For just the second time in her career, and first instance since the 2022 Cincinnati Open, Coco Gauff was unable to complete a WTA match due to injury.Struggling with a left arm issue on Sunday, Gauff retired while trailing Alexandra Eala 6-2, 2-0 at the BNP Paribas Open. 4 took a medical timeout before the final game of the opening set but decided not to force the issue any further after her opponent converted her fifth break of the night.She later described the discomfort being "like a firework was going off inside of my arm, and then my whole arm felt like it was on fire." Struggling with a left arm issue on Sunday, Gauff retired while trailing Alexandra Eala 6-2, 2-0 at the BNP Paribas Open. 4 took a medical timeout before the final game of the opening set but decided not to force the issue any further after her opponent converted her fifth break of the night.She later described the discomfort being "like a firework was going off inside of my arm, and then my whole arm felt like it was on fire." She later described the discomfort being "like a firework was going off inside of my arm, and then my whole arm felt like it was on fire." "We're going to figure out what it is tomorrow, but based off the feeling, being told that it's probably something nerve-related. "And then as the match played, it got progressively worse, even when I wasn't using my arm on shots that I wasn't even using my left arm for. "We're going to figure out what it is tomorrow, but based off the feeling, being told that it's probably something nerve-related. "And then as the match played, it got progressively worse, even when I wasn't using my arm on shots that I wasn't even using my left arm for. "And then as the match played, it got progressively worse, even when I wasn't using my arm on shots that I wasn't even using my left arm for. "I want to say thank you to all the incredible women who have paved the way and who have advocated for themselves and for other women. Among them is Coco," Eala said as she wished the crowd Happy International Women's Day during her post-match interview. I really hope everything is well and you will recover soon." "I want to say thank you to all the incredible women who have paved the way and who have advocated for themselves and for other women. Among them is Coco," Eala said as she wished the crowd Happy International Women's Day during her post-match interview. I really hope everything is well and you will recover soon." I really hope everything is well and you will recover soon." Gauff credited her opponent's level on the day, noting that "I felt really bad to pull out, you never want to pull out, but more so for her because she was playing great tennis, and I don't want to take anything away from the way that she was playing. I just felt it was better to stop. "Linda Noskova awaits Eala, following her three-set win over Sorana Cirstea. I just felt it was better to stop. "Linda Noskova awaits Eala, following her three-set win over Sorana Cirstea. Linda Noskova awaits Eala, following her three-set win over Sorana Cirstea.
Victoria Mboko defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-1 to reach the Round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Hours after 20-year-old Alex Eala booked her place in the Round of 16, No. 10 seed Victoria Mboko followed with a composed 6-4, 6-1 win over Anna Kalinskaya. The opening set stayed on serve through the first nine games, with neither player facing much pressure. From there the momentum tilted firmly her way. She improved to 3-0 against Kalinskaya on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz and is now 11-0 this year against players ranked outside the top 20. The win also marked her 15th victory of the 2026 season, second only to Elina Svitolina, who has 16 match wins so far this year. Mboko has already reached two finals this year - finishing runner-up in Adelaide and Doha. She will next face sixth seed Amanda Anisimova for a spot in the quarterfinals. Victoria Mboko defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-1 to reach the Round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski survived an early scare from two singles standouts on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, where they saved two match points to spark their Indian Wells title bid. The fourth seeds and reigning Australian Open champions rallied past Francisco Cerundolo and Luciano Darderi — both singles winners on the ATP Tour this year — 4-6, 6-3, 14-12. Harrison and Skupski, competing in their first season as a team, are first in the PIF ATP Live Doubles Teams Rankings. In a clash featuring four players from the Top 30 of the PIF ATP Rankings, cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot downed Daniil Medvedev and Learner Tien 7-5, 6-3. The Dutch-Czech duo ousted second seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool 6-3, 6-4 having saved all three break points they faced, according to Infosys ATP Stats. The doubles draw also features a couple of blockbuster wild-card pairings, with Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas set to open their campaign against defending champions Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic. Meanwhile Reilly Opelka and Jannik Sinner will team up to face top seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos. Your data will be used in accordance with the ATP Privacy Policy and WTA Privacy Policy. Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! We'll send you newsletters keeping you informed about news, tournaments, competitions, ticketing, partner offers and more. Your data will be used in accordance with the ATP Privacy Policy and WTA Privacy Policy. No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..
