Quadri Aruna crashes out of ITTF World Cup after loss to Sora Matsushima
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has exited the ITTF World Cup in Macao after a straight-sets defeat to Japan’s Sora Matsushima in his final Group 6 match....
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Coco Gauff Defeats Belinda Bencic to Reach First Miami Open Semi-Final
Coco Gauff powered through Belinda Bencic 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to make her first Miami Open semi-final. After a shaky start, Gauff showed resilience to secure the win....
Aryna Sabalenka And Elena Rybakina Set Up Miami Open Semi-Final Blockbuster
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina have booked a blockbuster Miami Open semi-final after straight-set and comeback wins in the quarter-finals. Their latest meeting adds another chapter to one of women’s tennis’ fiercest rivalries, with a place in the final now at stake....
Jannik Sinner Breaks Djokovic’s 10-Year Record with Commanding Miami Open Victory
Jannik Sinner breaks Djokovic's record with a dominant win over Corentin Moutet at the Miami Open, continuing his quest for the Sunshine Double....
Raducanu pulls out of Miami Open
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Miami Open as she recovers from illness. The 23-year-old, who reached the quarter-finals last year, had a bye into the second round. Raducanu has struggled with form and fitness since her 2021 Grand Slam win....
Imo SWAN Calls for Action on Grassroots Sports Amid Struggles at Niger Delta Games
Imo State’s performance at the recent Niger Delta Games has sparked concern over the state’s sports infrastructure. Despite having three major stadiums, facilities in disrepair and the absence of a consistent grassroots sports program have hindered athlete development. SWAN Imo calls for reforms, including better funding, new coaches, and a focus on grassroots sports development....
Wahid Oshodi Appointed to WTT Board as First African Director
Wahid Oshodi has made history as the first African appointed to the board of World Table Tennis (WTT). The announcement, made at the ITTF Executive Board meeting in March 2026, underscores WTT’s commitment to modernizing and commercializing table tennis. Oshodi's appointment reflects his ongoing efforts in governance reform and athlete development across the continent....
Sabalenka Reaches Indian Wells Semis After Overcoming Mboko 7-6 (0), 6-4
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated 19-year-old Victoria Mboko 7-6 (0), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters. The match saw Sabalenka outlast Mboko in a tough opening set before securing the win in the second. Sabalenka’s impressive performance keeps her on track for her first title here....
Iga Swiatek Knocked Out by Elina Svitolina in Indian Wells Quarter-Finals
Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 after losing 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to Elina Svitolina. Despite a rocky performance and eight double faults, Svitolina held her nerve to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2019. Swiatek’s exit marks another quarter-final setback this season....
Carlos Alcaraz Matches Legends with Unbeaten Start to 2026 Season at Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz continues to break records in 2026, with his 15-match unbeaten streak propelling him to the quarter-finals of Indian Wells. His victory over Casper Ruud highlights his dominance, as he joins an elite group of players who’ve had such an incredible start to a season. The world number one keeps proving he’s a future tennis legend....