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'Grateful' Naomi Osaka happy to make winning return at Indian Wells

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her injury return off to a solid start on Friday, punching her ticket to the third round at Indian Wells with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over qualifier Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva.

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Bizarre incident put Tauson off balance in victory against Putinseva at Indian Wells

Clara Tauson on Friday night booked her ticket for the third round of the Indian Wells tournament when she defeated Yulia Putinseva from Kazakhstan 7-6, 6-2 in a match which had a lengthy delay when the tournament organizers, in a bizarre fashion, ran out of new tennis balls well into the first set.

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Sinner dominates Svrcina at Indian Wells, Zverev and Sabalenka through to next round

World number two Jannik Sinner overwhelmed Czech qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to launch his bid for a first Indian Wells hardcourt crown.

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Venus knocked out by Parry at Indian Wells as Dimitrov sets up Alcaraz clash

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was sent crashing out at Indian Wells on Thursday, falling in three sets to French qualifier Diane Parry.

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Tsitsipas beaten by Shapovalov at Indian Wells, Fonseca and Yastremska claim wins

The rapid decline of former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas shows no signs of slowing down after the Greek slumped to a disappointing first-round defeat to Denis Shapovalov on Indian Wells' opening day on Wednesday.

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Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva excited for Indian Wells title defence

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said she will go into her Indian Wells ⁠title defence without worrying about the potential for dropping ranking points after being swept up in the excitement ‌of being defending champion at last month's tournament in Dubai.

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Defending champion Jack Draper ready to ramp up return at Indian Wells

Jack Draper, riding high after capturing a first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells last year, returns to California in rebuilding mode again after a near six-month injury absence.

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Medvedev and Rublev to miss exhibition in Indian Wells due to travel disruptions

Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev will not arrive in Indian Wells ⁠in time to participate in Tuesday night's exhibition event after they were among those impacted by travel disruptions caused by the war in Iran.

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Alcaraz seeks to continue perfect start as Sabalenka eyes reset at Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz puts his flawless start to the season ⁠on the line, and fellow top seed Aryna Sabalenka aims to regroup from Australian Open disappointment as Indian ‌Wells begins this week.

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Carlos Alcaraz looks to continue unbeaten streak to 2026 at Indian Wells

World number one Carlos Alcaraz believes controlling his emotions has been the secret of his unbeaten start to 2026 as he chases a third title of the year at Indian Wells.

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Medvedev & Rublev to miss exhibition event at Indian Wells due to war-related disruptions

Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev will not arrive in Indian Wells ⁠in time to participate in Tuesday night's exhibition event after they were among those impacted by travel disruptions caused by the war in Iran.

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Venus Williams to face qualifier in first round after Indian Wells draw

Venus Williams has accepted her wildcard for Indian Wells and will take on a qualifier in the first round before a potential meeting against Emma Navarro in the second round, as both men's and women's brackets were laid out on Monday.

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The Base Line: Medvedev and Cobolli capture titles ahead of Indian Wells

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, is back for the 2026 season, as we look to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out over the past seven days?

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Indian Wells: Draw, schedule and everything you need to know about the 'fifth Grand Slam'

In March, the prestigious Sunshine Swing traditionally takes centre stage in the tennis world, and the first of the two famous American events is just a few days away. The tournament in Indian Wells, often called the "fifth Grand Slam", kicks off on Sunday, with the world's top players heading to the California desert. You can find the draw, schedule, and all the essential information in this article.

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Venus Williams accepts Indian Wells wildcard to play both singles and doubles

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, 45, has accepted a wildcard to play the prestigious Indian Wells WTA hard-court tournament in March, organisers said Friday.

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Aussie tennis player forced to run for cover as bees swarm Bengaluru stadium

The S.M. Krishna tennis stadium ⁠was abuzz with more than aces and winners ‌as players and spectators alike had ‌to run for cover ‌as a swarm of ‌honey bees invaded the arena ‌during the ITF Bengaluru Open, Indian media reports said ‌on Thursday.