Tennis

TPL: Sumit Nagal powers Gujarat Panthers into top four

The Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 6 has moved into the business end of the tournament, with the qualifying spots confirmed after the final round of league games on Saturday.

2024-12-08T04:47:09.713986+00:00 IST

TPL: Karan Singh’s Yash Mumbai Eagles move to top spot

It was another enthralling day's action in the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 6 at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Yash Mumbai Eagles moved to the top of the table after completing a clean sweep against Chennai Smashers on Friday.

2024-12-07T02:33:59.371027+00:00 IST

"It is beautiful”: Rohan Bopanna onTPL’s revolutionary format

Legendary Indian Tennis player Rohan Bopanna is one of the marquee players in the Tennis Premier League (TPL) season 6. The two-time Grand Slam champion is representing the Rajasthan Rangers, competing in the Mixed Doubles and Men's Doubles categories.

2024-12-06T11:23:50.916757+00:00 IST

TPL: Battle for top 4 heats up as Hyderabad Strikers dominate

It was another resounding day for Hyderabad Strikers as they continue to dominate the league in terms of standings. The battle for the top four is also heating up as the Rajasthan Rangers, Gujarat Panthers, and Punjab Patriots won their respective matches on the day.

2024-12-06T03:30:16.327296+00:00 IST

TPL: Hyderabad Strikers rise to the top on Day 2

The second day of the Tennis Premier League Season 6 saw another round of pulsating contests between the eight teams taking place at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

2024-12-05T02:25:38.651721+00:00 IST

TPL: Rajasthan, Hyderabad top table after Day 1

According to a release from TPL, Rajasthan Rangers, Hyderabad Strikers, Yash Mumbai Eagles, and Chennai Smashers came away with resounding wins at the end of a high-octane day of tennis on Tuesday.

2024-12-04T03:03:13.050254+00:00 IST

Harbhajan Singh confident that WTCL will captivate sports fans

The event held on Monday marked a key step in the launch of a pioneering league set to transform the global sporting landscape. Harbhajan's endorsement highlighted the league's potential to create a new category of sports entertainment by blending the skill and precision of tennis with the strategy and excitement of cricket.

2024-12-03T07:34:38.654620+00:00 IST

"Need to look within structures, systems": Former tennis player

Further reflecting on the significant changes she has observed in the Indian sports landscape, Malhotra noted the vast improvements in facilities and support for athletes compared to her playing days. She emphasized the importance of a more system-oriented approach in the future.

2024-11-26T17:49:48.362456+00:00 IST

Sonali Bendre to co-own Chennai Smashers in TPL

Sonali Bendre has been announced as the co-owner of the Chennai Smashers in the Tennis Premier League (TPL). In an event held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association in Colaba, the league announced the Bollywood stars' involvement in the franchise as co-owner, alongside Dharmender Goel and Vipul Bansal.

2024-11-23T14:55:07.297420+00:00 IST

"There is only one Rafa...” Alcaraz's tribute to tennis legend

The professional tennis journey of 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal came to an end with a straight-set loss to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp by 6-4, 6-4 in the opening encounter of Spain's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Wednesday morning.

2024-11-20T04:12:54.663604+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis with a defeat

The professional tennis journey of 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal came to an end with a straight-set loss to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp by 6-4, 6-4 in the opening encounter of Spain's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Wednesday morning.

2024-11-20T02:43:40.417458+00:00 IST

Nadal set for home farewell after Davis Cup clash against Dutch

The 22-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Nadal has been one of the poster boys of the sport along with other two stars of the 'Big Three', Swiss legend Roger Federer and ace Serbian and Olympic gold medalist Novak Djokovic since last two decades.

2024-11-19T08:21:15.154989+00:00 IST

Sinner defeats Taylor in ATP Finals to make history

Jannik Sinner made history in the ATP Finals by becoming the first Italian champion in the tournament's 55-year history following his comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz.

2024-11-18T03:55:38.677672+00:00 IST

TPL Race to Gold Master: Pranay Sharma wins in U14 Boys category

Pranay Sharma emerged as the winner in the Under 14 Boys category, getting the better of Bhavik Mittal in the finals, clinching a closely contested game with a scoreline of 13-12

2024-11-16T18:06:39.860809+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Alcaraz continues trophy hunt with win over Rublev

Alcaraz went past Rublev by 6-3, 7-6(8) on Wednesday afternoon at Inalpi Arena in an impressive 96-minute match. After his defeat in the opening match during which he struggled with a stomach issue, Alcaraz was back to his best physically.

2024-11-13T18:24:27.965081+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden suffer second defeat on trot

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals 2024 doubles semi-finals were dimmed after the duo suffered a loss in their second match of the Bob Bryan Group on Wednesday.

2024-11-13T17:27:39.477364+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Medvedev bounces back with win over Minaur

The fourth-seed defeated Medvedev by 6-2, 6-4 in the group stage match. The 2020 ATP Finals champion had all answers to Alex's shots and improved his tally against him to seven wins and three losses.

2024-11-12T18:15:12.324636+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Zverev kickstarts title bid with win over Rublev

The second-seed defeated Rublev 6-4, 6-4 to open his account in the season-concluding tournament at Turin in the John Newcombe Group. This is also his tour-leading 67th win of 2024. Zverev is a 2018 and 2021 champion and he stood firm in face of some fine tennis played by Rublev to get his win in 72 minutes.

2024-11-12T17:13:58.534496+00:00 IST

Sinner accepts ATP Year-End World Number One trophy

Sinner, who won the Australian and US Open this year, said , "It is a nice feeling, it is special sharing these kinds of moments here in Italy with the crowd."

2024-11-12T13:28:46.707699+00:00 IST

World Tennis League season 3 team, schedule unveiled

As the clock ticks closer to four days of high-octane tennis action in a few weeks, the World Tennis League on Monday announced the teams and match schedules for its third season.

2024-11-11T11:21:39.042429+00:00 IST

Fritz starts ATP Finals campaign with win over Medvedev

The American secured a 6-4, 6-3 win over Medvedev, making a fine start to his second appearance at the season-concluding tournament. Fritz capitalised on an error-filled first set from the Russian, during which he hit seven double faults.

2024-11-10T15:33:50.346285+00:00 IST