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After saving two match points to beat Karen Khachanov in the BNP Paribas Open second round, Joao Fonseca left no doubt Sunday night against Tommy Paul. The 19-year-old Brazilian powered past the home favourite 6-2, 6-3 to set up his first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting with Jannik Sinner. "I don't need to say that Jannik is a huge player. Him and Carlos they are winning everything," said the Brazilian. "So just rest tomorrow and then Tuesday back on court, trying to put as much pressure as I can and trying to play like [I did today]. It's going to be a pleasure and hopefully I can get the win." He is the first Brazilian to reach that stage at a Masters 1000 since Thiago Monteiro in 2024 (Rome), and the first in Indian Wells since Thomaz Bellucci in 2012. Now 7-1 against Top 30 players in the PIF ATP Rankings since September — including two wins en route to the Basel title in October — Fonseca will next face a Top 2 player for the first time in Sinner. Also in evening action, Frances Tiafoe defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-2, gaining revenge after a defeat in the Acapulco final last week. By snapping the Italian's six-match winning streak, Tiafoe earned his first Top 20 win since he also beat Cobolli last year at his home tournament in Washington. He will next face fourth seed Alexander Zverev, who beat Brandon Nakashima 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-4 earlier on Sunday. Big time from Big Foe 😎@FTiafoe avenges the Acapulco final loss to Cobolli, by blitzing past the Italian in straight sets. Felix Auger-Aliassime is also through to the last 16, where he will face Arthur Fils. Your data will be used in accordance with the ATP Privacy Policy and WTA Privacy Policy. Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..
The rising Filipino star moved into the BNP Paribas Open fourth round after Coco Gauff retired with a left arm injury.ByStephanie LivaudaisPublished Mar 09, 2026 copy_link Alexandra Eala is still dreaming big as she continued her perfect BNP Paribas Open debut on Sunday evening, moving into the fourth round after Coco Gauff was forced to retire.Eala was on her way to winning the first set when her opponent, Gauff, took a medical timeout late in the set for a left arm injury. After going down a break in the second, Gauff chose not to continue, trailing 6-2, 2-0.Read More: Coco Gauff retires against Alexandra Eala at Indian Wells after left arm felt "like a firework was going off"The result is a reversal of their last match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Back then, Eala was overwhelmed and overpowered by the world No. It also marks Eala's first Top 5 win since the 2025 Miami Open (No. 2 Iga Swiatek).“I was definitely a little nervous. It was a big stadium, and, of course, a big opponent,” Eala told Tennis Channel's Prakash Amritraj after the match. “And, yeah, I was really motivated, super excited to play the match. That's also partly because she played so well and forced me to miss, so I think that's one of the things I did a little better today.” Eala was on her way to winning the first set when her opponent, Gauff, took a medical timeout late in the set for a left arm injury. After going down a break in the second, Gauff chose not to continue, trailing 6-2, 2-0.Read More: Coco Gauff retires against Alexandra Eala at Indian Wells after left arm felt "like a firework was going off"The result is a reversal of their last match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Back then, Eala was overwhelmed and overpowered by the world No. It also marks Eala's first Top 5 win since the 2025 Miami Open (No. 2 Iga Swiatek).“I was definitely a little nervous. It was a big stadium, and, of course, a big opponent,” Eala told Tennis Channel's Prakash Amritraj after the match. “And, yeah, I was really motivated, super excited to play the match. That's also partly because she played so well and forced me to miss, so I think that's one of the things I did a little better today.” Read More: Coco Gauff retires against Alexandra Eala at Indian Wells after left arm felt "like a firework was going off"The result is a reversal of their last match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Back then, Eala was overwhelmed and overpowered by the world No. It also marks Eala's first Top 5 win since the 2025 Miami Open (No. 2 Iga Swiatek).“I was definitely a little nervous. It was a big stadium, and, of course, a big opponent,” Eala told Tennis Channel's Prakash Amritraj after the match. “And, yeah, I was really motivated, super excited to play the match. That's also partly because she played so well and forced me to miss, so I think that's one of the things I did a little better today.” Back then, Eala was overwhelmed and overpowered by the world No. It also marks Eala's first Top 5 win since the 2025 Miami Open (No. 2 Iga Swiatek).“I was definitely a little nervous. It was a big stadium, and, of course, a big opponent,” Eala told Tennis Channel's Prakash Amritraj after the match. “And, yeah, I was really motivated, super excited to play the match. That's also partly because she played so well and forced me to miss, so I think that's one of the things I did a little better today.” It was a big stadium, and, of course, a big opponent,” Eala told Tennis Channel's Prakash Amritraj after the match. “And, yeah, I was really motivated, super excited to play the match. That's also partly because she played so well and forced me to miss, so I think that's one of the things I did a little better today.” That's also partly because she played so well and forced me to miss, so I think that's one of the things I did a little better today.” Read More: Coco Gauff says Alexandra Eala fans are "great for the sport"In Dubai, Gauff gave a shoutout to Eala's passionate fanbase, saying the atmosphere made it feel like a home match for Eala and praising the 20-year-old for bringing a new fanbase to the sport. They were out in full force cheering on Eala as she battled on Stadium 1 on Sunday.Eala said she's gained “so much motivation” from the masses of vocal fans with Philippines flags that regularly appear in the stands, though her rise up the rankings happened so fast that part of her is still just happy to have fans in the stands, period.