Tennis

Bengaluru Open: Six Indians get direct entry; Dev gets wild card

SD Prajwal Dev became the second wild card entrant after Sumit Nagal at the fifth edition of the prestigious ATP Challenger event, which will be organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru.

2023-02-15T18:43:00.730939+00:00 IST

KIWG concludes; J-K tops medals tally with 26 gold

Jammu and Kashmir topped the medal tally, bagging 26 Gold medals, 25 silver medals and 25 Bronze medals followed by Maharashtra

2023-02-15T18:28:19.298041+00:00 IST

Jannik Sinner sets Stefanos Tsitsipas showdown in Rotterdam

Jannik Sinner overcame a second-set hiccup to defeat Benjamin Bonzi 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 after two hours and four minutes at the World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam on Wednesday.

2023-02-15T16:10:23.876801+00:00 IST

Bengaluru Open 2023: Indian star Sumit Nagal gets wild card

The 25-year-old former India no. 1 is the first wild card entrant at the fifth edition of the prestigious ATP Challenger event, which will be organized by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru.

2023-02-14T18:02:18.090148+00:00 IST

Wu Yibing defeats John Isner to become first Chinese ATP titlist

Wu Yibing completed a remarkable two-hour, 59-minute victory despite Isner firing 44 aces in the match.

2023-02-13T07:36:38.064891+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal included on Indian Wells entry list

On Wednesday, Novak Djokovic was added to the list of competitors for the forthcoming Indian Wells tournament.

2023-02-09T11:11:24.476855+00:00 IST

Ons Jabeur withdraws from Doha, Dubai due to 'minor surgery'

The 28-year-old will be unable to compete in this year's Middle East swing after she announced she will undergo a minor surgery.

2023-02-09T07:11:06.094275+00:00 IST

Andy Murray grabs wildcard to compete at Dubai Tennis C'ship

For the second successive year, the three-time Grand Slam champion returns to ATP 500 event, set to run from February 26 to March 4 at Dubai Tennis Stadium

2023-02-08T17:53:59.561657+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Open: Jelena Ostapenko edges Danielle Collins in opener

Ostapenko will play either Zheng Qinwen or qualifier Rebecca Marino in the second round.

2023-02-07T05:02:41.127005+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Open: Sania Mirza, Bethanie Sands crash out in women's doubles opening round

The duo suffered a loss to Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens and Laura Siegemund by a margin of 3-6, 4-6

2023-02-06T18:49:40.537334+00:00 IST

Croatia book Davis Cup Finals place as Borna Coric downs Dominic

The World No. 23 Coric saw off former World No. 3 Dominic Thiem 7-6(3), 6-2 in a match that lasted for one hour and 45 minutes

2023-02-06T04:07:38.983413+00:00 IST

Zhu Lin beats Lesia Tsurenko to win first title at Thailand Open

Zhu Lin edged out Lesia Tsurenko in two tight sets to capture her first WTA Tour title at the Thailand Open in a match that lasted for one hour and 45 minutes final.

2023-02-05T14:44:31.116322+00:00 IST

Sania Mirza on why she's retiring now

Sania Mirza played her last grand slam Australian Open where she partnered Rohan Bopanna and ended up as finalist in mixed doubles. The six-time Grand Slam champion will not feature in any Grand Slam and will soon hang up her racquet.

2023-01-31T18:28:08.717894+00:00 IST

Bengaluru Open: Lucas Pouille headlines singles field

The prestigious ATP Challenger event will be organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru, as per a press release from Bengaluru Open media

2023-01-31T17:02:37.496853+00:00 IST

Alexander Zverev to face no disciplinary action from ATP

A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As a result, no disciplinary action will be taken by ATP.

2023-01-31T15:39:31.988319+00:00 IST

Djokovic dethrones Alcaraz to regain World No 1 spot

Novak Djokovic returned to World No. 1 in the ATP Rankings for the first time since last June after he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a record-extending 10th Australian Open title.

2023-01-30T18:24:39.170220+00:00 IST

"I don't have intentions to stop here": Novak Djokovic

The Serbian produced a strong performance to overcome Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, rising to No. 1 in the ATP Rankings for the first time since June with his victory

2023-01-30T13:50:58.361726+00:00 IST

Djokovic drubs Tsitsipas to clinch 10th Australian Open title

Sublime Novak Djokovic put up a dominant show against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece to win the men's singles final match 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) here at the Rod Laver Arena to claim the 10th Australian Open title.

2023-01-29T12:20:59.701327+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Krejcikova-Siniakova win women's doubles title

No.1 seeds Krejcikova and Siniakova of the Czech Republic won their second straight title in Melbourne, overpowering Aoyama and Shibahara 6-4, 6-3.

2023-01-29T10:42:18.981839+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Hijikata, Kubler clinch men's doubles title

The Aussie duo had the advantage of a highly vocal and supportive local crowd, which cheered every move of theirs. Hijikata and Kubler were hammering returns and had a strong serve games. They won 88 per cent of their points behind their first delivery on their road towards becoming the fifth unseeded team to win the Australian Open trophy

2023-01-29T09:56:14.269473+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka clinches first-ever major title

Sabalenka is the 58th different woman to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era. The last one to do it was Rybakina at Wimbledon last year. The match featured two of the most fearless offensive players, with both striking 82 winners between them, with 51 of them coming from Belarusian. But the undaunting play of the number 5 seed during the tense moments of the match made the difference.

2023-01-28T12:08:16.410075+00:00 IST