Tennis

Davis Cup: Denmark's top-ranked player Holger Rune pulls out of tie against India

New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Hosts India have been handed a huge advantage going into their Davis Cup World Group Playoff I tie against Denmark next week, as the World No. 90 and the visiting side's top-ranked player, Holger Rune, has confirmed his unavailability for the two-day rubber on the grass courts of the Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) here.

2022-02-23T17:06:17.418545+00:00 IST

Guadalajara Open: Saville wins longest WTA match of 2022 after Raducanu retires

Guadalajara [Mexico], February 23 (ANI): Australia's Daria Saville overcame a tough physical battle to advance to the second round at the Guadalajara Open on Tuesday after reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu was forced to retire due to a left hip injury.

2022-02-23T11:54:00.018835+00:00 IST

Dubai Tennis C'ships: Rublev defeats Evans, Sinner survives opener scare, Karatsev suffers shock defeat

Dubai [UAE], February 23 (ANI): Andrey Rublev made a winning start to his bid for a second title in two weeks as he defeated Daniel Evans 6-4 7-5 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

2022-02-23T11:49:55.849933+00:00 IST

Mexican Open: Nadal matches his best start to ATP tour, Medvedev makes winning start for No. 1 spot

Acapulco [Mexico], February 23 (ANI): Rafael Nadal in his first action since his record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title defeated Denis Kudla on Tuesday at the ongoing Mexican Open.

2022-02-23T10:38:00.184862+00:00 IST

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev expelled from Mexican Open after 'unsportsmanlike conduct'

Acapulco [Mexico], February 23 (ANI): The World number three Alexander Zverev has been expelled from the Mexican Open after the German's "unsportsmanlike conduct" at the conclusion of his doubles match on Tuesday night in Acapulco.

2022-02-23T10:07:10.827724+00:00 IST

Prerna Bhambri to host first-ever Tennis 'Fan Lounge' for Davis Cup

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Five-time national champion, former Indian tennis player Prerna Bhambri, is all set to host the 'Fan Lounge' during the country's Davis Cup World Group Playoff I campaign against Denmark on March 4 and 5 here at Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC).

2022-02-22T14:08:00.099112+00:00 IST

Mexican Open: Kozlov shocks Dimitrov in three-hour thriller; Isner, Zverev battle through

Acapulco [Mexico], February 22 (ANI): Stefan Kozlov on Monday night overcame severe second-set cramps on his way to winning the longest match in the Mexican Open history after downing 2014 champion Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-3.

2022-02-22T12:16:27.401475+00:00 IST

Qatar Open: Garcia upsets Halep; Kvitova, Muguruza roll past

Doha [Qatar], February 22 (ANI): Defending champion Petra Kvitova and the player she beat in the 2021 final, Garbine Muguruza, notched victories at the Qatar Open on Monday. While Caroline Garcia upset former Doha champion Simona Halep in other first-round action.

2022-02-22T10:24:55.263979+00:00 IST

Dubai Tennis C'ships: Djokovic wins first match of 2022, Murray battles through

Dubai [UAE], February 22 (ANI): The world number one Novak Djokovic and former champion Andy Murray reached the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships in contrasting styles on Monday.

2022-02-22T10:11:11.573042+00:00 IST

India must exploit Denmark players' weakness on grass: Anand Amritraj

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Two-time US Open quarter-finalist and former Indian tennis player Anand Amritraj, believes that India are firm favourites to win their Davis Cup World Group I playoff tie against Denmark on March 4 and 5.

2022-02-21T18:20:21.250971+00:00 IST

World No. 9 Felix Auger-Aliassime withdraws from Dubai Tennis Championships with back injury

Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): Felix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the Dubai Tennis Championships with a back problem, the organisers of the ATP 500 tournament said on Monday.

2022-02-21T15:09:21.987490+00:00 IST

Qatar Open: Azarenka survives Putintseva scare; Anisimova, Cornet also advance

Doha [Qatar], February 21 (ANI): Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka fought back from a double-break down in the third set and saved a match point to best Yulia Putintseva in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Sunday. Amanda Anisimova and Alize Cornet also won night matches.

2022-02-21T11:26:25.228809+00:00 IST

Andrey Rublev overcomes Felix Auger-Aliassime to lift Marseille crown

Marseille [France], February 21 (ANI): Andrey Rublev on Sunday overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 7-6(4) in the Open 13 Provence final to lift his first ATP Tour trophy since March 2021.

2022-02-21T10:44:30.869085+00:00 IST

Cameron Norrie defeats Reilly Opelka to lift title at Delray Beach

Florida [US], February 21 (ANI): The world No. 13 and No. 1 seed Cameron Norrie defeated No. 2 seed Reilly Opelka of USA 7-6(1), 7-6(4) to take the 2022 Delray Beach Open singles title on Sunday.

2022-02-21T10:34:32.006591+00:00 IST

18-yr Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest ATP 500 titlist after defeating Schwartzman in Rio

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], February 21 (ANI): The 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday clinched the Rio Open title after defeating Diego Schwartzman.

2022-02-21T10:11:56.030100+00:00 IST

Rafael Nadal to play Reilly Opelka in Acapulco

Acapulco [Mexico], February 21 (ANI): World no.5 Rafael Nadal is all set to play his first tournament after winning the Australian Open 2022 title as he takes on Reilly Opelka of the USA in the opening round of the ATP 500 event Abierto Mexicano Telcel to be played here at the Arena GNP Seguros.

2022-02-21T08:55:01.814255+00:00 IST

My goal is to get selected for Billie Jean King Cup: Vaidehi Chaudhari

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 20 (ANI): India's Vaidehi Chaudhari performed well in the Haryana ITF Women's 15 K 2022 tournament reaching the final of the women's singles draw here at The Tennis Project. Vaidehi lost 1-6, 2-6 in the final to Thailand's Punnin Kovapitukted. The 22-year old is looking to get selected in the Indian team for the Billie Jean King Cup.

2022-02-20T12:49:54.303296+00:00 IST

Delray Beach Open: Opelka edges Millman in thriller, sets Norrie clash in final

Florida [US], February 20 (ANI): USA's Reilly Opelka edged out Australian John Millman 7-6(8), 6-7(3), 7-6(4) to reach his second Delray Beach Open final in the last three years on Saturday.

2022-02-20T08:02:58.206536+00:00 IST

Felix Auger-Aliassime sets Andrey Rublev final clash in Marseille

Marseille [France], February 20 (ANI): Felix Auger-Aliassime reached consecutive tour-level finals as he ended the breakout run of Roman Safiullin with a 7-6(4), 7-6(5) victory in the semi-finals of the Open 13 Provence in Marseille on Saturday.

2022-02-20T06:50:54.309919+00:00 IST

Rio Open: Diego Schwartzman to clash with Carlos Alcaraz in final

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], February 20 (ANI): Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday reach his first ATP 500 final on Saturday, beating Matteo Berrettini and Fabio Fognini as he pulled double duty following a Friday rainout.

2022-02-20T06:16:02.339802+00:00 IST

Dubai Tennis Championships: Jelena Ostapenko beats Veronika Kudermetova to claim singles title

Dubai [UAE], February 20 (ANI): Jelena Ostapenko capped a magnificent week by defeating Veronika Kudermetova 6-0 6-4 on Saturday to claim the Dubai Tennis Championships trophy.

2022-02-20T05:54:41.971351+00:00 IST