3 d. ago Emma Raducanu falls to Jessica Pegula in dramatic Miami Open loss after suffering with dizziness

Emma Raducanu's run at the Miami Open is over after she was beaten 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 by No 4 seed Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals, who will avoid No 2 seed Iga Swiatek in semifinals.

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3 d. ago Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open run ends in spirited defeat to Jessica Pegula

Briton loses first career WTA 1000 quarter-final 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2No 4 seed to face Alexandra Eala after her upset win over Iga ŚwiątekEmma Raducanu’s encouraging run at the Miami Open came to a difficult end in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night as she went toe-to-toe with Jessica Pegula for two-and-a-half hours before eventually being outlasted by one of the best players in the world. After three bruising, classy sets under the lights, the fourth seed sustained her excellent level in the decisive final stages as she closed out a 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory.Pegula will next face Alexandra Eala, who pulled off one of the great upsets in recent years earlier on Wednesday by toppling Iga Świątek 6-2, 7-5. Eala, a 19 year-old ranked No 140 and the first Filipino player to reach the highest levels of the WTA tour, had already defeated Madison Keys, the reigning Australian Open champion, and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Iga Swiatek reportedly given extra security after harassment at Miami Open

World No 2 reportedly subject of abuse online and in-personPole to face Eala in Miami quarter-finals WednesdayWorld No 2 Iga Swiatek has been given extra security after a spectator at the Miami Open verbally abused the five-times major champion during a practice session last weekend, the BBC reported on Wednesday.The man shouted personal insults about Swiatek’s family and had previously sent abusive online messages to her through social media. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Iga Swiatek under increased protection after being abused by ‘aggressive’ fan at Miami Open

The incident comes just a month after Emma Raducanu was left in tears by a ‘fixated’ fan at the Dubai Tennis Championships

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4 d. ago Tennis star is 'harassed by a man yelling remarks about her MOTHER' during training session... just weeks after Emma Raducanu's Dubai stalker nightmare

Swiatek is gearing up for a quarter-final clash against Alexandra Eala on Wednesday evening, after beating Elina Svitolina 7-6, 6-3 in her Round of 16 tie.

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4 d. ago Odds of May interest rate cut rise after UK inflation falls to 2.8% – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as pound dips after February’s inflation reportFurther benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bnFive economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s spring statementSterling is weakening a little, after UK inflation fell by more than expected this morning.The pound has lost nearly a third of a cent against the US dollar to $1.2915.The market reaction to this data has been minimal, as the focus remains on the Spring Statement later today.The pound has dropped slightly, but GBP/USD is down less than 20 pips so far on Wednesday, the bond markets are not open, but we think that UK Gilts will also have a mild reaction to this data. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Melanie Sykes forced to employ security guards after being harassed by strangers

Melanie Sykes has opened up about the unwanted male attention she receives which she says never happened when she has a male partner

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6 d. ago More than 1,100 detained in Turkey amid huge demonstrations over mayor’s arrest – Europe live

Tens of thousands gathered in Istanbul with unrest likely to continue over treatment of presidential challenger to ErdoğanThe Danish national police force said it has sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the island steps up security measures ahead of a planned visit this week by second lady Usha Vance, AP reports.Spokesperson René Gyldensten said the extra officers were part of regular steps taken during visits by dignitaries to Greenland, a self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Emma Raducanu races through in Miami Open as Kessler pulls out injured

Raducanu leading 6-1, 3-0 before opponent withdrawsBrit reaches fourth round in Miami for first timeEmma Raducanu produced another brilliant performance to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open for the first time in her career after her opponent McCartney Kessler of the US retired with a back injury while Raducanu led 6-1, 3-0.Two days after registering one of the most impressive wins of her career, a dramatic three-set tussle versus the world No 8 Emma Navarro, Raducanu returned to the court radiating confidence and she performed at an excellent level until the end of the match. By reaching the round of 16 in Miami, Raducanu has equalled her best result at a WTA 1000 event. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Emma Raducanu beats eighth seed Emma Navarro in gruelling clash at Miami Open

The British number two’s mammoth victory saw her win against a top-10 player on a hard court for the first time in her career.

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

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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1 week ago Tennis expert reveals what Iga Swiatek is REALLY like behind the scenes after World No 2 enraged fans by smashing ball at a ball kid in shocking moment

The Pole came under fire after she smashed a ball at a ball kid following her devastating loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-6 1-6 6-3 to reach the final for the first time.

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1 week ago DWP 'to rethink' controversial PIP freeze as millions of Brits set to lose out

The DWP's controversial plans to stop Personal Independence Payment (PIP) increases could be ditched, according to reports. PIP is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for those aged 16 to State Pension age

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2 w. ago Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells and continue meteoric rise

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

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2 w. ago Brilliant Mirra Andreeva sinks Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells at 17

Teenager beats world No 1 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in finalRussian climbs to career high ranking of No 6Mirra Andreeva continued her incredible rise at the highest levels of professional tennis as the 17-year-old Russian defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 at Indian Wells to secure the biggest title of her career.The victory closes out an immense run in the California desert where Andreeva outplayed the two best players in the world, Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, in the final two rounds. Andreeva also defeated Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina in her difficult run through the draw. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Watch shocking moment furious tennis star Iga Swiatek smashes the ball at a ball kid before losing to teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells

Former world number one Iga Swiatek has come under fire for smashing a ball at a ball kid in her Indian Wells semi-final defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.

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2 w. ago Mirra Andreeva blows away Iga Swiatek to book Indian Wells final against Aryna Sabalenka

Andreeva defeats Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3Sabalenka crushes Keys 6-0, 6-1 Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.After a tight first set, the 17-year-old Andreeva was flawless in the tiebreak, leaning over and letting out a roar when she enticed a forehand error from Swiatek on set point. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ruthless Aryna Sabalenka takes revenge against Madison Keys to reach final

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.

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2 w. ago Teen tornado Mirra Andreeva blows away Iga Swiatek to reach final of Indian Wells Masters

Andreeva defeats Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3Russian teen will play Sabalenka or Keys in finalRussian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.After a tight first set, the 17-year-old Andreeva was flawless in the tiebreak, leaning over and letting out a roar when she enticed a forehand error from Swiatek on set point. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray resume partnership and the ‘Next Gen’ set to make run at Indian Wells

Five key storylines to follow as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek all look to make history at the ‘fifth grand slam’

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