Tennis

Nadal can do anything that he wants on the court: Marcos Giron

California [USA], March 7 (ANI): American tennis player Marcos Giron praised Rafael Nadal and admitted that he was surprised by the Spaniard's selection of shots in the Australian Open 2022.

2022-03-07T09:54:09.588071+00:00 IST

Injury-plagued Dominic Thiem pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami Open

California [USA], March 7 (ANI): The former world number three, Dominic Thiem will not take part in the Indian Wells and Miami Open, the Austrian announced on Monday.

2022-03-07T08:22:11.248664+00:00 IST

Nadal starts practice ahead of Indian Wells Masters eyeing 4th title of 2022

California [USA], March 7 (ANI): World no.4 Rafael Nadal has started to practice here at the Centre Court of Indian Wells Masters in California starting from March 8. The 21-time grand slam champion is eyeing his fourth Indian Wells title after winning in 2007, 2009 and 2013.

2022-03-07T08:18:32.113051+00:00 IST

Leylah Fernandez beats Camila Osorio to win Monterrey Open

Monterrey [Mexico], March 7 (ANI): Defending champion Leylah Fernandez made an incredible comeback to overcome the brink of defeat against Camila Osorio to win the Monterrey Open on Sunday.

2022-03-07T06:47:39.152149+00:00 IST

Germany, Italy, USA, Kazakhstan advance to Davis Cup Finals

London [UK], March 6 (ANI): Germany, Kazakhstan, Italy, USA, Belgium won their respective ties in Davis Cup Qualifiers to reach the Finals.

2022-03-06T11:26:02.606621+00:00 IST

Monterrey Open: Camila Osorio beats Diaz to set up a final clash with Leylah Fernandez

Monterrey [Mexico], March 6 (ANI): Colombian tennis player Camila Osorio defeated No.6 seed Parrizas Diaz 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final of the Monterrey Open.

2022-03-06T06:18:16.333485+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: Could not have asked for better performance, says India captain Rohit Rajpal

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): India's Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday said he couldn't have asked for a better performance from the team against Denmark.

2022-03-05T15:29:53.620515+00:00 IST

Thanasi Kokkinakis powers Australia into Davis Cup Finals

Sydney [Australia], March 5 (ANI): Thanasi Kokkinakis marked his return to the Australian Davis Cup team in perfect fashion by clinching the decisive fifth match against Hungary's Zsombor Piros 6-4 6-4 at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney on Saturday.

2022-03-05T12:21:43.879395+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: India defeat Denmark to seal spot in World Group I stage

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): The Indian tennis team defeated Denmark in their Davis Cup 2022 World Group I playoff tie here at the Delhi Gymkhana Club on Saturday.

2022-03-05T10:58:41.902307+00:00 IST

Monterrey Open: Camila Osorio beats Elina Svitolina to enter semis

Monterrey [Mexico], March 5 (ANI): Colombian tennis star Camila Osorio defeated Elina Svitolina in a thrilling match to enter the semis here in Monterrey on Friday.

2022-03-05T10:33:53.096407+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: Ramanathan, Bhambri give India 2-0 lead against Denmark

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): The Indian tennis team enjoyed a great start on Friday against Denmark in their Davis Cup 2022 World Group I playoff tie here at the Delhi Gymkhana Club.

2022-03-04T12:14:23.428056+00:00 IST

Ashleigh Barty withdraws from Indian Wells, Miami Open due to health seatbacks

Melbourne [Australia], March 4 (ANI): World number 1 and Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty has pulled out her name from the forthcoming WTA's hardcourt tournaments at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California and Miami Open in which she is a two-times champion.

2022-03-04T08:39:08.482837+00:00 IST

Monterrey Open: Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina seals quarter-final seat

Monterrey [Mexico], March 4 (ANI): Ukrainian top tennis star Elina Svitolina remains unbeaten again in Monterrey Open and edges past Bulgarian tennis star Viktoriya Tomova with a big margin of 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-2 to seal her seat in the quarterfinals.

2022-03-04T07:08:21.499178+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: Indian tennis team members inspire aspiring Delhi players

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): It was a dream come true for young aspiring tennis players as they felt lucky to get a glimpse of their favourite Indian tennis players practising ahead of the Davis Cup tie against Denmark here at Delhi Gymkhana Club.

2022-03-03T18:14:12.610221+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic not taking vaccine is his personal choice but he will also have to face consequences: Vijay Amritraj

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Novak Djokovic not taking a vaccine has caused a lot of problems for the 20-time grand slam champion as the Serb was not allowed to compete in the Australian Open 2022. Despite missing out, Djokovic is adamant that he will not take vaccines even if it leads to missing out on future tournaments. The former Wimbledon and US Open quarter-finalist Vijay Amritraj believes that this is his personal choice but he will have to face the consequence for it.

2022-03-03T16:24:51.742810+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: Our guys going to match Indian team, cause some problems, says Denmark captain Frederik Nielsen

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Denmark Davis Cup captain Frederik Nielsen said that his team is confident about playing India and not worried about their higher ranking.

2022-03-03T12:37:58.304625+00:00 IST

'You can do better': Serena Williams calls out publication after wrong image use

New York [US] March 3 (ANI): 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams lost her cool when the top American publication published an article about her but used a picture of her sister Venus Williams.

2022-03-03T08:48:58.921661+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: I like to take advice from Rohan Bopanna, says India's captain Rohit ahead of Denmark clash

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): Indian Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal feels that team will have the advantage of the home tie when they play against Denmark here at the grass-court of iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club.

2022-03-02T14:16:46.972863+00:00 IST

Tennis players from Russia, Belarus to continue competing in ATP, WTA events

London [UK], March 2 (ANI): Following Russia's military operations in Ukraine, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced that the players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in ATP and World Tennis Association (WTA) events.

2022-03-02T04:26:43.962388+00:00 IST

Djokovic parts ways with long-time coach Marian Vajda

Belgrade [Serbia], March 2 (ANI): Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he has parted ways with long-time coach Marian Vajda.

2022-03-02T03:45:36.480654+00:00 IST

Doubles match against Frederick Nielsen is going to be a tough match up: Rohan Bopanna

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): India will lock horns against Denmark in the Davis Cup World Group-I Play-Offs tie starting March 4 here at the Delhi Gymkhana Club and the most mouthwatering encounter is going to be the doubles tie where India's doubles player Rohan Bopanna will be facing Denmark team's captain Frederik Nielsen in the men's doubles match who is a Wimbledon 2012 men's doubles champion.

2022-03-01T13:40:28.984024+00:00 IST