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• Mirra Andreeva badly wanted to make top-20 so she could reward herself with pet dog

  15-03-2025 07:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Mirra Andreeva found an interesting way to motivate herself to break into the top-20 as soon as possible as the 17-year-old decided that would be the moment when she would reward herself by getting a dog as a pet. After winning her maiden WTA 1000 title in Dubai in late February, the 17-year-old went from No. 14 to ninth-ranked player on the WTA Tour and that was her first time being ranked inside the top-10. Later in an interview with Tennis Channel, the Russian claimed she wasn't aware of
  
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• John Isner takes brutal shot at Ivo Karlovic

  16-03-2025 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  John Isner had a really great career for a player with his characteristics. The former American ace managed to play an effective and dangerous tennis for all top players despite his height did not allow him to compete with them from the baseline, but this did not prevent him from achieving really prestigious results.'Long John' reached a best ranking of number 8 in the ATP ranking in the summer of 2018, the year he won his first and only Masters 1000 in Miami (in the last edition at Key Biscayne
  
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• Reason why Daniil Medvedev may have already ended his prime

  16-03-2025 16:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev has shown some signs of recovery in recent weeks, but he is still far from his standards and no longer makes a difference at the decisive moments of tournaments. The former world number 1 reached the quarterfinals at the ATP 500 in Doha and Dubai, failing several chances to get further still in these tournaments.Despite the particularly slow surface, the Russian ace shone in the first rounds of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 should have reached the final in the last two editions.
  
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• Former chair umpire discusses Novak Djokovic's role after his retirement

  16-03-2025 15:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Everyone knows that Novak Djokovic's career is very close to its end, despite the fact that the Serbian legend has repeated several times that he is not thinking about retiring and that he dreams of also participating in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 (when he will be 41 years old).The former world number 1 is no longer the incredible player he was a few years ago and his level has drastically dropped in recent times, especially in second-tier tournaments where he struggles to find the necessa
  
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• Joaquin Niemann tops individual standings while Garcia’s Fireballs GC triumphs

  16-03-2025 14:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  LIV Golf Singapore brought many interesting moments for everyone, and special attention was drawn to Joaquin Niemann, a golfer who continues to amaze the golfing public. The Chilean celebrated in the individual standings at this tournament, acting superior in fierce competition. On the other hand, Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC continued in great form, winning the team competition. This is also the third victory in a row for them. Niemann looked great from the first day, playing a great
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz reveals his 5 favorite footballers of all time and excludes Leo Messi

  16-03-2025 14:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Everything seemed ready for Carlos Alcaraz's third title in a row at the 'BNP Paribas Open' in Indian Wells. The Spanish ace had reached the semifinals without losing a single set and his level had been impressive, which is why bookmakers and insiders had no doubt that he would repeat the successes of 2023 and 2024.However, the former world No.1 sank against Jack Draper in a match characterized by many ups and downs. The 21-year-old from Murcia started the challenge in a really bad way and was p
  
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• Who’s wealthier: Tiger Woods or his girlfriend Vanessa Trump?

  16-03-2025 13:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tiger Woods' relationship with Vanessa Trump is the reason Tiger is back in the spotlight. The great golfer has not been linked to any person for a long time, but a few days ago it was confirmed that the 49-year-old is in a relationship with Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump. Judging by the captions of the media, their relationship is harmonious for now, given that they both have the same ideals, and that they both know what the world of celebrities is all about. Tiger fans, as
  
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• Draper eyes consistency after entering top 10

  16-03-2025 13:23 via espn.com
  
  Jack Draper has said finding consistency can help him challenge the best players in the world after the Brit reached back-to-back ATP finals.
  
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• Jack Draper makes one thing clear about VAR drama in Carlos Alcaraz upset in IW

  16-03-2025 12:47 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Jack Draper claims he first asked Carlos Alcaraz if he was impacted by Mohamed Lahyani's call before asking for a second video review because he did not want to be called "a cheat" like was the case during last year's Cincinnati Masters.After the Briton returned the ball that was called to be a double bounce, the Spaniard's volley went out. But after a VAR check, it was clearly shown that the ball never twice bounced on the 23-year-old's part of the court. While Draper's challenge attempt w
  
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• What keeps Tiger Woods and Vanessa’s relationship strong? Experts weigh in

