Tennis

ATP, WTA cancel all 2020 events in China due to coronavirus

London [UK], July 24 (ANI): The ATP and WTA on Friday cancelled all international tennis tournaments in China this year, including the Shanghai Masters and WTA Finals.

2020-07-24T07:30:37.728791+00:00 IST

ITF plans for return of junior, senior, wheelchair and beach tennis

London [UK], July 23 (ANI): The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Wednesday announced plans for the resumption of play for World Tennis Tour Juniors, Seniors Tour, the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the Beach Tennis World Tour.

2020-07-23T06:31:06.061252+00:00 IST

On this day in 2019: World witnessed marathon Wimbledon final

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): One year ago on this day, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic won his fifth Wimbledon title after defeating Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer in a five-set thriller.

2020-07-14T04:37:45.278631+00:00 IST

On this day: Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis won Wimbledon women's doubles title

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): On this day in 2015, the pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the women's doubles title at Wimbledon, with Mirza securing her maiden All-England title.

2020-07-12T09:12:06.582696+00:00 IST

Frances Tiafoe tests positive for COVID-19, withdraws from All-American Team Cup

Atlanta [USA], July 4 (ANI): American tennis player Frances Tiafoe on Saturday announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and has withdrawn his name from the All-American Team Cup.

2020-07-04T15:43:30.271839+00:00 IST

French Open 2020 to allow up to 60 pc spectators inside stadium

Paris [France], July 2 (ANI): The French Open 2020 on Thursday confirmed that it will allow up to 60 per cent spectators inside the stadium amid coronavirus threat.

2020-07-02T15:24:51.981811+00:00 IST

Zverev breaks quarantine protocol; Kyrgios, Becker involved in war of words

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): As Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios criticised Alexander Zverev for not following quarantine rules, veteran Boris Becker called the Aussie star a 'rat'.

2020-06-30T13:12:11.677125+00:00 IST

Davis Cup Finals postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic

London [UK], June 26 (ANI): As the world continues to reel under the coronavirus pandemic, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Friday postponed Davis Cup Finals until November 2021.

2020-06-26T14:55:25.432856+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic's coach tests positive for coronavirus

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic on Friday revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus, after two negative tests in the last 10 days.

2020-06-26T12:21:49.451505+00:00 IST

US Open include wheelchair tennis in 2020 tournament

New York [USA], June 25 (ANI): The United States Tennis Association on Wednesday announced that the 2020 US Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition will be held from September 10 -13 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing.

2020-06-25T05:05:20.483068+00:00 IST

'This takes the cake': Kyrgios slams Novak Djokovic's ignorance

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): As world number one Novak Djokovic tested positive for coronavirus, Nick Kyrgios slammed the Serbian for going ahead with Adria Tour.

2020-06-24T04:02:49.683542+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic, wife Jelena test positive for coronavirus

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic on Tuesday confirmed that he has contracted coronavirus.

2020-06-23T13:05:59.017708+00:00 IST

This is not a joke: Nick Kyrgios slams 'boneheaded decision' to hold Adria Tour during pandemic

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios on Monday slammed the "boneheaded decision" to go ahead with Adria Tour after two players tested positive for COVID-19.

2020-06-22T15:29:41.633505+00:00 IST

Alexander Zverev tests negative for coronavirus

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): German tennis player Alexander Zverev on Monday confirmed that he and his team have tested negative for coronavirus.

2020-06-22T14:14:18.585841+00:00 IST

After Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric also tests positive for coronavirus

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Croatia's Borna Coric on Monday said that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

2020-06-22T09:22:15.094222+00:00 IST

Adria Tour final cancelled after Grigor Dimitrov tests positive for coronavirus

Zadar [Croatia], June 22 (ANI): The final of the Adria Tour in Zadar has been cancelled after Grigor Dimitrov tested positive for coronavirus.

2020-06-22T03:02:48.587498+00:00 IST

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Leander Paes on his 47th b'day

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Wednesday extended his wishes in tennis terminology to ace tennis player Leander Paes, who turned 47.

2020-06-17T16:10:53.939089+00:00 IST

Roland-Garros 2020 to held from September 21 to October 11

Paris [France], June 17 (ANI): The French Tennis Federation (FFT) on Wednesday announced that this year's Roland-Garros tournament will be played over three weeks, with qualifying events commencing from September 21.

2020-06-17T15:50:23.133857+00:00 IST

US Open to be played behind closed doors, announces New York Governor

New York [USA], June 16 (ANI): US Open will be played from August 31 to September 13 behind closed doors, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday.

2020-06-16T17:01:59.491754+00:00 IST

'You said we would play tennis together one day': Sania Mirza mourns demise of Sushant Singh Rajput

New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): Indian tennis player Sania Mirza on Sunday mourned over the demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput as she recalled the time when the latter had told Mirza "we would play tennis together one day".

2020-06-14T15:27:44.510517+00:00 IST

Djokovic, Thiem to return to court with Adria Tour

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): The tennis legends will return to the court this week with the Adria Tour after a three month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-06-11T09:39:49.060399+00:00 IST