Tennis

Telangana policeman wins 2 medals at World Police and Fire Games

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 18 (ANI): N Bose Kiran, Additional Inspector of Police in Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, has won two Bronze medals at 'World Police and Fire Games' held at Chengdu in China.

2019-08-17T23:34:15.632120+00:00 IST

AIG Ashish Kapoor clinches two gold medals at WPFG

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Aug 17 (ANI): Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in Vigilance Bureau of Punjab, Ashish Kapoor has bagged gold medals in both singles and doubles titles in Tennis events during the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2019, held at Chengdu in China.

2019-08-17T14:44:10.815763+00:00 IST

AITA wants Davis Cup venue to be shifted from Pakistan

New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Amid tension between India and Pakistan after the abrogation of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, All India Tennis Association (AITA) has written a letter to International Tennis Federation (ITF) to shift the Davis Cup venue from Pakistan or postpone the tournament for sometime.

2019-08-14T08:20:46.837750+00:00 IST

AITA wants Davis Cup venue change from Pakistan

New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Amid tension between India and Pakistan after the abrogation of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, All India Tennis Association (AITA) has written a letter to International Tennis Federation (ITF) to shift the Davis Cup venue from Pakistan or postpone the tournament for sometime.

2019-08-14T08:15:23.883182+00:00 IST

Naomi Osaka regains top spot in WTA rankings

Florida [USA], Aug 12 (ANI): Japan's Naomi Osaka on Monday regained the number one spot in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.

2019-08-12T16:50:26.626785+00:00 IST

Hironmoy Chatterjee writes to ITF over player's safety in Pakistan

New Delhi [India], Aug 12 (ANI): All India Tennis Association (AITA) Secretary-General Hironmoy Chatterjee on Monday wrote to the International Tennis Federation (ITF), seeking final certificate confirming the safety of everyone who will be travelling to Pakistan for the Davis CupAsia-Oceania Group-1 tie.

2019-08-12T13:14:37.656491+00:00 IST

Cannot take isolated stand in multilateral events: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi [India], Aug 12 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju has said that an isolated stand cannot be taken when it comes to multilateral events organised by international bodies.

2019-08-12T08:14:04.920356+00:00 IST

Mahesh Bhupathi named captain for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Monday announced Mahesh Bhupathi as the skipper for the India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie on September 14 and 15 in Islamabad.

2019-08-05T13:15:26.522450+00:00 IST

It took more than belief: Leander Paes on winning bronze at 1996 Olympics

New Delhi [India], Aug 3 (ANI): It has been 23 years since Leander Paes became the first Indian tennis player to win an Olympic bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

2019-08-03T16:36:51.278971+00:00 IST

Here's what happened when Cori Gauff met her 'true inspiration' Michelle Obama

New Delhi [India], Aug 2 (ANI): Meeting your idol can make your day and push you to greater heights. Something similar happened when American tennis prodigy Cori Gauff met her "true inspiration" and former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.

2019-08-02T11:47:26.417500+00:00 IST

No difficulty in going to Pakistan to participate in Davis Cup: Hironmoy Chatterjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 28 (ANI): After confirming India's participation in the Davis Cup slated to be played in Pakistan in September this year, All India Tennis Association's (AITA) Secretary-General Hironmoy Chatterjee on Sunday said that there is no difficulty in going to Pakistan to take part in the tournament.

2019-07-28T08:50:16.713689+00:00 IST

Indian team to travel to Pakistan to participate in Davis Cup

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the first time in 55 years to participate in the Davis Cup, All India Tennis Association (AITA) Secretary-General Hironmoy Chatterjee confirmed on Sunday.

2019-07-28T04:32:37.462065+00:00 IST

Australian tennis player Peter McNamara passes away

Wellington [New Zealand], July 22 (ANI): Australian tennis player and three-time Grand Slam doubles champion Peter McNamara passed away in Germany on Monday.

2019-07-22T08:05:13.391069+00:00 IST

Divij Sharan ties the knot with 'best partner' Samantha Murray

New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Asian Games 2018 gold medallist and Indian's Divij Sharan got married to British tennis player Samantha Murray.

2019-07-21T07:26:54.279913+00:00 IST

Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams to compete at US Open

Florida [US], July 18 (ANI): Defending champion Naomi Osaka and runner-up Serena Williams are among the 13 Grand Slam winners to compete at the US Open, beginning August 26.

2019-07-18T05:09:58.665270+00:00 IST

Simona Halep to receive Romania's highest distinction

Bucharest (Romania), July 16 (ANI): Romanian Presidential Administration on Monday announced that Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will be given Steaua Romaniei- highest distinction of Romania.

2019-07-16T11:51:20.766697+00:00 IST

Major respect to Roger for a titan fight: Djokovic on Wimbledon final

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): After defeating Swiss tennis veteran Roger Federer in the longest Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic on Tuesday showed respect towards his opponent saying "major respect to Roger for a titan fight".

2019-07-16T06:32:38.502829+00:00 IST

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep returns to top 5

Florida [US], July 16 (ANI): Simona Halep returned in the top five of the updated Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings after winning her maiden Wimbledon title.

2019-07-16T06:07:19.371055+00:00 IST

Wimbledon final: An anxious Mirka Federer cheers for husband while fans look for Jelena Djokovic

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Men's Wimbledon finals between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic was one that kept fans glued to the edge of their seats, and ultimately, it was the Serbian who clinched his fifth Wimbledon title after the longest-ever final to be played.

2019-07-14T19:25:20.716035+00:00 IST

Djokovic beats Federer in five-set thriller, clinches fifth Wimbledon title

London [UK], July 15 (ANI): Serbian Novak Djokovic won his fifth Wimbledon title on Sunday as he defeated Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 in a match that lasted for more than four hours.

2019-07-14T18:33:36.755814+00:00 IST

Wimbledon final between Federer and Djokovic goes into fifth set

London [UK], July 14 (ANI): The ongoing Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic entered the fifth set as both the players won two sets each.

2019-07-14T16:21:37.457361+00:00 IST