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Alcaraz, Sabalenka storm into next round at US Open

NEW YORK: ​Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback ​from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the US Open on Wednesday, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after...

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his US Open second round match against Portugal's Jaime Faria at Flushing Meadows, New York. — Reuters

Medvedev ousts Alcaraz to set up Indian Wells final against Sinner

Daniil Medvedev (RUS) hits a shot in his semifinal match defeating Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch

Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) in her the semi final match defeating Linda Noskova (CZE) — Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images.

Alcaraz sets up Medvedev clash in Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) plays a shot against Cameron Norrie (GBR) during his quarterfinal match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Draper upsets Djokovic, Alcaraz enters quarters

Jack Draper (GBR) hits a shot as he defeated Novak Djokovic (SRB) in the fourth round during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Sinner in quarters; Sabalenka too hot for Osaka

Ann Li (USA) hits a shot against Talia Gibson (AUS) in her first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Djokovic, Alcaraz battle on; Andreeva's defence ends

Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Sinner sets up Fonseca clash, Zverev advances at Indian Wells

Mar 8, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) during his third round match defeating Denis Shapovalov (CAN) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Brilliant Bhatia snatches Arnold Palmer victory in playoff

Akshay Bhatia celebrates his win on the 18th green after a playoff victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament. — Imagn Images

Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream

Diane Parry (FRA) hits a shot during her first round match against Venus Williams (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. — Imagn Images

Cobolli downs Tiafoe to claim Mexican Open

Italy's Flavio Cobolli celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S.

Medvedev claims Dubai title after tallon pulls out

Russia's Daniil Medvedev (L) and Runner-up Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor poses pose with their trophies after the men's singles final match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)

Waleed al Nairi, Oman’s rising star in world squash ranking

Waleed al Nairi emerged champion of Oman Squash Championship 2026.

Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside to reach Dubai final

Russia's Daniil Medvedev returns a shot during his men's singles semi-final match against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis tournament in Dubai on February 27, 2026. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)

Auger-Aliassime, Medvedev march on in Dubai

Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his round of 16 match against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka. — Reuters

Former coach Macci says Serena certain to make comeback

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