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1 week, 4 days ago

Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams

LA Times

Mirra Andreeva celebrates with the winner’s trophy after taking the women’s singles title at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday to make the 17-year-old the tournament’s youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. Mirra Andreeva celebrates after defeating Aryna Sabalenka for the BNP Paribas Open women’s singles …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Open revamps mixed doubles format, adds $1 million prize money to attract singles stars

The Hindu

The US Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before the tournament begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top singles players to chase a Grand Slam doubles title. Sherr said the USTA had discussed a format change in previous years but the idea truly picked up steam after last year, when a …

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Sam Schröder wins fourth straight Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title

ABC

From Sam Schröder's perspective, his victory in the Australian Open quad wheelchair singles final goes beyond simply adding another major trophy to his collection. Japanese players Tokido Oda and Yui Kamiji hold the world number one ranking in men's and women's wheelchair tennis as they roll in to the Australian Open finals. "I think wheelchair tennis is something that we …

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2 months ago

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner sets up Zverev final after beating Ben Shelton in semis

India Today

Jannik Sinner stormed into back-to-back Australian Open finals after beating USA’s Ben Shelton in straight sets. Sinner also made history after becoming the first Italian man to reach back-to-back singles finals at Melbourne Park. A second AO final for the defending champ ðæ#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/t6TOFaqnr0 — #AusOpen January 24, 2025 Sinner, who won the Australian Open and US Open last year …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic: Australian broadcaster apologizes to 24-time grand slam singles champion ‘for any disrespect’ during on-air comments

CNN

CNN — Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.” Jones, a veteran sports presenter on Australia’s Channel 9, taunted a group of Djokovic fans at the Australian Open during a live broadcast on Friday, chanting: “Novak, he’s overrated, Novak’s a has-been, Novak, kick him out.” He then …

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Australian Open Day 6 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka eye fourth-round berths

India Today

It's been a tough ride for some of the top seeds so far at the Australian Open. Australian Open: Full Coverage All eyes will be on big guns Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka as they take the court on Friday, January 16 on Day 6 of the season's first Grand Slam. While Djokovic and Sabalenka have easier match-ups, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nick Kyrgios says his Australian Open loss might have been his last singles match in Melbourne

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — If this was the last Australian Open singles match of Nick Kyrgios’ career — and, to be sure, it’s hard to know with him, no matter what came out at his news conference — the big-hitting, big-talking tennis player went out rather quietly Monday night. “I mean, realistically, I can’t really see myself probably playing singles again …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal suffers first-round exit at Australian Open 2025, Sabalenka, Ruud progress to 2nd round

India TV News

India's top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal crashed out in the opening round of the Australian Open 2025 on Sunday, January 12. Nagal suffered a 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles at Melbourne Park. Nagal, who progressed to the second round at the Australian Open last year, went down fighting …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Imagine if Messi coached Ronaldo: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray team up at the Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each other for a quarter of a century. That’s because Djokovic got the bright idea to hire the recently retired Murray as his coach, at least through the Australian Open that begins Sunday. Now all cards are open on the table.” It’s an unusual pairing that caught their sport by …

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Australian Open 2025 draw ceremony: Live streaming info, ranking points, prize money details

The Hindu

The Australian Open 2025 main draw ceremony for singles will be held at the steps of Margaret Court Arena on January 9 at 2:30 pm local time in Melbourne. Round-wise details of the ranking points and prize money on offer Men’s Singles Winner: 2,000 points Runner-up: 1,300 points Semifinals: 800 points Quarterfinals: 400 points Fourth Round: 200 points Third Round: …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open after suffering abdominal strain

ABC

Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open after pulling out of a pre-tournament exhibition match against Novak Djokovic. After that clash, Kyrgios said his body had felt "really good" aside from his injured wrist. "I felt relatively pretty good physically," Kyrgios said in Brisbane. Playing in pain, Kyrgios shows how hard his future career may be Photo shows …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Preview, Indians in action, when and where to watch, LIVE Streaming info

The Hindu

PREVIEW India’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim for a strong result, Lakshya Sen will look to build on his recent form and HS Prannoy will hope to shake off rust after a lengthy break at the season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament on Tuesday. Malaysia Open 2025 LIVE Streaming info Live streaming of Malaysia Open 2025 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sport, Badminton: Misses at the Olympics, medal haul at Paralympics, civil war and calls for change

The Hindu

Badminton’s exclusion from the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland was perhaps the biggest news coming from the sport this year. India’s Anmol Kharb celebrates after winning against Thailand’s Pornpicha Choeikeewong in their women’s singles final match at the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Selangor, on February, 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: Getty Images April - …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nick Kyrgios heavily criticizes Sinner, Swiatek for doping-related issues

The Hindu

Just days away from his return to tennis at the Brisbane International, Nick Kyrgios hasn't minced his words in referring to doping-related charges against Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, labelling breaches of the sport’s anti-doping program as “disgusting for our sport." The International Tennis Integrity Agency levelled charges against world No.1 Sinner and former world No.1 Iga Swiatek. It’s a …

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Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach

