Indian Wells 2022: Tomljanovic starts with a win
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2022: Tomljanovic starts with a win

The Hindu  

Ajla Tomljanovic of Croatia beat American Hailey Baptiste 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 in opening-round play at the Indian Wells. Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia overcame American Elvina Kaliera 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 despite 18 double faults as the combined men's and women's event returned to its usual March place on the calendar after being disrupted by COVID-19. Montgomery, winner of the junior girls' singles and doubles titles at the 2021 U.S. Open, connected on 57 per cent of her first serves but had nine double faults. Novak Djokovic said he will not be able to compete at Indian Wells or Miami because he is unvaccinated and can't travel to the United States.

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Rithivik Bollipalli exits Brisbane International 2025 with partner Haase
1 week, 1 day ago

Rithivik Bollipalli exits Brisbane International 2025 with partner Haase

The Hindu  

Rithivik Choudary Bollipalli, the latest Indian player to make a steady progress on the ATP doubles circuit, on Thursday made a pre-quarterfinal exit from the Brisbane International along with partner Robin Haase. The Indo-Duch team lost 4-6, 2-6 to local alternate combination of Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler in 65 minutes in the ATP 250 tournament ahead of the Australian …

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

Indian Wells Open: Iga Swiatek Sweeps Marta Kostyuk to Qualify for Final
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Wells Open: Iga Swiatek Sweeps Marta Kostyuk to Qualify for Final

News 18  

World number one Iga Swiatek overpowered Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the final at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters. Four-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek, who won the 2022 Indian Wells title, needed just 69 minutes to get past 32nd-ranked Ukrainian Kostyuk and will face either third-ranked US Open champion Coco Gauff or ninth-ranked Maria Sakkari of Greece …

Indian Wells Masters 2024: Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Gauff advances to fourth round
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Wells Masters 2024: Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Gauff advances to fourth round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka’s powerful serve and groundstrokes proved too much for Emma Raducanu as the Australian Open champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-5 victory. Britain’s former Grand Slam champion Raducanu is trying to find her form after multiple surgeries last year and played well but was unable to seize her opportunities, converting just one of …

Indian Wells Masters 2024: Djokovic upset by Nardi in third round
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Wells Masters 2024: Djokovic upset by Nardi in third round

The Hindu  

Five-time champion and World No. Hard to put this one in words 😊 One day from leaving site, lucky loser Luca Nardi pulls off one of the most unlikely upsets in recent history by defeating Djokovic at Indian Wells!#TennisParadisepic.twitter.com/x6gqnZQOoB — Tennis TV March 12, 2024 “Before this night no-one knew me,” Nardi said in an on-court interview after his win. …

Indian Wells 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek reach fourth round
10 months ago

Indian Wells 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek reach fourth round

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the fourth round at Indian Wells on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime. Third seed Jannik Sinner also advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Jan-Lennard Struff while 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat home hope Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-3. In the women’s draw, world number one Iga Swiatek powered past Czech …

Indian Wells: Djokovic makes winning return; Fritz powers into third round
10 months ago

Indian Wells: Djokovic makes winning return; Fritz powers into third round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was pushed by Aleksandar Vukic but held on to win his first match back in Indian Wells after a five-year absence on Saturday, as he looks to capture a record sixth title in the California desert. There’s a great community, great culture, and great love for the sport.” In his first match since falling in the Australian Open …

Indian Wells 2024: Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdraws, Andy Murray out
10 months ago

Indian Wells 2024: Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdraws, Andy Murray out

India TV News  

The veteran Andy Murray suffered a straight-set loss against Andrey Rublev in the round of 64 at the Indian Wells Open 2024 on Saturday. In the women's singles event, the defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew due to illness ahead of her first game against Argentine Nadia Podoroska. The Russian-born Kazakhstani star has been in excellent form with the highest 17 …

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances
10 months ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances

Hindustan Times  

Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open. On Day 2 in the desert, with a packed scheduled …

