Tennis

Alcaraz expresses happiness following maiden indoor title win

After 16 tour-level titles and four Grand Slams, Alcaraz's chase for a maiden indoor tour-level title came to an end on Sunday as he defeated Alex de Minaur in the summit clash by 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. He became the first-ever Spanish to win the title in its 52-year-old history.

2025-02-10T05:12:34.842691+00:00 IST

Jil Teichmann wins singles title at Mumbai Open 2025 Final

Jil Teichmann defeated Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-3, 6-4 to claim the coveted Mumbai Open 2025 WTA 125 series singles title in fine style. The former World No. 21, showed class, was in complete control of the match and added another accolade to her name at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), in Mumbai on Sunday.

2025-02-09T17:27:26.555692+00:00 IST

We have raised our level this time: Prarthana Thombare

Prarthana and Arianne had reached the final in doubles during the last edition as well however, they lost to Dalila Jakupovic and Sabrina Santamaria in straight sets on the big day. This time though, the pair seems to be confident heading into the last battle

2025-02-09T08:12:23.514616+00:00 IST

Shapalov books Dallas Open final match with Ruud

The Canadian defeated defending champion Paul 7-5, 6-3, booking a title clash against Casper Ruud, as per the ATP official website.

2025-02-09T06:28:40.147083+00:00 IST

Alcaraz one win away from maiden indoor title in Rotterdam

Alcaraz delivered a performance full of gems worth replaying, with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3. Now, he will be meeting Alex de Minaur in the title clash. Alcaraz managed to save three break points, avoiding a double break deficit and won the first set and the decider in an entertaining two-hour, 21-minute win, as per the ATP official website.

2025-02-09T03:46:12.555759+00:00 IST

Maaya’s dream run ends as Jil reaches Mumbai Open 2025 final

The dream run for Maaya Rajeshwaran came to an end in the semifinals of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, when she lost in straight sets against Jil Teichmann 3-6,1-6, on the centre court on Saturday evening.

2025-02-08T18:08:41.872185+00:00 IST

Sasikumar, Ramanathan, Karan receive wild cards for Delhi Open

Former World No. 31 Lloyd Harris and 2019 Wimbledon Boys' Singles champion Shintaro Mochizuki will be among the Top 8 seeds at the 2025 Delhi Open, an ATP Challenger 75 event returning for its fifth edition at the DLTA Complex from February 10-16.

2025-02-08T15:44:16.606049+00:00 IST

Mumbai Open: Rajeshwaran advances to semi-final

One of the brightest spots in Indian tennis currently, 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran continued her brilliant form, and dream run of results, as she progressed to the semi-final of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, in Mumbai, on Friday, at the iconic Cricket Club of India.

2025-02-07T18:20:05.405316+00:00 IST

Shrivalli, Riya enter quarterfinal stage of Mumbai Open 2025

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia, along with Prarthana Thombare and Rutuja Bhosale, have all advanced to the quarterfinal stage of the Mumbai Open 2025 after what was a fruitful day for India's doubles charge.

2025-02-05T15:54:52.651352+00:00 IST

Rotterdam Open: Carlos Alcaraz secures hard-fought win on debut

Alcaraz was put through paces, but secured a tough 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-1 win against Botic to make it to the second round. Alcaraz, who was stunned by Botic during the US Open second round last year, struggled to find his perfect game throughout the match but managed to dominate well in the final set to secure a win in two hours and 33 minutes.

2025-02-05T07:26:35.967931+00:00 IST

Magnificent Maaya shines as Indian players dominate Mumbai Open

Maaya set the tone early in the opening set, regaining control after a 2-2 tie with powerful serves, including four aces, to secure the set 6-4. Her aggressive baseline play kept Shymanovich on the defensive. In the second set, Shymanovich attempted a comeback, engaging Revathi in long rallies, but the Indian teenager remained unfazed. Executing well-placed shots with impeccable timing, she pressured her opponent and sealed the match with a brilliant ace, drawing resounding cheers from the home crowd

2025-02-04T15:20:06.025652+00:00 IST

Mumbai Open is great platform for Indian players: Ankita Raina

The former India number one completed a commanding win against fellow Indian Vaishnavi Adkar, winning 6-2, 6-2, to book her place in the Round of 16. Raina will be up against the second seed, Rebecca Marino of Canada in the next round

2025-02-04T11:14:52.772779+00:00 IST

Mumbai Open: Marino reaches round of 16, Krunic impresses

Rebecca Marino of Canada delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Czech Republic's Sara Bejlek in emphatic fashion, 6-0, 6-2.

2025-02-03T17:30:29.866911+00:00 IST

15-year-old Maaya secures main draw spot at Mumbai Open

She prevailed against Jessica Failla, winning 7-6, 1-6, 6-4 in a nail-biting encounter to seal her place in the main draws.

2025-02-03T11:05:16.600308+00:00 IST

All the hard work paid off: Rohit Rajpal as IND blanks TOGO 4-0

Indian Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal expressed his feelings as his team registered a clean sweep over Togo in the ongoing Davis Cup 2025 clash at the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex on Sunday.

2025-02-02T21:39:05.766041+00:00 IST

Maaya Rajeshwaran stages thrilling comeback to beat Jessica Faill

Maaya Rajeshwaran staged a spectacular comeback to defeat Jessica Failla, while top seed Petra Marcinko's unexpected retirement made headlines, as the qualifying draw concluded, as per Mumbai Open press release.

2025-02-02T19:38:25.096970+00:00 IST

India blanks Togo 4-0 to secure Davis Cup 2025 WC I berth

Hosts India, backed by a passionate home crowd and a superior lineup, cruised past Togo 4-0 to secure a place in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex on Sunday. With the tie already decided in India's favour, the fifth and final match was not played.

2025-02-02T13:05:38.500814+00:00 IST

Rajpal reflects on Mukund, Ramkumar's wins at Davis Cup on Day 01

India made a strong start to their Davis Cup 2025 campaign on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead over Togo on the opening day of the World Group I playoffs at the DLTA Complex.

2025-02-01T20:50:07.824205+00:00 IST

Mumbai Open: Rajeshwaran stuns Heurgo in qualifiers

It was a memorable day for Indian tennis as one of the bright young players, Maaya Rajeshwaran, set the cat among the pigeons by causing an upset on the first day of qualifying for the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, in Mumbai at the Cricket Club of India.

2025-02-01T16:00:45.120600+00:00 IST

"It's been tough to get wins in the last few months": Ramkumar

Mukund Sasikumar and Ramkumar Ramanathan expressed happiness after Team India clinched double wins on Day 1 of the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs on Saturday.

2025-02-01T14:44:39.451075+00:00 IST

Davis Cup 2025: Ramkumar, Mukund give India commanding lead

India made a strong start to their Davis Cup 2025 campaign on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead over Togo on the opening day of the World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex.

2025-02-01T12:54:27.085635+00:00 IST