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Mary Carillo’s Hall of Fame call sparks laughs -- and disbelief -- at Indian Wells

Mary Carillo, the Emmy-winning broadcaster and former player who won the 1977 Roland Garros mixed doubles title with John McEnroe, shared the news at Indian Wells as fans wrote “Letters of Greatness” to this year’s inductees.

Jovic’s quick ascent follows a long-term plan

At 18 and already inside the Top 20, Iva Jovic has arrived faster than expected, but coach Tom Gutteridge insists the real work lies in shaping the tools and durability needed for the years ahead.

Venus Williams falls to Parry, but the appreciation endures at Indian Wells

Diane Parry edged the seven-time Grand Slam champion 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-1, but Venus Williams’ return to Stadium 1 -- nearly three decades after her first Indian Wells appearance -- drew the kind of appreciation reserved for a player whose impact reaches far beyond the result.

Andreeva’s Indian Wells return comes with a champion’s menu and bigger expectations

From choosing syrniki for the Champions Luncheon to defending the title she won by beating Aryna Sabalenka and the rest of the tour’s elite, Mirra Andreeva is back in Tennis Paradise navigating what comes after a breakout season.

What Zheng Qinwen learned from the year she had to stop and heal

A painful elbow injury, surgery and a missed Australian Open tested Zheng Qinwen’s patience, but the Olympic champion says the only goal now is simple: stay healthy and let the rest follow.

'I’m obsessed with becoming a better player': The evolution of Dubai champ Jessica Pegula

By taking out a draw of top-tier talent at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Jessica Pegula showed us that her late-career peak is the result of a relentless pursuit to refine her craft.

Dubai semifinal preview: Building the case for three Americans and Svitolina

Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula give the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships a rare American presence in the semifinals, while Elina Svitolina looks to break up the party.