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Author: Onyekachi Chimezie

Djokovic withdrawals from Miami Open

Djokovic withdrawals from Miami Open

Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week’s ATP-WTA Miami Open on March 16 in the wake of his shock exit at Indian Wells. The 36-year-old Serbian star said in a statement on social media he had opted to skip Miami for scheduling reasons. “Hi Miami!, Unfortunately I won’t be playing the @MiamiOpen this year. At this

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Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Sinner to lock horns for World No.2 spot

Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Sinner to lock horns for World No.2 spot

The blockbuster semi-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the Indian Wells will decide which star will be No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings on Monday. Sinner is trying to climb to World No. 2 for the first time and improve the mark he has already set as the highest-ranked Italian in PIF

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Indian Wells: Swiatek to face Sakkari in title match

Indian Wells: Swiatek to face Sakkari in title match

Iga Swiatek will play for her second BNP Paribas Open title on Sunday after beating No.31 seed Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in Friday’s semifinals, 6-2, 6-1. Swiatek needed just about three quarters of an hour to build a set and a break lead in her second tour-level meeting against the Ukrainian — who started her

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Indian Wells: Alcaraz beats Zverev, set Sinner semi-finals clash

Indian Wells: Alcaraz beats Zverev, set Sinner semi-finals clash

Carlos Alcaraz was swatting bees away from his head just nine minutes into his Indian Wells quarter-final against Alexander Zverev The Spaniard swung his racquet to protect himself from the bee swarm, which suspended play for one hour and 48 minutes. But Alcaraz did damage of his own with monstrous ball-striking to oust the German

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Indian Wells: Swiatek reach semis after Wozniacki retired

Indian Wells: Swiatek reach semis after Wozniacki retired

Iga Swiatek moved into her third consecutive BNP Paribas Open semifinal after former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki retired from their quarterfinal match on Thursday, due to a right foot injury. The final score was 6-4, 1-0, ret. Swiatek, the 2022 Indian Wells champion, battled back from 4-1 down in the opening set to clinch the

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