Indian sports wrap, January 21: WTA Mumbai Open to start on February 1
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Indian sports wrap, January 21: WTA Mumbai Open to start on February 1

The Hindu  

TENNIS WTA Mumbai Open takes place from 1-9 February 2025 The fourth edition of the WTA Mumbai Open, organised by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association, will be held at the Cricket Club of India from February 1-9 2025. -Team Sportstar MOTORSPORT Atiqa Mir to race in World Series Karting India’s Atiqa Mir was picked by World Series Karting team Baby Race for the upcoming season. -Kamesh Srinivasan SQUASH Swarit Patel upsets second seed Harshal Rana Chandigarh’s Swarit Patel, seeded in the 9 to 16 category pulled off an upset victory over second seed Harshal Rana from Haryana, winning a tough four game match to advance to the Boys U-15 semifinals in the four star Willingdon Sports Club Squash Classic Open on Tuesday. -Team Sportstar ARCHERY HCA chief felicitates archer T. Chikitha Rao HCA President A. Jagan Mohan Rao handing over a cheque to archer Chikitha Rao.

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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends
3 days, 10 hours ago

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic scripts history, Mirra Andreeva's fairytale run ends

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic scripted history after recording the most number of wins in ATP 1000 Masters events. After winning his 411th ATP 1000 Masters match, the former World No.1 went past Rafael Nadal, who retired from professional tennis after Spain’s Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands last year. Djokovic, who is looking to win his seventh Miami …

Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
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1 week, 1 day ago

Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

Hindustan Times  

March 18 - A scrappy Naomi Osaka came from behind to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday for her first win since January's Australian Open. The match hinged on a tense Osaka service game in the third set, where she fended off two break chances for her Ukrainian opponent and …

Indian sports wrap, March 12: Pranavi, Diksha and Avani all set for Australian Women’s Classic
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian sports wrap, March 12: Pranavi, Diksha and Avani all set for Australian Women’s Classic

The Hindu  

GOLF Pranavi, Diksha and Avani all set for Australian Women’s Classic Indian golfers Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar, and Avani Prashanth will be eager to finally get some action at the Australian Women’s Classic from Friday after the last week’s event in Brisbane was called off due to Cyclone Alfred. -Team Sportstar Tennis National Games champion Ishaque Eqbal beat fifth seed …

Merida Open 2025: Navarro outclasses Arango with ‘double-bagel’ to claim title
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Merida Open 2025: Navarro outclasses Arango with ‘double-bagel’ to claim title

The Hindu  

Top seed Emma Navarro made light work of Colombian qualifier Emiliana Arango with a crushing 6-0 6-0 victory in the final of the Merida Open on Sunday as the American claimed her second career title. The 23-year-old became only the fifth player this century to win a WTA final with a 6-0 6-0 scoreline, and the first since Iga Swiatek’s …

Indian sports wrap, February 20: Wild cards for Dhamne, Ramkumar, Prajwal Dev in Bengaluru Open
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian sports wrap, February 20: Wild cards for Dhamne, Ramkumar, Prajwal Dev in Bengaluru Open

The Hindu  

TENNIS Wild cards for teenager Dhamne, Ramkumar, Prajwal Dev in Bengaluru Open India’s 17-year-old prodigy Manas Dhamne and seasoned campaigners Ramkumar Ramanathan and SD Prajwal Dev have been handed wild card entries for the singles main draw of the Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger 125 tournament, starting on February 24. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ugo Blanchet of France overcame a …

Keys, Osaka to play at Queen’s Club Championships
1 month, 1 week ago

Keys, Osaka to play at Queen’s Club Championships

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Madison Keys and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka will feature when women’s tennis returns to Queen’s Club for the first time since 1973 with a WTA 500 event in June, the Lawn Tennis Association said on Tuesday. British number one Katie Boulter, former U.S. Open winner Emma Raducanu and Eastbourne defending champion Daria Kasatkina are also …

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Rybakina, Badosa reach round of 16; rain interrupts Paolini vs Lys clash at match point
1 month, 1 week ago

