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Belinda Bencic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Miami Open with a straight-sets 6-2, 6-2 victory over Amanda Anisimova. The match concluded amid chaos on match point when two spectators disrupted play by standing to leave. The chair umpire intervened, prompting boos from the crowd.

March 23, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Alex Eala's Miami Open run ended with a 6-0, 6-2 loss to world No. 14 Karolina Muchova in the round of 16 at Hard Rock Stadium on March 23. This marks her 13th defeat against Czech players since turning professional in 2020. The result prevented her from matching her 2025 semifinal appearance.

Maria Sakkari defeated 18-year-old wild card Lilli Tagger 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The No. 32 seed turned the match around with tactical adjustments in the second set. Sakkari now prepares for a rematch against Iga Swiatek.

March 06, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over qualifier Himeno Sakatsume. The win marked her 100th career match at the top ranking, improving her record to 82-18. Sabalenka showed no rust in her first tournament since the Australian Open final.

Jessica Pegula, the world No. 5, recently won her fourth WTA 1000 title in Dubai and has been named president of the WTA's new architecture council. The role focuses on reforming the tour's congested schedule starting in 2027. Pegula emphasized the council's commitment to addressing player concerns promptly.

February 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Organizers of the WTA 250 ATX Open in Austin have introduced a private 'rage room' for players to release frustrations away from cameras. The initiative follows Coco Gauff's emotional outburst at the Australian Open, which was broadcast live despite her expectation of privacy. The room aims to support players' mental health in the high-pressure sport of tennis.