Tag: Indian Wells
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Murray out of Indian Wells after clash with Zverev
Andy Murray battled Alexander Zverev every step of the way but was unable to overcome the German third seed at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, falling 6-4 7-6 (4). The Scottish former world number one began the third round clash in fine form, racing away to an early break before Zverev was able…
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Osaka withdraws from Indian Wells after U.S Open collapse
Former world number one, Naomi Osaka unsurprisingly withdrew from October`s Indian Wells Masters, having flagged a break from tennis following her US Open meltdown. Osaka’s absence was confirmed by organisers on Wednesday, with the Indian Wells Masters scheduled to take place from Oct. 4 to Oct. 17 after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to…
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Venus overcomes illness to advance at Indian Wells
Venus Williams played through illness to win a seesaw opening round match against German Andrea Petkovic 6-4 0-6 6-3 at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Williams, who received medical attention from a trainer late in the first set, saved her best tennis for the biggest moments, breaking Petkovic for a sixth time in the…
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Williams sisters to meet in Indian Wells third round game
Serena Williams will play her sister Venus in the third round at Indian Wells as she continues her comeback after the birth of her child. The 36-year-old American, who was out for 14 months, beat Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 in round two. “Everything is a bonus,” said Serena Williams after winning…