@ticktocktennis
Tennis info, interviews, and opinion with James. Live for the upset. Champion the underdog. Telling player stories one result at a time. 🎾 If you're new and want to find great tennis resources, check STARTER PACKS. https://linktr.ee/TickTockTennis
🚨New DAILY INTEL is Go!🚨
Mirra Andreeva has some choice words for the crowd after losing at Indian Wells.
The top-ranked American man goes out at home.
And Coco Gauff gives an update on her injury.
Click the link below to subscribe to the Daily Intel newsletter. 👇
We may never have TRUE confirmation of it. But, some outlets are running with it.
www.puntodebreak.com/2026/03/10/i...
Me liking every gif of Mirra Andreeva saying "Fuck you all" to the crowd then the smash zoom to that woman clutching her pearls.
It sure looked like it. It also very much looked like she said it to the crowd at least once at the Australian Open, too.
Somebody taught Mirra Andreeva how to say "F*ck you all" in English and she has been very committed to practicing it.
🚨New DAILY INTEL Incoming!🚨
We're getting Aryna vs. Naomi at Indian Wells, y'all!
Learner Tien goes 2-0 versus Ben Shelton.
And, Peyton Stearns quietly cuts ties with her controversial coach.
Subscribe using the link below to get all caught up on everything tennis! 👇
Arthur on a Mission
It's awesome to see Arthur Fils jumping right back in with the high, high level he had when a serious back injury took him off the tour last year.
The Frenchman looks very impressive in an hard-hitting win over Marton Fucsovics, 6-3, 7-5, at Indian Wells.
Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev & Learner Tien are starting their doubles match against cousins Arthur Rinderknech & Valentin Vacherot on Stadium 4.
Would be my #1 priority as a fan today.
Have the groundsfolk in Indian Wells checked the cameras out near stadium 3 for bees? Because it sure looked like a swarm was buzzin' around the Fils vs. Fucsovics camera.
Where's that Bee Guy!? Get him on standby!
Sinner Keeps it Snappy
Jannik Sinner was serving a 3 month suspension this time last year.
Not great.
But, glass half full! That means he's not 0 points to defend.
The current world #2 sweeps through to the 4th round with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Denis Shapovalov.
Domination in the Desert
Amanda Anisimova needs just 52 minutes to power into the second week of Indian Wells.
The 24yo American rips past former US Open champion Emma Raducanu, 6-1, 6-1, to set up a 4th round clash with Victoria Mboko or Anna Kalinskaya.
A Slow Burn
After a dismal start to the 2026 season, Jasmine Paolini has started to find her footing in the last few weeks.
The Italian is still looking for her first deep run of the year, but is finding a way through these matches, getting by Ajla Tomljanovic, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1.
Fokin-A Right He Did
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is through to the 4th round at Indian Wells, taking out #12 seed Jakub Mensik, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.
With the win, the Spaniard moves forward to face Learner Tien to make the quarterfinals.
Mensik heads on to Miami to defend his title!
It's On, Y'all!
Naomi Osaka exacts some Indian Wells revenge on Camila Osorio, reversing last year's result against the Colombian in a 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 victory.
The win sets up a blockbuster 4th round showdown with world #1 Aryna Sabalenka. The two have only played one other time in 2018.
Tien Turns It Up
Learner Tien keeps showing up in the biggest moments, scoring another top 10 win... this time against a fellow American at home.
The Southern California native gets past 8th seeded Ben Shelton, 7-6², 4-6, 6-3, to move into the round of 16 at Indian Wells.
Gibson Goes Off
Before this week, Talia Gibson faced a top 20 opponent exactly once.
She won 1 game.
But, after coming through qualifying at Indian Wells, the 21yo Aussie follows up her win over #11 Ekaterina Alexandrova with a 7-6², 4-6, 6-4 win over #17 Clara Tauson.
Linda Leans In
For just the 2nd time this season, Linda Noskova gets back-to-back victories.
And both opponents were inside the top 50.
The Czech rallies past soon-to-be-retired Sorana Cirstea, 6-7⁵, 6-4, 6-4, to reach the 4th round at Indian Wells.
Sabalenka Sails
Aryna Sabalenka could have won this one with an even more straightforward scoreline, but Jaqueline Cristian managed to fight back at 2-5 in the 1st set.
But, in the end, the world #1 gets it done without much fuss, winning 6-4, 6-1, to reach the round of 16.
Anhelina Rules in Antalya
There are three straight WTA 125s in Antalya, Turkiye this year.
After finishing as runner-up in the first edition last week, Anhelina Kalinina takes it up a notch in week 2, defeating Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, to lift the trophy.
🚨New DAILY INTEL Incoming!🚨
Joao Fonseca saves 2 match points to reach round 3.
Mirra Andreeva opens her title defense with a 49-minute double bagel.
Plus, **Oleksandra Oliynykova** and **Anhelina Kalinina** set up a clash for the WTA 125 title in Antalya.
Subscribe below👇
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!
The green and gold fly high in the California desert as two native sons get big wins.
Alex de Minaur holds off a strong challenge from Sebastian Korda in one of the trickiest 2nd round match-ups.
And Rinky Hijikata takes out #20 seed Luciano Darderi, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Antonia's Line
(That is some deep dive Oscar trivia, folks.)
Anyway, get used to the name Antonia Ruzic, because the Croatian could easily take root in the top 40 over the next few years.
With wins over Emma Raducanu & Elena Rybakina this year, Ruzic takes down Zheng Qinwen.
Charlie Brawn
Carlos Alcaraz muscles his way into the 3rd round at Indian Wells, sweeping through a potential interesting (but ultimately routine) victory over Grigor Dimitrov.
The current world #1 wins, 6-2, 6-3, to set up a 3rd round showdown Arthur Rinderknech.
Daaaaaaaaamn, Mirra!
The defending champion sends quite a message to the rest of the field at Indian Wells.
Mirra Andreeva, who stormed into the top 10 after winning here last year, obliterates Solana Sierra, 6-0, 6-0, in 49 minutes, winning 81% of 1st serve return points.
Booked and Busy
Looks like Joao Fonseca might not be heading to Phoenix to defend that Challenger title next week.
But, I don't think he'll be too upset.
The Brazilian scores the biggest win since he returned from injury, rallying past 16th seed Karen Khachanov, 4-6, 7-6⁷, 6-4.
Krueger's Kick in the A**
Sometimes it takes a bad loss to turn things around.
For Ashlyn Krueger, it came 3 weeks ago, in the 1st round of the WTA 125 in Midland, when she lost to #270 Katherine Sebov.
Since then, the American is 5-1 and defeats #19 Liudmila Samsonova, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Sonay Seizes the Moment
Ever since she burst onto the scene with a title run at the WTA 250 in Monastir as a qualifier in 2024, Sonay Kartal has been firmly lodged in the top 100.
The Brit exacts some revenge for her recent Fed Cup loss to Emma Navarro, winning 6-1, 3-6, 7-6⁵.
V for Validation
Time will tell if Valentin Vacherot stays inside the top 30 after those Shanghai Masters points come off.
But, with each passing week, we get more and more evidence that the Monagasque is a real deal top 50 player.
At least.
Vacherot defeats Nuno Borges, 7-5, 7-5.
Swiatek Survives
Had Kayla Day succeeded in serving out that 2nd set at 5-2 (or won at 5-1, 5-3, or 5-4), I was going to post that "It's getting weird" NeNe Leakes meme.
Because... it kinda is with Iga lately.
But, true to her champion's instincts, she pulls through, 6-0, 7-6².