China Daily

Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Britain's Andy Murray after winning the 2016 French Open final. AFP BELGRADE — Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. "I'm going to be joining Novak's team in the offseason, helping him to …

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7 months ago

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw

The Hindu

Injuries, slumps and the lack of a tennis force of nature like Serena Williams have left the women’s field at the season’s final Grand Slam wide open. The U.S. Open has not witnessed a successful defence of the women’s crown since Williams won three straight titles at Flushing Meadows from 2012 to 2014. “On the women’s side, it is very …

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7 months ago

Indian sports wrap, August 21: Aditi, Diksha to play in Women’s Open

The Hindu

GOLF Aditi, Diksha to play in Women’s Open at iconic Old Course in St Andrews India’s Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will tee off at the iconic Old Course on Thursday, hoping to put aside their indifferent form at the Paris Olympics earlier this month. -PTI TENNIS Ankita Raina in second round Ankita Raina eased past Lucia Llinares Domingo 6-2, …

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9 months ago

Andy Murray is undecided about whether to play Wimbledon and says doubles is likelier than singles

Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray still had not decided as of Thursday whether he will be able to compete at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament that begins next week and he is likelier to enter doubles than singles if he can play at all after recent surgery to remove a cyst on his spinal cord. I would …

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1 year ago

Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?

New York Times

Coco Gauff is that rare person who can seem young and old at the same time, and never more so than today, March 13 — which this year is her 20th birthday. Then again, having won her first Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open last September, Gauff may just be getting started. If it doesn’t, whatever.” She’s Martina …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Wheelchair tennis star De Groot wins 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open

NL Times

Wheelchair tennis star Diede de Groot has drawn level with Esther Vergeer in the number of Grand Slam singles titles won. Another chapter written ✍️@DiedetheGreat breaks the record for most consecutive Grand Slam wheelchair singles titles!#WheelchairTennis | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/BFoCwOYSlD — ITF January 27, 2024 In the final in Melbourne, the number one seed De Groot was too strong for the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Djokovic, Alcaraz and...? A look at top contenders for Australian Open 2024 men's singles title

Hindustan Times

In less than a week's time, the 2024 Australian Open will kick off in all its glitz and glory at Melbourne Park, starting January 24. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 9 Here’s a look at the top contenders for the men’s singles title at …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets

India Today

Rafael Nadal made his long-awaited return to singles action with a straight-set victory over rival Dominic Thiem in the opening round of the Brisbane International in Australia. Nadal was in fine form as he defeated Thiem 7-5, 6-1 after an hour and 30 minutes of high-intensity tennis in his first singles match in nearly a year. Nadal was playing his …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Newly-crowned Indonesia Masters champion Kiran George fails to enter main draw of Hong Kong Open

The Hindu

India’s Kiran George, who won the Indonesia Masters title last weekend, failed to keep the momentum going as he could not make the main draw, bowing out in the men’s singles qualification round of the Hong Kong Open here on Tuesday. In women’s singles, Malvika Bansod progressed to the main draw after her Thai opponent Pitchamon Opatniputh retired midway due …

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1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023, Day 8 Order of Play: Alcaraz, Jabeur in round of 16 action

The Hindu

Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur will be in action in the second set of fourth-round clashes at the US Open in New York on Monday. Jabeur, last year’s women’s singles runner-up and fifth seed, will faces Qinwen Zheng, the 23rd seed from China. In India, viewers will be able to watch the live telecast of the US Open on Sony …

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Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams

US Open revamps mixed doubles format, adds $1 million prize money to attract singles stars

Sam Schröder wins fourth straight Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner sets up Zverev final after beating Ben Shelton in semis

Novak Djokovic: Australian broadcaster apologizes to 24-time grand slam singles champion ‘for any disrespect’ during on-air comments

Australian Open Day 6 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka eye fourth-round berths

Nick Kyrgios says his Australian Open loss might have been his last singles match in Melbourne

Sumit Nagal suffers first-round exit at Australian Open 2025, Sabalenka, Ruud progress to 2nd round

Imagine if Messi coached Ronaldo: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray team up at the Australian Open

Australian Open 2025 draw ceremony: Live streaming info, ranking points, prize money details

Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Australian Open after suffering abdominal strain

Malaysia Open 2025: Preview, Indians in action, when and where to watch, LIVE Streaming info

2024 Year in Sport, Badminton: Misses at the Olympics, medal haul at Paralympics, civil war and calls for change

Nick Kyrgios heavily criticizes Sinner, Swiatek for doping-related issues

Murray makes a comeback — as old rival Djokovic's new coach

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw

Indian sports wrap, August 21: Aditi, Diksha to play in Women’s Open

Andy Murray is undecided about whether to play Wimbledon and says doubles is likelier than singles

Coco Gauff at 20: One Grand Slam, a year unbeaten in the States… is she just getting started?

Wheelchair tennis star De Groot wins 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open

Djokovic, Alcaraz and...? A look at top contenders for Australian Open 2024 men's singles title

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets

Newly-crowned Indonesia Masters champion Kiran George fails to enter main draw of Hong Kong Open

US Open 2023, Day 8 Order of Play: Alcaraz, Jabeur in round of 16 action