Tennis

Would be incredibly surprised if I would be playing again already in Wimbledon: Federer

Melbourne [Australia], November 17 (ANI): Swiss maestro Roger Federer will not be playing in the Australian Open and even cast doubts on his Wimbledon 2022 participation.

2021-11-17T07:36:22.649452+00:00 IST

Injured Matteo Berrettini withdraws from ATP Finals, Jannik Sinner steps in

Turin [Italy], November 16 (ANI): Matteo Berrettini on Tuesday withdrew from the ATP Finals after suffering a left oblique injury that forced him to retire from his match on Sunday evening against Alexander Zverev.

2021-11-16T17:27:15.982208+00:00 IST

WTA Finals: Sakkari through to semis after defeating top-seed Sabalenka

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 16 (ANI): Maria Sakkari on Monday defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(1), 6-7(6), 6-3 to book her spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing WTA Finals.

2021-11-16T12:29:56.501001+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Djokovic starts bid for 6th title with win against Ruud

Turin [Italy], November 15 (ANI): Novak Djokovic on Monday defeated eight seed Casper Ruud by 7-6(4), 6-2 in Turin to start his bid for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on a winning note.

2021-11-15T16:02:48.841786+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Medvedev ousts Hurkacz, Zverev wins after Berrettini's retirement

Turin [Italy], November 15 (ANI): Defending champion Daniil Medvedev battled past Poland's Hubert Hurkacz on Sunday afternoon with a 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 victory in the ATP Finals.

2021-11-15T13:28:32.909867+00:00 IST

WTA calls on China to investigate allegations of sexual assault made by Peng Shuai

Florida [USA], November 15 (ANI): The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) on Sunday finally broke their silence as they called out the Chinese government to investigate the allegations of sexual assault made by Peng Shuai against a former politician.

2021-11-15T12:29:01.946749+00:00 IST

WTA Finals: Garbine Muguruza reaches semis after win over Anett Kontaveit

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 15 (ANI): Garbine Muguruza on Sunday defeated number eight seed Anett Kontaveit by 6-4, 6-4 to book her spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing WTA Finals.

2021-11-15T12:01:06.308548+00:00 IST

Federer unlikely to play Australian Open but retirement not on cards, says coach

Melbourne [Australia], November 15 (ANI): Swiss maestro Roger Federer is unlikely to play in the Australian Open as he recovers from injury, according to his coach Ivan Ljubicic.

2021-11-15T11:21:23.002843+00:00 IST

Stockholm Open: Tommy Paul lifts maiden ATP title after defeating Denis Shapovalov

Stockholm [Sweden], November 14 (ANI): Tommy Paul on Saturday defeated defending champion Denis Shapovalov to clinch his first ATP Tour title at the Stockholm Open.

2021-11-14T09:17:16.925599+00:00 IST

Alcaraz lifts Next Gen ATP Finals title, defeats Korda in Milan

Milan [Italy], November 14 (ANI): Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday reigned supreme at the Next Gen ATP Finals, defeating Sebastian Korda 4-3(5), 4-2, 4-2 to win the title in Milan.

2021-11-14T06:24:18.082168+00:00 IST

WTA Finals: Undefeated Paula Badosa reaches semis after Sabalenka defeats Swiatek in thriller

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 14 (ANI): Paula Badosa on Saturday defeated number four seed Maria Sakkari of Greece, 7-6(4), 6-4 in the group stage of the ongoing WTA Finals Guadalajara.

2021-11-14T04:38:01.053732+00:00 IST

Shikhar Dhawan, Bhavina Patel, Suhas Yathiraj among 35 athletes conferred Arjuna Award

New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Indian opening batter Shikhar Dhawan, Tokyo 2020 Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel, and Para shuttler and Noida DM Suhas Yathiraj were among the 35 athletes who received the prestigious Arjuna Award on Saturday.

2021-11-13T12:01:00.497828+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: 'Fresher' Novak Djokovic sets eyes on Roger Federer's record

Turin [Italy], November 13 (ANI): The world number one Novak Djokovic is looking for a grand finish to a historic 2021 season, which saw him come within one match short of a Grand Slam.

2021-11-13T07:29:18.722150+00:00 IST

WTA Finals: Muguruza's semis hopes alive after win against Krejcikova

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 13 (ANI): Garbine Muguruza on Friday night defeated number two seed Barbora Krejcikova by 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the group stage of the ongoing WTA Finals Guadalajara.

2021-11-13T05:55:05.388887+00:00 IST

WTA Finals: Anett Kontaveit enters semis after crushing Pliskova

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 13 (ANI): Anett Kontaveit on Friday defeated the number three seed Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-0 at the WTA Finals to reach the semis in Guadalajara.

2021-11-13T04:08:34.027445+00:00 IST

Next Gen ATP Finals: Alcaraz sets title clash against Korda in Milan

Milan [Italy], November 13 (ANI): Carlos Alcaraz defeated Sebastian Baez to cruise into the title clash of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan.

2021-11-13T03:34:45.298104+00:00 IST

Alison Riske beat Jaqueline Cristian to lift Linz title

Linz [Austria], November 13 (ANI): Upper Austria Ladies Linz title clash on Friday saw Alison Riske defeating lucky loser Jaqueline Cristian after two hours and 24 minutes in a 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 thriller to win her third career title.

2021-11-13T02:52:44.202273+00:00 IST

WTA Finals, Day 2: Badosa stuns Sabalenka, Sakkari crushes Swiatek

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 12 (ANI): Paula Badosa made a remarkable debut at the 2021 WTA Finals, defeating top seed and world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0 on Thursday night in Guadalajara.

2021-11-12T08:16:42.615464+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Djokovic to start campaign against Ruud; Medvedev to take on debutant Hurkacz

Turin [Italy], November 12 (ANI): The groups for the 2021 ATP Finals was revealed on Thursday night at the tournament draw ceremony in Turin.

2021-11-12T06:32:54.856601+00:00 IST

Alison Riske, Jaqueline Cristian to meet in Linz final after injury-struck semis

Linz [Austria], November 12 (ANI): Upper Austria Ladies Linz semifinals on Thursday saw Alison Riske progress via retirement over Danielle Collins, and lucky loser Jaqueline Cristian advance to her first WTA final after a knee injury forced Simona Halep to withdraw.

2021-11-12T05:22:26.917033+00:00 IST

Andy Murray sets showdown against Jannik Sinner in Stockholm

Stockholm [Sweden], November 10 (ANI): Former world number one Andy Murray battled his way through a tense second-set tie-break to edge out qualifier Viktor Durasovic in the opening match at the Stockholm Open on Tuesday.

2021-11-10T07:17:30.635663+00:00 IST