Ramanathan Krishnan: I got all the Indians to Wimbledon
4 years, 6 months ago

Ramanathan Krishnan: I got all the Indians to Wimbledon

The Hindu  

Like most people of his age, Ramanathan Krishnan is stuck at home, not venturing out even casually due to the coronavirus pandemic. The moment you tell him that it’s been 60 years since he reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 1960, and ask for his memories, words flow like a waterfall. READ| Krishnan said the first two rounds in Wimbledon were tough and that helped him get back to peak form. He further said he hadn’t practiced well prior to the tournament as he was suffering from chickenpox and was forced to miss nearly two months, April and May.

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Indian tennis needs a Neeraj Chopra miracle
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian tennis needs a Neeraj Chopra miracle

Hindustan Times  

Sumit Nagal rightly made the news when he beat 31st seed Kazakh Alexander Bublik in straight sets earlier this week at the Australian Open to earn 95,000 pounds. It doesn't happen often nowadays that an Indian player makes it past the first round of a grand slam -- in singles. So the question that should haunt all of us is: …

India has a chance to win medal in Asian Games through men’s doubles: Paes
1 year, 5 months ago

India has a chance to win medal in Asian Games through men’s doubles: Paes

The Hindu  

Tennis legend Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games with the men’s doubles team though it remains to be seen who is picked to play alongside the seasoned Rohan Bopanna. We have got quite a few players who can play,” Paes said during an …

With weekend event in Mumbai, Wimbledon aims to build a following in India
1 year, 6 months ago

With weekend event in Mumbai, Wimbledon aims to build a following in India

Live Mint  

London: The All England Club, home to the annual championships at Wimbledon, is embarking on a more challenging journey than winning the fabled Grand Slam of the sport. “To get a country involved you need national champions.” The All England Club knows this but buoyed by its success as the annual sporting event in the UK that delivers the highest …

Wimbledon 2022: Here's list of Indian Tennis players who will participate in championship this year
2 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: Here's list of Indian Tennis players who will participate in championship this year

India TV News  

Wimbledon 2022 which started on 27th June is the third Grand Slam tournament of the year with the Australia Open and French Open being the other two. With Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek being the favourites in this grass-court tournament, here are some Indian Tennis players from India who will participate in this year's championship: Sania Mirza: Veteran Sania Mirza …

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 24 - Ramanathan Krishnan becomes first Indian to reach semifinal of a Grand Slam event at Wimbledon in 1960
2 years, 6 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 24 - Ramanathan Krishnan becomes first Indian to reach semifinal of a Grand Slam event at Wimbledon in 1960

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of independence this year. A first for Indian tennis at Wimbledon 1960 Ramanathan Krishnan beat Luis Ayala of Chile 7-5, 10-8, 6-2 in the men’s singles quarterfinal at Wimbledon on June 28, 1960 to become the first Indian to reach the semifinal of a Grand Slam tournament. READ | How the Krishnans brought Wimbledon home …

Wimbledon: Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri Knocked Out in First Round Qualifying Matches
2 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon: Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri Knocked Out in First Round Qualifying Matches

News 18  

India’s singles players yet again failed to cross the qualifying hurdle at the Grand Slam stage as both Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri exited the Wimbledon championships with first round defeats. Bhambri lost to top seed from Spain Bernabe Zapata Miralles 5-7 1-6 while Ramkumar fell 5-7 4-6 to Czech Republic’s Vit Kopriva on Monday night. Ramanathan, on the other …

Vijay Amritraj: ‘Wimbledon has always been my No. 1 event’
4 years, 9 months ago

Vijay Amritraj: ‘Wimbledon has always been my No. 1 event’

The Hindu  

Wimbledon stands out from the other Grand Slams, thanks to its unique blend of tennis and tradition. READ: Sportstar Archives: Vijay Amritraj - ‘My best year yet’ “I have been associated with Wimbledon for 50 straight years and always look forward to it with the same enthusiasm as I had in 1969,” said the player who has beaten the likes …

Coronavirus: India's road to Wimbledon U-14 tournament cancelled
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: India's road to Wimbledon U-14 tournament cancelled

The Hindu  

The Road to Wimbledon under-14 tennis tournaments, scheduled to be played in Kolkata and Delhi, for boys and girls in the under-14 age group, from March 14, have been cancelled, owing to the outbreak of coronavirus around the world. "We will work with the All India Tennis Association in exploring alternative selection options for the Road to Wimbledon UK Finals …

South Club brings back the former titans of Indian tennis
4 years, 10 months ago

South Club brings back the former titans of Indian tennis

The Hindu  

“The South Club has produced the most number of top players of the country,” was how the nonpareil Ramanathan Krishnan described the most celebrated cradle of Indian tennis that turned 100 this month. Former national grass-court champions like Gaurav Natekar and Mustafa Ghouse also returned to their favoured venue responding to the invitation extended by another legend, Jaidip Mukerjea, who …

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