“I think it's it's such a pleasure to be able to play on courts where people are waiting for you, where there's an amazing, electric atmosphere… I never used to have that, you know, because I was in the ITF circuit,” she recalled. “So to be able to play on amazing courts, amazing people and with these crowds, is such a great experience.”Eala is approaching one year since she burst onto the scene at the Miami Open. 25 seed Jelena Ostapenko, reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, and world No. In Dubai, Gauff gave a shoutout to Eala's passionate fanbase, saying the atmosphere made it feel like a home match for Eala and praising the 20-year-old for bringing a new fanbase to the sport. They were out in full force cheering on Eala as she battled on Stadium 1 on Sunday.Eala said she's gained “so much motivation” from the masses of vocal fans with Philippines flags that regularly appear in the stands, though her rise up the rankings happened so fast that part of her is still just happy to have fans in the stands, period.“I think it's it's such a pleasure to be able to play on courts where people are waiting for you, where there's an amazing, electric atmosphere… I never used to have that, you know, because I was in the ITF circuit,” she recalled. “So to be able to play on amazing courts, amazing people and with these crowds, is such a great experience.”Eala is approaching one year since she burst onto the scene at the Miami Open. 25 seed Jelena Ostapenko, reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, and world No. Eala said she's gained “so much motivation” from the masses of vocal fans with Philippines flags that regularly appear in the stands, though her rise up the rankings happened so fast that part of her is still just happy to have fans in the stands, period.“I think it's it's such a pleasure to be able to play on courts where people are waiting for you, where there's an amazing, electric atmosphere… I never used to have that, you know, because I was in the ITF circuit,” she recalled. “So to be able to play on amazing courts, amazing people and with these crowds, is such a great experience.”Eala is approaching one year since she burst onto the scene at the Miami Open. 25 seed Jelena Ostapenko, reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, and world No. “I think it's it's such a pleasure to be able to play on courts where people are waiting for you, where there's an amazing, electric atmosphere… I never used to have that, you know, because I was in the ITF circuit,” she recalled. “So to be able to play on amazing courts, amazing people and with these crowds, is such a great experience.”Eala is approaching one year since she burst onto the scene at the Miami Open. 25 seed Jelena Ostapenko, reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, and world No. 25 seed Jelena Ostapenko, reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, and world No. We're living out of a suitcase, and they (my parents) are super supportive,” Eala said. I know not a lot of people have parents that are able to support full on…“I've been to the most amazing courts and been able to play in the most amazing atmospheres, like Miami. I've been able to play on Wimbledon's Centre Court, which is my dream, and that's been amazing.”Eala, the No. 14 seed Linda Noskova next in their first meeting at the pro level.Read More: Iga Swiatek gets another shot at Maria Sakkari | Indian Wells Monday Preview We're living out of a suitcase, and they (my parents) are super supportive,” Eala said. I know not a lot of people have parents that are able to support full on…“I've been to the most amazing courts and been able to play in the most amazing atmospheres, like Miami. I've been able to play on Wimbledon's Centre Court, which is my dream, and that's been amazing.”Eala, the No. 14 seed Linda Noskova next in their first meeting at the pro level.Read More: Iga Swiatek gets another shot at Maria Sakkari | Indian Wells Monday Preview We're living out of a suitcase, and they (my parents) are super supportive,” Eala said. I know not a lot of people have parents that are able to support full on…“I've been to the most amazing courts and been able to play in the most amazing atmospheres, like Miami. I've been able to play on Wimbledon's Centre Court, which is my dream, and that's been amazing.”Eala, the No. 14 seed Linda Noskova next in their first meeting at the pro level.Read More: Iga Swiatek gets another shot at Maria Sakkari | Indian Wells Monday Preview “I've been to the most amazing courts and been able to play in the most amazing atmospheres, like Miami. 14 seed Linda Noskova next in their first meeting at the pro level.Read More: Iga Swiatek gets another shot at Maria Sakkari | Indian Wells Monday Preview 14 seed Linda Noskova next in their first meeting at the pro level.Read More: Iga Swiatek gets another shot at Maria Sakkari | Indian Wells Monday Preview Read More: Iga Swiatek gets another shot at Maria Sakkari | Indian Wells Monday Preview
Carlos Alcaraz is chasing his third BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells. Since making his Indian Wells debut in 2021, Alcaraz has tallied a 20-3 win-loss record at the tournament. Alcaraz lifted the trophy at Indian Wells in 2023 and 2024. Alcaraz has won two Indian Wells titles. Alcaraz holds a 154-42 win-loss record on hard courts, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, for a winning percentage of 78.6 per cent. He ranks third among active players in winning percentage on hard courts. You May Also Like: Alcaraz faces tricky opening test in Indian Wells, with Djokovic looming Alcaraz begins his Indian Wells campaign against Terence Atmane or Grigor Dimitrov and could face Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Botic van de Zandschulp or Arthur Rinderknech in the third round. He will meet Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals if both reach that stage. Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..
