Tennis

Australian Open: Djokovic survives Nishesh surprise

Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic started a new era of his career under the guidance of coach and former rival Andy Murray, securing a win over USA's Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of Australian Open on Monday.

2025-01-13T13:53:32.541043+00:00 IST

India's Sumit Nagal crashes out of Australian Open 2025

India's Sumit Nagal lost to Czechia's Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles event of the ongoing 2025 edition of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

2025-01-12T14:42:54.592756+00:00 IST

Djokovic claims being poisoned during Australia COVID detention

Djokovic is heading to the Australian shores with his mind on a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, the most by any player across men's and women's categories and finally, a century of ATP Tour level titles. While Australia has been memorable to Djokovic with plenty to cherish on-court, it was also a place where one of his life's darkest chapters unfolded.

2025-01-10T04:44:04.894675+00:00 IST

"My dad is trying to retire me...": Djokovic

Djokovic will be participating in the Australian Open Grand Slam event, where he will be trying to tick three boxes, secure a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, unlock his record-breaking 25th grand slam title, the most by any player across men's and women's categories and finally, hit a century of ATP Tour level titles. His first-round opponent will be USA's Nishesh Basavareddy on Sunday.

2025-01-10T03:55:53.563169+00:00 IST

ITF J300 event: Arnav Paparkar fights his way into quarterfinals

Arnav Paparkar overcame an inexplicable second set lapse to go past Croatia's Emanuel Ivanisevic and secure his place in the quarterfinals of the boys event of the ITF J300 event along with top seed Pranav Senthil Kumar while Maaya Rajshwaran Revathi also cruised into the last-eight of the girls singles.

2025-01-09T08:51:28.925655+00:00 IST

Maaya topples fourth seed Kumru on Day 2

Dishing out an impressive show, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi scored an upset win over world number 60 Ada Kumru in the girls singles event of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J300 event, where top seed and title-favourite Yoana Konstantinova was also knocked out on day two of the tournament, according to a release from ITF.

2025-01-07T18:06:21.002750+00:00 IST

Djokovic holds practice session with coach Murray for Australian Open 2025

Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic started his practice session for the Australian Open tournament in Melbourne with his coach and former rival Andy Murray on Tuesday.

2025-01-07T14:42:01.465472+00:00 IST

Senthil makes winning start in ITF World Tennis Tour J300

Coming into the season's first tournament, Senthil pocketed the opening set without fuss but faced some resistance from his Japanese rival before prevailing 6-3 6-4

2025-01-06T18:00:27.107993+00:00 IST

Senthil, Revathi to lead challenge in Delhi's first ITF WT J300

Apart from Senthil, who made a number of finals on the ITF junior circuit in season 2024, India's other top-5 players, Hitesh Chauhan (R3), Arnav Paparkar (R4), and Varun Verma (R5) -- have also secured their places in the main draw of the boys tournament

2025-01-05T09:41:19.677325+00:00 IST

A recap to major events in tennis that unfolded in 2024

A change of guard is underway in the world of tennis, as the era of legendary players slowly gives way to a new wave of talented youngsters. The sport is on the cusp of an exciting transformation, with the next generation of stars ready to take centre stage and forge their paths to greatness.

2025-01-01T12:50:48.803368+00:00 IST

Brisbane International: Djokovic eases past local favourite Rinky

Djokovic, the top-seeded player of the competition, eased passed Rinky by 6-3, 6-3 in 75 minutes, as per ATP. The 37-year-old was clean in his striking from the baseline and precise in his serving.

2024-12-31T13:16:14.645488+00:00 IST

Here's a recap at key events that took place in tennis in 2024

For India, the year started on a sweet note with veteran Rohan Bopanna reaching the summit where he stood apart from the rest of his competitors.

2024-12-30T10:35:55.411426+00:00 IST

Game Changers Falcons secured a 20-16 win over TSL Hawks

Game Changers Falcons clinched the World Tennis League season 3 title with a hard-fought 20-16 victory over TSL Hawks at the iconic Etihad Arena on Sunday, as per a press release from World Tennis League. Despite losing the first two sets - women's doubles and women's singles - Game Changers Falcons staged a remarkable comeback, dominating the men's doubles and men's singles to claim the title in a thrilling fashion.

2024-12-23T16:13:21.006386+00:00 IST

World Tennis League Season 3: TSL Hawks beat Kites 20-17

TSL Hawks emerged victorious in a closely contested last league stage encounter, as they defeated Kites 20-17 at the iconic Etihad Arena on Saturday in the World Tennis League Season 3.

2024-12-22T04:48:04.740071+00:00 IST

World Tennis League: HonorFX Eagles beat Game Changers Falcons

After suffering defeats in their first two matches, HonorFX Eagles bounced back with a 20-15 victory in their last match of the World Tennis League Season 3 held at the iconic Etihad Arena on Saturday.

2024-12-21T17:17:09.432262+00:00 IST

World Tennis League Season 3: Game Changers Falcons register win

Game Changers Falcons secured their second consecutive victory in World Tennis League Season 3 as they edged past Kites 24-21 at the iconic Etihad Arena.

2024-12-21T09:34:20.353598+00:00 IST

WTL: Nagal shines in doubles as TSL Hawks beat HonorFX Eagles

After a dramatic Super Shootout loss in the opener, TSL Hawks bounced back in style as they delivered a clinical performance to defeat the HonorFX Eagles 21-14 in Match 3 of the World Tennis League Season 3, at the iconic Etihad Arena

2024-12-20T13:57:19.696432+00:00 IST

WTL season 3; Paolini, Ruud, Halep guide Kites to victory

The opening day of the World Tennis League Season 3 concluded in spectacular fashion as the Kites secured a convincing 25-20 victory over the HonorFX Eagles in the second match held at the iconic Etihad Arena on Thursday.

2024-12-20T08:36:57.372238+00:00 IST

WTL: Rublev's heroics help Game Changers Falcons beat TSL Hawks

The highly-anticipated WTL Season 3 kickstarted with electrifying action as the Game Changers Falcons staged a dramatic 29-26 comeback victory over the TSL Hawks in the season opener at the iconic Etihad Arena on Thursday

2024-12-20T07:37:36.491432+00:00 IST

World Tennis League to kick off from December 19 in Abu Dhabi

World Tennis League Season 3 will feature four teams - HonorFX Eagles, TSL Hawks, Game Changers Falcons, and Kites - each comprising four players. In the previous edition, Team Eagles, led by Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Mirra Andreeva, and Sofia Kenin, were crowned champions.

2024-12-18T16:51:45.573852+00:00 IST

Sumit Nagal opens up about his TPL experience

India's Tennis sensation Sumit Nagal has been one of the stand-out players in the ongoing Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 6. Nagal has been playing for Gujarat Panthers in the Men's Singles and Doubles categories.

2024-12-08T06:17:04.323993+00:00 IST