Victoria Azarenka Moves On in Miami
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The two-time champion Victoria Azarenka reached the second round of the Miami Open, beating Silvia Soler-Espinosa, 6-1, 6-3, and Sloane Stephens posted a 6-1, 6-3 win over Yanina Wickmayer.
Juan Martín Del Potro Loses in Return
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing his first match since Jan. 15, del Potro lost to Vasek Pospisil in the first round of the Miami Open, 6-4, 7-6 (7).
15-Year-Old Advances at Miami Open
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CiCi Bellis defeated Indy De Vroome, 6-2, 6-2, at the Miami Open in Key Biscayne, Fla., for her second career WTA main draw victory.
Former Tennis Player Is Convicted
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A judge in South Africa convicted Bob Hewitt, 75, a 15-time Grand Slam doubles champion, of raping three girls he had been coaching.
Novak Djokovic Outlasts Roger Federer to Retain Title; Simona Halep Topples Jelena Jankovic
By BEN ROTHENBERG
Djokovic prevailed in the men’s final of the BNP Paribas Open, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2, and Simona Halep beat Jankovic, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4, in the women’s final.
Rematch in the Desert for Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic
By BEN ROTHENBERG
Djokovic booked a spot in the BNP Paribas Open final first, beating No. 4 Andy Murray, 6-2, 6-3, and Federer followed by topping Milos Raonic, 7-5, 6-4.
ATP Tour Officials Seek Ways to Heighten the Profile of Doubles Players
By BEN ROTHENBERG
The tour would like to see strong and attractive doubles field throughout the season, such as the one at the BNP Paribas Open, which is an exception.
This Time, Serena Williams Is Cheered as She Leaves Indian Wells
By BEN ROTHENBERG
Serena Willliams’s withdrawal rekindled memories from 14 years earlier when she was booed after her sister Venus withdrew with a knee injury shortly before a semifinal the two were set to play.
Roger Federer and Milos Raonic Win
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Federer needed only 68 minutes to defeat Tomas Berdych, 6-4, 6-0, while Raonic outlasted Rafael Nadal, 4-6, 7-6 (10), 7-5, to set up a semifinal showdown at the BNP Paribas Open.
Serena Williams Withdraws From Indian Wells With Knee Injury
By BEN ROTHENBERG
Williams withdrew from the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open, citing a knee injury.
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25 Years Later, McEnroe Reflects on an Ejection (He Can Be Serious)
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
John McEnroe gave a thoughtful recollection of his fourth-round Australian Open match in 1990, when his career might have hit bottom.
Q. and A.
Martina Navratilova Adds Coach and Wife to List of Titles
Interview by CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
At 58, Navratilova was married for the first time and became a professional tennis coach for the first time, agreeing to join the team of Agnieszka Radwanska.
Q. and A.
For Li Na, Retirement Has Been a Busy Time
Interview by BEN ROTHENBERG
Li, who won the Australian Open last year, retired in September, but has maintained many commitments in the tennis and business worlds.
Healthy and Hungry Again
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
After a period of pain and reflection, Victoria Azarenka, the former No. 1 tennis player in the world, is primed for the opening of a new season.
More Prize Money for Tennis Stars, and Maybe for Rising Ones
By BEN ROTHENBERG
Last week, the ATP announced a 14 percent annual increase in prize money over the next four years at its Masters 1000 tournaments. On Wednesday, the International Tennis Federation proposed increases for its Pro Circuit, the lowest level of professional tennis.
The One-Handed Backhand Has All but Disappeared
But the Swiss winner of the Australian Open, Stan Wawrinka, may be the man to save it.
Sounds of Exertion
The primal screams of the players at the United States Open have become an inescapable part of the tournament’s soundtrack.
Tennis, Anywhere?
The United States has an estimated 250,000 tennis courts, and in such a big and sprawling country, a few of those courts are going to end up in unusual places. We highlight a few of them here.
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