Tennis

Elite young tennis players show up in hordes for TPL

The venue was brimming with the energy of the young tennis players who were ready to fight for the chance to play in the Tennis Premier League, alongside prolific international and Indian tennis stars.

2022-10-31T11:24:37.120352+00:00 IST

Four ATP Challenger tennis contests to be held in India in 2023

The tennis events will mark the return of the ATP Challenger Tour to the nation after a two-year gap. The last ATP Challenger event held in India was the 2020 Bengaluru Open.

2022-10-30T10:32:57.844421+00:00 IST

Medvedev defeats Thiem; Hurkacz, Dimitrov also advance in Vienna

After claiming the first break of the match for 4-3, however, the top seed's variety of consistent, strong hitting came to the fore as he clinched a 98-minute victory.

2022-10-28T06:03:07.475123+00:00 IST

Wawrinka fends off Nakashima; Bautista Agut downs Murray in Basel

Wawrinka kept his cool in the third set to convert the only break point and clinched a two-hour, 12-minute victory.

2022-10-28T04:43:20.476222+00:00 IST

Bopanna-Middelkoop defeat Cachin-Schwartzman in Erste Bank Open

In the process, the Indian-Dutch duo kept alive its outside chance of reaching November's ATP Finals.

2022-10-27T03:15:20.781087+00:00 IST

Stan Wawrinka downs Casper Ruud in Swiss Indoors Basel

Wawrinka converted on each of his two break points -- one late in each set -- and saved all three against him to close out the victory 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 18 minutes.

2022-10-26T04:39:15.542154+00:00 IST

Carlos Alcaraz battles past Jack Draper in Swiss Indoors Basel

After dropping the opening set and surrendering a break advantage in the third, Alcaraz got back on track with a 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory.

2022-10-25T05:10:56.293734+00:00 IST

"I am not retired" says Serena Williams

American legend Williams, the winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, announced her retirement from tennis on August 9, saying she is "evolving away" from the sport.

2022-10-25T04:42:40.153912+00:00 IST

Alcaraz-Draper, Ruud-Wawrinka headline Swiss Indoors Basel draw

Alcaraz will meet Draper in what could be the first meeting of a longtime rivalry.

2022-10-24T07:43:33.205414+00:00 IST

Pegula beats Sakkari to clinch Guadalajara Open title

Pegula prevailed with constant depth and strength, dashing through the final in 70 minutes of action.

2022-10-24T03:57:38.374549+00:00 IST

Simona Halep provisionally suspended for doping

"Halep, who has a WTA ranking of 9, provided a sample whilst competing at the US Open in August 2022. The sample was split into A and B samples and the subsequent analysis found that the A sample contained FG-4592 (Roxadustat), which is a prohibited substance listed in the 2022 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. Adverse Analytical Findings for non-specified substances carry a mandatory provisional suspension," the statement further read.

2022-10-21T15:41:20.975832+00:00 IST

Aishwarya advances in Girls U16 and U14 at Fenesta Open C'ship

In Girls under 14, Aishwarya beat Trisha Thakkar 6-1, 6-1. "Playing in the Fenesta Open is an amazing feeling," added Aishwarya, who was not short of energy despite a long day on courts.

2022-10-20T04:09:16.662214+00:00 IST

Mahalingam Kandhavel advances in U16 round of Fenesta Open

Debasis Sahoo, the second seed at Boy's U16 Singles beat Jevin Ashok Kanani 6-2, 6-4. Commenting on his win, Debasis added, "It was a really good match today where I won 6-2, 6-4. I really had fun during the match and I really hope to give my best in the next matches."

2022-10-19T04:42:37.951958+00:00 IST

Manish, Vaidehi win Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship

In the men's final, Manish Sureshkumar played with purpose and professionalism as he dismantled the challenge from Digvijay Pratap Singh 6-2, 6-3.

2022-10-17T14:38:37.223888+00:00 IST

Rublev sweeps past Korda to clinch Gijon Open title

Rublev smashed 29 winners, broke his opponent's serve three times and saved just four unforced errors to victory after 77 minutes.

2022-10-17T03:27:44.707646+00:00 IST

Iga Swiatek beats Donna Vekic, clinches San Diego Open title

Top-seeded Swiatek needed 1 hour and 47 minutes to claim the 11th WTA singles title of her career.

2022-10-17T03:09:37.645156+00:00 IST

Iga Swiatek reaches San Diego Open final

Swiatek defeated her opponent by 4-6, 6-2, 6-2

2022-10-16T04:28:11.831828+00:00 IST

Andrey Rublev advances to Gijon Open final

Rublev defeated the Austrian by margin of 6-4, 6-4

2022-10-16T04:06:21.214334+00:00 IST

Digvijay, Manish to face off for title at Fenesta Tennis C'ship

Digvijay was in cruise control mode as he won 6-4, 6-4 against the 35-year-old player who had more experience. He has an ATP ranking of 681. To break into the final at the premier national tennis tournament was important for him. Competing against a player with tons of experience was not easy. Digvijay showed good temperament and fine technique to seal the victory.

2022-10-15T20:31:22.979483+00:00 IST

Tanussh Ghildyal wins ITF Asia U-14 and Under Dev. C'ships 2022

The Asian junior tour features a cascading compensatory draw at each stage of the event for those who lose. As such, a player not only gets to play multiple matches but is also rewarded with a position in the final standings. Tanussh finished seventh in the first week and then built on that experience to top the standings in the next as he defeated fourth-seeded Devesh Sarawanan of Malaysia 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to clinch the finals.

2022-10-14T16:54:32.970242+00:00 IST

Rafael Nadal thanks fans for wishes after child's birth

The birth of his child has made 2022 even more memorable as the Spaniard has had a stellar year winning the Australian Open. He also made history at the French Open by winning it for a record 14th time

2022-10-14T13:50:29.028621+00:00 IST