Tennis News

Petra Kvitova guaranteed her return to the top 10 in the world after seeing off Elena Rybakina to claim the Miami Open title.

Tenth-seeded Jannik Sinner rallied from a set down to stun top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-2 on Friday night in the Miami Open semifinals.

Daniil Medvedev, Petra Kvitova and Elena Rybakina all won their respective matches on Friday to advance to the finals at the Miami Open.

Petra Kvitova claims her maiden Miami Open title with an impressive straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina.

Novak Djokovic will return to the top of the world rankings on Monday after current world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova overcame an unruly fan and a first-set deficit to beat Romanian Sorana Cirstea 7-5 6-4 at the Miami Open, reaching the hardcourt final for the first time on her 13th appearance.

Wimbledon says it remains a "concern" that Russian and Belarusian leaders might look to benefit from the success of the nations' players this summer.

Daniil Medvedev becomes the first player since 1981 to reach a fifth consecutive ATP final after beating Karen Khachanov in the Miami semi-finals.