The Brazilian teenager has now won seven of his last eight matches against Top 30 players since last September.ByJohn BerkokPublished Mar 09, 2026 copy_link © ¬©Icon Sportswire All Rights Reserved On Saturday, Joao Fonseca survived one of the toughest battles so far at Indian Wells this year, coming back from double match point down at 6-4 in the second set tie-break to defeat Karen Khachanov, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4.On Sunday he won again but in much different fashion, storming past Tommy Paul, 6-2, 6-3, to reach the fourth round of the Masters 1000 event.With that, he's broken new ground—the 19-year-old is now through to the round of 16 at a Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.And with his wins over Khachanov and Paul over the last two days, he's now won seven of his last eight matches against Top 30 players.JOAO FONSECA VS TOP 30 PLAYERS SINCE '25 US OPEN: 7-1d. 27 Tsitsipas in '25 Davis Cup RR, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5d. 25 Cobolli in '25 Laver Cup RR, 6-4, 6-3d. 23 Shapovalov in '25 Basel QFs, 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 ret.d. 18 Davidovich Fokina in '25 Basel F, 6-3, 6-4d. 24 Shapovalov in '25 Paris 1st Rd, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3l. 14 Khachanov in '25 Paris 2nd Rd, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3d. 16 Khachanov in '26 Indian Wells 2nd Rd, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4d. 24 Paul in '26 Indian Wells 3rd Rd, 6-2, 6-3 On Sunday he won again but in much different fashion, storming past Tommy Paul, 6-2, 6-3, to reach the fourth round of the Masters 1000 event.With that, he's broken new ground—the 19-year-old is now through to the round of 16 at a Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.And with his wins over Khachanov and Paul over the last two days, he's now won seven of his last eight matches against Top 30 players.JOAO FONSECA VS TOP 30 PLAYERS SINCE '25 US OPEN: 7-1d. 27 Tsitsipas in '25 Davis Cup RR, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5d. 25 Cobolli in '25 Laver Cup RR, 6-4, 6-3d. 23 Shapovalov in '25 Basel QFs, 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 ret.d. 18 Davidovich Fokina in '25 Basel F, 6-3, 6-4d. 24 Shapovalov in '25 Paris 1st Rd, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3l. 16 Khachanov in '26 Indian Wells 2nd Rd, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4d. 24 Paul in '26 Indian Wells 3rd Rd, 6-2, 6-3 With that, he's broken new ground—the 19-year-old is now through to the round of 16 at a Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.And with his wins over Khachanov and Paul over the last two days, he's now won seven of his last eight matches against Top 30 players.JOAO FONSECA VS TOP 30 PLAYERS SINCE '25 US OPEN: 7-1d. 27 Tsitsipas in '25 Davis Cup RR, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5d. 25 Cobolli in '25 Laver Cup RR, 6-4, 6-3d. 23 Shapovalov in '25 Basel QFs, 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 ret.d. 18 Davidovich Fokina in '25 Basel F, 6-3, 6-4d. 16 Khachanov in '26 Indian Wells 2nd Rd, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4d. 24 Paul in '26 Indian Wells 3rd Rd, 6-2, 6-3 And with his wins over Khachanov and Paul over the last two days, he's now won seven of his last eight matches against Top 30 players.JOAO FONSECA VS TOP 30 PLAYERS SINCE '25 US OPEN: 7-1d. 27 Tsitsipas in '25 Davis Cup RR, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5d. 25 Cobolli in '25 Laver Cup RR, 6-4, 6-3d. 23 Shapovalov in '25 Basel QFs, 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 ret.d. 18 Davidovich Fokina in '25 Basel F, 6-3, 6-4d. 16 Khachanov in '26 Indian Wells 2nd Rd, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4d. 24 Paul in '26 Indian Wells 3rd Rd, 6-2, 6-3 JOAO FONSECA VS TOP 30 PLAYERS SINCE '25 US OPEN: 7-1d. 27 Tsitsipas in '25 Davis Cup RR, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5d. 25 Cobolli in '25 Laver Cup RR, 6-4, 6-3d. 23 Shapovalov in '25 Basel QFs, 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 ret.d. 18 Davidovich Fokina in '25 Basel F, 6-3, 6-4d. 16 Khachanov in '26 Indian Wells 2nd Rd, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4d. 24 Paul in '26 Indian Wells 3rd Rd, 6-2, 6-3 Paul had won the pair's only previous meeting in two tie-breaks, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (3), on the clay of another Masters 1000 event in Madrid last year, but this time Fonseca came out in total control, racing out to a 3-0 lead and eventually breaking a second time to close out the 40-minute first set.The momentum shifted early in the second set as Paul broke for the first time in the opening game and then held for a 2-0 lead, but Fonseca got the break back right away, winning three games in a row—and eventually six of the last seven games of the match—to run away with it in the end.The Brazilian teenager clubbed one last unreturnable forehand on match point to seal the victory after an hour and 22 minutes on court. The momentum shifted early in the second set as Paul broke for the first time in the opening game and then held for a 2-0 lead, but Fonseca got the break back right away, winning three games in a row—and eventually six of the last seven games of the match—to run away with it in the end.The Brazilian teenager clubbed one last unreturnable forehand on match point to seal the victory after an hour and 22 minutes on court. The Brazilian teenager clubbed one last unreturnable forehand on match point to seal the victory after an hour and 22 minutes on court. Fonseca improved to 4-3 on the year.