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ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic escapes major upset at Indian Wells
Serbian No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic warded off Australian Aleksandar Vukic's upset bid to earn a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 win on Saturday in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif....
WTA roundup: Coco Gauff battles back at BNP Paribas Open
Third-seeded American Coco Gauff rallied from a daunting third-set deficit to pick up a 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over France's Clara Burel on Saturday in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif....
Andrey Rublev tops Andy Murray in Indian Wells
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray of Great Britain failed to take advantage of an early lead and lost 7-6 (3), 6-1 to fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday in Indian Wells, Calif....
Iga Swiatek rolls to third round in Indian Wells
Top-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland cruised in her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open, routing the United States' Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-0 on Friday in second-round action at Indian Wells, Calif....
Defending champ Elena Rybakina (illness) withdraws from Indian Wells
Defending champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open on Friday afternoon due to illness....
Gael Monfils cruises in Indian Wells opener
Veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils was in top form Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, routing Australia's Max Purcell 6-1, 6-2 in first-round action at Indian Wells, Calif....
Former champion Naomi Osaka advances at Indian Wells
Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan had a strong outing Thursday, defeating Italian qualifier Sara Errani 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif....
Simona Halep to make return at Miami Open
Two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep has accepted a wild-card entry into this month's Miami Open, where she will make her return to the WTA Tour from a doping suspension....
WTA roundup: Katie Volynets enjoys comforts of home at Indian Wells
American Katie Volynets dug deep in front of a friendly crowd on Wednesday, earning a 7-5, 7-5 win over Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif....
Rafael Nadal drops out of Indian Wells, says he ‘can’t lie’ to fans, self
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open, citing concerns in a social media post about his readiness to play "at the highest level at such an important event," as he continues to battle back from a left hip injury....
Andy Murray continues success at BNP Paribas Open
Great Britain's Andy Murray added to his impressive resume at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, picking up a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Belgian qualifier David Goffin in the first round at Indian Wells, Calif....
Simona Halep wins doping appeal, can return to tennis
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep can return to pro tennis immediately after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her ban for doping from four years to nine months on Tuesday....
Yue Yuan blanks Xiyu Wang at ATX Open for first career WTA title
No. 8 seed Yue Yuan of China upset sixth-seeded countrywoman Xiyu Wang on Sunday, recording a 6-4, 7-6 (4) sweep in the final of the ATX Open in Austin, Texas....
Sebastian Baez rebounds to beat Alejandro Tabilo at Chile final
After dropping the first set on Sunday, second-seeded Argentine Sebastian Baez rebounded to defeat No. 4 seed Alejandro Tabilo of Chile 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in the final of the Movistar Chile Open in Santiago, Chile....
WTA roundup: Marta Kostyuk tops 1 seed Jessica Pegula in San Diego
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine stormed back in the first set and won a tense tiebreaker, and then cruised to a semifinal victory over top-seeded Jessica Pegula of the U.S. at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open on Saturday night....
Ugo Humbert dispatches Alexander Bublik for Dubai title
France's Ugo Humbert improved to 6-0 in ATP Tour-level title matches in defeating Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships....
WTA roundup: Injuries KO two in Austin quarters
Injuries knocked out two players in the quarterfinals of the ATP Open on Friday in Austin, Texas....
Alexander Bublik, Ugo Humbert advance to Dubai final
No. 7 seed Alexander Bublik and No. 5 Ugo Humbert will meet in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final after an eventful semifinal round Friday....
WTA roundup: Danielle Collins controls third set to reach Austin quarters
Third-seeded Danielle Collins rallied to post a 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0 victory over Katie Volynets on Thursday to reach the ATX Open quarterfinals in Austin, Texas....
Top seed Daniil Medvedev cruises into Dubai semifinals
Top seed Daniil Medvedev, after a battle in the second round, had a smoother outing Thursday in defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships....