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Emma Raducanu breezes into Miami Open second round with win over wildcard Sayaka Ishii

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The 2021 US Open champion won her first match since dealing with a stalker at the Dubai Open last month

Emma Raducanu vs Sayaka Ishii LIVE: Miami Open result and reaction

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Britain’s No 2 put in a clean, composed display in Miami to roll into the second round

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Naomi Osaka targets playing ‘with the big dogs’ after gritty Miami Open win

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Osaka, a former Miami finalist, came from a set and a break down to win a tricky opener

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Nick Kyrgios hails player-backed lawsuit as ‘special moment’ for tennis

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The Australian is among twelve players to put their names on the PTPA’s lawsuit, including Sorana Cirstea, Reilly Opelka, and Vasek Pospisil

Nick Kyrgios: Player union’s legal action against tennis tours a special moment

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The PTPA has launched lawsuits against the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency.

Tuesday, Mar 18

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Novak Djokovic’s player union launches legal action against tennis governing bodies over ‘inhumane’ treatment

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The Professional Tennis Players Association is taking on the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency

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Iga Swiatek responds to criticism after incident with ball boy at Indian Wells

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Swiatek said the past few months have been ‘extremely challenging’ as the world number two criticised the ‘constant judgement’ around her

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Jack Draper eyes rare ‘Sunshine Double’ in Miami but familiar challenge awaits

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Britain’s No 1 has the chance to join an elite group of greats with victory at the Miami Open

Monday, Mar 17

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Jack Draper finds room for improvement as he dreams of Grand Slam glory

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The British number one secured the biggest win of his career to date in Indian Wells.

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Jack Draper feels Indian Wells title is ‘big moment’ as he eyes more success

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The 23-year-old powered past Dane Rune 6-2 6-2 in a BNP Paribas Open final that lasted just an hour and eight minutes.

Sunday, Mar 16

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Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells and continue meteoric rise

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Andreeva defeated the top two player in the world in Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek to win her second consecutive WTA 1000 title

Jack Draper ‘deserves’ new career high after winning Indian Wells title

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Draper defeated Holger Rune 6-2 6-2 to win his first ATP 1000 title and will move up to No 7 in the world on Monday

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When is Jack Draper vs Holger Rune? Indian Wells final start time and how to watch live stream and on TV

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Draper has reached his first Masters 1000 final but can he defeat Rune at Indian Wells?

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Jack Draper dispatches Carlos Alcaraz in dramatic semi to seal maiden Indian Wells final

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Draper hadn’t dropped a set throughout the tournament until a dramatic semi-final victory against the two-time defending champion

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Jack Draper beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final

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The British number one won 6-1 0-6 6-4 to book his first ATP Masters 1000 event final and a place in the world’s top 10.

Saturday, Mar 15

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Ruthless Aryna Sabalenka takes revenge against Madison Keys to reach final

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The world number one reached the final in Indian Wells with a 6-0 6-1 victory over the American, who beat her in the Australian Open final.

Friday, Mar 14

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Jack Draper sets up Indian Wells semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz after beating Ben Shelton

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Draper saw off the American in straight sets to reach the last four of the Paribas Open

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Jack Draper crushes Ben Shelton to reach Indian Wells semi-finals

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He will face second seed Carlos Alcaraz in the final four.

Thursday, Mar 13

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Jack Draper storms into Paribas Open quarter-finals with straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz at Indian Wells

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Draper faces Ben Shelton in the last eight after the American 11th seed beat Brandon Nakashima 7-6, 6-1

Wednesday, Mar 12

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How to watch Jack Draper v Taylor Fritz: TV channel and start time for Indian Wells last-16 match

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The British No 1 has never gone past the fourth round at Indian Wells but is in fine form

Tuesday, Mar 11

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Rafael Nadal lauds Jannik Sinner for ‘keeping focus’ during doping case

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The Spanish great paid tribute to the next generation of top tennis players, including Sinner and his major rival Carlos Alcaraz

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Jack Draper battles through to Indian Wells fourth round as Sonay Kartal continues career-best run

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The British No 1 came back from 4-1 down in the first set to book his spot in the fourth round

Monday, Mar 10

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Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie beaten after service struggles in Indian Wells

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Boulter was defeated 6-0 7-5 by Elena Rybakina while Norrie lost to Tommy Paul

Sunday, Mar 9

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Novak Djokovic stunned by lucky loser in shock Indian Wells exit

Giant killer Botic van de Zandschulp ran away with the deciding set as Djokovic crashed out

Saturday, Mar 8

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Jack Draper surges past teen sensation Joao Fonseca into Indian Wells third round

British No 1 Draper won nine straight games to put the seal on an impressive performance and progress

Jack Draper stuns teenager Joao Fonseca to reach third round at Indian Wells

Draper won nine straight games to put the seal on an impressive performance.

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Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie through at Indian Wells but Alexander Zverev crashes out

Zverev admitted he was “playing terribly” after losing to Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 4-6 7-6 7-6.

Friday, Mar 7

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Novak Djokovic hopes Andy Murray partnership continues through to Wimbledon

Murray is in Indian Wells with Djokovic after deciding to keep coaching his former rival.

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Nick Kyrgios opens up about his injury frustrations after Indian Wells tears

The Australian called it a day trailing Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (7) 3-0.

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Kyrgios retires in tears with wrist injury at Indian Wells

The Australian has suffered yet another setback in his return from a long injury lay-off