Novak Djokovic loses to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells, biggest upset as world No.1 beaten by qualifying lucky loser, news

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: Luca Nardi of Italy is congratulated by Novak Djokovic of Serbia after their match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2024 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

[ad_1] Qualifying lucky loser Luca Nardi scored the biggest win of his young career on Monday, stunning world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. The world number 123 from Italy ended the 11-match win streak of the veteran Serb at Masters events, with Nardi bettering the childhood tennis … Read more

Ash Barty comeback rumours, nothing keeping her away from tennis, latest news

Ash Barty at the launch of her foundation in Melbourne.

[ad_1] Former world No. 1 Ash Barty says nothing is stopping her returning to tennis, but revealed she has no plans to make a comeback. The recent return of other tennis super mums like Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber has ignited talk over Barty’s potential return. Stream Over 50 Sports Live & On-Demand … Read more

Day 3 Talking Points and analysis, fans moving into seats rule change, player reaction, party court, Alexander Zverev domestic abuse allegations

[ad_1] The courtside microphones pick up almost everything a player says and on Tuesday at Melbourne Park the chatter was all about the movement of patrons in the stands. Prior to her clash against Sofia Kenin, world No.1 Iga Swiatek quizzed the umpire as to a perceived change introduced in Melbourne allowing fans into the … Read more

Alex de Minaur’s draw thrown open as Nicolas Jarry loses after cruel late ball penalty, De Minaur vs Milos Raonic live updates and score, Naomi Osaka vs Caroline Garcia

[ad_1] Australia’s top hope at the 2024 Australian Open, No.10 seed Alex de Minaur, earned a big win before he even got on the court for his first round match. Live updates below! The Aussie faces former world No.3 Milos Raonic in a potentially dangerous tournament opener to begin the night session on Rod Laver … Read more

Day 2 scores, Novak Djokovic calls out Australian Open rule change, schedule and results, Alex de Minaur match start time, Aussies, latest news

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has weighed in on a change at the Australian Open that appeared to spark an angry outburst from the world No.1 An error-strewn Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, dropping a set to “incredible” teenage qualifier Dino Prizmic. … Read more

Aussie preview and analysis, every local player’s chances, first round match-up, predictions, latest tennis news

[ad_1] A total of 21 Australians will carry the nation’s hopes of a local champion at their home slam, headlined by Alex de Minaur. Fresh off a berth in the top 10, de Minaur will be bidding to progress beyond the fourth round at his home slam for the first time. He’s one of an … Read more