  16-03-2025 12:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump fill the covers of golf magazines, and after it was confirmed that the two are in a relationship, there are many reactions from the public. We still don't have answers to some of the questions, but we have no doubt that we will get the right answers in the coming days. Relationship experts commented on Tiger and Vanessa's relationship, having interesting points of view. Susan Winter, one of the experts, pointed out in an interview with the Daily Mail that
  
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• Nick Kyrgios hints he'll play Miami, has message for fellow ATP players

  16-03-2025 11:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Nick Kyrgios appears to have recovered for the Miami Masters as the 29-year-old took to X to see if anyone is interested in being his doubles partner at the upcoming tournament.If the Australian tennis star plays in Miami this year, that will be his first appearance at the tournament since losing to Jannik Sinner in the 2022 round-of-16. When it comes to doubles, the 29-year-old also made four appearances there - with his last coming three years ago, when he and Thanasi Kokkinakis reached the se
  
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• What Donald Trump really thinks of Tiger Woods and Vanessa’s hidden romance

  16-03-2025 11:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The love affair between Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., still fills the magazine covers. Judging by media captions, the famous golfer and the former model have been in a relationship for several months, and their relationship began around Thanksgiving last year. However, both of them wanted to keep things private and stay out of the public eye. A source to the Daily Mail revealed some of the details that surprised golf fans. Namely, an anonymous sou
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz clears air on if he was impacted by VAR situation in Indian Wells loss

  16-03-2025 10:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz didn't want to put any blame on a VAR check for his Indian Wells Masters semifinal exit as the No. 2 seed said it was a normal procedure and there was nothing to complain about. With the Spaniard and Jack Draper tied at 1-1, 15/15, in the third set, chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani called a double bounce on the Briton's side of the court. But the world No. 14 didn't agree with that call, instantly calling for it to be video-reviewed.After a review, it was determined that Draper w
  
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• Federico Cina follows Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz on a special list

  16-03-2025 09:44 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  17-year-old Federico Cina is making a name for himself at the Crete Challenger 2 event in Hersonissos. The young Italian scored four wins to reach the final, becoming the first player born in 2007 to achieve that!Making a milestone for your generation is always special, and Cina added his name to a special list. Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were the trailblazers for their generations at the Challenger Tour, and we know how much they have accomplished. Cina needed
  
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• Joao Fonseca reaches his fourth Challenger final in Phoenix

  16-03-2025 09:02 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Joao Fonseca is a win away from securing his third Challenger crown at the Arizona Tennis Classic in Phoenix. The 18-year-old faced Kei Nishokori in the semi-final and earned a rock-solid 6-3, 6-3 win in 67 minutes following a reliable performance on serve and return.The young gun defended his second serve superbly and faced no break points. The veteran could not follow those numbers. Kei dropped 45% of the points in his games and suffered three breaks from five opportunities presented to h
  
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• Draper must 'get over' Alcaraz win for Indian Wells final - live on Sky

  16-03-2025 08:28 via skysports.com
  
  Jack Draper cannot linger on celebrating a great victory over Carlos Alcaraz as he faces Holger Rune in the final at Indian Wells, live on Sky Sports on Sunday from 8.30pm.
  
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• Draper must 'get over' Alcaraz win for Indian Wells final

  16-03-2025 08:28 via skysports.com
  
  Jack Draper cannot linger on celebrating a great victory over Carlos Alcaraz as he faces Holger Rune in the final at Indian Wells, live on Sky Sports on Sunday from 8.30pm.
  
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• 'It wasn't the match we were expecting' | Robson and Henman praise Draper's win

  16-03-2025 08:17 via skysports.com
  
  Sky Sports' Laura Robson and Tim Henman believe Jack Draper showed great mentality and renewed energy to overcome Carlos Alcaraz and reach the 2025 Indian Wells Final.
  
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• Draper earns biggest win of career to overcome Alcaraz

  16-03-2025 06:36 via skysports.com
  
  Highlights as Jack Draper faced Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-final.
  
