Tennis Upset
Jack Draper upsets Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells fourth round
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Jack Draper rallied from a set down to defeat five-time champion Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on March 12, 2026. The 24-year-old Brit, returning from an eight-month arm injury, advanced to the quarterfinals where he will face Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic cited physical exhaustion after a grueling 26-shot rally as a turning point in the match.
Eighteen-year-old wildcard Karim Bennani claimed his first ATP Tour win by defeating world No. 90 Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech. The victory ended an eight-year drought for Moroccan players on the tour. Bennani celebrated emotionally by throwing his racket and lying on the clay court amid crowd cheers.
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Iga Swiatek suffered a defeat to compatriot Magda Linette in the Round of 64 at the Miami Open, ending a 73-match opening-round winning streak. The six-time Grand Slam champion won the first set 6-1 but lost the next two 5-7, 3-6 amid unforced errors.
A ball girl collapsed from the heat during the first-round Australian Open match between Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zeynep Sonmez on January 18, 2026, prompting a brief halt in play. Both players rushed to assist her, highlighting concerns over Melbourne's rising temperatures. Sonmez ultimately pulled off an upset victory over the 11th seed.