Tennis

India's Davis Cup heroes key attraction at Bengaluru Open 2024

Four Indian Davis Cuppers, including Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji, who played a key role in India's commanding win over Pakistan with their singles performances in Islamabad, will compete in the doubles event of the Bengaluru Open 2024.

2024-02-08T03:22:23.954969+00:00 IST

Shrivalli goes down fighting at Mumbai Open Tennis Championships

Shrivalli Bhamidipatty's dream run came to an end on Wednesday after she lost against 16-year-old Alina Korneeva at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships.

2024-02-07T18:22:25.082987+00:00 IST

Sharapova’s dresses inspired India’s Shrivalli to play tennis

What inspired and motivated the current Indian National champion Shrivalli Bhamidipaty in both singles and doubles, was former World Number 1 Maria Sharapova, whose dress caught her eye

2024-02-06T08:42:34.114767+00:00 IST

TPL's initiative to put Jr. district tennis players in spotlight

With Race to Gold, TPL aims to reignite India's Olympic aspirations by nurturing a new generation of champions. This effort aims to support 72 talented tennis players, providing them with sponsorship opportunities and working towards creating a more inclusive and competitive tennis community

2024-02-06T08:12:35.734384+00:00 IST

Sahaja beats Kayla in Mumbai Open Tennis Championships

India's No. 2 ranked player, Sahaja Yamalapalli, pulled off a sensational upset over top seed Kayla Day, of the United States, in a three-set battle in the first round of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships on Monday.

2024-02-05T17:37:20.822310+00:00 IST

Mumbai Open: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty progress into main draw

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty is the lone Indian from the qualifying round to make it to the main draw. India's Vaidehi Chaudhari lost to Amandine Hesse of France 3-6, 1-6, while wild card entrant Zeel Desai retired after losing the first set 7-5 against top seed Himeno Sakatsume of Japan on Centre Court

2024-02-04T14:23:35.798655+00:00 IST

"On grass court...," says Niki after win over Shoaib in Davis Cup

Following his debut win in the Davis Cup, Indian tennis player Niki Poonacha on Saturday said that it was not easy to break on a grass court since the momentum can change at any moment.

2024-02-04T13:41:20.476562+00:00 IST

Shrivalli and Zeel impress with wins in Mumbai Open WTA 125K

The 22-year-old Indian Shrivalli making her debut on the WTA Tour showed poise and confidence as she came from behind to knockout second seed Valentini Grammatikopoulou from Greece

2024-02-03T17:59:07.128815+00:00 IST

Davis Cup: Team India takes 2-0 lead over Pakistan

Ramkumar Ramanathan and Sriram Balaji powered Team India to a 2-0 lead over Pakistan in singles matches here on Saturday in the Davis Cup tie between the two countries

2024-02-03T16:32:52.933437+00:00 IST

Indian team arrives at Islamabad Sports Complex for Davis Cup

The World Group 1 play-off tie is scheduled to be played at the Islamabad Sports Complex on February 3 and 4.

2024-02-03T06:11:33.518906+00:00 IST

Krajicek, Ram help USA secure spot in Davis Cup Finals

The United States' victory against Ukraine, which was considerably closer than the 3-0 scoreline suggests, sealed their spot in September's Davis Cup Finals Group Stage.

2024-02-03T05:44:28.307476+00:00 IST

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova sets Ostapenko clash in Linz SFs

Ostapenko needed only 70 minutes to defeat British qualifier Jodie Burrage, 6-1, 6-2.

2024-02-03T04:41:50.349623+00:00 IST

Holger Rune downs Michael Mmoh to seal Montpellier SFs spot

It took two hours and two minutes for Rune to overcome Mmoh.

2024-02-03T03:58:18.568046+00:00 IST

Rohan Bopanna meets PM Modi following historic Australian Open

The world number one-ranked men's doubles tennis star Rohan Bopanna on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his historic Australian Open title win.

2024-02-02T18:06:26.241354+00:00 IST

Four Indians to receive wild card entry for Mumbai Open C'ship

With the aim of providing level playing opportunities and good competition to Indian players, Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli and Rutuja Bhosale, India's top three ranked women, and promising teenager Vaishnavi Adkar, of Maharashtra, have been awarded the singles main draw wild cards at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships

2024-02-01T14:04:09.477222+00:00 IST

Will keep fighting: Andy Murray slams criticism over winless run

The 36-year-old, two-time Wimbledon champion, lost this week in France and was eliminated in the first round of the Australian Open and Brisbane International. As a result, he is now winless in 2024.

2024-02-01T09:30:58.150184+00:00 IST

Top players to be seen in action at Mumbai Open Tennnis C'ship

Players from 31 countries will be seen in action at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) and Cricket Club of India (CCI)-organised L&T Mumbai Open, which returns to the tennis calendar after a gap of six years.

2024-01-30T15:47:29.642620+00:00 IST

"I will be back on the court": Venus Williams targets return

Venus Williams is preparing for a return to tennis during the North American hard-court season.

2024-01-30T09:58:07.313575+00:00 IST

Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest man to attain World No. 1 ranking

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna on Monday climbed to World No. 1 in the doubles rankings for the first time after winning the Australian Open with Matthew Ebden, as ATP announced for the latest doubles rankings

2024-01-29T17:49:54.183829+00:00 IST