Billie Jean King Cup: India finishes third, remains in Asia-Oceania Group I
2 years, 8 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: India finishes third, remains in Asia-Oceania Group I

The Hindu  

Riya Bhatia and Ankita Raina won their singles matches to help India beat Korea 2-1 and finish third in the Asia-Oceania Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament in Antalya, Turkey. Ankita ensured India’s third victory in the round-robin league, with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Kim Dabin. India had beaten Indonesia and New Zealand earlier, and thus finished third in the group. READ: Captain Vishaal Uppal was particularly pleased with the win over Korea, which put India close to the top two teams.

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Indian sports wrap, December 17: Ankita Raina reaches second round at ITF Navi Mumbai
6 days, 12 hours ago

Indian sports wrap, December 17: Ankita Raina reaches second round at ITF Navi Mumbai

The Hindu  

TENNIS Women’s ITF, Navi Mumbai: Ankita Raina reaches second round Top seed Ankita Raina overcame an indifferent start to beat Valentini Grammatikopoulou of Greece 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the $40,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament at the Ganesh Naik Complex on Tuesday. RESULTS Singles : Ankita Raina bt Valentini Grammatikopoulou 1-6, 6-4, 6-4; Thasaporn Naklo bt Diana …

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: Deepika’s goal goes in vain as India loses 1-2 to China
1 week, 5 days ago

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: Deepika’s goal goes in vain as India loses 1-2 to China

The Hindu  

Defending champion India suffered a 1-2 defeat to three-time winner China in their third match of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday. The rematch of the 2012 final lived up to expectations, with India creating opportunities and dominating the first two quarters, but the scoreline remained goalless. China shifted gears in the third quarter, with skipper Tan Jinzhuang …

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
1 month ago

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition. “Jasmine raised her level really high this year.. She’s an example for …

Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Slovakia stuns Britain to reach BJK Cup final
1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Slovakia stuns Britain to reach BJK Cup final

The Hindu  

Outsiders Slovakia reached the Billie Jean King Cup final as doubles pairing Tereza Mihalikova and Viktoria Hruncakova completed a stunning comeback victory in Malaga on Tuesday. Emma Raducanu had given Britain the lead by beating Hruncakova in the opening singles but Rebecca Sramkova hit back for the Slovaks by upsetting Katie Boulter in three sets. It is the first time …

Billie Jean King Cup LIVE: Great Britain lose doubles decider against Slovakia in semi-final
1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup LIVE: Great Britain lose doubles decider against Slovakia in semi-final

The Independent  

✕ Close Emma Raducanu can 'beat almost anyone' if she stays fit Great Britain were knocked out of the Billie Jean King Cup at the semi-final stage by a resilient Slovakia who came from a point down to triumph in Malaga and set up a clash with Italy in the final. In the second singles match Katie Boulter looked to …

Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia
1 month ago

Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia

The Hindu  

Britain dispatched defending champion Canada 2-0 to advance to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals on Sunday following straight-sets singles wins from Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter. READ | Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semifinals with win over Japan “I know how tough she is to beat, I know what a fighter she is. Fernandez had won 16 …

Japan, Slovakia seal place in quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan, Slovakia seal place in quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The Hindu  

Japan and Slovakia produced stunning comebacks to beat Romania and the United States 2-1, respectively, and reach the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday. Townsend gave the U.S. the lead with a 7-5 6-4 win over 17-year-old Renata Jamrichova but Rebecca Sramkova leveled the tie with a gutsy 6-2 7-5 win over Danielle Collins, leaving it in …

Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beats Singapore in second group match, confirms quarterfinal spot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beats Singapore in second group match, confirms quarterfinal spot

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s badminton team won their second Uber Cup 2024 encounter against Singapore with a commanding 4-1 victory on Sunday in Chengdu, China. WD1: Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra bt Xiao En Heng and Jin Yu Jia: 21-15 21-16 In the women’s doubles category, young Indian pair of Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra dominating the court. WS2: Isharani Baruah …