Djokovic relaxes into Indian Wells return
10 months ago

Djokovic relaxes into Indian Wells return

China Daily  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic greets compatriot Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets after an NBA game on Saturday in Los Angeles. AP LOS ANGELES — Novak Djokovic returns to Indian Wells for the first time in five years seeking a record sixth title while Coco Gauff looks to become the first US woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams in …

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus
10 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic poses for a photograph during the game between the LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, US Feb 25, 2024. LOS ANGELES — Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was excited to be back in Indian Wells to compete at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since 2019 after US …

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus
10 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic poses for a photograph during the game between the LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, US Feb 25, 2024. LOS ANGELES — Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was excited to be back in Indian Wells to compete at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since 2019 after US …

Djokovic to return to Indian Wells for first time in five years, joined by Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Osaka
11 months ago

Djokovic to return to Indian Wells for first time in five years, joined by Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Osaka

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic is returning to the BNP Paribas Open for the first time in five years in pursuit of a record sixth title in the Southern California desert. The world’s top-ranked male player last competed at Indian Wells in 2019, when he lost in the third round. Also in the event are Australian Open champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic beats crowd in round 2; Sakkari, Jabeur knocked out
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic beats crowd in round 2; Sakkari, Jabeur knocked out

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic entered round three at the Australian Open 2024 after beating home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday. Djokovic was excellent in the first set with a 6-3 win but the Australian made a stunning comeback to clinch the second set by 6-4 and then was leading the third set by 5-4, which took the crowd to tease the Serbian. …

Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign

India Today  

Naomi Osaka is set to make her Grand Slam return on Monday, January 14 when she faces France's Caroline Garcia in the night session at the Rod Laver Arena. Coco Gauff will start her campaign against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the morning session at the Rod Laver Arena. Daniil Medvedev, the finalist of the 2022 Australian Open, will face Terence …

US Open 2023, Day 9 Order of Play: Djokovic vs Fritz, Gauff faces Ostapenko in quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 9 Order of Play: Djokovic vs Fritz, Gauff faces Ostapenko in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will be in action in the first set of quarterfinals on the Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open in New York on Tuesday. Three-time men’s winner and second seed Djokovic faces ninth seed and top-ranked American Taylor Fritz. In women’s singles, sixth-seeded American teenager Coco Gauff faces 20th-seeded Latvian and former French Open champion …

US Open 2023: Ajla Tomljanovic withdraws due to knee injury
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Ajla Tomljanovic withdraws due to knee injury

The Hindu  

Ajla Tomljanovic, sidelined nearly all this season by a knee injury after beating Serena Williams last year in the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion’s final match, withdrew from the US Open on Wednesday. 4 seed Elena Rybakina into the third round and forced the US Tennis Association to juggle the schedule, with their match having been slated for the night …

US Open 2023, Day Three Results: Djokovic, Swiatek progress to third round; Tsitsipas, Ruud knocked out
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023, Day Three Results: Djokovic, Swiatek progress to third round; Tsitsipas, Ruud knocked out

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek progressed to the third round while Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a shock defeat at the US Open on Wednesday. Three-time champion Djokovic defeated Bernabe Zapata Miralles of Spain in straight sets to set up a third-round clash with compatriot Laslo Djere, who beat French qualifier Hugo Gaston. pic.twitter.com/DlxdUZin6h — US Open Tennis August 30, 2023 Iga …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round
1 year, 4 months ago

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek “That’s why we train several hours a day in humid, hot conditions so we can …

Indian sports news wrap, April 27
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, April 27

The Hindu  

TENNIS Madrid Masters: Bopanna-Ebden pair through to pre-quarterfinals Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden reached pre-quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters, an ATP1000 event, on Thursday. RESULTS ATP Rome Challenger Singles, Second Round: Sumit Nagal bt Fausto Tabacco 6-3, 6-0 Doubles, Quarterfinal: Viktor Durasovic /Fernando Romboli bt Yuki Bhambri/Saketh Myneni 7-6, 4-6, ITF W60 Charlottesville Doubles, First Round: Prarthana …

Carlos Alcaraz is 'deservedly World No 1': Daniil Medvedev after Indian Wells final defeat
1 year, 9 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz is 'deservedly World No 1': Daniil Medvedev after Indian Wells final defeat

