Naomi Osaka addresses crowd after fan heckles her during loss at Indian Wells
Four-time major champion and former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka was brought to tears during her second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas...
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Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka — the storylines to watch at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells
The potential for a Rafael Nadal vs. Daniil Medvedev semifinal showdown. A blockbuster Naomi Osaka-Sloane Stephens first-round matchup. A full-capacity crowd. And a relaxed desert...
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Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina tops Russia’s Anastasia Potapova in Monterrey Open
MEXICO CITY — Elina Svitolina put on the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine and beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in...
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Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska flees country, arrives safely in France
UKRAINIAN PRO TENNIS player Dayana Yastremska wrapped her arms around her father, tears running down her cheeks. She had to let go. A small boat...
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Australian Open 2022 expert picks — Will Nadal break the Grand Slam record? Or will Medvedev capture another major title?
On Sunday (3:30 a.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN App), top-seeded Daniil Medvedev will take on Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final. If Nadal wins, he will...
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Ash Barty ends the drought, Naomi Osaka returns and more big moments from the 2022 Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty was 11 or 12 the first time she attended a final at the Australian Open. As a young player there as part of...
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Ash Barty defeats Danielle Collins to win Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ashleigh Barty ended a 44-year drought Saturday by becoming the first Australian to win an Australian Open singles title since 1978. The...
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Australian Open 2022 expert picks — Will Ash Barty win in front of her home crowd? Or will Danielle Collins upset?
On Saturday night in Melbourne, No. 1-ranked Ashleigh Barty will take on Danielle Collins in the Australian Open women’s final. Barty has looked unflappable so...
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Australian Open final – A few months ago, Rafael Nadal thought he might retire –
Six weeks before the start of the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal didn’t know if he’d ever play tennis again. He’s now one win away from...
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Australian Open 2022 – Ashleigh Barty looks to become first Australian player to win home tournament in 44 years
6:28 AM ET D’Arcy Maine Tom Hamilton Close Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British...
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Iga Swiatek wins 3-hour match vs. Kaia Kanepi in afternoon heat to join Danielle Collins in Australian Open semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia — Iga Swiatek took three hours in the afternoon heat to beat 36-year-old Kaia Kanepi 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 on Wednesday, with the...
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Tennis Australia reverses course on ban of Peng Shuai protest at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis Australia has reversed the decision to ban Australian Open spectators from protesting against the whereabouts of former Chinese tennis player Peng...