Tennis

Emma Raducanu confirms Torben Beltz will be her new coach

Linz [Austria], November 10 (ANI): The US Open champion Emma Raducanu confirmed on Tuesday night that Angelique Kerber's long-time mentor Torben Beltz will be her new coach.

2021-11-10T03:06:18.665722+00:00 IST

WTA Finals: Groups revealed in Guadalajara

Guadalajara [Mexico], November 9 (ANI): The draw for the 2021 WTA Finals Guadalajara was revealed at a private gala on Monday night with all players and teams in attendance.

2021-11-09T07:52:57.181739+00:00 IST

People are starting to respect Djokovic more, says Medvedev

Paris [France], November 8 (ANI): Daniil Medvedev was all praise for Novak Djokovic on Sunday, after he lost to the Serbian 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the Paris Masters final.

2021-11-08T06:29:42.032789+00:00 IST

Paris Masters: Djokovic ousts Medvedev for record-breaking 37th Masters 1000 title

Paris [France], November 7 (ANI): Novak Djokovic held his nerve on Sunday to capture his sixth Paris Masters title by defeating the defending champion, Daniil Medvedev.

2021-11-07T17:20:32.544585+00:00 IST

Russia triumph over Switzerland to claim 5th Billie Jean King Cup

Prague [Czech Republic], November 7 (ANI): The Russian Tennis Federation claimed Billie Jean King Cup by defeating Switzerland on Saturday in the championship tie to claim the premier team competition in women's tennis for the fifth time.

2021-11-07T12:05:25.243723+00:00 IST

Mektic-Pavic secure year-end No. 1 ATP doubles team ranking

London [UK], November 6 (ANI): Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic have clinched the year-end No. 1 ATP Doubles Team Ranking, the association confirmed on Saturday.

2021-11-06T16:29:51.659184+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic overtakes Sampras with record-shattering 7th year-end No. 1 finish

Paris [France], November 6 (ANI): Novak Djokovic has clinched the year-end No. 1 ATP Ranking for a record-breaking seventh time after a season full of historic achievements. The Serbian achieved this feat after he stormed into the title clash of Paris Masters on Saturday.

2021-11-06T16:08:07.025078+00:00 IST

Going to Turin is a dream, says Hurkacz after sealing last ATP Finals spot

London [UK], November 6 (ANI): The field for the 2021 ATP Finals is set. Hubert Hurkacz has earned the final spot at the season finale, to be held at the Pala Alpitour in Turin from November 14-21.

2021-11-06T12:12:51.832882+00:00 IST

Paris Masters: Fritz sets showdown against Djokovic; Zverev, Medvedev advance

Paris [France], November 5 (ANI): Taylor Fritz reached his second consecutive ATP Master 1000 quarter-final at the Paris Masters after defeating Cameron Norrie on Thursday.

2021-11-05T06:13:00.528338+00:00 IST

Norway's Casper Ruud seals spot in ATP Finals

London [UK], November 5 (ANI): Casper Ruud will make his debut at the ATP Finals after clinching his spot on Thursday at the ongoing Paris Masters.

2021-11-05T05:46:27.426480+00:00 IST

Dominic Thiem reveals he is vaccinated and set for Australian Open

Vienna [Austria], November 3 (ANI): World No. 12 Dominic Thiem is set to return at the 2022 Australian Open, the Austrian announced on Tuesday.

2021-11-03T11:13:53.551819+00:00 IST

Paris Masters: Pair of Djokovic, Krajinovic advance to second round

Paris [France], November 1 (ANI): Serbian pair of Novak Djokovic and Filip Krajinovic reached the second round of Paris Masters after defeating the Australian duo on Monday.

2021-11-01T18:25:29.778193+00:00 IST

WTA Rankings: Kontaveit makes top-10 debut, Vekic jumps 30 spots

Florida [USA], November 1 (ANI): Anett Kontaveit made her top 10 debut in WTA rankings on Monday after winning the title at the Transylvanian Open in Cluj-Napoca on Sunday, capping a remarkable end-of-season run.

2021-11-01T16:24:57.423981+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic eyes year-end no 1 finish in Paris, says 'that's the goal'

Paris [France], November 1 (ANI): Novak Djokovic who is making his long-awaited return to action this week at the Paris Masters, has set his eye on the year-end No. 1 finish in the ATP Rankings.

2021-11-01T12:48:16.429619+00:00 IST

Singles field set for WTA finals after Anett Kontaveit clinch Transylvanian Open

Florida [USA], November 1 (ANI): The WTA announced Sunday that Anett Kontaveit qualified for the 2021 WTA finals Guadalajara, becoming the eighth and final singles player to secure her place, and the first player from Estonia, to qualify for the WTA's crown-jewel event.

2021-11-01T11:38:43.246404+00:00 IST

Alexander Zverev bests Frances Tiafoe to clinch title in Vienna

Vienna [Austria], October 31 (ANI): Alexander Zverev continued his dominant form on Sunday as he lifted the men's singles title at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, overcoming American Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 6-4 to clinch his fifth trophy of the year.

2021-10-31T16:51:14.802420+00:00 IST

St Petersburg Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov bow out after losing in semis

Saint Petersburg [Russia], October 30 (ANI): The duo of Rohan Bopanna and Denis Shapovalov crashed out of the semi-finals of the men's doubles event at the ongoing St Petersburg Open here on Saturday.

2021-10-30T17:06:03.941000+00:00 IST

Paris Masters: Djokovic returns to play doubles; Sinner, Ruud eye ATP Finals spot

Paris [France], October 30 (ANI): Novak Djokovic will make the most of his long-awaited return to the ATP Tour next week, signing up for singles and doubles duty at the Paris Masters, as the main draw for the tournament was announced on Saturday.

2021-10-30T16:41:22.831053+00:00 IST

From conquering it all on court to joining politics, look at Leander Paes' journey

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): The stature of Leander Paes in India's sporting history is unparallel and absolutely unrivalled to this day. The 48-year-old who still holds the crown of the most successful tennis player in the country has enjoyed unprecedented success on the court and he will be hoping for the same in his political journey as he joins Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Goa on Friday.

2021-10-29T10:05:16.285230+00:00 IST

Paris Masters: Murray gets wild card into main draw, alongside Gasquet

Paris [France], October 29 (ANI): Former world number one Andy Murray will be in the main draw at the next week's Paris Masters 1000 after being handed a wildcard into the event on Thursday.

2021-10-29T06:31:44.240413+00:00 IST