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      Emma Raducanu pulls out of Miami Open with lower back injury

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Yesterday - 23:40


    • Briton was due to face China’s Wang Xiyu in first round
    • Late withdrawal another injury setback for 21-year-old

    Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Miami Open due to a lower back injury. She was due to face Wang Xiyu of China today in the first round.

    Britain’s 2021 US Open champion made an encouraging showing at Indian Wells last week, losing 6-3, 7-5 against the world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round.

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      Simona Halep happy to return but stark contrast in judgments baffles | Tumaini Carayol

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Yesterday - 18:54

    As she warms up in Miami, we don’t know why the court of arbitration for sport ruled so differently to the original tribunal

    For a player of her stature, a former world No 1 for 64 weeks and a two-time grand slam champion, Simona Halep has often preferred to conduct her work in peace and remain outside of the spotlight. But all eyes will be on her this week as she makes her return to professional tennis for the first time in 19 months at the Miami Open after the court of arbitration for sport (Cas) reduced her four-year ban for intentional doping to nine backdated months, ruling that she was not guilty of intentional doping and allowing her to return to the court immediately.

    The Romanian will begin with a notable first round match in Miami against Paula Badosa, a former world No 2, but a win would lead to a certified headline battle. Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion and current world No 2, awaits the winner.

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      Brittle Djokovic is on the ropes with Sinner and Alcaraz lying in wait | Sean Ingle

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Yesterday - 08:00

    The great boxer Archie Moore didn’t know when to quit and Serb will have to face that question sooner rather than later

    The greatest light-heavyweight of them all, Archie Moore, was 47 and still champion of the world when he explained better than anyone – before or since – why so many sporting immortals refuse to go gently into the good night.

    At this point the siren call of family and the easy life was deafening. Moore also knew his wife yearned for him to retire, and he adored spending time with his young daughters “lest they forget that love and life go hand in hand”. Yet the mere thought of fighters half his age wanting his belts stirred the warrior in him once more.

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      Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to beat Medvedev for Indian Wells title

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · 2 days ago - 23:32

    • Spaniard beats Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 in California
    • Alcaraz’s first title since winning Wimbledon last year

    After the freedom and ease of his historic first years on tour, in recent months Carlos Alcaraz has felt the pressure of his elevated status. He has struggled at times with his game, head, body and even with the less-than-charitable comments from those praying for his downfall.

    It was only a matter of time, though, before he found his way again, as he did on Sunday by successfully defending his Indian Wells title with a 7-6 (5), 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev, the fourth seed.

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      Iga Swiatek swats aside Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells triumph

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · 2 days ago - 20:40

    • World No 1 beats Greek ninth seed 6-4, 6-0
    • Biggest win of year so far for the Pole and 19th in her career

    Iga Swiatek continued to distance herself from all rivals at the top of the WTA tour as she clinched the Indian Wells title for a second time by dominating Maria Sakkari, the ninth seed, 6-4, 6-0. It is the world No 1’s second WTA 1000 title of the year after she won in Doha last month.

    No player on the WTA has swept up significant titles at this rate since Serena Williams was ranked No 1. The 22‑year‑old has now won eight WTA 1000 titles alongside her four grand slam titles and first WTA Finals victory last year, with 19 titles ­overall. Her imperious record in finals also endures; since losing her first in 2019, she has now won 19 of her past 22.

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      Carlos Alcaraz rallies to snap Jannik Sinner’s winning streak and roll into Indian Wells final

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · 2 days ago - 02:29

    • World No 2 beats Italian 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 in BNP Paribas Open semi-final
    • Daniil Medvedev faces Tommy Paul for spot in men’s decider

    Carlos Alcaraz has rallied from a set down after a three-hour rain delay to end Jannik Sinner’s 19-match winning streak and clinch a spot in the final at Indian Wells. The Spaniard defeated Sinner 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the BNP Paribas Open decider while also retaining his world No 2 ranking with the victory.

    Alcaraz extended his own winning streak to 11 matches at Indian Wells as he moved into the final where he will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev.

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      Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, FA Cup, Cheltenham and F1

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · 4 days ago - 15:36


    Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cricket, horse racing, tennis, skiing and Formula 1?

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      Carlos Alcaraz survives bee invasion to set up Indian Wells semi-final with Jannik Sinner

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · 4 days ago - 02:08

    • Players ran for cover as bees swarmed court and cameras
    • Spaniard defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-2 after two hour delay

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has survived a swarm of bees to defeat sixth seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 after their BNP Paribas Open quarter-final was delayed for nearly two hours on Thursday night.

    With the Spaniard serving at 1-1 in the first set the bees invaded the court area, stands and covered cameras in Indian Wells.

    The umpire Mohamed Lahyani suspended the match and the players retreated into the tunnel, swatting bees away as they went.

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      Aryna Sabalenka stunned by home hope Emma Navarro at Indian Wells

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · 6 days ago - 22:18

    • Navarro beats world No 2 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 to reach quarter-finals
    • Coco Gauff cruises past Elise Mertens 6-0, 6-2 on 20th birthday

    Emma Navarro continued her breakthrough season with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win over Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka to reach the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals in Indian Wells.

    Navarro, who won her first WTA title in Hobart this year, was able to outlast the world No 2 in a back-and-forth contest that lasted one hour and 56 minutes.

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