Tennis

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte-Carlo Masters, ending his 15-year streak of participation since 2011. The 38-year-old, a two-time champion at the event, has not played since a fourth-round loss at the BNP Paribas Open two weeks ago. Officials cited no specific reason, though speculation points to a right shoulder issue.

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American tennis player Amanda Anisimova has ended her partnership with coach Hendrik Vleeshouwers following a slow start to the 2026 season. The 24-year-old, who dropped from world No. 3 to No. 6, announced the split on Instagram without disclosing a specific reason. Both shared messages of gratitude for their two-year collaboration.

Jannik Sinner advanced to the semifinals of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe. In the post-match press conference, the Italian checked his watch and asked reporters to hurry so he could watch Italy's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland. Italy won 2-0 that evening.

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Elena Rybakina overcame a set deficit to defeat Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Miami Open quarterfinals on March 26, 2026. Both players had heated mid-match exchanges with their coaches, with Rybakina shouting at Stefano Vukov, 'You see, it doesn’t work! What are you talking about?!' The World No. 2 advances to face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.

A chair umpire at the Miami Open almost fell from his perch when a spider-cam tangled with his chair during Daniil Medvedev's match against Francisco Cerúndolo. The incident caused a brief halt in play on Stadium Court. Cerúndolo went on to upset the No. 9 seed 6-0, 4-6, 7-5.

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American tennis player Alex Michelsen staged a comeback to eliminate Chile's Alejandro Tabilo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the Miami Masters 1000. After the win, Michelsen made a shushing gesture toward the Chilean-supporting crowd, prompting boos from spectators.