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Author: Onyekachi Chimezie

Miami Open: Simona Halep’s comeback ends in defeat

Miami Open: Simona Halep’s comeback ends in defeat

Simona Halep tennis comeback after a year and half absence ended on a sad note as Paula Badosa came back to defeat the Romanian 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday at the Miami Open. The two-time Grand Slam singles champion and former World No.1 looked fit but seemed to wear down as the match wore on.

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Emma Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open

Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from the Miami Open due to a low back injury. The 2021 US Open champion had been due to face Wang Xiyu in the first round on the opening day of play. Emma Raducanu returned to action in January following an eight-month layoff in 2023 due to multiple

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Indian Wells: Alcaraz beats Medvedev, win back to back titles

Indian Wells: Alcaraz beats Medvedev, win back to back titles

Carlos Alcaraz surged past World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5), 6-1 on Sunday to retain the BNP Paribas Open title. It is the 20-year-old’s first title since ohe triumphed at Wimbledon last year. The 20-year-old defeated two of the Top 4 players in the world over the final weekend to earn his fifth ATP Masters

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Indian Wells: Swiatek beats Sakkari to clinch title

Indian Wells: Swiatek beats Sakkari to clinch title

Iga Swiatek rolled to her second BNP Paribas Open title by toppling Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0. Swiatek won the final eight games of the match Sunday to knock off Sakkari for the second time in two years in Indian Wells. Swiatek now owns eight career WTA 1000 titles, and 19 career Hologic WTA Tour titles

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Indian Wells: Alcaraz ends Sinner’s streak, set Medvedev final rematch

Indian Wells: Alcaraz ends Sinner’s streak, set Medvedev final rematch

Carlos Alcaraz delivered a brilliant response to Jannik Sinner’s hot start to defeat the Italian in a thrilling semi-final on Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open. Alcaraz’s 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory snapped Sinner’s 19-match winning streak and ended the Italian’s perfect 16-0 start to the 2024 season. By levelling the pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head series

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