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Tico Times - March 22, 2026

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Alcaraz Turns Back Fonseca as Osorio Battles in Miami Open

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Brazilian Tennis Teen João Fonseca steals spotlight at Miami Open

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Miami Open Resumes With Packed Schedule After Rainout

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Iraq Confirms World Cup Playoff Trip to Mexico Despite Regional War

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Iraq’s national soccer team will travel to Mexico to play its 2026 World Cup playoff match despite travel difficulties caused by the war in...

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

The win snapped the world number one's 16-match winning streak and set up a final against Jannik Sinner, who earlier beat Alexander Zverev 6-2,...

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Miami Open 2026 Qualifying Starts Today at Hard Rock Stadium

The 2026 Miami Open presented by Itaú begins today at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with qualifying rounds scheduled for March 15...

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Sabalenka and Rybakina Set Up Blockbuster Indian Wells Final

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Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advanced Friday to the final of the WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells, setting up another...

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Hindrance Call Decides Draper Medvedev Match at Indian Wells

Daniil Medvedev stopped Jack Draper from defending his Indian Wells title with a 6-1, 7-5 victory in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The 11th seed...

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Jack Draper Beats Novak Djokovic in Three Sets at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic exited the BNP Paribas Open after Jack Draper outlasted him in a demanding three-set encounter on Wednesday. The British player, defending his...

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Qualifier Gibson stuns Paolini to reach Indian Wells quarterfinals

Australian qualifier Talia Gibson pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, defeating seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6,...

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Andreeva’s Indian Wells Defense Ends in Dramatic Loss

Mirra Andreeva's title defense at Indian Wells ended in frustration during the third round on Monday. Katerina Siniakova defeated the Russian 4-6, 7-6 (5),...

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Keylor Navas Opens Up on Costa Rica’s World Cup Miss and His Club Revival

Keylor Navas opened up in a recent interview with journalist Yashin Quesada about Costa Rica's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and...

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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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