Indian Wells tournament director Raymond Moore quit under heavy fire after he said women players owe their success to men, sparking a furious gender row that has divided the sport.
World number one Serena Williams ripped "offensive" remarks by Indian Wells tournament director Raymond Moore, who claimed women's tennis was riding on the coattails of the men's game.
Novak Djokovic set up a mouthwatering Indian Wells semi-final showdown with nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal, who the world number one Serb considers his biggest rival on the ATP Tour.
World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams had to dig deep at Indian Wells on Sunday to fend off a pair of unheralded but spirited opponents.
Eugenie Bouchard took another step in her comeback by rallying for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over qualifier Risa Ozaki in the opening round at Indian Wells on Thursday.
