The two-time Wimbledon champion went the distance again - all six of his wins this year have gone to deciding sets - in an astonishing 6-0 3-6 7-6 (8-6) victory over rising Czech star Jiri Lehecka.
Having added to his previous tournament tally of eight match points saved, the 35 year-old Scot rescued another before going down 6-4 6-4 in the final against the rangy Russian.
The British No 1 claimed the second biggest trophy of his career when he came through a remarkably undulating encounter 5-7 6-4 7-5.
The Canadian tennis star posed for photos with sister Beatrice and took to Instagram to reveal it was the first time since they turned 21 that they spent the special day together.
MIKE DICKSON: Cam Norrie finds himself elevated in the world rankings back to number twelve, although like most others he stands in the shadow of Novak Djokovic's latest feat.
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the upcoming Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami as he continues recovery from surgery -and it could spell disaster for his Wimbledon campaign.
Daniil Medvedev has expressed his concern about the Dunlop balls used at the Australian Open, saying they are responsible for an increase in injuries to elite players.
Djokovic's hopes for an exemption for next week's tournament is fading, with Djokovic admitting on Thursday he will pull out before the draw is made whether or not a decision is confirmed.
With current restrictions due to end in April, the Serbian 22-time grand slam winner wants dispensation to enter the country and play the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open.
Former world number one Medvedev briefly dropped out of the top 10 after an early loss at the Australian Open capped a difficult 12 months but he has responded superbly since.
The Serbian, who is one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against the virus, applied to the US government last month for a waiver to play at ATP Masters events at Indian Wells and Miami.
Globally renowned tennis coachPatrick Mouratoglou has outlined to his social media followers why he believes Aussie Nick Kyrgios has the best serving motion tennis has ever seen.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club [AELTC] barred competitors from the two countries from all grass-court events in the United Kingdom last year.
The fiery Australian has repeatedly argued his actions is subject to exaggerated scrutiny and that he's simply a straight-talker, shoot-from-the-hip kind of guy unwilling to toe the line.
MIKE DICKSON: Clare Balding will front a line-up which might yet include Roger Federer, who has been approached, and has twice been seen at the All England Club in recent months.
Jack Draper set up an all-British second-round clash against Dan Evans as he brushed aside a highly-rated contemporary in the Californian desert.
Andy Murray took yet another match to the wire on Thursday as he claimed victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry at Indian Wells, with the Brit now having won all five deciding-set matches in 2023.
Dele Alli has ended up out in the cold at Besiktas - and it's far from the first time he's rubbed a manager up the wrong way, with one going so far as to physically confront him
MIKE DICKSON: The Scot has long been an admirer of the 21-year-old. He sees a big career ahead for Draper who defeated British No 2 Dan Evans in the previous round.
American duo Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul both advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Monday. Fritz moved through in straight sets, while it took Paul three.
Emma Raducanu advanced to the last 16 of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for the first time as she battled her way to a 6-1 2-6 6-4 win over 13th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia.
Draper broke the Scot early on in the opening set to take a 2-1 lead, but Murray earned a break of his own and earned a set point, which was then recovered by his opponent before the tiebreak.
Overnight UK time Raducanu will take on Iga Swiatek, the Pole who has established herself as the one truly outstanding performer in the women's game since Serena Williams faded away.
So some big games coming up - a derby against a dangerous Leigh led by our former coach, a likely sell out home game against the champions and our biggest rivals followed by the league leaders. Exciting but not really the time for our attack to be as poor as it is at the moment. Wonder whether Peet will be brave and make the big switch to the spine. Cust's lack of form and Bevan's impact on Friday will surely make it more tempting for him.
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Defending Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz moved through to the last eight with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Marton Fucsovics. He will face the victor of Stan Wawrinka and Janik Sinner.