© Matt Fitzgerald Up next for Fonseca? 2, Jannik Sinner.It'll be a first-time meeting.“Jannik is a huge player,” Fonseca said. “Him and Carlos, they're winning everything. I'll just rest tomorrow and then on Tuesday back on court, trying to put as much pressure as I can, and trying to play like this.“We tennis players, we look forward to playing against the top players, so it's going to be a pleasure, and hopefully I can get the win.” It'll be a first-time meeting.“Jannik is a huge player,” Fonseca said. “Him and Carlos, they're winning everything. I'll just rest tomorrow and then on Tuesday back on court, trying to put as much pressure as I can, and trying to play like this.“We tennis players, we look forward to playing against the top players, so it's going to be a pleasure, and hopefully I can get the win.” “Jannik is a huge player,” Fonseca said. “Him and Carlos, they're winning everything. I'll just rest tomorrow and then on Tuesday back on court, trying to put as much pressure as I can, and trying to play like this.“We tennis players, we look forward to playing against the top players, so it's going to be a pleasure, and hopefully I can get the win.” “We tennis players, we look forward to playing against the top players, so it's going to be a pleasure, and hopefully I can get the win.”
Alexandra Eala advanced to the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time in her career Sunday night after Coco Gauff was forced to retire with a left arm injury. Eala led 6-2, 2-0 after 54 minutes when the match ended and will now turn her attention to her next opponent, Linda Noskova. Alexandra Eala advanced to the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time in her career after Coco Gauff retired with a left arm injury early in the second set Sunday night. "First and foremost, I want to say Happy (International) Women's Day, everybody," Eala said. "Bear with me, because I have a lot to say. I want to say thank you to all the incredible women who have paved the way and who have advocated for themselves and for other women. Gauff first took a medical timeout while trailing 5-2 in the opening set. Eala broke immediately afterward to seal the set, and Gauff received heavy taping on her left forearm during the set break. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Coco 💚Alexandra Eala advances into the Round of 16 after Gauff is forced to retire.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/Hp4JtsP9HU While it didn't come in the way she would have hoped, Eala improves to 1-1 against Gauff at the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz level, having lost to her last month in Dubai. Eala now owns a 3-3 record against Top 5 opponents, with wins over Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek at Miami 2025 and now Gauff on Sunday. Her next opponent will be Linda Noskova, who came from a set down to beat Sorana Cirstea in just under two-and-a-half hours earlier in the day. Alexandra Eala advanced to the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time in her career Sunday night after Coco Gauff was forced to retire with a left arm injury.
The BNP Paribas Open always attracts a star-studded doubles field, with singles players often joining in on the fun in Indian Wells. One of the marquee duos in this year's draw is Jannik Sinner and Reilly Opelka, who previously teamed to win the 2021 Atlanta title. Nearly five years later, Sinner revealed he was the one who reached out to the American to reunite their partnership. "We have a lot of attention and tension while we play singles, so doubles helps us to work on a couple of things and trying also to relax. Also to not lose this match feeling is good." Sinner and Opelka will have their hands full in their opening match Monday, with top seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos across the net. Sinner's singles campaign in the desert is off to a strong start, with the Italian losing just seven games in beating Dalibor Svrcina and Denis Shapovalov en route to the last 16. Opelka beat Ethan Quinn in the opening round before losing to another American, Ben Shelton, in three sets on Friday. You May Also Like: Sinner & Opelka, Djokovic & Tsitsipas headline singles stars in Indian Wells doubles draw Sinner may not feel pressure about the result, but he knows he needs to do his part to capitalise on Opelka's big serving. "If he will drop serve in doubles, it's my fault," Sinner joked. Your data will be used in accordance with the ATP Privacy Policy and WTA Privacy Policy. Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..
