Tennis

Djokovic headlines Paris Masters doubles, to partner Kecmanovic

The Rolex Paris Masters will be held from October 30 to November 5.

2023-10-19T04:35:01.672134+00:00 IST

Injured Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Swiss Indoors Basel 

"Unfortunately I will not be able to play in Basel this year! I have a problem with the plantar fascia in my left foot and muscle fatigue in my lower back which need treatment so I can play the rest of the season. I hope to see you all soon! @swissindoorsbasel_official" Alcaraz posted on Instagram.

2023-10-19T03:50:08.422676+00:00 IST

ITF World Tennis Tour: Suraj, Madhwin enter main round

Suraj Prabodh and Madhwin Kamath scored upset victories to make it to the main draw after knocking out fancied players in the ITF Dharwad Men's World Tennis Tour 2023 at the Dharwad District Lawn Tennis Association courts.

2023-10-18T06:51:24.148541+00:00 IST

Stan Wawrinka downs Borna Gojo to reach Round of 16 in Stockholm

Wawrinka converted three of his ten break points to complete a 91-minute victory over Gojo.

2023-10-18T04:00:52.002381+00:00 IST

ITF Dharwad Men’s World Tennis Tour 2023 begins

Dharwad will host the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour event, the main rounds of which will commence at Dharwad District Lawn Tennis Association courts here from Tuesday

2023-10-17T11:18:12.155699+00:00 IST

"Like tiger in cage": Federer on Nadal's game personality

In a recent ATP Tennis Podcast, the 20-time Grand Slam champion also spoke about his friend and professional rival Nadal.

2023-10-17T04:03:03.416833+00:00 IST

Hurkacz downs Rublev to clinch Shanghai Masters title

The Pole utilised his booming serve to great effect in a heavy-hitting final.

2023-10-15T16:39:35.417062+00:00 IST

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair earn ATP Finals team debut

The Indian-Australian duo qualified for the season finale by reaching the final of the Shanghai Masters.

2023-10-14T14:32:20.434296+00:00 IST

Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship: Shanker, Prisha win

The No. 16 seed Shanker displayed excellent baseline play and defeated seventh seed Thirumurugan V of Tamil Nadu 6-1, 6-2 in straight sets to win the boys singles U-16 title.

2023-10-14T10:59:23.486747+00:00 IST

Aakruti, Sohini clinch 28th Fenesta Open National Tennis title

Aakruti and Sohini made a positive start to the final and took some early points before getting the better of Nainika Bendram and Ishi Mahewari 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets and finishing the prestigious tournament with a glittering trophy, as per a press release from Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship.

2023-10-13T13:40:53.634958+00:00 IST

Prisha shocks top-seed Divya to enter semis of 28th Fenesta Open

Meanwhile, the No. 1 seed in the boys' U-14 category, Hruthik Katakam stamped his authority with another commanding victory by beating Karnataka's Diganth M 6-0, 6-0 in the last eight, as per a press release from Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship.

2023-10-12T14:32:23.854078+00:00 IST

"You can improve more from defeats than wins": Carlos Alcaraz

Instead, after going 5-2 during the Asian Swing, the Spaniard is ready to get back on the practise court.

2023-10-12T13:45:04.165790+00:00 IST

Hurkacz rallies to down Fabian Marozsan, reaches Shanghai SFs

The 16th-seeded Pole won 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, putting an end to Marozsan's fantasy run at the ATP Masters 1000 event.

2023-10-12T13:43:37.881559+00:00 IST

Tommy Paul beats Arthur Fils to reach R16 at Shanghai Masters

Dimitrov will next face top seed Carlos Alcaraz in the Round of 16 clash

2023-10-09T16:30:54.235170+00:00 IST

Diego Schwartzman upsets Taylor Fritz in Shanghai Masters

Argentine Diego Schwartzman rallied from one set down to upset World No. 8 Taylor Fritz 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5) and claimed a spot in the Round of 16 at the Shanghai Masters on Monday

2023-10-09T14:34:51.970262+00:00 IST

Fenesta Open: More than 180 players to battle it out in U16, U14

In the U-16 category, 56 boys and 40 girls will play for the singles titles, while, the doubles matches will see the participation of 32 players in the boys and girls categories, respectively, as per a press release from Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship.

2023-10-08T14:42:27.452390+00:00 IST

National tournaments are important for any sports: Vishnu Vardhan

"For me, national tournaments are important tournaments for any sports, not just for tennis but for any sports because this title will always be with you. You will always be called a former national champion. And it gives you the validation for the sacrifices and hard work you have done for the sports," Vishnu added.

2023-10-08T09:30:28.037711+00:00 IST

Jannik Sinner qualifies for Nitto ATP Finals

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals which will be held from November 12 to November 19. He is the fourth player to qualify after Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

2023-10-08T03:19:59.135964+00:00 IST

Fenesta Open National Tennis C'ship: Siddharth, Rashmikaa win

Siddharth pulled off a stunning come-from-behind 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Haryana's Karan Singh, while Rashmikaa registered a thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 win over defending champion Vaidhee Chaudhari of Gujarat, as per a press release from Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship.

2023-10-07T16:18:56.786855+00:00 IST

Fenesta Open National Tennis C'ship: Siddharth, Rashmikaa in fina

The 2018 champion Siddharth played brilliantly from the get-go and used his ferocious shots and serves to register a 6-4, 6-2 victory in straight sets against Ishque Eqbal of West Bengal in the semi-finals.

2023-10-06T18:10:19.041244+00:00 IST

Sumit Nagal becomes the most expensive player at TPL

Sumit Nagal, who is the current All-India Tennis Association (AITA) No. 1 men’s singles player was brought into the league ahead of Season 5 of the TPL as the marquee player and was the most expensive pick at the auction. Despite stiff competition from other franchises for the signature of India’s star tennis player, he was picked up by Ramku Patgir-owned Gujarat Panthers for ₹18.5 lakhs, thanks to decisive bidding by the Panthers’ celebrity ambassador, Arjun Kapoor. Additionally, the Gujarat Panthers picked up Karman Kaur Thandi for ₹8.5 lakhs, who has three singles ITF titles to her name. The Panthers also added Mukund Sasikumar to their roster as they showed a knack for savvy business by picking up the up-and-coming Indian player.

2023-10-03T08:52:55.280490+00:00 IST