03-2025 11:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic was all smiles in his press conference after being knocked out of Indian Wells by Botic van de Zandschlup, with former pro CoCo Vandeweghe questioning his mental state
  
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• Rafael Nadal snubs Novak Djokovic in greatest rivalry debate with Roger Federer claim made

  12-03-2025 10:11 via express.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal's clashes against Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are firmly cemented in tennis folklore, and the Spaniard has shed light on such competitiveness.
  
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