The world No. 1 had applied for a waiver to bypass a U.S. mandate that all foreign travelers flying into the country be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Author: Andrew L. John, Palm Springs Desert Sun
Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Martina Navratilova weigh in on Naomi Osaka heckling at Indian Wells
The tournament said that security was unable to locate, and therefore did not remove, the individual who shouted at Osaka while she was on court.
Naomi Osaka brought to tears after getting heckled during BNP Paribas Open match
A heckling fan shouting “Naomi, you suck!” brought four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka to tears at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Dayana Yastremska, who fled Ukraine during Russian invasion, falls to Caroline Garcia at BNP Paribas Open
On Wednesday, two weeks after the beginning of the Russian invasion, Dayana Yastremska walked out onto Stadium Court at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
USTA executive director: US Open could move to Indian Wells this year
Michael Dowse, the newly appointed executive director of the USTA, told Inside Tennis that it’s possible the U.S. Open could be moved to Indian Wells.
USTA executive director: US Open could move to Indian Wells this year
Michael Dowse, the newly appointed executive director of the USTA, told Inside Tennis that it’s possible the U.S. Open could be moved to Indian Wells.
BNP Paribas Open offering refunds as coronavirus spreads worldwide
The BNP Paribas Open will go on as scheduled, but the tournament has implemented many new precautions including ball kids wearing gloves.
Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ theme song for life and career of boxing legend Bernard Hopkins
Bernard Hopkins’ International Boxing Hall of Fame induction is months away. He has song for it that represents his career: Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.”
Fourth-ranked Sloane Stephens is routed in first match at BNP Paribas Open
Sloane Stephens, who parted with her longtime coach before this year, is stunned 6-3, 6-0 to 109th-ranked Stefanie Voegele.
First transgender male boxer wins in professional debut
Patricio Manuel was supposed to be an Olympian in the women’s division, but six years later, he debuted as a pro in men’s boxing.