Thomas/Uber Cup: India men beat Thailand, women down Canada
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thomas/Uber Cup: India men beat Thailand, women down Canada

Hindustan Times  

Holders India got off to a winning start in Chengdu on Saturday, beating Thailand 4-1 but not before the southeast Asian nation showed that rankings count for little in Thomas Cup. India women beat Canada In the Uber Cup, a second-string Indian team was good enough to defeat a full-strength Canada 4-1 in a Group A clash with the highlight …

Billie Jean King Cup | Indian women beat Korea, one step away from qualification
8 months, 1 week ago

Billie Jean King Cup | Indian women beat Korea, one step away from qualification

The Hindu  

The Indian team continued with its strong performance and beat Korea 2-1 in the penultimate league match of the Asia-Oceania group-1 Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament on the clay courts of Changsha, China, on Friday. India had won a thriller doubles against Taiwan on Thursday, surviving three match points, to keep its hopes alive of qualifying to the …

Indians optimistic of a good fare in Billie Jean King Cup
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indians optimistic of a good fare in Billie Jean King Cup

The Hindu  

Ankita Raina was confident of India’s capacity to put up a good fare in the Asia Oceania Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament in Changsha, China, but warned about not being overconfident, considering the clay surface. On the eve of the tournament, the 30-year-old Ankita, who reached China from Japan after winning a doubles title in ITF circuit, was …

Indian sports news wrap: March 30
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian sports news wrap: March 30

The Hindu  

TENNIS $82,000 Challenger tennis: Bollipalli, Poonacha win in doubles semifinals Rithvik Bollipalli and Niki Poonacha beat Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac of USA 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles semifinals of the $82,000 Challenger tennis tournament in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. -Kamesh Srinivasan WJT Asia-Oceania under-14 boys tournament: India loses 2-0 to Japan Japan beat India 2-0 in the final of …

Sahaja, Shrivalli to strengthen Team India at Billie Jean King Cup 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sahaja, Shrivalli to strengthen Team India at Billie Jean King Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty will strengthen the Indian team for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania group-1 tennis competition to be staged in Changsha, China, from April 8. The team will be spearheaded by Ankita Raina and will also have Rutuja Bhosale and Prarthana Thombare. Both Sahaja and Shrivalli have been playing exceptional quality in recent weeks, especially in …

Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup

Associated Press  

SEVILLE, Spain — Canada gave another display of its depth in world tennis by winning the Billie Jean King Cup on Sunday, a year after its men’s team won the Davis Cup. Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic won their singles matches as Canada beat Italy 2-0 to claim its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup. “It’s been an incredible week and …

Billie Jean King Cup: US tops defending champion Switzerland; Canada advances
1 year, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: US tops defending champion Switzerland; Canada advances

The Hindu  

The United States began its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a win over defending champion Switzerland on Thursday, setting up a decisive tie against the Czech Republic for a spot in the semifinals. Collins defeated teenager Celine Naef 7-6, 6-1 for her sixth win in seven Billie Jean King Cup matches. “I definitely feel I deserve …

Team India lose to Malaysia in the quarterfinals of Badminton World Junior Championships
1 year, 2 months ago

Team India lose to Malaysia in the quarterfinals of Badminton World Junior Championships

The Hindu  

New Delhi Team India suffered a 0-3 defeat against a formidable Malaysian team in the quarterfinals of Badminton World Junior Championships in Spokane, USA early on Friday In the mixed doubles category, Sathwik Reddy Kanapuram and Vaishnavi Khadkekar fought valiantly but lost the first match of the tie 12-21, 16-21 against Bryan Jeremy Goonting and Chan Wen Tse. In the …

Indian sports news wrap, September 12
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, September 12

The Hindu  

FOOTBALL Subroto Cup football to take place from September 19 Bengaluru has been added to the list of host cities for the upcoming edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, to be held from September 19 to October 23 at three venues. Girls: Nazerke Nurgali 4.5 drew with G. Tejaswini 5; Saina Salonika 4 lost to Bristy Mukherjee 5; …

