Tennis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says she has received “love and support” from the US public during her run to the Indian Wells last eight. Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky clashed with US counterpart Donald Trump in a furious televised exchange at the White House last month. The countries have since resumed talks …

Defending champion Iga Swiatek clinched her place in the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-1 thrashing of Karolina Muchova. Poland’s Swiatek is bidding to become the first woman to win the California tournament three times, having also sealed the title in 2022. Swiatek’s match against Muchova was delayed by …

Kartal had a superb end to 2024, winning her first WTA Tour title and breaking into the world’s top 100. It came after a difficult start to the year where the 23-year-old was “in and out of hospital” after a health scare. After three months out, Kartal returned to the …

Carlos Alcaraz discusses the legacy Spain team-mate Rafael Nadal will leave after his retirement. BBC News

Watch as Novak Djokovic and his new coach Andy Murray practise ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne. BBC News

Britain’s Emma Raducanu says she avoided using antiseptic spray on a recent bite that caused her ankle to swell, such is the care she feels she must take to avoid positive tests for prohibited substances. BBC News

“His legacy is one of excellence, dedication, and a profound love for tennis. “His impact on the sport will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege to witness his contributions.” Stolle was among the Australians – along with Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe …

Former champion Naomi Osaka said her Indian Wells first-round exit was the “worst match I’ve ever played in my life”. Japan’s Osaka, playing her first match since retiring injured from January’s Australian Open, lost 6-4 6-4 to Camila Osorio. The four-time major champion described the defeat in a news conference …

Great Britain have been handed an away tie against Poland as they look to avoid relegation from the top tier of the Davis Cup. Leon Smith’s side, seeded fourth in the draw, face the unseeded Poles in a World Group I best-of-five tie in September. The winners will progress to …

A tearful Nick Kyrgios was forced to retire from his first-round Indian Wells match with a wrist injury as his tennis return suffered another setback. The Australian, playing his first match since January’s Australian Open, trailed Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (9-7) 3-0 before ending the match early. Kyrgios became …

Archer also addressed the suspension of Stefano Vukov, the former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. The Czech has been banned for an undisclosed period by the WTA following an independent investigation into his behaviour towards the player. Vukov, who is currently unable to access accredited areas at tournaments, …