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Sabalenka saved a match point and beat Rybakina to win Indian Wells title

Tico Times - March 15, 2026

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Iraq Confirms World Cup Playoff Trip to Mexico Despite Regional War

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Alcaraz Suffers First 2026 Loss As Medvedev Powers Into Indian Wells Final

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Miami Open 2026 Qualifying Starts Today at Hard Rock Stadium

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Coco Gauff retires with left arm injury as Alexandra Eala advances at Indian Wells

Coco Gauff was forced to retire from her third-round match at Indian Wells on Sunday, sending Alexandra Eala into the round of 16 after...

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Zverev Grinds Out Three-Set Thriller Over Nakashima at Indian Wells

Alexander Zverev was tested to the limit but found a way through on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open, outlasting a determined Brandon Nakashima...

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Djokovic says Alcaraz equipped to extend winning streak

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Novak Djokovic believes world number one Carlos Alcaraz has what it takes to keep his 2026 winning streak alive, and the Serbian star who...

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Mexico Announces Plan for 100,000 Security Personnel at World Cup

Mexico announced Friday it will station nearly 100,000 police, soldiers and private security guards across its three World Cup host cities to protect fans...

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Aryna Sabalenka Engaged to Georgios Frangulis Before Indian Wells

Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked player in women's tennis, shared news of her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis on Tuesday, just before the start...

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Questions Rise Over Visas and Security before FIFA’s 2026 World Cup

Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarized politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under...

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Alcaraz Chases Indian Wells Three Peat as Sinner and Djokovic Loom

Carlos Alcaraz’s unbeaten start to 2026 now heads to Indian Wells, where he will chase a third straight title in the California desert while...

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New York marks 100-day countdown to 2026 World Cup with Empire State lighting

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New York's Empire State Building was illuminated in the colors of the flags of 2026 World Cup hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States...

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How the 2026 San José Marathon Affects Visitor Travel in Costa Rica

Organizers expect 5,000 runners from Costa Rica and abroad to hit the streets for the BCR San José Marathon on June 7. The event...

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Dubai ATP Fallout Players Stuck After Iran Strikes Ground Flights Across the Gulf

A group of ATP players and staff were left stranded in Dubai this week after regional airspace closures and flight cancellations followed Iran’s missile...

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