Ankita Bhambri confident of a good fare ahead of Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Ankita Bhambri confident of a good fare ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s tennis team being pruned to four members from six may be a setback. However, coach Ankita Bhambri expressed confidence that Ankita Raina, Karman Kaur Thandi, Rutuja Bhosale and Prarthana Thombare would leave their mark in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Getting ready for the preparatory camp along with the men’s team from Sunday, Ankita felt that …

Bopanna, Ankita to spearhead Indian challenge in tennis at Asian Games
1 year, 6 months ago

Bopanna, Ankita to spearhead Indian challenge in tennis at Asian Games

The Hindu  

Doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna will once again be the flag-bearer of India’s hopes in tennis at the Asian Games as the All India Tennis Association on Tuesday announced a 12-member squad for the continental quadrennial games. The Asian Games will begin in Hangzhou on September 23 with the men’s team comprising Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund, Davis Cupper Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki …

India outclass South Korea, clinch maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

India outclass South Korea, clinch maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

Hindustan Times  

The Indian hockey team emerged champions of the Women's Junior Asia Cup in Japan's Kakamigahara on Sunday by defeating South Korea 2-1 in a captivating final. India women's junior hockey team celebrates after winning the Asia Cup This is India's first title while South Korea and China share the honours from the previous editions. Acknowledging the team's unbeaten streak in …

Women's Junior Asia Cup: India beat Korea 2-1 to clinch maiden title, rewarded with Rs 2 lakh cash prize
1 year, 6 months ago

Women's Junior Asia Cup: India beat Korea 2-1 to clinch maiden title, rewarded with Rs 2 lakh cash prize

Firstpost  

India junior women’s hockey team emerged champions of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan by defeating South Korea with a 2-1 scoreline in a captivating final on Sunday. This is the first time India have won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup title. Acknowledging India’s maiden title in the continental competition, the unbeaten success and for making …

Junior Asia Cup Hockey: Indian Women Clinch Title With Win Over Korea
1 year, 6 months ago

Junior Asia Cup Hockey: Indian Women Clinch Title With Win Over Korea

News 18  

The Indian junior women’s hockey team brought laurels to the nation as they triumphed over Korea 2-1 in the final of the Junior Asia Cup tournament in Japan on Sunday. The winning moments ✨️Here a glimpse of the winning moments after the victory in the Final of Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/ZJSwVI80iH — Hockey India June 11, …

India beats Korea 2-1 to lift maiden Women’s Junior Asia Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

India beats Korea 2-1 to lift maiden Women’s Junior Asia Cup

The Hindu  

Indian women’s team defeated South Korea by 2-1 in the final to lift its maiden Women’s Junior Asia Cup title in Kakamigahara, Japan on Sunday. In acknowledgment of the team’s exceptional performance and their undefeated streak in the tournament, leading them to secure a spot in the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 in Chile, the Hockey India has declared …

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023: India seals semifinal berth with 11-0 win over Chinese Taipei
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023: India seals semifinal berth with 11-0 win over Chinese Taipei

The Hindu  

The Indian junior women’s hockey team confirmed its spot in the semifinals of the Asia Cup by mauling Chinese Taipei 11-0 in its last pool match here on Thursday. The win also cemented India’s position atop Pool A. India finished the group stage of the tournament unbeaten, having won three games and drawn one. The scorers for India were Vaishnavi …

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023: India beats Malaysia 2-1
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023: India beats Malaysia 2-1

The Hindu  

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team came from behind to defeat Malaysia 2-1 in their second game of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan on Monday. However, a few minutes later, India bounced back in the game as Mumtaz Khan scored an equaliser through a penalty corner as the opening quarter ended with the score …

India Look to Continue Winning Run Against Malaysia in Women's Jr Asia Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