#NextGenATP Joel Schwaerzler returned to the ATP Challenger winner's circle Sunday at the Rwanda Challenger, and in rare fashion, will meet his championship-match opponent Stefano Napolitano in the opening round of this week's event in Kigali. In just a matter of days, they will again stand across from each other. “It's never happened to me,” Schwaerzler said of the quick-turnaround rematch. “It's an unlucky draw I think for both of us. Second in the PIF ATP Live Next Gen Race, Schwaerzler's triumph in Kigali is his second Challenger title and first since May 2024. The lefty went one step further than his runner-up finish in Lugano last week, setting him up for a Top 200 debut in the next PIF ATP Rankings. The Kigali final started Saturday, but was postponed due to rain with Schwaerzler leading 7-6(5), 2-3. “After a tough loss last week in the final, it feels even better. “My goal was to get in the qualifying for Roland Garros, which I managed to do now with this title and a final last week.” Of the 12 sets Schwaerzler played this week, 10 went to a tie-break, nine of which were won by the former junior No. In his second-round match against Zdenek Kolar, Schwaerzler created a remarkable 25 break chances, converting 21 of them, according to Infosys ATP Stats. “But I managed to play a good level when it was important.” You May Also Like: The road starts here: Watch new ATP Challenger YouTube channel Ofner halts Budkov Kjaer's perfect final record, claims second consecutive title Schwaerzler was not the only #NextGenATP player making a splash on the ATP Challenger circuit. Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, who competed at the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF, reached the Thionville Open final before falling to Schwaerzler's countryman Sebastian Ofner 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(7). Ofner has won back-to-back Challenger titles, having triumphed in St. Brieuc the week prior. The 19-year-old Budkov Kjaer was aiming to join Tomas Berdych as the only teenagers to win their first five Challenger finals. Berdych went 5-0 to start his ATP Challenger career, from 2003-04. Budkov Kjaer was one of six players to claim four Challenger titles in 2025. Rocha beats top-seeded Vallejo in Brasilia Portugal's Henrique Rocha lifted his third Challenger trophy at the Brasilia Tennis Open, where he downed top seed Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Henrique Rocha in action at the Brasilia Tennis Open. The 23-year-old's latest triumph came at the ITC Crete Challenger, where he won his third title at that level since November. Last November, Samuel won an ITF M15 trophy before claiming back-to-back Challenger titles in Soma Bay and Manama. Ofner halts Budkov Kjaer's perfect final record, claims second consecutive title Schwaerzler was not the only #NextGenATP player making a splash on the ATP Challenger circuit. Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, who competed at the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF, reached the Thionville Open final before falling to Schwaerzler's countryman Sebastian Ofner 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(7). Ofner has won back-to-back Challenger titles, having triumphed in St. Brieuc the week prior. The 19-year-old Budkov Kjaer was aiming to join Tomas Berdych as the only teenagers to win their first five Challenger finals. Berdych went 5-0 to start his ATP Challenger career, from 2003-04. Budkov Kjaer was one of six players to claim four Challenger titles in 2025. Rocha beats top-seeded Vallejo in Brasilia Portugal's Henrique Rocha lifted his third Challenger trophy at the Brasilia Tennis Open, where he downed top seed Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Henrique Rocha in action at the Brasilia Tennis Open. The 23-year-old's latest triumph came at the ITC Crete Challenger, where he won his third title at that level since November. Last November, Samuel won an ITF M15 trophy before claiming back-to-back Challenger titles in Soma Bay and Manama. Get official marketing communications from the ATP and WTA! No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc..
For just the second time in her career, and first instance since the 2022 Cincinnati Open, Coco Gauff was unable to complete a WTA match due to injury.Struggling with a left arm issue on Sunday, Gauff retired while trailing Alexandra Eala 6-2, 2-0 at the BNP Paribas Open. 4 took a medical timeout before the final game of the opening set but decided not to force the issue any further after her opponent converted her fifth break of the night.She later described the discomfort being "like a firework was going off inside of my arm, and then my whole arm felt like it was on fire." Struggling with a left arm issue on Sunday, Gauff retired while trailing Alexandra Eala 6-2, 2-0 at the BNP Paribas Open. 4 took a medical timeout before the final game of the opening set but decided not to force the issue any further after her opponent converted her fifth break of the night.She later described the discomfort being "like a firework was going off inside of my arm, and then my whole arm felt like it was on fire." She later described the discomfort being "like a firework was going off inside of my arm, and then my whole arm felt like it was on fire." "We're going to figure out what it is tomorrow, but based off the feeling, being told that it's probably something nerve-related. "And then as the match played, it got progressively worse, even when I wasn't using my arm on shots that I wasn't even using my left arm for. "We're going to figure out what it is tomorrow, but based off the feeling, being told that it's probably something nerve-related. "And then as the match played, it got progressively worse, even when I wasn't using my arm on shots that I wasn't even using my left arm for. "And then as the match played, it got progressively worse, even when I wasn't using my arm on shots that I wasn't even using my left arm for. "I want to say thank you to all the incredible women who have paved the way and who have advocated for themselves and for other women. Among them is Coco," Eala said as she wished the crowd Happy International Women's Day during her post-match interview. I really hope everything is well and you will recover soon." "I want to say thank you to all the incredible women who have paved the way and who have advocated for themselves and for other women. Among them is Coco," Eala said as she wished the crowd Happy International Women's Day during her post-match interview. I really hope everything is well and you will recover soon." I really hope everything is well and you will recover soon." Gauff credited her opponent's level on the day, noting that "I felt really bad to pull out, you never want to pull out, but more so for her because she was playing great tennis, and I don't want to take anything away from the way that she was playing. I just felt it was better to stop. "Linda Noskova awaits Eala, following her three-set win over Sorana Cirstea. I just felt it was better to stop. "Linda Noskova awaits Eala, following her three-set win over Sorana Cirstea. Linda Noskova awaits Eala, following her three-set win over Sorana Cirstea.