Firstpost  

Alcaraz’s first Indian Wells triumph – his third Masters 1000 title – will move him back to the top spot he held at the end of last year after his US Open triumph made him the youngest man ever to reach number one. United States: Daniil Medvedev, routed in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final, says …

Indian Wells 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden reach doubles final after beating Jack Sock and John Isner
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden reach doubles final after beating Jack Sock and John Isner

Firstpost  

This is the duo’s third final this season. Earlier they lost the final at ATP 500 in Rotterdam and won the title at the AFP 250 in Doha Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matthew Ebden from Australia made it to the doubles final at the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday. The duo beat Americans Jack Sock and …

Indian Wells: Elena Rybakina knocks out defending champion Iga Swiatek to storm into final
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Elena Rybakina knocks out defending champion Iga Swiatek to storm into final

India Today  

Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina knocked out the world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek to storm into the Indian Wells women's singles final. Rybakina, who two months ago beat Swiatek in the Australian Open fourth round, once again displayed an impressive performance to dispatch Swiatek in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. Rybakina will meet Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch …

Indian Wells 2023: Iga Swiatek books semi-final against Elena Rybakina
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Iga Swiatek books semi-final against Elena Rybakina

Firstpost  

Indian Wells, California: World number one Iga Swiatek swept past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to line up an Indian Wells semi-final grudge match against Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. Rybakina, who stunned Swiatek in the fourth round of the Australian Open before falling to Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the year’s first Grand Slam, out-lasted 76th-ranked Czech Karolina …

Indian Wells 2023: Carlos Alcaraz thrilled after stunning victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, nears return to No. 1 spot
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Carlos Alcaraz thrilled after stunning victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, nears return to No. 1 spot

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz is gaining steam slowly but steadily after his return to competitive action as he rolled into the semi-final of the Indian Wells Masters. The 19-year-old came up with a stunning show of tennis against Felix Auger-Aliassime, beating the Canadian youngster 6-4, 6-4 in a power-packed quarter-final of the Masters 1000 tournament on Thursday, March 16. Carlos Alcaraz had …

Indian Wells 2023: Medvedev allays fitness fears to reach semi-finals, Sabalenka, Tiafoe race through
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Medvedev allays fitness fears to reach semi-finals, Sabalenka, Tiafoe race through

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev showed little ill effect from the twisted ankle he suffered a day earlier as he pushed his ATP match winning streak to 18 straight. Indian Wells, California: Daniil Medvedev’s sore right ankle wasn’t a factor Wednesday as he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells, where Aryna Sabalenka and Frances Tiafoe raced …

Indian Wells: Fritz, Wawrinka, Garcia win; Badosa out
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Fritz, Wawrinka, Garcia win; Badosa out

The Hindu  

Defending champion Taylor Fritz routed Sebastian Baez 6-1, 6-2 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday. He’s a really special person, a great champion and a great human being, and it was a privilege to play against him on this court.” Murray has not won three consecutive matches at a Masters 1000 event since he won …

Indian Wells: Ukraine’s Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Ukraine’s Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover on Sunday as Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko pulled out of their scheduled match. Indeed, Tsurenko has now lost by retirement or walkover in nine of her 18 tournaments dating back to Indian Wells last year. Sabalenka, whose first Grand Slam title in Melbourne was …

Defending champion Iga Swiatek races into Indian Wells third round
1 year, 9 months ago

Defending champion Iga Swiatek races into Indian Wells third round

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek routed Claire Liu in 65 minutes to win her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. “I had so many matches that were going my way in last couple of weeks that I know what to do.” Carlos Alcaraz, the second-ranked men’s player, defeated qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis, 6-3, 6-3. Taylor Fritz, the defending men’s champion, …

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas’s hopes of taking over the world number one ranking with an Indian Wells title ended in a 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 second-round loss to Australian Jordan Thompson on Friday. | Photo Credit: Getty Images On the women’s side, second seed Aryna Sabalenka needed just over an hour to dispatch Russia’s Evgeniya Rodina 6-2, 6-0 as the Australian Open champion …

