Tennis

Vandewinkel clinches ITF W100 Bengaluru title

Adkar, the 21-year-old from Pune, ranked World No. 690, was playing the biggest match of her career after becoming the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza to reach an ITF W100 Final, but Vandewinkel's experience and consistency proved decisive from the outset, as per a press release from ITF.

2026-02-22T15:42:21.536461+00:00 IST

Delhi Open: Unseeded Stefanos secures singles title

The 21-year-old secured his maiden ATP Challenger Tour singles title with a hard-fought 7-5, 5-6, 7-6(6) victory that lasted three hours and nine minutes. The ATP Challenger 75 event, now in its sixth edition, was held at the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22 and featured 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing for top honours, as per a press release from DLTA.

2026-02-22T14:18:56.936736+00:00 IST

Delhi Open: Banthia, Donski save match point to win doubles title

Banthia and Donski went down 4-6 in the opening set against the second-seeded pair of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Indonesia), but bounced back to take the second set by the same scoreline. The match tie-break proved to be a tense affair. At 10-10, both teams had saved one match point each before Banthia and Donski sealed the contest 4-6, 6-4, 12-10 to clinch the title. The victory marked Banthia's second career ATP Challenger doubles title -- both won alongside Donski -- while it was Donski's third ATP Challenger doubles crown

2026-02-22T06:44:56.376862+00:00 IST

Alcaraz clinches Qatar Open Crown with dominant win

Carlos Alcaraz's 2026 juggernaut kept rolling in Doha, where he stormed to the Qatar Open crown with a blistering 6-2, 6-1 straight-set masterclass in just 50 minutes to secure the trophy against Frenchman Arthur Fils on Saturday night in Doha.

2026-02-22T03:09:34.018125+00:00 IST

Qatar Open 2026: Alcaraz beats defending champion Rublev

Top seed Alcaraz was pushed throughout by Rublev, a two-time champion at the event, and had to withstand several momentum swings. He twice failed to serve out the opening set before clinching it in a tie-break. In the second set, the 22-year-old surged ahead 3-0, only to see Rublev claw his way back into the contest.

2026-02-21T03:10:59.107426+00:00 IST

"Immediate aim to do well in junior Grand Slams," says Revathi

Maya's tennis journey began at a young age in Coimbatore, with her parents encouraging her to take part in sports. Due to the availability of tennis academies closer to home, she decided to pursue tennis and what started as an extracurricular activity quickly turned into a professional sport.

2026-02-19T12:34:00.123855+00:00 IST

DLTA felicitates Indian Davis Cup team

India, ranked 33rd at the time, upset the sixth-ranked Dutch team 3-2 in a thrilling tie in Bengaluru earlier this month, advancing to the second round of the Davis Cup Qualifiers in September.

2026-02-18T17:41:37.233610+00:00 IST

"Matter of pride": Nagal on India's Davis Cup Qualifier R1 win

Buoyed by Dhakshineswar Suresh's 6-4, 7-6 (4), victory over Guy Den Ouden, India secured an emphatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier Round 1 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru earlier in February.

2026-02-18T16:42:12.756826+00:00 IST

Bhamidipaty advances to Round of 16 at ITF Women’s Open

First-round action continued in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 on Wednesday Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty joining Sahaja Yamlapali and Vaishnavi Adkar in the Round of 16 after she edged past Francesca Curmi (MLT) 7-6(6), 6-4 in a gripping women's singles first-round clash at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru.

2026-02-18T14:42:32.530531+00:00 IST

Yamalapalli advances to singles round of 16

India's Sahaja Yamalapalli produced a gritty three-set performance to book her place in the Round of 16 of the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, overcoming a mid-match wobble to seal a 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 victory in an entertaining singles clash on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T13:57:22.688209+00:00 IST

ATP Delhi Open: Last-minute entrant M Sureshkumar lights up day 1

Conceding the opener, Sureshkumar rallied to sweep the 19-year-old Carboni in an hour and 53 minutes, winning 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, as per a press release from Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA).

2026-02-15T13:58:32.084799+00:00 IST

ATP Delhi Open 2026: Karan, Manas awarded singles' wildcards

Karan Singh and Manas Dhamne have been awarded main draw wild cards for the upcoming Delhi Open, which begins on February 16, 2026, at the DLTA Complex. The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) also confirmed a main draw wild card for Digvijay Pratap Singh, along with four qualifying singles wild cards for the tournament.

2026-02-15T08:19:34.864381+00:00 IST

Manas Dhamne to face Rio Noguchi in first round of ATP Delhi Open

Indian teenager Manas Dhamne will face eighth seed Rio Noguchi of Japan in the first round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 singles event, while the doubles draw will be headlined by top seeds Siddhant Banthia (India) and Alexander Donski (Bulgaria), and second seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Thailand).

2026-02-15T05:23:21.291701+00:00 IST

"Incredible": Sania Mirza hails Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry in tennis

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza has described the emerging rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as "incredible," saying the duo could be ushering in the next golden era of men's tennis.

2026-02-13T08:58:20.554316+00:00 IST

Mirza explains vision behind "Next Set" to empower women athletes

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza has opened up about her initiative "Next Set," which supports and empowers young women athletes across India, particularly in tennis.

2026-02-13T08:01:58.928273+00:00 IST

"Never count him out": Mirza backs Djokovic amid title drought

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza has backed Serbian legend Novak Djokovic, insisting that it is far too early to write off the great tennis player despite his Grand Slam title drought since the end of 2023.

2026-02-13T07:20:18.472589+00:00 IST

Bengaluru ready to host biggest ITF women’s tournament in India

The ITF W100 category offers significant WTA ranking points and serves as a bridge between the ITF and WTA Tours. The event features a 32-player singles main draw, a 32-player qualifying draw, and a 16-team doubles draw, with the main draw commencing on February 17.

2026-02-11T16:02:28.373942+00:00 IST

MSLTA raises the bar for Indian tennis with L&T Mumbai Open

The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) once again showcased its world-class management and long-term vision for Indian tennis with the successful hosting of the fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open 2025. The WTA 125 tournament, conducted to global standards and played in front of packed stands, underlined MSLTA's sustained commitment to elevating the quality of tennis experience for players and fans in India.

2026-02-10T07:38:41.460604+00:00 IST

India defeat Netherlands 3-2 in Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1

India secured an emphatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier Round 1 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru. India's victory paves the way to September's Qualifiers 2nd Round, where they will compete to make it to the eight-team Davis Cup Finals, according to a release.

2026-02-09T03:19:15.736363+00:00 IST

Sumit Nagal leads Indian charge at Delhi Open

Great Britain's Jay Clarke will spearhead a strong overseas contingent at the Delhi Open 2026, while Sumit Nagal headlines the Indian challenge as the ATP Challenger tournament returns to the national capital from February 16 to 22 at the DLTA Complex, New Delhi, according to a release.

2026-02-07T12:14:15.594006+00:00 IST