Tennis

Russia defeat Croatia to lift third Davis Cup title

Madrid [Spain], December 6 (ANI): Russia has won the Davis Cup for the third time after the side defeated Croatia 2-0 in the summit clash in Madrid.

2021-12-06T04:07:08.144686+00:00 IST

Iga Swiatek splits with coach Piotr Sierzputowski

Warsaw [Poland], December 4 (ANI): Poland's Iga Swiatek has parted ways with her coach of five years Piotr Sierzputowski, the 2020 French Open champion said on Saturday.

2021-12-04T13:46:14.752438+00:00 IST

ATP urges for direct communication between Peng Shuai and WTA

Turin [Italy], December 3 (ANI): ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi on Thursday issued a statement regarding the Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai situation and urged for a line of open direct communication between the player and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

2021-12-03T06:02:57.653364+00:00 IST

Still concerned about safety of Peng Shuai, WTA suspends all tournaments in China

Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced that it would suspend all tournaments in China as the body is concerned about the safety of Peng Shuai.

2021-12-02T03:26:19.746213+00:00 IST

Johanna Konta announces retirement from tennis at age of 30

London [UK], December 1 (ANI): British tennis player Johanna Konta announced that her playing career has "come to an end".

2021-12-01T12:08:19.976990+00:00 IST

Rohan Bopanna presented with Rajyotsava Award by Karnataka CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 30 (ANI): Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna was presented with the Rajyotsava Award by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday.

2021-11-30T17:17:15.193405+00:00 IST

Sania Mirza to support Bengaluru Spartans of Tennis Premier League

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 29 (ANI): Tennis Premier League will have Sania Mirza supporting the Bengaluru team.

2021-11-29T15:26:06.807287+00:00 IST

Ramkumar Ramanathan clinches maiden singles title on ATP Challenger Tour

Manama [Bahrain], November 29 (ANI): Indian tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan won his maiden singles title at the ATP Challenger tournament in Manama, Bahrain on Sunday.

2021-11-29T10:21:34.237955+00:00 IST

Tennis star Ashleigh Barty announces engagement to Garry Kissick

Queensland [Australia], November 24 (ANI): World number one tennis player Ashleigh Barty has announced her engagement to boyfriend and golf professional Garry Kissick.

2021-11-24T05:47:14.329948+00:00 IST

COVID-19 test report no longer required to participate in AITA tournaments

New Delhi [India], November 22 (ANI): The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Monday announced that Rapid and RT-PCR tests will no longer be required for any player in the AITA tournaments.

2021-11-22T14:01:41.058603+00:00 IST

Chinese tennis star Peng speaks with IOC chief, says 'she is safe' in Beijing

Lausanne [Switzerland], November 22 (ANI): Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai on Sunday said she was safe in Beijing during a video conference with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief, the organisation said, amid international concerns about her well being.

2021-11-21T20:20:43.857131+00:00 IST

New video 'insufficient' evidence of Peng Shuai's safety, says WTA CEO

Florida [US], November 21 (ANI): Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Chairman and CEO, Steve Simon feels the "new" video of China's tennis player Peng Shuai is "insufficient" to conclude whether the athlete is safe and secure.

2021-11-21T04:11:06.504120+00:00 IST

Peng Shuai's 'wellbeing' is utmost important for us, state Wimbledon organizers

London [UK], November 20 (ANI): The organizers of Grand Slam Wimbledon stated that they are working with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the safety of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who appeared to be missing after accusing a former PRC official of sexual assaults.

2021-11-20T16:31:48.903649+00:00 IST

Djokovic supports WTA's decision of possible pull out of China over Peng Shuai's disappearance

Turin [Italy], November 20 (ANI): World number one Novak Djokovic has said he supports Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) suggestion of not continuing its activities in China, following tennis player Peng Shuai's questionable disappearance.

2021-11-20T07:34:49.711912+00:00 IST

Would love to have Novak here, he knows he'll have to be vaccinated: Australian Open Tournament Director

Melbourne [Australia], November 20 (ANI): World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic along with all players will only be allowed to take the field in 2022 Australian Open if they have received the COVID-19 vaccination.

2021-11-20T05:02:48.393590+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Zverev reaches semis, Medvedev beats Sinner

Turin [Italy], November 19 (ANI): Alexander Zverev booked his berth in the semi-finals of the ongoing ATP Finals 2021 in Turin after he cruised past Hubert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday.

2021-11-19T09:09:14.339608+00:00 IST

Serena Williams 'hopes' Peng Shuai is safe as concerns grow on whereabouts of tennis star

Washington [US], November 19 (ANI): Twenty-three time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams said she is "devastated and shocked" to hear about the news of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai.

2021-11-19T03:50:14.607647+00:00 IST

Concerns grow on whereabouts of Peng Shuai as WTA CEO questions alleged email

Florida [USA], November 18 (ANI): Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Chairman and CEO, Steve Simon on Wednesday cast 'concerns' on an email posted in China's media purportedly from tennis star Peng Shuai.

2021-11-18T07:11:17.311469+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Djokovic reaches semis, Ruud battles past Norrie

Turin [Italy], November 18 (ANI): Novak Djokovic on Wednesday qualified for the semi-finals at the ATP Finals with his 50th match win of the year.

2021-11-18T04:37:41.352337+00:00 IST

Garbine Muguruza defeats Anett Kontaveit to lift WTA Finals title

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 18 (ANI): Garbine Muguruza on Wednesday night defeated the number eight seed Anett Kontaveit to lift the maiden WTA Finals title in Guadalajara.

2021-11-18T04:10:07.889628+00:00 IST

Krejcikova, Siniakova clinch WTA Finals doubles title

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 18 (ANI): The number one seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic clinched the doubles title at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara on Wednesday.

2021-11-18T03:43:12.696130+00:00 IST