Indian Wells 2023: Jordan Thompson topples Stefanos Tsitsipas; easy wins for Sabalenka, Ruud, Krejcikova
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Jordan Thompson topples Stefanos Tsitsipas; easy wins for Sabalenka, Ruud, Krejcikova

Firstpost  

World No 87 Jordan Thompson’s only prior victory over a top-10 player came back in 2017 against Andy Murray. Hear from 🇦🇺 Jordan Thompson after his huge victory over 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas on Centre Court - Indian Wells chatting to @BrettAPhillips ⤵️#TheFirstServe pic.twitter.com/oCEpHhbp8z — The First Serve March 11, 2023 He admitted he felt a little lucky when a stinging …

Djokovic absence at Indian Wells won’t dilute feat of eventual winner, says Fritz
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic absence at Indian Wells won’t dilute feat of eventual winner, says Fritz

The Hindu  

The absence of world number one Novak Djokovic from the Indian Wells field will not diminish the achievement of the eventual winner of the tournament, said defending champion Taylor Fritz. “If you win Indian Wells, you win Indian Wells.” Fritz, however, acknowledged that Djokovic’s no-show does “open up opportunities for others” considering the 22-time Grand Slam winner has hoisted the …

Indian Wells 2023: Andy Murray survives another tense battle, Emma Raducanu advances
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Andy Murray survives another tense battle, Emma Raducanu advances

Firstpost  

Indian Wells, California: Former world number one Andy Murray made it through another tough match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000. 1 match point saved in 5-set win vs Berrettini Recovery from 2 sets down in 5-set win vs Kokkinakis 3 …

Indian Wells: Andy Murray Survives Another Tense Battle, Emma Raducanu Advances
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells: Andy Murray Survives Another Tense Battle, Emma Raducanu Advances

News 18  

Former world number one Andy Murray made it through another tough match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000. “Some of the matches I’ve played this year I haven’t deserved to win all of them,” said Murray, who won a five-setter lasting …

Indian Wells 2023: Ailing Stefanos Tsitsipas downplays his chances at ATP Masters 1000 event
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2023: Ailing Stefanos Tsitsipas downplays his chances at ATP Masters 1000 event

Firstpost  

After a first round bye Tsitsipas will open his campaign against Jordan Thompson, who blew past Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-1 in the veteran’s first match in seven months. Indian Wells, California: Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas downplayed his expectations for the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Wednesday, saying he’s still battling the shoulder injury that saw him pull out of …

Indian Wells: Nakashima tops Isner minus Djokovic, Nadal
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Wells: Nakashima tops Isner minus Djokovic, Nadal

The Hindu  

Brandon Nakashima took advantage of two double-faults by John Isner in an error-filled game to collect the match’s only service break and went on to reach the second round at the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-6, 6-3 victory in the all-American contest on Wednesday. In other Day 1 action, Evgeniya Rodina, a 34-year-old who is ranked 427th and had …

Which tournaments has Novak Djokovic missed due to his vaccine status?
1 year, 10 months ago

Which tournaments has Novak Djokovic missed due to his vaccine status?

The Independent  

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Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid U.S. visa row
1 year, 10 months ago

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid U.S. visa row

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Sunday in an indication that the world number one’s application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the U.S. might have failed. The Serbian, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against the virus, applied to the U.S. government last month for special permission …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells after losing bid to play unvaccinated
1 year, 10 months ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells after losing bid to play unvaccinated

LA Times  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Daniil Medvedev during a semifinal match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday. Top-ranked men’s tennis champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event. Play in the combined ATP-WTA event begins …

Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but expected to miss out again
1 year, 11 months ago

Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but expected to miss out again

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was named on the entry list for the upcoming Indian Wells tennis tournament on Wednesday, but he is expected to be barred from travelling to the United States to compete due to his ongoing refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration last month said it would lift COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, nearly …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims 10th Melbourne Crown With Win Over Stefanos Tsitsipas
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims 10th Melbourne Crown With Win Over Stefanos Tsitsipas

