Tennis

Federer pulls out of Rogers Cup

London [UK], July 24 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has pulled out of next month's Rogers Cup due to scheduling issues.

2018-07-24T10:57:23.011396+00:00 IST

I was not patient with my tennis expectations: Djokovic

London [UK], July 21 (ANI): Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, who recently clinched his fourth Wimbledon title after defeating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-3) in the final match, has said that the injury in his right elbow affected him mentally and that he was not patient with his tennis expectations.

2018-07-21T08:03:59.421835+00:00 IST

Hall of Fame Open: India's Ramkumar Ramanathan reaches semi-final

Newport [United States of America], July 21 (ANI): India's professional tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan stormed into the semi-final of the ongoing Hall of Fame Open here on Friday.

2018-07-21T06:43:02.094692+00:00 IST

Kevin Anderson acknowledges South African President's call

Capetown [South Africa], July 17 (ANI): South African tennis player Kevin Anderson has said that he received a phone call from President Cyril Ramaphosa right before his Wimbledon final and he really appreciates the gesture.

2018-07-17T13:00:15.324538+00:00 IST

WTA rankings: Serena storms into top 30

Florida [Unites States of America], July 16 (ANI): American tennis star Serena Williams has made a jump of 153 places to acquire the 28th spot in Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.

2018-07-16T11:49:38.843603+00:00 IST

Part of me believes in my own abilities: Djokovic

London [UK], July 16 (ANI): Newly crowned Wimbledon Champion Novak Djokovic, who defeated South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the final of the championship, has said that he did not expect to make a comeback in the tournament but he never doubted his abilities.

2018-07-16T07:47:32.099771+00:00 IST

Wishes pour in for newly crowned Wimbledon champ

London [UK], July 16 (ANI): As former world number one Novak Djokovic clinched the fourth Wimbledon title of his career by registering a comprehensive 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 straight sets victory over South Africa's Kevin Anderson, social media is flooded with wishes for the newly crowned champion.

2018-07-16T06:00:24.115505+00:00 IST

Djokovic beats Anderson; clinches fourth Wimbledon title

London [UK], July 15 (ANI): Serbian Tennis ace Novak Djokovic on Sunday defeated South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-3) to clinch his fourth Wimbledon title here.

2018-07-15T16:34:58.735391+00:00 IST

Kerber beats Williams to win Wimbledon

London [England], July 14 (ANI): Angelique Kerber lifted her maiden Wimbledon title after outclassing 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in the final at the Centre Court in London on Saturday.

2018-07-14T17:54:53.708392+00:00 IST

Kevin Anderson beats John Isner to play maiden Wimbledon final

Johannesburg [South Africa], July 14 (ANI): South Africa's star Kevin Anderson is through to the Wimbledon men finals after defeating American John Isner in a marathon five setter match that lasted for more than 6.5 hours.

2018-07-14T00:18:49.379841+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Serena Williams enters final, beats Julia Gorges

London [UK], July 12 (ANI): Tennis ace Serena Williams on Thursday entered the Wimbledon final after defeating Germany's Julia Gorges 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-final.

2018-07-12T17:44:17.875662+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Federer out, Anderson enters semi-final

London [UK], July 11 (ANI): Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer on Wednesday got knocked out of Wimbledon by South African Kevin Anderson after a thrilling five-set battle in the last-eight clash of the men's singles event here.

2018-07-11T17:51:18.151465+00:00 IST

Federer, Tendulkar to 'exchange notes'?

New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Funny, sweet conversations on Twitter is not a new thing, but a chat between Swiss tennis star Roger Federer and star Indian Batsman Sachin Tendulkar is something one cannot miss.

2018-07-11T10:30:58.259333+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Federer eyes semi-final spot

London [UK], July 11 (ANI): Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will look to book his place in the semi-finals of Wimbledon when he collides with South Africa's Kevin Anderson in the last-eight clash of the men's singles event here on Wednesday.

2018-07-11T07:53:25.230064+00:00 IST

Wimbledon 2018: Federer beats Mannarino in 4th round

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): Swiss tennis star Roger Federer on Monday entered the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after defeating France's Adrian Mannarino 6-0, 7-5, 6-4 in the fourth round of the men's singles event here on Centre Court.

2018-07-09T15:18:48.170230+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Federer eyes quarter-final spot

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): Swiss tennis star Roger Federer will look to cement his spot in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon when he crosses swords with France's Adrian Mannarino in the fourth round of the men's singles event here on Monday.

2018-07-09T07:24:07.499642+00:00 IST

Prefer to be No. 1 than No. 2: Nadal

London [UK], July 8 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal, who has retained his top ranking by beating Australia's Alex de Minaur in the third round of the ongoing Wimbledon championship, said that he prefers to be number one rather than number two.

2018-07-08T11:55:56.680537+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Nadal faces Minaur for pre-quarterfinal spot

London [UK], July 7 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal will look to storm into the pre-quarterfinals of the Wimbledon when he faces Australia's Alex de Minaur in the third round of the men's singles event here on Saturday.

2018-07-07T09:12:30.714125+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Nadal beats Kukushkin in second round

London [UK], July 5 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal on Thursday defeated Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of Wimbledon campaign.

2018-07-05T17:55:18.923249+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Nadal to meet Russia's Kukushkin in second round

London [UK], July 5 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal will look to capitalize on his great start to the Wimbledon campaign when he squares off with Russian tennis player Mikhail Kukushkin in the second round of the men's singles event here on Thursday.

2018-07-05T06:55:32.878755+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Federer to face Lukas Lacko in second round

London [UK], July 4 (ANI): Swiss tennis star Roger Federer will look to continue his winning start to the Wimbledon campaign when he crosses swords with Solvak tennis player Lukas Lacko in the second round of the men's singles event here on Wednesday.

2018-07-04T09:37:51.905850+00:00 IST