India Look to Continue Winning Run Against Malaysia in Women's Jr Asia Cup

News 18  

A resounding start to its campaign, notwithstanding, the Indian women’s hockey team will look to guard against complacency when it takes on Malaysia in its second Pool A match of the Junior Asia Cup here on Monday. The Indian women started their Junior Asia Cup sojourn with a morale-boosting 22-0 crushing of a lowly Uzbekistan. As many as eight players …

Sudirman Cup: Indian shuttlers bounce back, thrash Australia 4-1
1 year, 7 months ago

Sudirman Cup: Indian shuttlers bounce back, thrash Australia 4-1

The Hindu  

India, after being eliminated from the Sudirman Cup 2023 after an unimpressive campaign, following losses to Chinese Taipei and Malaysia, defeated Australia 4-1 in its last group match on Wednesday. K and Tanisha Crasto, who lost to Kenneth Zhe Hooi Choo and Gronya Somerville in a three game thriller 21-17, 14-21, 18-21. The men’s doubles pairing of Arjun MR and …

India crashes out of Sudirman Cup with losses to Malaysia and Chinese Taipei
1 year, 7 months ago

India crashes out of Sudirman Cup with losses to Malaysia and Chinese Taipei

The Hindu  

India was eliminated from the Sudirman Cup 2023 after an unimpressive campaign, following losses to Chinese Taipei and Malaysia, on Monday. Drawn in group C with Malaysia, Australia and Chinese Taipei, India started its campaign with a 1-4 loss to Chinese Taipei on the opening day, with Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand being the only winners. Overall it was a …

India loses to Korea; finishes fourth in Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Qualifiers
1 year, 8 months ago

India loses to Korea; finishes fourth in Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Qualifiers

The Hindu  

India lost its last league match to Korea 1-2 but managed to finish fourth ahead of Thailand in the Asia-Oceania Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday. India and Thailand were tied with two wins each, but India took the fourth place behind Japan, Korea and China, on the basis of having beaten Thailand in …

Billie Jean King Cup: Kazakhstan through to finals, France ease past Britain
1 year, 8 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Kazakhstan through to finals, France ease past Britain

The Hindu  

Kazakhstan advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup finals for the second time after defeating Poland 3-1 in its qualifier on Saturday, while France brushed aside last year’s semifinalists Britain. Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina had helped Kazakhstan build a 2-0 lead on Friday and the world number seven had no trouble dispatching Magda Linette 6-4 6-2 to give her side …

Billie Jean King Cup, Asia and Oceania Group I: Team India Rout Uzbekistan 3-0
1 year, 8 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup, Asia and Oceania Group I: Team India Rout Uzbekistan 3-0

News 18  

India outplayed hosts Uzbekistan 3-0 in their Asia/Oceania Group I competition on day two of the Bille Jean King Cup on Wednesday. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here Rutuja Bhosale gave a rousing start as she came from a set down to beat Sabrina Olimjanova 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the opening singles tie. …

Indian sports news wrap, April 12
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, April 12

The Hindu  

TENNIS Maaya Rajeshwaran enters Asian U-14 semifinals Shivtej Shirfule beat Dharma Pantaratorn of Thailand 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the boys quarterfinals of the Asian under-14 tennis tournament at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. In the girls section, Maaya Rajeshwaran sailed into the semifinals, but Harithashree Venkatesh was beaten by Eva Korysheva of Kazakhstan 6-1, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. …

Indian sports news wrap, April 3
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, April 3

The Hindu  

TENNIS Indian teams announced for Junior Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers Manas Dhamne will spearhead the Indian under-16 boys team in the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup tennis tournament to be played in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, in May. -Kamesh Srinivasan ITF Chennai Open: Yash Chaurasia upsets top seed Abhinav Sanjeev, qualifies for main draw Yash Chaurasia upset top seed Abhinav …

ITF Women’s Tour, Bengaluru: Vaidehi qualifies for main draw, Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova top seed
1 year, 9 months ago

