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MIAMI OPEN

Jannik Sinner serves against Daniil Medvedev in their semifinal match in the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Friday. Sinner went on to win the tournament by beating Grigor Dimitrov in the final on Sunday.
TENNIS
Apr 1, 2024
Sinner relishing the moment after magnificent Miami Open performance
"This is a special moment," Sinner said after beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-1 in the final.
Danielle Collins during the Miami Open semifinals. The American won the final on Saturday over Elena Rybakina.
TENNIS
Mar 31, 2024
Collins beats Rybakina to win Miami Open
The 30-year-old Collins, No. 53 in the world, is the lowest-ranked woman ever to win the tournament.
Andy Murray reacts after losing a point against Tomas Machac on Day 7 of the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Mar 26, 2024
Murray out for 'extended period' with ankle injury
Murray hopped off court in agony late in his defeat after a third-set tie-breaker to Czech Tomas Machac.
Jannik Sinner reacts after winning a point against Tallon Griekspoor on the seventh day of the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Mar 25, 2024
Sinner pulls off Miami great escape but no way out for Rune
"Mentally I tried to stay strong, which I did, and I was in a tough situation today," said Sinner.
Naomi Osaka hits a backhand during her first round match at the Miami Open last week. Osaka continued her comeback with a big win over Elina Svitolina on Saturday.
TENNIS
Mar 24, 2024
Sun returns to Miami as Swiatek dominates and Osaka earns big win
It is another big step in the 26-year-old Japanese's comeback, having now picked off two top 20 ranked players in the six matches since her return.
Kei Nishikori, in his first ATP Tour tournament since last summer, hits a backhand during his opening round defeat to Sebastian Ofner on Thursday in Miami.
TENNIS
Mar 22, 2024
Nishikori defeated in comeback match at Miami Open
Nishikori has barely played on the tour in the past two years, with his last appearance on the ATP Tour coming at Atlanta in July.
Naomi Osaka smiles after a point during her win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Mar 21, 2024
Confident Osaka eases into Miami Open second round
Osaka had little trouble in defeating Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto to move into the second round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 3, 2023
Daniil Medvedev turns attention to clay after dominant run on hard courts
Daniil Medvedev could be forgiven for a little wishful thinking after confirming his status as the current king of the hard courts by winning the Miami Open on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2023
Novak Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of COVID-19 vaccination
The world No. 1 has missed other events due to being unvaccinated, but was allowed to compete in this year's Australian Open and won his 10th crown at Melbourne.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 4, 2022
Naomi Osaka up to 35th in WTA rankings after Miami Open final
Osaka, the former world No. 1 and four-time grand-slam winner, had been plummeting in the rankings after taking two self-imposed mental health breaks in 2021.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 28, 2022
Nick Kyrgios praises Naomi Osaka's influence in fight to overcome inner demons
Kyrgios said he had moved on from the 'dark places' in his life and had found a kindred spirit in Osaka, who has blazed a trail on the topic of mental health in sport.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 24, 2022
Naomi Osaka cruises past Astra Sharma in first round of Miami Open
Osaka also revealed she has been seeing a therapist as she continues to prioritize her mental health.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 31, 2021
WTA urges players to get COVID-19 vaccine
After players at the Miami Open expressed a reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the governing body for women's tennis said on Tuesday it would educate athletes and encourage them to get the shot.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 24, 2021
Naomi Osaka still searching for perfect schedule to aid in quest for more Grand Slam titles
'I've never thought of myself to be the type of player that would play week in and week out,' said Osaka. 'I personally get homesick quite often and it makes me kind of sad sometimes.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 24, 2021
Simona Halep on hunt for Grand Slam titles and Tokyo Olympic medal
World No. 3 Simona Halep said she is more interested in silverware than her ranking and will focus on the Grand Slams and the Olympics.

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