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Sabalenka survives Mboko; Swiatek exits as Zverev joins Masters 1,000 elite at Indian Wells
sports1 month ago

Sabalenka survives Mboko; Swiatek exits as Zverev joins Masters 1,000 elite at Indian Wells

Aryna Sabalenka edged Victoria Mboko 7-6(7-0) 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek was knocked out by Elina Svitolina. Alexander Zverev became only the fifth man to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP Masters 1,000 events. The women’s semis will feature Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova and Svitolina vs Elena Rybakina, while the men’s semis pit Zverev against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev.

via BBC|
#indian-wells#sabalenka#sports
Cramps, controversy and a five‑set thriller: Alcaraz survives Zverev as Djokovic advances
sports2 months ago

Cramps, controversy and a five‑set thriller: Alcaraz survives Zverev as Djokovic advances

Day 13 at the Australian Open finally delivered drama: Carlos Alcaraz battled a cramping right leg and a controversial medical timeout to outlast Alexander Zverev in five sets (7-5 in the final frame), while Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in five to move within one major of a career Grand Slam, setting up a Djokovic–Alcaraz final after a fortnight of relatively low-tension tennis.

via The New York Times|
#alcaraz#australian-open#cramps
Djokovic's late-night masterclass seals Australian Open final showdown with Alcaraz
sports2 months ago

Djokovic's late-night masterclass seals Australian Open final showdown with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic outlasted Jannik Sinner in a pulsating late-night Australian Open semifinal to reach a 25th Grand Slam final, setting up a blockbuster final against Carlos Alcaraz, who survived a five-set marathon with Alexander Zverev after a controversial medical timeout for cramps; with Sabalenka and Rybakina contesting the women’s final on Saturday, Melbourne’s Open finished with late fireworks.

via BBC|
#alcaraz#australian-open#djokovic
Alcaraz and Djokovic Reach Australian Open Final After Epic Semifinals
sports2 months ago

Alcaraz and Djokovic Reach Australian Open Final After Epic Semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Alexander Zverev in a five-hour semifinal, fighting cramps and a thigh issue to reach the Australian Open final, while Novak Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner in a second five-setter to advance, becoming the oldest Open Era finalist at 38 and chasing a record 25th Grand Slam as he prepares for a Melbourne final against Alcaraz.

via CNN|
#australian-open#carlos-alcaraz#novak-djokovic
Djokovic, Sinner Set for Potential AO Semi as Alcaraz Maps Path
sports2 months ago

Djokovic, Sinner Set for Potential AO Semi as Alcaraz Maps Path

At the Australian Open draw, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are placed in the same half, setting up a possible semifinal clash, while Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1, is in the other half and begins against Adam Walton. Djokovic starts against Pedro Martinez and Sinner faces Hugo Gaston in round one. Notable first-round matches include de Minaur vs Berrettini and Zverev vs Diallo, with Kokkinakis withdrawing before the tournament.

via ATP Tour|
#alcaraz#australian-open#djokovic
"Bee Swarm Causes Chaos at Indian Wells Tennis Tournament"
sports2 years ago

"Bee Swarm Causes Chaos at Indian Wells Tennis Tournament"

A swarm of bees caused a nearly two-hour delay during the quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the BNP Paribas Open, with the players leaving the court as a man used a vacuum and spray bottle to clear the bees. The match eventually resumed after the unusual interruption, with tournament owner Larry Ellison and former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates among the spectators.

via ESPN|
#alcaraz#bees#bnp-paribas-open