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Rybakina, Badosa reach round of 16; rain interrupts Paolini vs Lys clash at match point

The Hindu  

Elena Rybakina and Paula Badosa, two of the top seeds at the Dubai Open, advanced on Tuesday and will face off in the round of 16 at the hardcourt tournament. 4-seeded Jasmine Paolini had a match point against Eva Lys when play was suspended. READ | Djokovic says tennis players have a ’lack of trust’ in doping agencies after Sinner …

Qatar Open 2025: Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim title in Doha
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim title in Doha

The Hindu  

Amanda Anisimova clinched the first WTA 1000 title of her career with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in a rain-interrupted Qatar Open 2025 final on Saturday. In the first WTA 1000 final to feature two players ranked outside the top 30, Ostapenko and Anisimova traded heavy blows from the baseline, both utilising the same aggressive game style that …

Delhi Open | Poonacha-Lock duo storms into the final, keeps Indian hopes alive
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Open | Poonacha-Lock duo storms into the final, keeps Indian hopes alive

The Hindu  

Niki Poonacha kept the Indian hopes alive as he made the doubles final in partnership with Courtney Lock of Zimbabwe, beating third seeds Jay Clarke and Johannes Ingildsen 6-2, 7-6 in the $100,000 Delhi Open Challenger tennis tournament at the DLTA Complex on Friday. Third seed Tristan Schoolkate of Australia enacted another Houdini act, as he fought past qualifier Andre …

U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Errani and Vavassori call new event ‘profound injustice’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Errani and Vavassori call new event ‘profound injustice’

New York Times  

The defending U.S. Open mixed doubles champions, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, have slammed the tournament’s new format for 2025, calling it “a profound injustice” and “a pseudo-exhibition.” The United States Tennis Association announced Tuesday that this year’s mixed doubles event will be slimmed down from 32 to 16 pairs, with eight of those decided on players’ singles rankings. We …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Jil Teichmann triumphs over Mananchaya Sanwangkaew to lift title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Jil Teichmann triumphs over Mananchaya Sanwangkaew to lift title

The Hindu  

Jil Teichmann’s aggression trumped Mananchaya Sanwangkaew’s deft touches to lift the title at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 here on Sunday. The 27-year-old Teichmann played to her strengths, with her powerful serves, solid forehands and net rushing helping her take the opening game of the first set. READ | Chennai Open ATP Challenger 2025: Jacquet defeats Ymer to claim …

Maaya Rajeshwaran's stellar Mumbai Open run ends after semi-final defeat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maaya Rajeshwaran's stellar Mumbai Open run ends after semi-final defeat

India Today  

Fifteen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran’s breakthrough journey at the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series came to an end in the semifinals, as she fell to Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann on February 8. While Maaya showed glimpses of resistance, Teichmann’s superior court coverage and precise shot selection kept her in control, wrapping up the opening set with a powerful forehand winner. A Star in …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran’s dream run ends with semifinal defeat to Jil Teichmann
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran’s dream run ends with semifinal defeat to Jil Teichmann

The Hindu  

A huge cry of ‘vamos’ echoed around the court while the fans, who had gathered to rally behind 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran, looked on in disbelief. Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann defeated India’s rising star 6-3, 6-1 to seal her spot in the summit clash of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 at the Cricket Club of India here on Saturday. READ | …

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran, the Tennis Player in Mumbai Open Semis?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran, the Tennis Player in Mumbai Open Semis?

