Tennis

Serena Williams to say 'I do' to fiance Alexis Ohanian

Washington DC [USA], November 15 (ANI): Wedding bells are ringing for American Tennis star Serena Williams and mega-rich Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian as the power couple is all set to tie knot in an intimate ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday.

2017-11-15T09:57:27.396829+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Federer fends off Zverev to reach semis

London [U.K], November 15 (ANI): 19-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer saw off a spirited challenge from 20-year-old Alexander Zverev of Germany to reach the semi-final of the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals here on Wednesday.

2017-11-15T04:54:16.399857+00:00 IST

This is for whom Serena Williams can leave her baby for one day

Washington DC [USA], November 14 (ANI): Not many mothers would want to keep their new born child away from them, but American tennis star and new mom Serena Williams is ready to make exception for her fellow Women of the Year, Gigi Hadid.

2017-11-14T09:06:52.353245+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Nadal withdraws due to knee injury

London [UK], November 14 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal has announced that he has withdrawn from the ATP Finals because of a knee injury.

2017-11-14T01:34:44.040229+00:00 IST

Federer dismisses Nadal's suggestion to play ATP Finals on clay

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 13 (ANI): 19-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has expressed his disapproval over world number one Rafael Nadal's suggestions that it would be fairer to play ATP World Tour Finals on clay courts.

2017-11-13T12:17:11.210896+00:00 IST

Paes-Raja lift Knoxville Challenger title

Tennessee [USA], November 13 (ANI): Indian tennis duo of Leander Paes and Purav Raja have lifted the Knoxville Challenger title after clinching a comfortable straight sets win in the finals of the men's doubles event here last evening.

2017-11-13T05:40:49.097031+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Federer to begin quest for season-end title

London [UK], November 12 (ANI): The season-ending ATP World Tour Finals has kicked off here at the O2 Arena on Sunday and the first day of the tournament will mark the presence of Tennis ace and world no. 2 Roger Federer.

2017-11-12T09:48:41.333065+00:00 IST

This butcher creates 'sausage baby' to welcome Murray's new-born

Sydney [Australia], November 11 (ANI): Former world number one Andy Murray recently became a father for second time, and a Scottish butcher marked the baby's arrival in the weirdest way possible.

2017-11-11T10:12:48.321642+00:00 IST

Nadal, Federer prefer no innovations in the game

Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov 11 (ANI): Tennis aces Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have expressed displeasure over ATP's new tennis innovations and have asked the administration not to meddle too much with the current format of the game.

2017-11-11T09:11:27.122908+00:00 IST

Nadal hints withdrawal from ATP World Tour finals

London [U.K], Nov 11 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal has hinted that he could withdraw from the ATP World Tour Finals because of a troubled knee.

2017-11-11T08:14:41.955921+00:00 IST

I would not do a different calendar to be No 1: Nadal

London [U.K], Nov 11 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal has said that he was not afraid of 19-time Grand slam winner Roger Federer as he planned his route back to the top spot of Tennis.

2017-11-11T06:03:37.969137+00:00 IST

Roger Federer sweeps ATP World Tour Awards

London [U.K], November 10 (ANI): World number two Roger Federer has been rewarded for his stellar performance this season as he walked away with three honours, including the Stefan Edberg sportsmanship award, at the ATP World Tour Awards ceremony at the London Tower.

2017-11-10T14:22:05.919401+00:00 IST

Serena Williams back in gym, eyes Australian Open comeback

Melbourne [Australia], November 9 (ANI): With an aim to make a return to the tennis court by the next year's Australian Open, former world number one and new mom Serena Williams has begun her preparation by hitting the gym.

2017-11-09T12:51:38.094414+00:00 IST

Saina beats Sindhu to lift her third national title

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 8 (ANI): Saina Nehwal on Wednesday beat PV Sindhu 21-17, 27-25 to lift her third nationals title.

2017-11-08T15:23:41.020515+00:00 IST

ATP Tour Finals: Federer to face Zverev, Nadal drawn against Dimitrov

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 8 (ANI): Nineteen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and young gun Alexander Zverev of Germany have been drawn to face each other in the group stage of the next week's ATP Tour Finals in London.

2017-11-08T13:22:27.134817+00:00 IST

Andy Murray becomes father for second time

Melbourne [Australia], November 8 (ANI): Former world number one Andy Murray and his wife Kim Sears have welcomed the birth of their second child.

2017-11-08T12:48:47.512957+00:00 IST

Williams can 'absolutely' break Margaret Court's Grand Slam record: Graf

Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov 5 (ANI): German Tennis star Steffi Graf believes that Serena Williams can "absolutely" surpass Margaret Court's Grand Slam singles title record with her comeback.

2017-11-05T14:55:19.476687+00:00 IST

Serena Williams shares cute father-daughter snap

New Delhi [India], Nov. 5 (ANI): Tennis superstar Serena Williams on Saturday treated the world with an adorable photo of her little munchkin Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.

2017-11-05T12:40:02.111315+00:00 IST

Caroline Wozniacki engaged to David Lee

Washington D.C. [U.S.A], November 04 (ANI): Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki accepted NBA star David Lee's engagement proposal.

2017-11-04T08:55:30.720102+00:00 IST

Nadal allays injury concerns, says fit for ATP Finals

Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov 3 (ANI): World number one Rafael Nadal has played down the seriousness of the recent knee injury, saying that he is completely fit to play at the World Tour Finals in London later this month.

2017-11-03T13:42:02.697778+00:00 IST

FIR lodged against Maria Sharapova for endorsing Gurugram housing project

New Delhi [India], Nov 3 (ANI): A Delhi court has directed police to register an FIR against Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova and real estate builder 'Homestead Infrastructure Development Pvt Ltd' for endorsing a Gurgaon-based luxury housing project which never took off.

2017-11-03T12:04:07.987621+00:00 IST