BNP Paribas Open—Indian Wells, California Former US Open winner Emma Raducanu picked up a much-needed win on Thursday in Palm Springs, defeating Rebeka Masarova 6-2, 6-3. Needing one hour and 45 minutes to prevail, Raducanu will next face No. 30 seed Dayana Yastremska. Elsewhere, former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki picked up a straight set…
British hopes in the men’s draw at Indian Wells, the first ATP 1000 level event of the season, suffered a setback when Jack Draper was beaten in his opening round by Australian Christopher O’Connell 6-1 3-6 3-6.as they opened play out in the California desert. That’s the best I’ve served here. I’ve always struggled serving…
Friday marks the beginning of seeds taking the court at the BNP Paribas Open. There is a full helping of second-round action on Day 3, headlined by Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev. Both guys could have difficult opening matches on their hands; Alcaraz is facing Matteo Arnaldi and Rublev is kicking off his fortnight against…
Coco Gauff became a Grand Slam champion for the first time at last year’s US Open, but only a half-wit person would bet against her not adding to that number. Gauff memorably defeated World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in front of her family and home fans last September to win the New York Slam. She…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 A mirage maker on court, Daniil Medvedev faced desert deception in his Indian Wells return this week. “First day I came here I guess there was a sandstorm the day before I arrived so I went on center court it was lightning fast and I was…
The top U.S.-ranked men’s tennis player will have Chipotle as his first-ever on-sleeve sponsor this year. Chipotle, Taylor’s go-to destination for pre-tournament training meals, will appear on the left sleeve of his on-court shirt at all tournament matches throughout the year. The design debuted at Indian Wells this week. Fritz, a long-time superfan, eats Chipotle…
The 2024 Eisenhower Cup Presented by Masimo, a Tie Break Tens event, was played on Tuesday night with 8 teams vying for honours in the fast-paced, knockout-style single elimination competition in front of a packed house on Stadium 2. I’m actually on a pretty good mixed doubles run now after the US Open. Whenever you…
After disposing of David Goffin in his opener, Andy Murray has another marquee matchup on his hands in round two–this time against Andrey Rublev. Friday’s schedule also includes Carlos Alcaraz vs. Matteo Arnaldi.(5) Andrey Rublev vs. Andy MurrayRublev and Murray will be squaring off for the third time in their careers when they collide in…
Andy Murray in full flight. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Photographer, filmmaker and avid tennis player Rob Stone is in Tennis Paradise turning his lens on the BNP Paribas Open. Rob Stone is capturing all the drama, dazzle and dynamic play in his Indian Wells images. Here’s Rob Stone’s photo gallery from Day 1 of the…
Once in a lifetime means there’s no second chance, but Eugenie Bouchard holds no regrets in turning down fellow Canadian Justin Bieber’s proposal for “hanging out.” Bouchard made history at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships when she became the first Canadian to reach a Grand Slam final. Although she would lose to Petra Kvitova in straight…
