Tennis

Mission Olympic Cell approves funding for India Tennis stars

The MOC also approved financial assistance worth Rs 27.51 lakh for Sumit Nagal to support his international training and competition programme from March to October 2026. Nagal's calendar includes participation in ATP Challenger events, ATP Tour events, ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, Grand Slams such as Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open, as well as the Davis Cup 2nd round tie and Asian Games 2026.

2026-03-12T10:47:43.420912+00:00 IST

Draper stuns Djokovic; Alcaraz reaches Indian Wells quarters

World No. 14 Jack Draper produced one of the biggest results of the Indian Wells Open after defeating Serbian legend and World No. 3 Novak Djokovic in a thrilling Round 16 contest, while several top seeds progressed further in the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

2026-03-12T04:25:49.450006+00:00 IST

Sinner, Zverev, Sabalenka advance to next round at Indian Well

Top players continued their strong runs at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, with Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka advancing to the next stage after impressive victories in their respective Men's Singles and Women's Singles matches.

2026-03-11T03:48:20.715454+00:00 IST

MSLTA announces 20 international ITF tournaments

After successfully hosting major international events such as the ATP Tour 250, WTA 125, and PMR Challenger tournaments for the past five consecutive years, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra, along with the ATP Organising Committee, has decided to expand tennis development directly to the district level in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA).

2026-03-10T12:07:02.264467+00:00 IST

"Will announce first 20 days of IPL schedule in next 2-3 days": BCCI secretary Saikia

The upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season will officially kick off on March 28, broadcaster Star Sports confirmed on Sunday. The official announcement came ahead of the India vs New Zealand ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-10T09:01:48.103196+00:00 IST

Indian Wells Open: Djokovic reaches fourth round

Djokovic, the five-time champion, outclassed Aleksandar 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, facing a setback in the second set to book his place in the fourth round of the event for the first time since 2017. This is the second successive match where Djokovic has played three sets, having played a tough campaign opener against Kamil Majchrzak.

2026-03-10T03:35:05.849398+00:00 IST

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz starts campaign with win

Alcaraz, who started off the year with a memorable Australian Open title win this year, beat Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3, as per ATP's official website. He looked in incredible touch, which earned him the elusive Australian Open grand slam title and the ATP 500 Doha last month. A two-time champion, Alcaraz extended his win streak at the tournament to 13 matches.

2026-03-08T13:59:06.585687+00:00 IST

Adkar clinches ITF W35 Kalaburagi title

India's Vaishnavi Adkar lifted the singles title at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi with a determined 7-6(3), 6-4 victory over compatriot Ankita Raina in the final on Sunday.

2026-03-08T10:31:36.858026+00:00 IST

Adkar and Raina set up all-Indian singles final

India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina set up an all-Indian singles final at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi after winning their respective semifinals on Saturday, before later joining forces to capture the women's doubles title.

2026-03-07T13:33:29.049252+00:00 IST

Bopanna academy marks 10 years with launch MOS Program

The academy is proud to announce the launch of the Motilal Oswal Foundation Advantage Program, a landmark partnership aimed at supporting India's next wave of elite tennis players.

2026-03-07T10:28:39.497928+00:00 IST

ITF W35: Adkar, Raina storm into singles semifinals

Third seed Vaishnavi Adkar and eighth seed Ankita Raina continued their impressive run at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, advancing to the semifinals in both the singles and doubles events after commanding performances on Friday.

2026-03-06T14:23:40.432616+00:00 IST

Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 unveils jersey ahead of April start

The organisers of the Thailand Tennis Masters 2026 officially unveiled the tournament jerseys during a special launch event in Bangkok, bringing together international players and highlighting Thailand's push to promote sports tourism, as per a release.

2026-03-06T08:39:51.266162+00:00 IST

Ankita, Zeel Desai advance to second round in ITF W35 Kalaburagi

Indian stars Ankita Raina and Zeel Desai advanced to the second round of the ITF W35 Kalaburagi on Wednesday with confident opening-round victories, while Karnataka's Soha Sadiq showed early promise before bowing out after a dramatic shift in momentum at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium in Kalaburagi.

2026-03-04T12:38:11.657357+00:00 IST

Indians shine in first round of qualifying at ITF W35 Kalaburagi

The Indian contingent witnessed a highly encouraging start at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi on Sunday, as Indian players delivered a wave of strong performances on the opening day of qualifying at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium in Kalaburagi.

2026-03-01T15:49:34.804367+00:00 IST

Federico Cina clinches MahaOpen ATP Challenger

Sixth seed Federico Cina saved five match points to edge past Britain's Felix Gill to win the MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship.

2026-03-01T15:00:47.765406+00:00 IST

Manas' dream run ends at MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75

Local boy and Wildcard entrant Manas Dhamne's sensational run at the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship came to an end at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium.

2026-02-27T15:40:07.805339+00:00 IST

Felix knocks out Sumit Nagal at MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75

Britain's Felix Gill held his nerve in a high-intensity battle to defeat India's top star Sumit Nagal 7-6(4), 0-6, 6-3 in a marathon encounter lasting 2 hours and 37 minutes and make it to the quarter finals at the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship.

2026-02-26T15:59:54.205552+00:00 IST

Manas storms into quarterfinals at MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75

Hometown hero Manas Dhamne continued his fine form at the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship, storming into the Men's Singles quarterfinals at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-02-25T17:55:57.242362+00:00 IST

Kalaburagi to host biggest women’s international tennis event

The tournament will feature a 32-player singles main draw, preceded by a 32-player qualifying draw beginning on 1 March, along with a 16-team doubles draw. Main draw matches will commence on 3 March. As an ITF W35-category event, it offers valuable ranking points and an important opportunity for players aspiring to progress to higher-tier competitions, including the WTA Tour.

2026-02-25T14:15:27.976797+00:00 IST

Nagal powers through; Dhamne impresses at Maha Open Men's C'ships

India's top-ranked tennis star Sumit Nagal delivered a commanding performance while local teenager and the country's rising youngster Manas Dhamne showcased nerves of steel to spearhead the Indian charge in the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship at the Balewadi Stadium on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T14:28:33.004123+00:00 IST

Ivashka stuns top seed Gomez at Maha Open ATP Challenger C'ships

Former top-50-ranked player Ilya Ivashka pulled off the upset of the day, knocking out top seed Federico Agustin Gomez in a thrilling three-set battle in the opening round of the PMRDA Powered Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium, according to a release.

2026-02-23T16:03:39.808353+00:00 IST