6 Amanda Anisimova needed just 52 minutes to defeat Emma Raducanu and book her spot in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. 6 Amanda Anisimova could not have asked for better performance Sunday against Emma Raducanu. From a powerful service game to a formidable return game, the four-time singles champion on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz blitzed Raducanu 6-1, 6-1 in a 52-minute masterclass. She advances to the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open, where she will face Canada's Victoria Mboko. On Sunday, it seemed Anisimova was just one step ahead of Raducanu, and she evens the head-to-head at two matches apiece. She controlled Raducanu's movement, leveraged her power and found the perfect timing of her shots on the tricky, slower and bouncy Indian Wells court. I think that's been the biggest shift for me," Anisimova said to press on her recent form. "Hopefully I can try to keep that going. Redirecting her shots: Anisimova was exquisite -- as she was on her serve -- on the return. Often, Raducanu found herself outstretched, or Anisimova had too much pace on the ball that Raducanu knew she could not get to it. Then a few points later, to notch her fifth and final break of the match, she hit a solid backhand winner. Notable stat: Anisimova won 73% of Raducanu's first-service points, and converted 5-of-7 break point opportunities. Controlling Raducanu's court positioning and body positioning: Though many of the rallies were five shots or less, Anisimova created the space for winners by keeping Raducanu centered at her baseline. With the power behind her shots, Raducanu struggled to redirect the ball to push Anisimova out wide. Similarly, Anisimova excelled at landing her shots just on or inside the baseline, and Raducanu -- who mostly stayed on the baseline -- often had to bend down, and catch the ball right off the bounce. Consequently, it created a less-potent return, and allowed Anisimova to capitalize with winners. Notable stat: Anisimova recorded 21 winners, compared to just Raducanu's two -- one in each set. Serving Raducanu away: It felt like a given that when Anisimova was on her serve, she was going to take the game. Anisimova only had two aces on the afternoon, but frequently she created short, three-shot rallies where Raducanu managed to return the serve, but Anisimova would inevitably hit a winner down the line. 6 Amanda Anisimova needed just 52 minutes to defeat Emma Raducanu and book her spot in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.
A decade ago, Learner Tien was a promising young tennis player sitting courtside inside Stadium 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, dreaming about facing, and beating, the world's best players on the biggest stages.On Sunday at Indian Wells, Tien did that with a three-set upset of No. "It means a lot," Tien told reporters after his 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 win. "Read more: Jack Draper leans on new service motion to open Indian Wells title defense On Sunday at Indian Wells, Tien did that with a three-set upset of No. "It means a lot," Tien told reporters after his 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 win. "Read more: Jack Draper leans on new service motion to open Indian Wells title defense "It means a lot," Tien told reporters after his 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 win. "Read more: Jack Draper leans on new service motion to open Indian Wells title defense Read more: Jack Draper leans on new service motion to open Indian Wells title defense Tien recognized that Shelton, who skipped the customary press conference after his second-round comeback against Reilly Opelka due to feeling unwell, "came out not feeling 100%, but he's an amazing competitor and he came out and gave it his all. In the third, the two players traded holds where they each saved a break point to start, before Tien won three straight games from 2-2 on the way to running his career record against Shelton to 2-0.The two-hour and 10-minute win continued a recent trend of success for Tien against top players. He takes an 0-1 head-to-head record against No. 18 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina into their fourth-round match as he seeks a first-ever ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal. In the third, the two players traded holds where they each saved a break point to start, before Tien won three straight games from 2-2 on the way to running his career record against Shelton to 2-0.The two-hour and 10-minute win continued a recent trend of success for Tien against top players. 18 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina into their fourth-round match as he seeks a first-ever ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal. The two-hour and 10-minute win continued a recent trend of success for Tien against top players. 18 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina into their fourth-round match as he seeks a first-ever ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal. "I think once the match starts, like I said, you're just out there trying to adapt to what's happening. "Rankings and previous matches go out the window. You're just trying to work through the current match. "I try to approach each point like it has equal value, and I feel like that sometimes helps take the nerves away off of some of these big points, big games, when I just try to think of each point as having equal value," he added, "and I just try to navigate through these games without thinking of the overall score." "Rankings and previous matches go out the window. You're just trying to work through the current match. "I try to approach each point like it has equal value, and I feel like that sometimes helps take the nerves away off of some of these big points, big games, when I just try to think of each point as having equal value," he added, "and I just try to navigate through these games without thinking of the overall score." "I try to approach each point like it has equal value, and I feel like that sometimes helps take the nerves away off of some of these big points, big games, when I just try to think of each point as having equal value," he added, "and I just try to navigate through these games without thinking of the overall score."