ITF Women’s Tour, Bengaluru: Vaidehi qualifies for main draw, Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova top seed

The Hindu  

Vaidehi Chaudhari made it to the singles main draw of the ITF 40k USD event at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. Vaidehi, who was included in India’s Billie Jean King Cup squad earlier today, eased past Punnin Kovapitukted of Thailand 6-1, 6-2 in the final qualifying round. READ - India team for Billie Jean King Cup: New faces …

India team for Billie Jean King Cup: New faces make the cut, Shalini replaces Vishal Uppal as captain
1 year, 9 months ago

India team for Billie Jean King Cup: New faces make the cut, Shalini replaces Vishal Uppal as captain

The Hindu  

Sahaja Yamalapalli and Vaidehi Chaudhari make it to the Indian team along with the regulars Ankita Raina, Karman Thandi and Rutuja Bhosale, for the Asia-Oceania Billie Jean King Cup women’s tennis tournament to be staged at the Olympic Tennis School in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 11 to 15. “These players have consistently performed in the domestic and international tournaments”, said …

Saudi Arabia enters female team at ITF event for maiden time
1 year, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia enters female team at ITF event for maiden time

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia is entering a female team for the first time at an International Tennis Federation tournament — this week’s Asia-Oceania pre-qualifying event for the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors in Sri Lanka. Saudi Arabia and Brunei are making their Billie Jean King Cup Juniors debut in the tournament this week, for players 16 years and under, that will determine …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Australia defeat hosts Great Britain to reach summit clash for the 19th time
2 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Australia defeat hosts Great Britain to reach summit clash for the 19th time

Firstpost  

Storm Sanders and Samantha Stosur won the decisive doubles clash for Australia to send them to the final, where they face 2021 runners-up Switzerland. Glasgow: Australia reached the final of the biggest team event in women’s tennis for the 19th time after winning the decisive doubles on a match tiebreaker to beat host nation Britain 2-1 in a thriller at …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Great Britain to face Australia in semis after shock 3-0 victory over Spain
2 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Great Britain to face Australia in semis after shock 3-0 victory over Spain

Firstpost  

Britain, who have never won the tournament and last reached the semi-finals in 1981, defied the odds thanks to Heather Watson and Harriet Dart in the singles and Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls in the doubles. Glasgow: Great Britain will face Australia in their first appearance in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for 41 years after a shock 3-0 …

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Switzerland crush Italy, Spain beat Kazakhstan
2 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Switzerland crush Italy, Spain beat Kazakhstan

Firstpost  

Switzerland sit top of Group A as they bid to go one step further than 12 months ago when they lost the final against Russia. Glasgow: Switzerland powered to a clean sweep against Italy as last year’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals runners-up started their campaign with a 3-0 victory in Glasgow on Wednesday. Jil Teichmann put Switzerland ahead by …

Billie Jean King gets, disagrees with, Iga Swiatek's choice to skip BJK Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King gets, disagrees with, Iga Swiatek's choice to skip BJK Cup

Firstpost  

The other 10 countries in the BJK Cup Finals are Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Slovakia and Switzerland. Fort Worth, Texas: Billie Jean King gets why No 1-ranked Iga Swiatek decided to skip the Billie Jean King Cup Finals because they are right after — and half a world away from — the WTA Finals. “We’ll …

King gets, disagrees with, Swiatek’s choice to skip BJK Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

King gets, disagrees with, Swiatek’s choice to skip BJK Cup

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Billie Jean King gets why No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek decided to skip the Billie Jean King Cup Finals because they are right after — and half a world away from — the WTA Finals. “We’ll miss her.” Swiatek, a 21-year-old from Poland with three major trophies, announced last month she would play in the WTA Finals …

Women’s Asia Cup | India start favourite against Sri Lanka in pursuit of 7th title
2 years, 2 months ago

Women’s Asia Cup | India start favourite against Sri Lanka in pursuit of 7th title

