Tennis

Tata Open Maharashtra: India's Bhambri, Ramanathan win 1st round

South Asia's only ATP 250 event, Tata Open Maharashtra is being conducted by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Government of Maharashtra for the fifth year in Pune

2023-01-01T03:38:42.873941+00:00 IST

Tata Open Maharashtra: Nagal, Kadhe handed wildcards

The 25-year-old Nagal is the second wild card entrant in the singles main draw after Mukund Sasikumar. Nagal featured in the French Open and US Open qualifiers earlier this year and also reached the quarter-finals of the ChallengATPer event in Germany in August

2022-12-31T18:21:40.797337+00:00 IST

Advantage Great Britain after Norrie, Swan win against Australia

World No 14 Norrie started the match by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-3, while No 145 Swan increased Team GB's lead by defeating Zoe Hives 6-4, 6-3.

2022-12-29T18:46:48.347777+00:00 IST

One of those things that sticks with you: Novak Djokovic

Djokovic stated that what happened in January had not harmed his overall experience in Australia.

2022-12-29T15:13:40.897793+00:00 IST

United Cup: Tsitsipas storms past Dimitrov to hand Greece lead

Team Greece's star player Tsitsipas, though, persevered to secure victory at RAC Arena, defeating his opponent 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(4) to give his country a 2-0 lead in the Group A match.

2022-12-29T14:11:57.342590+00:00 IST

Australian Open prize money hits record high

The historic-high prize pool is a result of a record AUD 76.5 million for the Australian Open 2023 (a 3.4 per cent increase) as well as the addition of the lucrative new United Cup event.

2022-12-29T12:47:13.903199+00:00 IST

Mukund Sasikumar gets wildcard for 5th Maharashtra Open

The qualifiers will begin on December 31 while the main draw will be played from January 2-7.

2022-12-28T18:20:48.712612+00:00 IST

Rafael Nadal aiming for strong start at United Cup

The 36-year-old will represent his nation at the new 18-country mixed-teams event, held in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney from December 29 to January 8.

2022-12-28T13:56:30.109866+00:00 IST

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of United Cup due to injury

Kyrgios, who is ranked 22nd in the world and reached the Wimbledon final this year, was expected to lead Australia in the joint ATP and WTA event.

2022-12-28T13:16:25.040047+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic arrives in Australia ahead of Australian Open

The 2023 Australian Open will take place at Melbourne Park from January 16 to 29.

2022-12-27T18:52:10.600194+00:00 IST

WTA signals historic 50th anniv with 'Just Starting' campaign

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) was founded at a meeting of players called by Billie Jean King on June 21, 1973, on the eve of the Wimbledon Championships. Frustrated by sexism in the sport and an establishment that split the talent pool with competing circuits, King recognized the need for women to formally join forces to take control of their destiny.

2022-12-27T09:37:03.910921+00:00 IST

We thrive to play for our country: De Minuar ahead of United Cup

"We thrive playing for our country, representing the green and gold. There is always a lot of passion and pride and it is a great time of the year. We are in the Aussie summer, ready to start 2023. There is no better place to be," said De Minaur.

2022-12-27T07:33:04.938644+00:00 IST

No secret Kyrgios loves being in team competition: Sam Stosur

The inaugural United Cup brings together the best ATP Tour and Hologic WTA Tour players in an 18-country teams' event played over 11 days across three Australian cities - Brisbane, Perth and Sydney.

2022-12-26T17:31:39.973575+00:00 IST

Davis Cup 2023: Rohan Bopanna in squad for Denmark playoff

Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna is in the national squad for the upcoming Davis Cup 2023 World Group 1 playoffs tie against Denmark, from February 3 to 4 at Royal Stage Stadium in Denmark's Hillerod.

2022-12-25T14:15:14.638857+00:00 IST

Australian tennis star ready for inaugural United Cup

De Minaur is especially excited that the Australian team will be participating in his hometown of Sydney.

2022-12-25T03:59:42.353617+00:00 IST

Fans to return at Tata Open Maharashtra; tickets from Dec 26

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was held behind closed doors last year but fans can now join the grand celebration of the fifth edition of the tournament, scheduled to be held from December 31 to January 7 in Pune

2022-12-24T17:40:38.756477+00:00 IST

Sania Mirza to pair up with Anna Danilina for Australia Open 2023

However, Sania Mirza's participation in the Australian Open's mixed doubles competition has not yet been confirmed.

2022-12-23T03:51:40.310109+00:00 IST

Cilic among top players to compete in Tata Open Maharashtra

The tournament celebrates its fifth edition in Pune and will be organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association in association with the Government of Maharashtra

2022-12-22T18:05:04.394566+00:00 IST

World No.1 Swiatek leads Australian Open entry list

Iga Swiatek is one of 13 former Grand Slam champions who have entered the 2023 Australian Open field.

2022-12-21T12:54:31.074263+00:00 IST

Andy Murray admits he is one 'big injury' away from retirement

Murray said he is in good shape now ahead of the upcoming Australian Open, which will be held in Melbourne from January 16-29.

2022-12-21T08:26:53.675400+00:00 IST

US Open champions Ram-Salisbury, India's Bopanna and three others

South Asia's only The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 250 event will take place at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune from December 31 to January 7, as per a statement from Tata Open Maharashtra

2022-12-20T13:56:57.960824+00:00 IST