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Welcome Down Under: Russian-born Daria Kasatkina becomes an Australian citizen

Welcome Down Under: Russian-born Daria Kasatkina becomes an Australian citizen

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina says she is switching allegiances to Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the Australian government.
With Lionel Messi watching, Novak Djokovic advances to Miami Open final to face upstart Jakub Mensik

With Lionel Messi watching, Novak Djokovic advances to Miami Open final to face upstart Jakub Mensik

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Novak Djokovic had some company for another Miami Open victory. With Lionel Messi watching, Djokovic cruised into the Miami Open final by routing 14th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium.
Novak Djokovic beats Sebastian Korda, advances to semifinals in push for 7th Miami Open title

Novak Djokovic beats Sebastian Korda, advances to semifinals in push for 7th Miami Open title

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Novak Djokovic is finding a higher gear in South Florida after a sluggish start to 2025.
Pegula moves into her 3rd Miami Open semifinal in 4 years with win over Raducanu

Pegula moves into her 3rd Miami Open semifinal in 4 years with win over Raducanu

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jessica Pegula stopped the string of upsets at the Miami Open by ending the stalwart run of Britain’s unseeded Emma Raducanu on Wednesday night.
Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek to make the Miami Open semifinals

Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek to make the Miami Open semifinals

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Teenager Alexandra Eala pulled off another upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday when she knocked off five-time Grand Slam champion and second-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinals.
Iga Swiatek is given extra security protection at the Miami Open after being verbally harassed

Iga Swiatek is given extra security protection at the Miami Open after being verbally harassed

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Iga Swiatek was given extra security protection at the Miami Open after being verbally attacked during a practice session by a man who had sent the five-time Grand Slam champion harassing messages via social media.
Paolini becomes 1st Italian women's player to make Miami Open tennis semifinals

Paolini becomes 1st Italian women's player to make Miami Open tennis semifinals

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jasmine Paolini is headed to the Miami Open semifinals for the first time.
Tim Henman is joining the Laver Cup coaching staff and hopes to bring Jack Draper with him

Tim Henman is joining the Laver Cup coaching staff and hopes to bring Jack Draper with him

Tim Henman recalls being impressed by the Laver Cup the first time he attended, which was for Roger Federer's farewell appearance before retiring in 2022.
Canada's Shapovalov loses third-round match to Fritz at Miami Open

Canada's Shapovalov loses third-round match to Fritz at Miami Open

MIAMI — Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Miami Open tennis tournament after a 7-5, 6-3 loss to third-seeded American Taylor Fritz on Monday. Fritz scored an early break in the second set to go up 2-0 and held serve the rest of the way.
Veteran Alizé Cornet to resume tennis career next month, less than a year after retiring

Veteran Alizé Cornet to resume tennis career next month, less than a year after retiring

PARIS (AP) — Less than a year after ending her tennis career, veteran Frenchwoman Alizé Cornet is making a comeback.