Deccan Chronicle  

Maaya Rajeshwaran, a young Indian tennis player, has been making waves on the national and international circuits with her outstanding performances. Breaking Barriers and Making History Maaya's success at the Mumbai Open is significant not only for her personal growth but also for Indian tennis. With determination, hard work, and a solid support system, Maaya Rajeshwaran could soon find herself …

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi? 15-year-old from Rafael Nadal's academy shines at Mumbai Open
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi? 15-year-old from Rafael Nadal's academy shines at Mumbai Open

Firstpost  

15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi stunned everyone with her performance at the 2025 WTA 125 L&T Mumbai Open, reaching the semifinals and drawing comparisons to Sania Mirza. At the 2025 WTA 125 L&T Mumbai Open, 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has taken the tennis world by storm, cementing herself as one of the brightest young stars in Indian tennis. Mirza’s name has …

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran? 15-year-old prodigy, offered contract at Rafa Nadal academy, enters Mumbai WTA 125 semis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran? 15-year-old prodigy, offered contract at Rafa Nadal academy, enters Mumbai WTA 125 semis

Hindustan Times  

At just 15 years old, Maaya Rajeshwaran is rapidly emerging as India’s next big tennis sensation. The young prodigy continued her stellar form at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, securing a spot in the semifinals on Friday at the prestigious Cricket Club of India. Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in action at the WTA 125 event in Mumbai on Friday. …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old qualifier Maaya Rajeshwaran reaches semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: 15-year-old qualifier Maaya Rajeshwaran reaches semifinals

The Hindu  

India’s 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran roared into her first WTA semifinal, knocking out Japan’s Mei Yamaguchi 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the L&T Mumbai Open 125 at the Cricket Club of India here on Friday. RELATED | From Coimbatore to Mallorca: Maaya Rajeshwaran’s bold leap into the world of professional tennis In the second, the 25-year-old hammered down a few aces on …

Maaya storms into semifinals of Mumbai Open
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maaya storms into semifinals of Mumbai Open

The Hindu  

India’s 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran roared into her first WTA semifinal, knocking out Japan’s Mei Yamaguchi 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the L&T Mumbai Open 125 at the Cricket Club of India here on Friday. In doubles, India’s Prarthana Thombare partnering Arianne Hartono entered the final with a thrilling 2-6, 6-4, win over Eden Silva and Anastasia Tikhonava. Other results: Singles : …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Maaya Rajeshwaran through to quarters as Zarina Diyas retires
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Maaya Rajeshwaran through to quarters as Zarina Diyas retires

The Hindu  

An anxious parent, sitting in the top-most corner seat of the main gallery at Centre Court, finally broke into a smile when Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas retired due to illness during the sixth game of the second set. Maaya Rajeshwaran, only 15, advanced to her first quarterfinal with a 6-3, 3-2 scoreline in the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 at the …

From Coimbatore to Mallorca: Maaya Rajeshwaran’s bold leap into the world of professional tennis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Coimbatore to Mallorca: Maaya Rajeshwaran’s bold leap into the world of professional tennis

The Hindu  

In her stunning run at the ongoing WTA 125 event in Mumbai — from the qualifiers to the second round — Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has exuded confidence and displayed a fearless approach, which is rare for a 15‐year‐old playing just her fifth senior tournament. All three of Maaya’s opponents had been playing professional tennis on the senior circuit long before …

Mumbai Open | Teichmann digs deep to get past a dogged Hartono
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai Open | Teichmann digs deep to get past a dogged Hartono

The Hindu  

21 Jil Teichmann, now ranked 117th, defeated a determined Arianne Hartono 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125, held at the Cricket Club of India here on Wednesday. However, the Dutch player quickly regained control, breaking Teichmann and building a 4-1 lead. With forehand volleys, solid serves, and precise returns, Teichmann extended her advantage to 5-2, eventually …

Mumbai Open | Started afresh and working my way up, says Teichmann
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai Open | Started afresh and working my way up, says Teichmann

The Hindu  

Jil Teichmann was once ranked as high as 21 in the world. In an interaction with The Hindu, Teichmann reflected on her first-round win over Arianne Hartono in the Mumbai Open WTA 125 here on Wednesday. I wasn’t getting into a rhythm initially, but I became more aggressive in the second and third sets, wanting to make it tough for …

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Jil Teichmann earns comeback win over Arianne Hartono
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Jil Teichmann earns comeback win over Arianne Hartono

The Hindu  

21 Jil Teichmann, now ranked 117th, defeated a determined Arianne Hartono 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125, held at the Cricket Club of India here on Wednesday. Hartono started strong, using powerful forehands and strong serves to take the lead in the opening game of the first set. However, the Dutch player quickly regained control, breaking …

