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The 19-year-old Alexandra Eala had only two WTA main draw victories to her name before arriving in Miami, but came away with the scalps of three grand slam winners. Photo: AFP
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Eala’s dream run at Miami Open ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka

Filipino Eala, the lowest-ranked semi-finalist in the event’s history, fell just short of going a step further despite another good display.

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Filipino teen Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami Open semis, Pegula stops Raducanu

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‘Firing on all cylinders’: Hong Kong tennis gets reprieve from funding cut

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Zheng Qinwen out of Miami Open after defeat by Aryna Sabalenka

World No 1 Sabalenka marches into semi-finals, while Novak Djokovic reaches last eight of men’s tournament.

Zheng Qinwen acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court following her loss to Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Zheng Qinwen acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court following her loss to Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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Zheng Qinwen to face ‘mountain she cannot climb’ in Miami Open quarter-finals

China’s No 1 to take on Aryna Sabalenka, an opponent she has managed to win only one set against in five previous meetings.

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England’s routine World Cup qualifying win, Osaka out, Raducanu through in Miami

Thomas Tuchel’s defeat Latvia while, in the tennis, Aryna Sabalenka will face Zheng Qinwen in the Miami Open last eight.

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Coleman Wong hails ‘special week’ at Miami Open, says he needs to be stronger

Hongkonger has historic run ended by Australian Adam Walton, says he needs to ‘give credit to myself’ for performance.

Coleman Wong’s historic run at the Miami Open was ended by Adam Walton on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
Coleman Wong’s historic run at the Miami Open was ended by Adam Walton on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
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Who is Coleman Wong’s next Miami Open opponent? How can I watch, what time?

The Hong Kong No 1 is through to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament; up next is Australia’s Adam Walton.

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Uefa Nations League thrills, Djokovic through, Vonn ages like wine

A look back at Sunday night’s sporting action which saw riveting international football in Europe as well as big names at the Miami Open.

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Australian Open champ Madison Keys stunned by Filipino wild card at Miami Open

Alexandra Eala, 19, beats the American fifth seed 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the last 16 of the tournament.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot against Australian Open champion Madison Keys during their clash at the Miami Open. Photo: AFP
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Nadal ‘very proud’ of Coleman Wong after Hongkonger stuns Shelton at Miami Open

Wild card Wong – who trains with the Spanish great occasionally – downs 13th-seeded American in three sets, says ‘this is for you, Hong Kong’.

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An emotional Coleman Wong celebrates after beating Ben Shelton at the Miami Open. Photo: Getty Images
An emotional Coleman Wong celebrates after beating Ben Shelton at the Miami Open. Photo: Getty Images
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Wong needs to be flawless to beat Shelton at Miami Open, coach says

City’s top player faces world No 14 in second round, with coach James Allemby saying he’ll need to make his first serve count.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Snooker, tennis to be spared funding axe, chiefs eye change to elite status rule

Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.

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Coleman Wong becomes first Hongkonger to win ATP Masters 1000 tournament match

Wong, who entered the tournament as a wild card, beats German world No 82 Daniel Altmaier in straight sets in the first round of Miami Open.

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong looked comfortable against his German opponent, his coach James Allemby says. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

When club football takes a break for the international stuff, there’s always a slight lull, but that doesn’t mean a lack of talking points.

England’s midfielder Jordan Henderson was a surprise recall by new manager Thomas Tuchel. Photo: AFP
England’s midfielder Jordan Henderson was a surprise recall by new manager Thomas Tuchel. Photo: AFP
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Djokovic’s players’ union files lawsuit against tennis bodies over pay limits

The PTPA says it has been forced to take legal action to end ‘monopolistic control’ of the sport.

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Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

The Nottingham Forest star has been called up by England boss following an injury to Chelsea’s talisman Cole Palmer.

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Swiatek eases past Zheng, United, Spurs make Europe progress, Dettori bankruptcy

Iga Swiatek in cruise control against China’s Zheng Qinwen at Indian Wells, while the quarter-finals of the Europa League are set.

Zheng Qinwen was no match for Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles quarter-final at the BNP Paribas Open. Photo: AFP
Zheng Qinwen was no match for Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles quarter-final at the BNP Paribas Open. Photo: AFP
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Real Madrid beat Atletico in shoot-out after bizarre disallowed spot-kick

Two English clubs join Real in Champions League quarter-finals, while Steve Borthwick reshuffles England backs for Six Nations decider.

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Zheng back to Olympic gold form as she breezes into Indian Wells quarter-finals

China’s gold medal star brushes aside Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in straight sets to set up a clash with Iga Swiatek at BNP Paribas Open.

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China No 1 Zheng Qinwen says she does want to make friends in tennis after all

Backtracking from previous stance of keeping away from other players, Olympic champion says there are some she would ‘really want to befriend’.

World No 9 Zheng Qinwen said in November that she prefers to keep her distance from other players. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Zheng Qinwen could face Swiatek after beating Lulu Sun at Indian Wells

Polish second seed aiming to become first woman to win event three times; China’s Olympic champion must beat Marta Kostyuk before facing her.

Zheng Qinwen of China beat New Zealand’s Lulu Sun to reach the round of 16 at Indian Wells. Photo: EPA-EFE
Zheng Qinwen of China beat New Zealand’s Lulu Sun to reach the round of 16 at Indian Wells. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Serena Williams joins WNBA group, Nottingham Forest reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Tennis great is the newest member of the Toronto Tempo’s ownership group, while FA Cup fifth round sees another penalty shoot out.

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FA Cup round-up: Man City through, penalties, red cards; Tsitsipas’ Dubai crown

The fifth round of English football’s main domestic knockout competition has provided plenty of entertainment so far.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Raducanu will return to action in US after Dubai security incident: reports

Extra security reportedly being arranged for former US Open champion after a man exhibited ‘fixated behaviour’ towards her.

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Britain’s Emma Raducanu lodged a complaint against a man in the stands in Dubai. Photo: Reuters
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