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                   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/ewan-west\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Ewan West                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"11 Mar 2026 11:45 AM\" data-ps-date=\"11 Mar 2026 11:45 AM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1773229558\"><br \/>\n                            11 Mar 2026 11:45 AM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/common\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\" 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class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center !my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mirra-Andreeva-Alex-Eala-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Mirra Andreeva and Alex Eala\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                WTA stars Mirra Andreeva and Alex Eala                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\">\n<p>Wednesday\u2019s news from the 2026 Indian Wells Open includes Mirra Andreeva coming under fire from a Russian tennis great and Alex Eala reacting to her exit from the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>We also have news about an online spat between two Tennis Channel commentators and the Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper\u2019s upcoming clash.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our round-up of the biggest headlines from Tennis Paradise as the first joint-ATP-WTA 1000 tournament of the year reaches the business end\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Mirra Andreeva \u2018not making progress\u2019, claims former world No 1<\/h2>\n<p>Mirra Andreeva\u2019s title defence in Indian Wells ended with a surprise three-set third round loss to Katerina Siniakova on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The world No 8 has since faced some blunt criticism from two-time major winner Yevgeny Kafelnikov, who claimed only those \u201cwho lack tennis competence\u201d will not question the 18-year-old Russian\u2019s form.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s not making progress \u2014 that\u2019s the most important thing. She\u2019s stagnant,\u201d said the former world No 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/mirra-andreeva-brutal-verdict-yevgeny-kafelnikov-after-indian-wells-exit\">Mirra Andreeva labelled \u2018stagnant\u2019 in blunt criticism from former world No 1 after Indian Wells exit<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Alex Eala reacts after debut Indian Wells run ends<\/h2>\n<p>Alex Eala\u2019s debut campaign in Indian Wells ended with a heavy 0-6, 2-6 defeat to world No 14 Linda Noskova in the last 16 at the WTA 1000 event.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-year-old Filipina started the tournament as the world No 32, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/alex-eala-prize-money-ranking-points-earned-indian-wells-open-run\">she is up to a projected new career-high ranking of 28th in the Live WTA Rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Eala described her run in Indian Wells as \u201csomething I\u2019m really proud of\u201d despite the difficult conclusion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/wta-tour\/alex-eala-on-her-learning-experience-in-indian-wells-i-do-leave-with-happiness\">Alex Eala on her learning experience in Indian Wells \u2013 \u2018I do leave with happiness\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Jannik Sinner praises Joao Fonseca after winning pair\u2019s first match<\/h2>\n<p>World No 2 Jannik Sinner defeated rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in a pulsating fourth-round encounter in Indian Wells on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p>After what was the pair\u2019s first-ever match, Sinner hailed Fonseca as an \u201cincredible talent\u201d and said the 19-year-old has a \u201cfearless\u201d mentality.<\/p>\n<p>The four-time Grand Slam champion also described the world No 35 as \u201ca very humble kid.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/atp-tour\/jannik-sinner-reveals-humble-kid-joao-fonseca-biggest-qualities-indian-wells-open\">Jannik Sinner reveals \u2018humble kid\u2019 Joao Fonseca\u2019s best qualities after Indian Wells Open clash<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Aryna Sabalenka highlights role of coach Max Mirnyi<\/h2>\n<p>Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarter-finals in Indian Wells with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over fellow four-time Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the last 16 on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The world No 1 added her Belarusian compatriot Max Mirnyi, a 10-time major champion in doubles, to her coaching team last year.<\/p>\n<p>After beating Osaka, Sabalenka credited Mirnyi for improving her as a player, including by helping her introduce serve-and-volley to her game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/indian-wells-aryna-sabalenka-reveals-how-legendary-coach-re-worked-her-game-after-scintillating-win\">Aryna Sabalenka reveals how legendary coach re-worked her game after scintillating Indian Wells win<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper look ahead to Indian Wells showdown<\/h2>\n<p>Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper will face off in a mouth-watering last 16 matchup in Indian Wells on Wednesday night<\/p>\n<p>Third seed Djokovic has won five Indian Wells titles, while 14th seed Draper is the reigning champion at the Masters 1000 event.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking ahead of the match, Draper described Djokovic as \u201cthe greatest player of all time\u201d, while the 38-year-old Serb said the 24-year-old Brit is \u201cplaying on a really high level again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/indian-wells-open-what-novak-djokovic-jack-draper-said-blockbuster\"><strong>Indian Wells Open: What Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper said ahead of blockbuster clash<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Talia Gibson will make big rankings jump as she continues stunning run<\/h2>\n<p>Talia Gibson upset world No 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 to progress to the quarter-finals in Indian Wells on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old Australian has won six consecutive matches in Tennis Paradise \u2014 two in qualifying and four in the main draw.<\/p>\n<p>Gibson, who started the tournament ranked 112th, is set to break into the top 70 of the WTA Rankings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/talia-gibson-rankings-rise-prize-money-indian-wells-open\">Talia Gibson set for stunning rankings rise as prize money so far is confirmed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Awkward on-air exchange between Tennis Channel commentators<\/h2>\n<p>A segment on Indian Wells broadcaster Tennis Channel got slightly uncomfortable during an exchange between former American players Coco Vandeweghe and Chris Eubanks.<\/p>\n<p>Eubanks made his feelings known after Vandeweghe brought up the topic of beating him in a serve speed contest in Indian Wells.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSee, here is the thing about me and you, Coco. I don\u2019t like to just bask in my own career and accomplishments. I like to focus on the players. I don\u2019t want to talk about myself and what I did and what my serve was,\u201d said the former world No 29.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-videos\/indian-wells-open-tennis-channel-commentators-involved-in-on-air-spat-lets-just-try-to-focus-on-the-players\">Tennis Channel commentators involved in on-air spat \u2013 \u2018Let\u2019s focus on the players\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Miami Open News<\/h2>\n<p>While action at the Indian Wells Open will continue until Sunday, the second leg of the Sunshine Double in Miami will get underway on 17 March.<\/p>\n<p>We looked at the entry lists for both the WTA and ATP events in Miami, as well as the prize money and ranking points on offer:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/wta-miami-open-entry-list-2026\"><strong>WTA Miami Open 2026 Entry List: Sabalenka, Swiatek, Rybakina, Gauff star; will Eala &amp; Raducanu be seeded?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/atp-miami-open-entry-list-2026\"><strong>ATP Miami Open 2026 Entry List: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic headline as 30 of top 32 set to star<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/2026-miami-open-what-prize-money-and-ranking-points-will-be-on-offer\"><strong>2026 Miami Open: What prize money and ranking points will be on offer?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? 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