MUMBAI OPEN WTA 125| Facile victories for Ankita and Shrivalli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MUMBAI OPEN WTA 125| Facile victories for Ankita and Shrivalli

The Hindu  

It was a busy day for the Indian players on the hard courts of the Cricket Club of India here on Tuesday. In the morning, Ankita Raina secured an emphatic victory, defeating Vaishnavi Adkar 6-2, 6-2. Although Vaishnavi managed to win a game, she was unable to regain control of the match, and Ankita ultimately closed out the set with …

WTA Mumbai Open: Teenager Maaya continues dream run, reaches second round; Ankita, Shrivalli progress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Mumbai Open: Teenager Maaya continues dream run, reaches second round; Ankita, Shrivalli progress

The Hindu  

It was a busy day for the Indian players on the hard courts of the Cricket Club of India here on Tuesday. Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 15, also continued her dream run as she progressed to the second round. Although Vaishnavi managed to win a game, she was unable to regain control of the match, and Ankita ultimately closed out the …

MUMBAI OPEN WTA 125 | Sahaja goes down fighting to Tararudee
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MUMBAI OPEN WTA 125 | Sahaja goes down fighting to Tararudee

The Hindu  

Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee advanced to the second round of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory over India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli at the Cricket Club of India on Monday. However, Tararudee quickly bounced back, capitalising on Sahaja’s errors. Earlier in the day, the top-seeded German Tatjana Maria, a semifinalist at Wimbledon 2022, had to withdraw before …

Chennai Open ATP Challenger: Chirag, Manish advance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chennai Open ATP Challenger: Chirag, Manish advance

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: India's Chirag Duhan, Siddharth Vishwakarma and Manish Sureshkumar knocked out seeded players in the first round of qualifying at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger at the SDAT Tennis Stadium here on Sunday. Duhan, aged 21 and ranked No 962 in the world, upset third seed Evgenii Tiurnev, ranked more than 600 spots higher than the Indian, in straight sets …

4th Mumbai Open to kickstart from February 1 onwards
1 month, 3 weeks ago

4th Mumbai Open to kickstart from February 1 onwards

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : The fourth edition of the Mumbai Open was launched at the iconic Cricket Club of India, on Thursday. In a joint statement ahead of the Mumbai Open, OP Gupta, Chairman of the Organising Committee, said, "We are delighted to be back for yet another edition of the L&T Mumbai Open, and the Government of Maharashtra is keen to …

Chennai Open 2025: All you need to know about the ATP Challenger, schedule, players, prize money
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chennai Open 2025: All you need to know about the ATP Challenger, schedule, players, prize money

The Hindu  

Chennai will host the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 100 Men’s International Tennis Championship 2025 from February 2nd to 9th. Ramkumar Ramanathan, Mukund Sasikumar and Karan Singh, members of India’s current Davis Cup team, the former two being from Tamil Nadu, have been given wild cards for the main draw. In the last ATP Challenger event held in 2024 in Chennai, …

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles
2 months ago

Today in Sports - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles

Associated Press  

Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2001 — Jennifer Capriati upsets three-time winner Martina Hingis 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open and her first Grand Slam tournament title. 2008 — Novak Djokovic fends off unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the Australian Open final, earning …

Indian sports wrap, January 26: Ankita Raina to face seventh seed Elena Pridankina in ITF women’s tournament
2 months ago

Indian sports wrap, January 26: Ankita Raina to face seventh seed Elena Pridankina in ITF women’s tournament

The Hindu  

TENNIS ITF: Ankita Raina to face seventh seed Elena Pridankina The country’s No.1 player, Ankita Raina will open against seventh seed Elena Pridankina in the NECC $60,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament to be played at the Deccan Gymkhana in Pune from Monday. Even though some of the main draw action would start on Monday, the second and final qualifying round …

ITF Women’s Bengaluru Open: Sara Bejlek ends Sahaja Yamalapalli’s impressive run
2 months ago

