Category: Tennis
Swiatek to Face Sakkari in BNP Paribas Open Final
[ad_1] BNP Paribas Open—Indian Wells, California World No. 1 Iga Swiatek advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final on Friday, defeating Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1. Needing one hour and nine minutes to prevail, Swiatek will next face Greek star Maria Sakkari in Sunday’s final. Sakkari ousted the reigning US Open winner later in the…
Maria Sakkari Outslugs Coco Gauff to Make Indian Wells Final against Iga Swiatek
[ad_1] Maria Sakkari (March 15, 2024) INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN, CA – Maria Sakkari outhit and outlasted Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 after blowing three match points in the second set of twice rain-delayed semifinal Friday night to reach the BNP Paribas Open women’s final. Sakkari had a 6-4, 5-2 lead when Gauff made her…
BNP Paribas Open Draws and Schedule for Thursday, March 14, 2024
[ad_1] Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki faces current world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in Indian Wells on Thursday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells, California March 3-17, 2024Prize Money: $19,000,000 Stars Shine in Tennis Paradise The Indian Wells Tennis Garden welcomes tennis’ top stars for two weeks of dazzle in the…
Combined Men’s, Women’s Challenger Apparently To Replace Hall of Fame Open In Newport
[ad_1] Combined Men’s, Women’s Challenger Apparently To Replace Hall of Fame Open In Newport – World Tennis Magazine Combined Men’s, Women’s Challenger Apparently To Replace Hall of Fame Open In Newport [ad_2] Source link This website aggregates and curates news articles, blog posts, and other content from a variety of external…
Alcaraz Reacts To Bee Invastion That Stopped His Match
[ad_1] After surviving a bee invasion during his match at the 2024 Indian Wells Open, Carlos Alcaraz admitted he’s a bit scared of them. The Spaniard’s quarter-final match against Alexander Zverev in Indian Wells was a rather strange one. The Spaniard outplayed the German in two sets, but the match was stopped at one point…
Saudis Offer $2 Billion to Merge ATP, WTA into Unified Tour
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 13, 202 Saudi Arabia is all in on a bid that could transform tennis—and give the Saudis a controlling stake in the sport. The Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund has submitted a $2 billion take-it-or-leave it offer to merge the ATP and WTA into one unified tour,…
Djokovic Withdraws from 2024 Miami Open
[ad_1] World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s Miami Open in Florida. The Serbian star had this to say on his X account today. Hi Miami!Unfortunately I won’t be playing the @MiamiOpen this year. At this stage of my career, I’m balancing my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry that I won’t…
Indian Wells | Swiatek cruises into Sakkari final
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek produced another seemingly routine win to reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-2 6-1 over Marta Kostyuk, and, in Sunday’s trophy match, she will meet Maria Sakkari, who upset Coco Gauff, 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2, in her later rain-interrupted semi-final. For sure I am happy with the performance. It…
Indian Wells Masters semifinal expert picks: Alcaraz vs. Sinner
[ad_1] Expert picks are back for the Indian Wells Masters semifinals on Saturday afternoon, when Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their rivalry. A three-team panel previews the action and makes its predictions. (3) Jannik Sinner vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz Ricky: It doesn’t get any bigger than this. Alcaraz vs. Sinner is currently the best rivalry…
BNP Paribas Open Women’s Semifinal Photo Gallery by Rob Stone
[ad_1] “I’m very proud of myself that I kept my nerves, and then I just fought hard in that third set,” said Maria Sakkari after withstanding Coco Gauff and rain delays to reach the Indian Wells final. Photo credit: RobStone/@RobStoneTennis Photographer, filmmaker and avid tennis player Rob Stone is in Tennis Paradise turning his lens…