News 18  

Novak Djokovic was simply too good at the most crucial moments and claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in the final at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night. His 22 major championships — which include seven from Wimbledon, three from the U.S. Open and two from the …

Australian Open 2023: ‘Greek Warrior’ Stefanos Tsitsipas Battles His Way Into Final
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: ‘Greek Warrior’ Stefanos Tsitsipas Battles His Way Into Final

News 18  

Stefanos Tsitsipas gives a vibe of Greek warriors that you see in movies – battling, struggling, huffing, puffing, yelling and if it were possible, bloodied. Mark Philippoussis, former Australian professional tennis player and now part of Tsitsipas’ team, believes the Greek has become more mature. “He’s done well in the past here and he’s got that respect from the crowd, …

Disgrace if Novak Djokovic is not allowed to enter USA because of his vaccination status: Tommy Haas
1 year, 11 months ago

Disgrace if Novak Djokovic is not allowed to enter USA because of his vaccination status: Tommy Haas

India Today  

Former German tennis star Tommy Haas reckoned that Novak Djokovic has every chance of finishing 2023 as the World No.1 in the ATP rankings. Haas also said that it would be a ‘disgrace’’ if Djokovic isn’t allowed to take part in the Indian Wells due to his Covid vaccination status. It was the same reason why Djokovic missed the US …

Australian Open 2023: Bleak day for Indians with Jeevan-Balaji, Mirza losing; Nandal fends off four match points
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Bleak day for Indians with Jeevan-Balaji, Mirza losing; Nandal fends off four match points

Firstpost  

Melbourne: After the highs of the previous day, Sunday proved disappointing from an Indian perspective at the 2023 Australian Open. Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and N Sriram Balaji bowed out in the second round of men’s doubles and later, Sania Mirza and her women’s doubles partner Anna Danilina exited at the same stage. In the juniors, Yuvan Nandal staged a remarkable comeback …

India Open 2023: Fajar Alfian-Mohammad Rian Ardianto seal quarterfinal berth, Kim Astrup-Anders Rasmussen knocked out
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open 2023: Fajar Alfian-Mohammad Rian Ardianto seal quarterfinal berth, Kim Astrup-Anders Rasmussen knocked out

The Hindu  

Fajar Alfian-Mohammad Rian Ardianto beat fellow Indonesians Muhammad Fikri and Bagas Mulana in straight games, 21-17, 21-18, to reach the quarterfinals of the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi on Thursday. 1 ranking after winning Malaysia Open last week, will face Germany’s Mark Lamsfuss-Marvin Seidel in the quarterfinals on Friday. Zhang Siwei-Huang Yaqiong, the mixed doubles champion at Malaysia …

Australian Open 2023 | Ajla Tomljanovic, Paula Badosa withdraw from tournament owing to injuries
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023 | Ajla Tomljanovic, Paula Badosa withdraw from tournament owing to injuries

India TV News  

Ajla Tomljanovic and Paula Badosa withdrew from the Australian Open owing to Knee and thigh injuries. Their exits will allow Leolia Jeanjean and Laura Pigossi — two players who lost in qualifying — to move into the main draw at the year's first Grand Slam tournament, which begins Monday. Her 7-5 6-7 6-1 victory over Williams — who had announced …

Paula Badosa, Ajla Tomljanovic pull out of Australian Open 2023 due to injuries
1 year, 11 months ago

Paula Badosa, Ajla Tomljanovic pull out of Australian Open 2023 due to injuries

India Today  

Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic and Spain’s Paula Badosa won’t be a part of the Australian Open 2023 due to injuries. Updating on his injury, Tomljanovic, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open and Wimbledon last year, shared a post on Twitter, writing, “I’m sorry”. Ajla Tomljanovic and Paula Badosa have withdrawn from the Australian Open. In the meantime, the …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic had just wrapped up last season by winning the ATP Finals for a record sixth time when, rather than looking ahead to 2023, his mind immediately went back to the way 2022 began: He was unable to compete in last year’s Australian Open after being deported from the country because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. “For the …

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