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Osaka, who lost in the fourth round at Indian Wells and could lose her number one ranking depending on how others do in the tournament. (Photo: AP)

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka suffers shock defeat to Hsieh Su-wei

The 33-year-old Hsieh came from a set down to prevail 4-6 7-6(4) 6-3 as her unorthodox style frustrated, and wore down Osaka.

24 Mar 2019 7:07 PM

Moldovan Albot, 29, is enjoying a rich vein of form and arrived in Miami at a career high ranking. (Photo: AFP)

Miami Open: Federer overcomes setdown to beat Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3

Federer missed a break point opportunity at 4-3, Albot then crashing home a winner to heap the pressure back onto the 37-year-old.

24 Mar 2019 6:39 PM

The eight-times Miami champion had begun the tournament with a tough three-set victory over Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson, winning 6-3 1-6 6-1 on Friday. (Photo: File)

Miami Open: Knee injury forces Serena Williams to back out from Miami

It is the second consecutive WTA event in which the American has been unable to continue.

24 Mar 2019 6:32 PM

Jakupovic was serving for the first set and Williams was on the back foot before the qualifier wilted under the pressure and 43rd-ranked Williams booked a second-round matchup against Spanish 24th seed Carla Suarez Navarro. (Photo: AFP)

Miami Open: Venus Williams battles hard vs Dalila Jakupovic to reach 2nd round

The 38-year-old American turned back Jakupovic 7-5, 6-3 in 78 minutes to reach the second round.

22 Mar 2019 6:11 PM

Djokovic, however, maintains he would welcome the input of the Swiss and Spanish legends. (Photo: File)

'We welcome them to join the political discussions': Djokovic on Kermode ouster

Nadal stressed the decision to make a change at the top of the ATP was so big that everyone should have been consulted.

21 Mar 2019 4:07 PM

Once the rain disappears fans can expect a wide open tournament if the season follows the current trend. (Photo: AP)

Miami Open: Rain wipes out opening days play at new Hard Rock Stadium

The Miami Open has moved to the home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins but the day-long rain spoilt the moment.

20 Mar 2019 5:59 PM

Thiem, 25, denied Federer a record sixth Indian Wells title and returned to his career-high of fourth in the world -- bumping Federer down to fifth. (Photo: AP)

'It's just not as dramatic', says Federer on Indian Wells defeat

Federer is a three-time winner at Miami, but he lost his second-round opener last year after falling to Juan Martin del Potro in the final.

19 Mar 2019 5:19 PM

The 18-year-old dropped her racket and fell on her back when Kerber hit a backhand into the net on match point to deliver the tournament wildcard the victory. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Indian Wells Open: Bianca Andreescu upsets Angelique Kerber, grabs her first title

Andreescu used creative and aggressive shot-making to defeat the German despite suffering with a troublesome right shoulder and leg cramps.

18 Mar 2019 4:50 PM

The 25-year-old Thiem, who will rise four places to a career-high world number four on Monday, paid tribute to his opponent. (Photo: AFP)

Thiem comes back from setdown to defeat Federer and claim 1st Indian Wells Title

Momentum swung in Thiem’s favour in the deciding set when he smacked a forehand winner down the line to break Federer and take a 6-5 lead.

18 Mar 2019 3:21 PM

Nadal said he would now return home to Mallorca and would not play in the upcoming Miami Open. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells Open: Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells Open before semifinal

Federer’s scheduled meeting with Nadal would have been the 39th in their long rivalry and the first since 2017.

17 Mar 2019 8:00 PM

Tennis: Federer and Nadal to clash in Indian Wells semi-final

The multiple Grand Slam champions both won their quarter-finals on Friday

16 Mar 2019 11:57 AM

In women's fourth-round matches, No. 2 Simona Halep lost to Marketa Vondrousova 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells Open: Djokovic, Halep goes out

Also ousted were No. 6 Kei Nishikori, No. 10 Marin Cilic and No. 14 Daniil Medvedev.

13 Mar 2019 9:59 AM

Federer needed barely an hour to take his record to 22-3 over Wawrinka. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells Open: Federer beats Stan Wawrinka to reach 4th round

Fourth-seeded Federer next faces Britain's Kyle Edmund.

13 Mar 2019 9:55 AM

During the changeover between sets, Williams called for a trainer who worked on her. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells Open: Serena Williams retires in 3rd round due to viral illness

It's the second time in four years that Serena Williams has withdrawn from the tournament.

11 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

Nadal, playing his third tournament of a year that started with a crushing loss to Djokovic in the Australian Open final and included an early exit in Acapulco. (Photo: File)

Indian Wells Open: Nadal speeds into 3rd round, Federer battles hard for victory

Federer, who is seeking to break out of a tie with top seed Novak Djokovic for most titles in the California desert.

11 Mar 2019 2:28 PM

Djokovic went down an early break to the 128th-ranked Fratangelo, but leveled the set with a break for 5-5. (Photo: AP)

Djokovic finishes Fratangelo to enter Indian Wells 3rd round

The second-round clash was the world number one's first match since he won his seventh Australian Open title in January.

10 Mar 2019 3:56 PM

The Czech appeared to have taken control of the stadium court slugfest when she broke Williams for a 4-3 lead in the third. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells Open: Venus Williams topples Petra Kvitova to reach 3rd round

Venus booked a third-round clash with fellow American Christina McHale.

10 Mar 2019 1:47 PM

Asked in an on-court interview to describe the encounter, the 38-year-old former world number one was almost at a loss for words. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells Masters: Venus Williams comes back from illness, defeats Andrea Petkovic

Venus Williams received medical attention from a trainer late in the first set, saved her best tennis for the biggest moments.

08 Mar 2019 3:07 PM

Djokovic will open in the second round against 128th-ranked American Bjorn Fratangelo. (Photo: AP)

Djokovic aims to win record sixth Indian Wells Masters trophy

Djokovic is making his first start since winning his third Grand Slam title on the trot at the Australian Open in January.

08 Mar 2019 12:04 PM

Another post-career priority will be his foundation, which supports children’s education programs around the world. (Photo: File)

'My priority will always be my family', says Federer

Federer said while he tries to be the best ambassador for tennis, he also needs to think about himself sometimes.

07 Mar 2019 5:11 PM

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