In a commanding performance at the Miami Open semi-finals on Friday, Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka, seeded 21st, decisively defeated France's Arthur Fils, seeded 28th, with an impressive 6-2, 6-2 victory. This triumph marks a significant milestone for Lehecka, as he advances to his inaugural Ma
Arthur Fils displays no false modesty regarding his mental resilience. When questioned about his ability to recover from a 6-2 deficit in a tiebreaker, his reply is refreshingly straightforward: "It just means I’m a great fighter and a great competitor." This assertion, delivered without hesita
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus delivered a stellar performance against her strong rival, Kazakh No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina, in the semi-finals of the Miami Open. Sabalenka triumphed with a decisive 6-4, 6-3 straight-sets victory on Thursday night. This commanding win marked a significant mo
On this memorable day, March 27, 2007, at the prestigious Miami Open, Guillermo Canas achieved a remarkable feat. Having recently returned to professional tennis after completing a 15-month suspension due to a positive test for a diuretic, Canas managed to defeat the undisputed world N
Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner, seeded second, delivered a masterclass performance, convincingly defeating American Frances Tiafoe, seeded 19th, with a resounding 6-2, 6-2 victory in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The decisive match, lasting just over an hour, secured Sinner's spot in
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus secured her spot in the Miami Open semi-finals by defeating American Hailey Baptiste with a double 6-4 scoreline on Wednesday night. This victory marks Sabalenka's second consecutive appearance in the Miami semi-finals, where she is set for a highly anticip
On this memorable day, March 25, 1990, Andre Agassi achieved a pivotal victory by defeating Stefan Edberg with a score of 6-1, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2 in the Miami final. This triumph at the Lipton Championship, recognized at the time as the premier tournament outside of the four Grand Slams, signified t
The Miami Open continues its streak of significant upsets, showing no signs of slowing down. Monday evening witnessed further high-profile exits at Hard Rock Stadium, with Daniil Medvedev and Felix Auger-Aliassime both knocked out by less-fancied opponents. These surprising results are further
Sunday at the Miami Open witnessed a night of stark contrasts, highlighted by a dominant display from French 28th seed Arthur Fils. He comprehensively defeated Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas with an astonishing 6-0, 6-1 scoreline in just 55 minutes, showcasing a truly exceptional performance on
In a post-match interview with Tennis Majors, French tennis player Terence Atmane shared his insights following an impressive victory over Top 10 player Félix Auger-Aliassime. "Fantastic," Atmane exclaimed, describing his performance. He revealed that despite some initial nervousness at t
This day, March 24, 1998, marked the inception of one of tennis's most iconic rivalries. In Miami, Martina Hingis and Serena Williams met on court for the very first time during the quarter-finals of what was then known as the Lipton Championships. In this inaugural encounter, the 17-year-old w
Rio de Janeiro, the vibrant 'Cidade Maravilhosa' that captivated the world as host of the 2016 Olympic Games – where its open-air tennis facilities witnessed unforgettable and emotionally charged battles – is preparing for a groundbreaking return of professional tennis. A decade on, the sport w