Tennis

US Open: Federer breezes into second round

New York [USA], August 29 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer entered the second round of the ongoing US Open after defeating Japanese player Yoshihito Nishioka in their opening clash of men's singles event here at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday.

2018-08-29T09:13:25.604631+00:00 IST

Djokovic looks to kick-start US Open campaign on winning note

New York [Unites States of America], August 28 (ANI): Former world number one, Novak Djokovic is eyeing to kick-start his campaign at the US Open on a winning note while taking on Hungarian tennis player Marton Fucsovics in the opening match of the men's singles event here at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.

2018-08-28T09:03:55.322481+00:00 IST

Motherhood has intensified fire in the belly: Williams

Florida [United States of America], August 26 (ANI): American tennis star Serena Williams, who will be participating in her third Grand Slam tournament after giving birth to daughter Alexis Olympia, has said that motherhood has intensified the fire in her belly and she is working hard to do well in the upcoming 2018 US Open.

2018-08-26T07:57:20.140265+00:00 IST

Djokovic sets sight on US Open title

London [UK], August 22 (ANI): Former world number one Novak Djokovic, who recently completed his Career Golden Masters with a victory in the Cincinnati Open finals, has said that though it was not easy to make a comeback after the injury, he is happy to get back to the winnings ways and ready to give his absolute best in the upcoming US Open.

2018-08-22T10:22:28.839517+00:00 IST

Nadal, Halep named top seeds for US Open

London [UK], August 22 (ANI): World number ones Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep have been named top seeds for the final major of the season, US Open, which will commence from August 27 at the National Tennis Centre.

2018-08-22T08:37:45.012933+00:00 IST

Cincinnati glory special in my career: Djokovic

London [UK], August 20 (ANI): Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic, who clinched his maiden Cincinnati Masters title on Monday, said that the victory is among the special moments in his career.

2018-08-20T13:49:17.402875+00:00 IST

Djokovic brushes past Federer for 1st Cincinnati title

Cincinnati [USA], Aug 20 (ANI): Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic finally found a way past Swiss tennis master Roger Federer, as he defeated the latter 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets in the finals to win his first title of Cincinnati Masters here on Sunday.

2018-08-20T00:16:05.768370+00:00 IST

Cincinnati Open: Federer enters semi-final round

Cincinnati (Ohio) [U.S.A], August 18 (ANI): Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer edged past Swiss tennis player Stanislas Wawrinka to enter the semi-final of the ongoing Cincinnati Open here on Saturday.

2018-08-18T07:40:25.483690+00:00 IST

Serena talks about balancing motherhood and career

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 17 (ANI): American tennis star Serena Williams, who is all set to be back on tennis court for the 2018 US Open, candidly speaks about her struggle to balance motherhood with her career.

2018-08-17T00:56:34.170024+00:00 IST

Federer 'anxious' ahead of Cincinnati Open

London [UK], August 14 (ANI): Twenty-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer, who will be making his first hard-court appearance since Miami Open in March, has said that he is anxious ahead of the Cincinnati Open.

2018-08-14T06:21:33.179845+00:00 IST

Nadal pulls out of Cincinnati Open

Ohio [U.S.A], August 13 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal on Monday withdrew from the ongoing edition of the Cincinnati Open.

2018-08-13T06:31:27.646511+00:00 IST

Nadal blows away Tsitsipas to lift Rogers Cup

Toronto (Canada), Aug 13 (ANI): 17-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal produced a rich vein of form as he thrashed Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to clinch his fourth Canadian Masters 1000 title at the Rogers Cup here in Toronto on Sunday.

2018-08-12T23:36:12.292416+00:00 IST

Nadal breezes into Rogers Cup final

Toronto [Canada], August 12 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal on Sunday stormed into the final of the Rogers Cup after he saw off Karen Khachanov of Russia in their men's singles semi-final match.

2018-08-12T06:56:23.607890+00:00 IST

Djokovic sets sight on Cincinnati Open glory

London [UK], August 10 (ANI): Serbian tennis maestro Novak Djokovic has set his sights on the upcoming edition of Cincinnati Open following his ouster from the Toronto Masters.

2018-08-10T12:16:36.987868+00:00 IST

Twitterverse wishes Roger Federer on 37th bday

New Delhi [India] 08 Aug.(ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer turned 37 today and Twitterverse extended their warm birthday wishes to the 20-time Grand Slam champion.

2018-08-08T14:30:52.090911+00:00 IST

Serena talks about postpartum emotions

New Delhi [India], Aug 7 (ANI): In a heartfelt note on social media, American tennis ace Serena Williams opened up about her postpartum struggles.

2018-08-07T07:14:06.949138+00:00 IST

Murray rises in ATP tour rankings

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 7(ANI): Former world number one Andy Murray climbed 457 places in the latest ATP world rankings.

2018-08-07T00:07:29.257746+00:00 IST

Anderson, Djokovic to pair up for Rogers Cup

London [UK], August 6 (ANI): Serbian tennis maestro Novak Djokovic and South Africa's Kevin Anderson are all set to join forces for the men's doubles event of the upcoming Rogers Cup.

2018-08-06T14:12:19.620348+00:00 IST

Murray pulls out of Citi Open quarters

Melbourne [Australia], August 4 (ANI): Former world number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from the quarter-finals of the ongoing Citi Open, citing exhaustion as the reason behind the decision.

2018-08-04T07:36:41.202958+00:00 IST

Citi Open: Murray breaks down after reaching quarters

Washington DC [U.S.A], August 3 (ANI): British tennis player Andy Murray broke down in tears after battling Marius Copil of Romania in the pre-quarterfinal clash of the ongoing Citi Open here on Friday.

2018-08-03T11:35:18.742104+00:00 IST

Serena reflects on her shocking loss

San Jose (California) [U.S.A], August 1 (ANI): American tennis star Serena Williams, who suffered an embarrassing defeat against unseeded Johanna Konta of Britain in the first round of the ongoing San Jose Tournament on Wednesday, has said that she is capable of playing a "zillion times" better than the English player.

2018-08-01T11:12:59.182996+00:00 IST