Tennis

'Roland Garros Junior Wild Card' series to take place in New Delhi from April 29 to May 1

New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): The French Tennis Federation (FFT) organisers of the world's premier clay court event - Roland-Garros, in association with the All India Tennis Association (AITA), announced the fifth edition of the 'Roland-Garros Junior Wild Card Series' on Friday.

2019-04-12T10:00:10.611462+00:00 IST

Malaysia Open 2019: Kidambi Srikanth knocked out

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Apr 5 (ANI): Kidambi Srikanth suffered a defeat in the quarter-finals of Malaysia Open on Friday. China's Chen Long defeated him by 18-21, 19-21.

2019-04-05T12:01:31.398101+00:00 IST

Changes for 2020 Olympic Tennis event announced by ITF

London [UK], Apr 4 (ANI): The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Wednesday (local time) announced changes to match formats for the 2020 Olympic Tennis event.

2019-04-04T14:59:13.186841+00:00 IST

WTA rankings: Simona Halep closes on world no.1 Naomi Osaka

Florida [USA], Apr 2 (ANI): Romanian tennis player Simona Halep has moved up to close on world number one Naomi Osaka of Japan in the latest updated Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.

2019-04-02T10:26:04.932144+00:00 IST

Miami Open: Karolina Pliskova beats Simona Halep, sets up final against Ashleigh Barty

Florida [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): Tennis player Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic advanced to the Miami Open final for the first time after overcoming Simona Halep of Romania on Friday.

2019-03-29T11:38:55.620453+00:00 IST

Roger Federer storms into Miami Open semi-finals

Miami [US], Mar 29 (ANI): Tennis maestro Roger Federer displayed his trademark game on the court as he won 6-0, 6-4 against the sixth seed Kevin Anderson in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Thursday (local time).

2019-03-29T03:49:40.753351+00:00 IST

Felix Auger-Aliassime becomes youngest Miami Open semi-finalist

Miami [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): 18-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime became the youngest Miami Open semi-finalist in the tournament's 35-year history by defeating Croatia's Borna Coric 7-6(3), 6-2 in the quarter-finals.

2019-03-28T05:12:27.837385+00:00 IST

Roberto Bautista stuns Djokovic In Miami Open

Miami [US], Mar 27 (ANI): Roberto Bautista Agut pulled the biggest upset in Miami Open as he defeated Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday (local time) to reach the quarter-finals.

2019-03-27T05:08:46.915709+00:00 IST

Frances Tiafoe ends David Ferrer's Miami career

Miami [US], Mar 26 (ANI): Frances Tiafoe defeated David Ferrer 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 on Monday (local time), ending the Spanish's career in Miami Open.

2019-03-26T06:00:04.999001+00:00 IST

David Ferrer wins his first ATP match in 12 months

Miami [US], Mar 22 (ANI): David Ferrer won his first ATP Masters match in 12 months on Thursday (local time) as he defeated American Sam Querrey 6-3,6-2 at the Miami Open.

2019-03-22T10:44:41.660224+00:00 IST

Not another 100: Federer clarifies his career title goal

Miami [US], Mar 21 (ANI): Roger Federer will play next in the Miami Open but the tennis legend has said that he does not plan on sticking around to win his title number 200. He added that he is very happy at the moment with his 100 title wins.

2019-03-21T13:51:22.813644+00:00 IST

Thiem was better when it really mattered, says Roger Federer

California [US], Mar 18 (ANI): Roger Federer lost the Paribas Open final against Dominic Thiem 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday (local time), but the Swiss legend has said that he is not that disappointed with the loss and is looking at the loss with perspective.

2019-03-18T15:33:46.888288+00:00 IST

Kerber defeats Bencic, reaches finals of Paribas Open

California [US], Mar 16 (ANI): The number eight seed Angelique Kerber ended the twelve match winning streak of Belinda Bencic on Friday (local time) to advance to the Paribas Open's finals.

2019-03-16T09:04:27.928938+00:00 IST

Kerber beats Venus Williams, storms into Paribas Open semi-finals

California [US], Mar 15 (ANI): Number eight seed Angelique Kerber defeated Venus Williams in straight sets 7-6(3), 6-3 on Thursday (local time) to make the final four at the Paribas Open for the third time in her career.

2019-03-15T10:28:29.108116+00:00 IST

Osaka defeats Collins, marches ahead in Paribas Open

California [USA], Mar 12 (ANI): World number one Naomi Osaka put up another solid performance, defeating Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 16 match on Monday(local time).

2019-03-12T06:11:49.940313+00:00 IST

Paribas Open: Garbine Muguruza advances to next round as Serena Williams retires

California [USA], Mar 11 (ANI): Garbine Muguruza advanced to the fourth round of Paribas Open as her opponent Serena Willaims retired from the match while trailing 6-3, 1-0 due to a viral illness on Sunday(local time).

2019-03-11T10:16:50.686206+00:00 IST

I learn the most when I lose matches, says Naomi Osaka

California [US], March 10 (ANI): Naomi Osaka who started her Paribas Open title campaign with a win over Kristina Mladenovic, has said that she learns more from losses than victories.

2019-03-10T13:46:08.564497+00:00 IST

Serena Williams defeats Victoria Azarenka , enters third round of Paribas Open

California [US], Mar 09 (ANI): Number ten seed Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 6-3 in the second round of the 2019 edition of Paribas Open on Friday (local time).

2019-03-09T07:51:18.890868+00:00 IST

Azarenka wins first-round match in Paribas Open, sets up clash with Serena

Florida [USA], Mar 07 (ANI): Former World number one Victoria Azarenka defeated Vera Lapko 6-2,6-3 in her first match at the Paribas Open.

2019-03-07T06:45:55.557382+00:00 IST

Federer signs up for 2020 Dubai C'ships

Johannesburg [South Africa], Mar 5 (ANI): World number four Roger Federer quashed retirement talks, signing up to play in the 2020 Dubai Championships.

2019-03-05T11:05:15.890357+00:00 IST