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• Iga Swiatek lays out reasons for Indian Wells semis defeat to Mirra Andreeva

  16-03-2025 06:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Iga Swiatek lamented the windy conditions in Indian Wells following her semifinal exit but also admitted that Mirra Andreeva "played better and braver" and therefore deserved to end on the winning side. After collecting her second title in the desert last year and also starting her run at this year's tournament edition with four convincing straight-set wins, the Pole met her match on Friday as the 17-year-old Russian completed a 7-6 (1) 1-6 6-3 win. During the match, there were probabl
  
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• On-fire Mirra Andreeva's fires warning to Aryna Sabalenka ahead of Indian Wells final

  16-03-2025 03:45 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Mirra Andreeva showed her respect for Aryna Sabalenka by acknowledging the Belarusian's dominance in their matchups but also noted that she would be out for revenge when they clash in the Indian Wells final.On the semifinal day in the desert, the Russian teenage sensation beat Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1) 1-6 6-3 while the top-seeded Belarusian absolutely annihilated Madison Keys 6-0 6-1 in a rematch of this year's Australian Open final. Now, the Indian Wells final is set to feature the recent Dubai cham
  
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• Tiger Woods, here are all the injuries of his life

  16-03-2025 03:22 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  In America they say you can't talk about Tiger Woods without using the word maybe. Maybe Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time. Maybe he would have been the highest paid in all sports without addictions and/or ailments. Maybe he'll retire at 49. Maybe he'll sit out another whole year.Tiger Woods, injuryAmong so many doubts, some certainties are beautiful and others a little less so. The first are Tiger Woods' 82 victories on the PGA Tour (like him only Sam Snead), the 15 Major titles, t
  
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• Indian Wells: Inspired Jack Draper dethrones Carlos Alcaraz

  16-03-2025 02:16 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Carlos Alcaraz will not chase his third consecutive Indian Wells crown. World no. 3 faced Jack Draper in the semi-final in the desert and experienced a 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 defeat in an hour and 44 minutes. Thus, Jack reached his first Masters 1000 final at 23. Two great friends wrapped up the opening two sets in under 55 minutes after a terrible performance from the returners. Draper overcame a bagel and brought the victory home with a double bagel in the decider. The Briton will chase his f
  
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• Aryna Sabalenka felt 'depressed' after one Mirra Andreeva question in Indian Wells

  16-03-2025 02:05 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Aryna Sabalenka says she won't be thinking about Mirra Andreeva's age when they meet in the Indian Wells final but also adds that the question made her feel "depressed" because it reminded her that she is "so old."The Belarusian tennis star, who will turn 27 in early May, is set to meet the 17-year-old Russian star for the Indian Wells title. So far, Sabalenka has been pretty successful against the teenage sensation, winning four of their five clashes - including their meetings at this year's Br
  
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• Alcaraz upset by Draper in semis at Indian Wells

  16-03-2025 01:43 via espn.com
  
  Twelfth-seeded Holger Rune beat fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final.
  
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• VAR CHAOS! Draper wins epic point after TWO reviews

  16-03-2025 01:31 via skysports.com
  
  There was chaos at Indian Wells as Jack Draper was awarded the point following a VAR review, with the new system causing much confusion on court.
  
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• Indian Wells: Holger Rune ousts Daniil Medvedev, reaches title match

  16-03-2025 01:13 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  Daniil Medvedev will not compete in his third consecutive Indian Wells final! The Russian faced Holger Rune in the semi-final and experienced a 7-5, 6-4 loss in an hour and 39 minutes. Thus, Holger reached his fourth Masters 1000 final at 21. The Dane entered Indian Wells with a mediocre 6-6 score after a couple of setbacks. However, the young gun has played well in the desert to book a place in the title clash. A year ago, Medvedev defeated Rune 7-5, 6-4 in the Indian Wells quarter-final.&
  
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• Elena Rybakina to play BJK Cup qualifiers in April; But why is that strange move?

  16-03-2025 00:35 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  It appears that Elena Rybakina won't defend her Stuttgart title this year after the Kazakh agreed to represent her nation during the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers week. Between April 10-12, Kazakhstan will clash against Australia and Colombia in Group D, with the winner of the group booking a ticket for the BJK Cup Finals event. Group D matches will be held at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, on hard courts. Since Rybakina's name popped up on Kazakh's team list, some fans were left surp
  
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• Rory McIlroy takes phone after being heckled

  16-03-2025 00:25 via tennisworldusa.org
  
  The Player Championship is in full swing, but the eyes of golf are drawn to an event that happened two days before the first tee shot at Ponte Vedra Beach. The protagonists are Rory McIlroy and a certain Luke Potter, a promising golfer from the University of Texas. The episode must have been so annoying that the Northern Irishman, after finishing the first round with a bang, responded to those who asked him about the incident: “I’m very happy to have closed in 67 shots”.Rory Mc
  
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• Rune beats Medvedev, into final at Indian Wells

  16-03-2025 00:06 via espn.com
  
  Twelfth-seeded Holger Rune beat fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final.
  
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