Tennis

Billie Jean King Cup: Ostapenko defeats Ankita Raina, Latvia take 2-0 lead over India

Jurmala [Latvia], April 17 (ANI): Anastasija Sevastova and Jelena Ostapenko won their opening singles matches against respective Indian opponents Karman Kaur Thandi and Ankita Raina to give Lativa the perfect start to their Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas play-off tie in Jurmala.

2021-04-17T07:41:21.502672+00:00 IST

Monte-Carlo Masters: Medvedev withdraws after testing Covid-19 positive

Paris [France], April 13 (ANI): Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) on Tuesday confirmed that world number two Daniil Medvedev has withdrawn from the Monte-Carlo Masters after testing positive for Covid-19.

2021-04-13T09:11:57.444782+00:00 IST

Innsbruck and Turin join Madrid as hosts of Davis Cup Finals

Madrid [Spain], April 12 (ANI): International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Monday approved the move to a three-city format from 2021 Davis Cup and as a result, Innsbruck and Turin were confirmed as co-hosts for the finals following successful bids.

2021-04-12T10:48:14.567405+00:00 IST

French Open postponed by a week, to start from May 24

Paris [France], April 8 (ANI): The French Open organisers on Thursday informed that in agreement with the French public authorities and the governing bodies of international tennis, the French Tennis Federation made the responsible decision to postpone the 2021 Roland-Garros tournament by one week, which will now be held from May 24 to June 13.

2021-04-08T07:46:44.720849+00:00 IST

Sania Mirza selected for TOPS in 56th MOC meeting

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Indian tennis player Sania Mirza was on Wednesday selected for Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) during the 56th Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting.

2021-04-07T10:29:23.547279+00:00 IST

Poonacha returns to winner's circle as he caps off ITF World Tennis Tour's Indian swing with a home win

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): India's Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha brought cheers to the Indian tennis fans with a convincing 6-3, 7-6 win over American fourth seed Oliver Crawford in the final of the ITF Men's $15,000 New Delhi at RK Khanna Tennis Stadium on Sunday.

2021-04-04T14:26:06.738946+00:00 IST

Have seen encouraging response towards Tennis Premier League in past two years: Leander Paes

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 23 (ANI): After two successful years, the Tennis Premier League is all set to make a grand return for its third season. Promising to be bigger and better this year, the aim of the league is to popularise tennis as a sport in India and provide a platform to the young talented players of the country, also equipping them for global competition.

2021-03-23T11:02:43.162719+00:00 IST

Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open, citing COVID restrictions

Florida [US], March 20 (ANI): World-number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Miami Open which gets underway from March 22.

2021-03-20T04:43:58.561251+00:00 IST

Billie Jean King Cup: Sania, Ankita to lead India's charge in World Group play-offs against Latvia

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Star player Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina will lead India's charge in the Billie Jean King Cup World Group play-off tie against Latvia in April.

2021-03-16T11:39:53.775848+00:00 IST

Chile Open: Garin To face Bagnis for Santiago crown

Santiago [Chile], March 14 (ANI): Top seed Cristian Garin sealed his spot in the Chile Open final without dropping a set after defeating Daniel Elahi Galan 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday.

2021-03-14T07:48:36.673299+00:00 IST

Chile Open: Delbonis ends 17-year-old Rune's dream run

Santiago [Chile], March 13 (ANI): Cristian Garin continued his pursuit of a maiden ATP Tour title on home soil on Friday with a 6-4, 6-4, win against Juan Pablo Varillas in the Chile Open quarter-finals.

2021-03-13T09:10:35.058136+00:00 IST

Roger Federer withdraws from Dubai ATP tournament

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer on Friday withdrew from next week's Dubai ATP tournament, saying that "it's best to go back to training" after he failed to make the desired comeback on the court in Doha.

2021-03-12T04:14:35.819141+00:00 IST

Roger Federer crashes out of Qatar Open after losing in quarter-finals

Doha [Qatar], March 12 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer on Thursday lost to Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open which ended his comeback campaign after undergoing two right knee surgeries last year.

2021-03-12T02:49:37.589791+00:00 IST

Federer makes winning return, defeats Evans in Qatar Open

Doha [Qatar], March 10 (ANI): The Swiss tennis star Roger Federer on Wednesday made a winning return as he defeated Daniel Evans of Great Britain in the Round of 16 clash in the ongoing Qatar Open.

2021-03-10T18:15:17.524297+00:00 IST

Djokovic breaks Federer's record of holding number one ranking for most weeks

London [UK], March 8 (ANI): Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has broken Roger Federer's record of being at the top of the ATP Rankings for the maximum number of weeks.

2021-03-08T08:41:04.820405+00:00 IST

Really pumped up to play in Doha Open, says Federer

Basel [Switzerland], March 6 (ANI): Swiss tennis player Roger Federer on Friday said that he is really pumped up to participate in the upcoming Doha Open.

2021-03-06T05:03:00.980737+00:00 IST

Sumit Nagal bows out of Argentina Open

Buenos Aires [Argentina], March 6 (ANI): Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal on Friday (local time) bowed out of the ongoing Argentina Open after losing his quarter-final clash.

2021-03-06T03:17:38.164153+00:00 IST

Schwartzman shines in Buenos Aires opener

Buenos Aires [Argentina], March 5 (ANI): Diego Schwartzman fell victim to the upset bug early last week in Cordoba, but the Argentine reset well on Thursday to make a good start at the Argentina Open.

2021-03-05T08:05:53.692754+00:00 IST

Qatar Open: Sania Mirza, Andreja Klepac lose in semi-finals

Doha [Qatar], March 4 (ANI): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her partner Andreja Klepac of Slovenia crashed out of the ongoing Qatar Total Open after facing a defeat in the semi-finals on Thursday.

2021-03-04T15:16:58.376882+00:00 IST

Argentina Open: Sumit Nagal stuns Christian Garinto to record biggest win of his career

Buenos Aires [Argentina], March 4 (ANI): Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal on Thursday outclassed World no. 22 Christian Garinto in the Argentina Open and registered his biggest win of the career.

2021-03-04T04:13:40.832463+00:00 IST

Qatar Open: Sania Mirza, Andreja Klepac advance into semi-finals

Doha [Qatar], March 3 (ANI): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza continued her good form as she along with her partner Andreja Klepac of Slovenia progressed to the semi-finals of the Qatar Total Open on Wednesday.

2021-03-03T15:04:30.796866+00:00 IST