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Novak Djokovic

Djokovic, Alcaraz battle on but fiery Andreeva’s Indian Wells defence ends

Mar 9, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 9, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Novak Djokovic reaches Indian Wells last 16, as Jessica Pegula fights back to progress

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrating his third-round win on March 9 over Aleksandar Kovacevic of the US.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrating his third-round win on March 9 over Aleksandar Kovacevic of the US.

Djokovic aims for 2028 LA Olympics despite age hurdle

Mar 7, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) tosses the ball for a serve during his second round match against Kamil Majchrzak (POL) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 7, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) tosses the ball for a serve during his second round match against Kamil Majchrzak (POL) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Carlos Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells third round as Novak Djokovic fights through

Carlos Alcaraz hits a shot as he defeated Grigor Dimitrov during his second round match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Carlos Alcaraz hits a shot as he defeated Grigor Dimitrov during his second round match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Djokovic says he will keep playing as long as he has 'fire and flair'

FILE PHOTO: Mar 2, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Novak Djokovic (SRB) during a practice session for the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Mar 2, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Novak Djokovic (SRB) during a practice session for the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo

Serena Williams might eye Wimbledon for comeback, Novak Djokovic says

Serena Williams attends the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, U.S., November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
Serena Williams attends the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, U.S., November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci

Sporting Life

Marathons. 104kg deadlifts. Sprints. Welcome to women’s golf

LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.
LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.

Jannik Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his return

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the match against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz says he still has ‘weaknesses’ ahead of return in Doha

Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 12, 2026
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Figure skating-Malinin making history with skating's first Olympic backflip in decades

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Short Program - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 10, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the Short Program REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Short Program - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 10, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the Short Program REUTERS/Yara Nardi

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.