ITF Women’s Bengaluru Open: Sara Bejlek ends Sahaja Yamalapalli’s impressive run

The Hindu  

Eighth seed Sara Bejlek halted Sahaja Yamalapalli’s run in the quarterfinals of the $100,000 KPB Trust Women’s Open tennis tournament at the KSLTA courts here on Thursday. The 18-year-old Czech player produced winners on the big points and displayed fine court coverage. Standing tall at six feet, Marino got her serves to kick up to Jeanjean’s shoulder, but the Frenchwoman …

Indian sports wrap, January 24: Indian GM Iniyan wins title in Malaysia
2 months ago

Indian sports wrap, January 24: Indian GM Iniyan wins title in Malaysia

The Hindu  

CHESS GM Iniyan wins Johor International Open Chess title in Malaysia Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam clinched the 9th Johor International Open chess tournament title in Malaysia with a dominating performance. - PTI SQUASH Ghoshal, Shameena emerge WSC Open champs Saurav Ghoshal and Shameena Riaz, both representing Tamil Nadu, emerged the men’s and women’s champions, respectively, in the four-star Willingdon Sports …

KBT Trust Women’s Open Tennis: Ankita, Sahaja register victories in first round
2 months ago

KBT Trust Women’s Open Tennis: Ankita, Sahaja register victories in first round

The Hindu  

Indians Ankita Raina and Sahaja Yamalapalli recorded victories in the first round of the $100,000 KPB Trust Women’s Open tennis tournament at the KSLTA courts here on Tuesday. Vaidehi fell to defending champion Darja Semenistaja 2-6, 2-6, while Shrivalli was blown away 0-6, 0-6 by eighth-seed Sara Bejlek. Brenda’s sister Linda had a better time of it, going past Brazil’s …

KPB Trust Women’s Open | Winning starts for Ankita and Sahaja
2 months ago

KPB Trust Women’s Open | Winning starts for Ankita and Sahaja

The Hindu  

Indians Ankita Raina and Sahaja Yamalapalli recorded victories in the first round of the $100,000 KPB Trust Women’s Open tennis tournament at the KSLTA courts here on Wednesday. Vaidehi fell to defending champion Darja Semenistaja 2-6, 2-6, while Shrivalli was blown away 0-6, 0-6 by eighth-seed Sara Bejlek. Brenda’s sister Linda had a better time of it, going past Brazil’s …

German tennis aims to improve 'overall' in 2025 and beyond – DW – 01
2 months, 1 week ago

German tennis aims to improve 'overall' in 2025 and beyond – DW – 01

Deutsche Welle  

As the 2025 season begins with the Australian Open, the head of German tennis tells DW of the ambitious goals for the year ahead. Going into the 2025 Australian Open, Germany's tennis stars are ageing and performances in the Grand Slams, other than those of the men's world No. "I think the data shows that there is still interest in …

Australian Open 2025, Day 5 schedule: Medvedev, Sinner and Bollipalli in action
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2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 5 schedule: Medvedev, Sinner and Bollipalli in action

India Today  

The Day 5 of the Australian Open will feature several notable names of the Tennis world as numerous stars will continue their campaign with their second round fixtures on Thursday, January 16. Daniil Medvedev will also aim to return to his best against Learner Tien after surviving a scare against Kasidit Samrej in his first round game. Indias Rithvik Choudary …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic advances to Melbourne third round, breaks Federer’s record
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2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic advances to Melbourne third round, breaks Federer’s record

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued to build into the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-7 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round on Wednesday, taking another step towards a 25th Grand Slam title. On Monday, inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy gave the 10-times Melbourne Park champion the runaround for the first hour of their first-round clash, and …

Australian Open 2025, Day 4 schedule: Alcaraz, Djokovic and Bhambri in action
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 4 schedule: Alcaraz, Djokovic and Bhambri in action

India Today  

The Day 4 at the Australian Open promises to be another action-packed event for the fans as several stalwarts of the Tennis world will be seen wielding magic with their racquets on Wednesday, January 15. Carlos Alcaraz will also be in action against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka in his second round fixture at the Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open 2025, Day …

