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Rublev Injures Himself; Djokovic Throws Up
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March 08, 2026 | Edition #400
Andrey Rublev arrived at Indian Wells after a tense journey from Dubai, with the ongoing Middle East conflict grounding flights and putting his travel plans in doubt. But the turnaround never quite materialized, as Gabriel Diallo pulled off a surprise win over the Russian in the second round. To make matters worse, Rublev also appeared to injure himself in the aftermath of the defeat.
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Rublev Injures Himself In a Fit of Anger After Disappointing Defeat |
The Russian vents frustration on court after first round loss at Indian Wells. |
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