The Hindu  

A ruthless Indian team would look to reassert its supremacy and aim to win an unprecedented seventh Asia Cup title when it clashes with Sri Lanka in the final in Sylhet, Bangladesh on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/WXHkGcQJdd — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 October 13, 2022 But if on Saturday, they could get past Harmanpreet's team, it will be an icing on the …

Women’s Asia Cup: Formidable India starts as favourite in semifinal clash against Thailand
2 years, 2 months ago

Women’s Asia Cup: Formidable India starts as favourite in semifinal clash against Thailand

The Hindu  

India will be the heavy favourite to beat Thailand in the semifinal of the Women’s Asia Cup on Thursday. RELATED - IND-W v THAI-W - Highlights The Women’s Asia Cup has come as a perfect opportunity for India to test its bench strength and give its less-experienced players enough game time ahead of the next year’s T20 World Cup in …

India face powerhouse Indonesia for Thomas Cup glory
2 years, 7 months ago

India face powerhouse Indonesia for Thomas Cup glory

Hindustan Times  

India are in unchartered territory. Never before have they been in medal rounds, leave alone the final, of the Thomas Cup, or the World Men’s Team Championships. All England finalist Lakshya Sen—India’s top singles player— hammered Max Weisskirchen in the 5-0 thrashing of Germany last Sunday, but the world No 9 has had to endure three successive losses since then. …

India beat Malaysia 3-2 to assure first-ever medal in Thomas Cup, reach semi-final after 43 years
2 years, 7 months ago

India beat Malaysia 3-2 to assure first-ever medal in Thomas Cup, reach semi-final after 43 years

Hindustan Times  

As Chirag Shetty’s tap at the net hit the deck, his doubles partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy turned to face the vociferous partisan crowd supporting Malaysia and gestured that they had made their racquets do all the talking. 8 pair provided India the impetus that assured their first ever Thomas Cup medal by reaching the semi-finals with a 3-2 victory over the …

April 25: Indian sports news wrap of the day
2 years, 7 months ago

April 25: Indian sports news wrap of the day

The Hindu  

SHOOTING Fourth National Selection Trials Rahi Sarnobat was in robust form as she beat Vibhuti Bhatia 26-22 to top women’s 25-metre sports pistol, after an encouraging qualification score of 587, in the fourth National shooting selection trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, on Monday. Qualification topper Ruby Tomer took the third place ahead of Neha, while other leading …

Billie Jean King Cup: Alison Riske rewarded in marathon tiebreak; Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu shine
2 years, 8 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Alison Riske rewarded in marathon tiebreak; Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu shine

Firstpost  

Riske needed eight set points in the tiebreaker while Yastremska battled back from 5-1 down and had four set points herself before the American pulled off the epic decider in the opening rubber of the tie in Asheville, North Carolina. Alison Riske came out on top of the second-longest tiebreak in Billie Jean King Cup history on Friday, edging Dayana …

Junior Davis Cup: Host India seeded seventh; in group A with Australia and Pakistan
2 years, 8 months ago

Junior Davis Cup: Host India seeded seventh; in group A with Australia and Pakistan

The Hindu  

Host India has been seeded seventh and finds itself in the same group as top seed Australia, Pakistan and Indonesia, in the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup under-16 boys tennis tournament to be played at the DLTA Complex from Monday. READ: Indian squash stars hope to get TOPS funding in CWG and Asiad year Quite understandably, Vansh Nandal who was originally …

Billie Jean King Cup: Veteran Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina, Karman Kaur Thandi among players named in Indian squad
2 years, 9 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Veteran Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina, Karman Kaur Thandi among players named in Indian squad

Firstpost  

Rutuja Bhosale also kept her place in the side while Riya Bhatia replaced Zeel Desai in the squad. New Delhi: Veteran Sania Mirza and singles players Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi were on Tuesday named in the five-member Indian Billie Jean King Cup team for the Asia/Oceania Group I competition, beginning 12 April in Antalya, Turkey. India will compete …

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