After winning in Indian Wells, the world No. Jannik Sinner is not often one to complain, but when asked about his least favorite part of his career as a professional athlete, he didn't stutter.Speaking to the press after advancing into the fourth round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open, the world No. 2 (only half-jokingly) teased that the highs of life on tour are only somewhat tempered by the media obligations that come with it: 2 (only half-jokingly) teased that the highs of life on tour are only somewhat tempered by the media obligations that come with it: Q. Jannik, you have to really love the tour life to continue doing it and enjoy most aspects of it, but I'm wondering if there is something about being in professional tennis that you really dislike?JANNIK SINNER: Dislike?Q. Yeah.JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, press conference (smiling), answering always the same questions.I mean, it's not dislike. It's just part of the job, you know. I like to get out, play, and then live, you know.But for me, I think we have a beautiful life, you know. Obviously doing over and over every year, you know, you always go to the same places, so you know already before what kind of places you like a little bit more and some what you like slightly less.I think we have a very nice, very nice life, very safe life also, in a way, of having great people around. I'm in a position, a very fortunate position, that I can travel with many people also, you know. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. This is how I am, you know. Yeah.JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, press conference (smiling), answering always the same questions.I mean, it's not dislike. It's just part of the job, you know. I like to get out, play, and then live, you know.But for me, I think we have a beautiful life, you know. Obviously doing over and over every year, you know, you always go to the same places, so you know already before what kind of places you like a little bit more and some what you like slightly less.I think we have a very nice, very nice life, very safe life also, in a way, of having great people around. I'm in a position, a very fortunate position, that I can travel with many people also, you know. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. This is how I am, you know. Q. Yeah.JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, press conference (smiling), answering always the same questions.I mean, it's not dislike. It's just part of the job, you know. I like to get out, play, and then live, you know.But for me, I think we have a beautiful life, you know. Obviously doing over and over every year, you know, you always go to the same places, so you know already before what kind of places you like a little bit more and some what you like slightly less.I think we have a very nice, very nice life, very safe life also, in a way, of having great people around. I'm in a position, a very fortunate position, that I can travel with many people also, you know. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. This is how I am, you know. JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, press conference (smiling), answering always the same questions.I mean, it's not dislike. It's just part of the job, you know. I like to get out, play, and then live, you know.But for me, I think we have a beautiful life, you know. Obviously doing over and over every year, you know, you always go to the same places, so you know already before what kind of places you like a little bit more and some what you like slightly less.I think we have a very nice, very nice life, very safe life also, in a way, of having great people around. I'm in a position, a very fortunate position, that I can travel with many people also, you know. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. This is how I am, you know. It's just part of the job, you know. I like to get out, play, and then live, you know.But for me, I think we have a beautiful life, you know. Obviously doing over and over every year, you know, you always go to the same places, so you know already before what kind of places you like a little bit more and some what you like slightly less.I think we have a very nice, very nice life, very safe life also, in a way, of having great people around. I'm in a position, a very fortunate position, that I can travel with many people also, you know. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. This is how I am, you know. But for me, I think we have a beautiful life, you know. Obviously doing over and over every year, you know, you always go to the same places, so you know already before what kind of places you like a little bit more and some what you like slightly less.I think we have a very nice, very nice life, very safe life also, in a way, of having great people around. I'm in a position, a very fortunate position, that I can travel with many people also, you know. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. I'm in a position, a very fortunate position, that I can travel with many people also, you know. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. The attention doesn't align with your personality very well?JANNIK SINNER: Yeah, kind of. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. For me, I like playing tennis, you know, and I like to spend time with the people I love and also sharing nice moments with the team. In addition to family and close friends, Sinner can rely on a strong fan base to help support him through tough matches, though the Italian has largely cruised in Tennis Paradise thus far. 1 eased into the Round of 16 after a 6-2, 6-3 win over Denis Shapovalov.That could change in as he bids for a return to the quarterfinals, awaiting the winner of an intriguing third-round clash between No. 23 seed Tommy Paul and Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca. That could change in as he bids for a return to the quarterfinals, awaiting the winner of an intriguing third-round clash between No. 23 seed Tommy Paul and Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.