Australian Open 2025 live streaming in India: Complete January 14 schedule, how to watch AUS Open tennis Grand Slam
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025 live streaming in India: Complete January 14 schedule, how to watch AUS Open tennis Grand Slam

Live Mint  

After Sumit Nagal's opening round ouster at the Australian Open 2025, India's legendary Rohan Bopanna will hope to keep the Indian flag flying high when the 44-year-old takes the court on Tuesday in the season's first tennis Grand Slam. The Indian will partner with Columbian Nicolas Barrientos as the duo takes on the Spanish pair of Pedro Martinez and Jaume …

Success for Djokovic-Murray partnership is success for tennis: Somdev
2 months, 1 week ago

Success for Djokovic-Murray partnership is success for tennis: Somdev

India Today  

Former Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman highlighted the significance of Novak Djokovic’s decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach, calling it a unique moment for the sport. Speaking to India Today during a Sony Sports roundtable, Devvarman noted that this partnership demonstrates Djokovic’s willingness to adapt and evolve, even after his numerous career achievements. The collaboration made …

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025, Day 2 schedule: Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz begin campaign

India Today  

World No.1 Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will kickstart their campaign at the Australian Open 2025 on Day 2 of the competition on Monday, January 13. Over on the women's side of things, Coco Gauff will be taking on Sofia Kenin in the first round while Iga Swiatek begins her campaign against Katerina Siniakova. Australian Open 2025, Day …

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, who lost to Sabalenka in last year’s final, reached the second round indoors, while men’s sixth seed …

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Serbia’s Djokovic drew American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy to start but has a huge task in front of him to win an 11th Australian Open and record …

What is at stake for Novak Djokovic at Australian Open 2025 after a season of near misses in Grand Slams
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What is at stake for Novak Djokovic at Australian Open 2025 after a season of near misses in Grand Slams

Hindustan Times  

Even at 37 years of age, and having won everything there is to be won in singles tennis with his achievement of Olympic Gold in Paris in 2024, Novak Djokovic continues to have that overarching desire to win that is present in every elite athlete. After a year in which he saw young upstairs Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split …

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova pulls out of Australian Open 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova pulls out of Australian Open 2025

India Today  

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova pulled out of the Australian Open 2025 due to a persistent back injury. Krejcikova last played in the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, back in November, where China’s Qinwen Zheng defeated her in straight sets in the semi-final. Disappointed after not being able to take part in the year’s first Grand Slam, Krejcikova fondly …

Indian sports wrap, January 4: Senthil, Revathi to lead home challenge in Delhi’s first ITF World Tennis Tour J300 Event
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, January 4: Senthil, Revathi to lead home challenge in Delhi’s first ITF World Tennis Tour J300 Event

The Hindu  

GOLF Senthil, Revathi to lead home challenge in Delhi’s first ITF World Tennis Tour J300 Event India’s top junior players, Senthil Kumar and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, will lead the country’s challenge in the boys and girls categories, respectively, at the ITF J300 event, starting January 6 at the DLTA complex here. -PTI TENNIS Somani, Suresh clinch ITF men’s tennis tournament …

Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic. Although the wind often affected her ball toss, Osaka didn’t drop her serve at any stage and broke Grabher once in each set to win her way to the …

Indian sports wrap, December 30: Bhambri-Olivetti pair advances to Hong Kong Open quarterfinal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, December 30: Bhambri-Olivetti pair advances to Hong Kong Open quarterfinal

The Hindu  

TENNIS Bhambri-Olivetti pair advances to Hong Kong Open quarterfinal Yuki Bhambri in partnership with Albano Olivetti of France beat Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens of Germany 6-3, 5-7, in the men’s doubles pre-quarterfinals of the $766,290 ATP tennis tournament in Hong Kong on Monday. The results: $766,290 ATP, Hong Kong Men’s Doubles : Yuki Bhambri & Albano Olivetti bt Constantin …

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