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Murray to return from injury at Geneva Open

Briton Andy Murray will make his comeback from injury at this month's Geneva Open...

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

Serena Williams continued her reign on the Met Gala steps.

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Tsitsidosa era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas

Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in Madrid Open final

World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6 7,-6(7) in a gripping and...

Rublev sets up Auger-Aliassime final in Madrid

Rublev came into the tournament on a four-match losing streak, but has eased into the...

Top-seeded Bopanna-Ebden stunned at Madrid Masters

The duo made the men's doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon and the final of the US Open...

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat

'It has been unforgettable, and I can only say 'thank you'. It has been an incredible...

Now, Djokovic splits with fitness coach

Djokovic skipped the Madrid Open this year to focus on the Grand Slams and the...

Battling Nadal reaches Madrid Open 4th round

Nadal held his nerve as he was tested by the 91st-ranked Argentine

Nadal wishes he could play long enough for his son...

Rafael Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember...

Nadal hints he could miss French Open

Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play...

Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years!

World number one Novak Djokovic is considering going without a coach after 20 years in...

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth...

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza retires

Garbine Muguruza, 30, was ranked World No 1 in 2017 and was ranked as high as third by...

Nadal still the ultimate test: Tsitsipas

Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third...

Ruud upsets Djokovic to join Tsitsipas in final

Casper Ruud stunned top seed Novak Djokovic 6-4 1-6 6-4 in a thrilling Monte Carlo...

Sinner, Djokovic reach Monte Carlo Masters semis

Novak Djokovic also surpassed Rafael Nadal to make a record 77 Masters 1000 semi-final...

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat South Korea 2-1

India picked up their third victory in the Billie Jean King Cup as they defeated South...

Sania Mirza Celebrates Eid With Family

>Sania Mirza celebrated Eid with her family -- parents Imran and Nasima, son Izhan,...

Nagal takes a set off world No. 7 Rune before exiting

Putting up a brave fight, India's Sumit Nagal took a set off world number seven Holger...

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Rutuja Bhosale won the singles rubber while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita...

Bopanna-Ebden beaten in Monte Carlo Masters

Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal was trailing in his second round men's singles match against...

Billie Jean King Cup: India go down 0-3 to China

India will next take on Chinese Taipei on Thursday.

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

The ATP Tour brought the world number ones for a short conversation as they prepared...

Nagal makes history at Monte Carlo Masters

India's Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian to win match at Masters on clay since 1990!

Djokovic begs Nadal for 'one last dance'

Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.

Sumit Nagal beats 63rd-ranked Flavio Cobolli

Ace Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was off to a winning start in Monte Carlo Masters...

Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters

The Monte Carlo Masters begins on Sunday. Nadal has won the event a record 11 times,...

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 95

His previous best was 97 in February, which he had attained after winning the Chennai...

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

He will surpass Roger Federer's record as the oldest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history on...

Bopanna-Ebden win Miami Open Masters 1000 crown

Their Miami triumph was their second at the ATP Masters 1000 level after their 2023...

Dimitrov stuns Zverev, meets Sinner in Miami final

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 in a thrilling...

Bopanna in Miami doubles final; set to be back as No 1

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden sailed into the men's doubles...

PIX: Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semis

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the...

Bopanna-Ebden reach Miami Open semifinals

The duo, who had won the Australian Open earlier this year, overcame several unforced...

Alcaraz moves to Miami quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

The Spaniard needed less than 90 minutes to dispatch the 23rd seed from Italy

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a 6-4, 6-2 fourth...

Alcaraz, Zverev reach last 16 at Miami Open

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz dominated Gael Monfils 6-2 6-4 and fourth seed Alexander...

PIX: Sinner's great escape in Miami

Jannik Sinner bounced back after losing the first set to beat Tallon Griekspoor in the...

Sabalenka devastated by ex-boyfriend's 'suicide'

Koltsov's death sent a shockwave through the Miami Open where Sabalenka is scheduled...

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

Paula Badosa spoiled Simona Halep's return from a doping ban.

Nagal's Miami Open journey ends

Nagal is likely to reach a new career-high ranking of world No. 92

Sumit Nagal wins on debut at Miami Open

Sumit Nagal registered a straight sets victory against Canada's Gabriel Diallo on his...

Swiatek downs Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

World number one Iga Swiatek dominated ninth seed Maria Sakkari to win the Indian...

PIX: King Carlos defends his throne

Carlos Alcaraz is the first man to defend a championship in the California desert...

PIX: Alcaraz bounces back to beat Sinner; enters final

Carlos Alcaraz ended the Italian's winning streak this season at 16 matches.

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open

World number one Novak Djokovic will not compete in the Miami Open as he tries limit...

Swiatek dismantles Kostyuk to reach Indian Wells final

Swiatek, the 2022 champion, made her intentions clear early on with an aggressive...

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside a swarm of bees and world number six Alexander Zverev to...

Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion...

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes title

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

Federer was joined by his wife Mirka, who herself made a pretty picture in a black...

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by unknown Nardi

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

Alcaraz, Swiatek advance at Indian Wells

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the fourth round at Indian Wells on...

Indian Wells PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Gauff survives scare, Osaka advances

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

World number one Iga Swiatek blasted past American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-0.

Nagal loses to Raonic in Indian Wells first round

Sumit Nagal was handed a straight-set defeat by Canada's Milos Raonic in the opening...

Nadal's withdrawal proves 'lucky' for Nagal

Sumit Nagal got the big break as he was the highest ranked player in that draw.

Nadal says 'not ready to play at the highest level'

Rafael Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells on Wednesday on the eve of his first-round match.

Halep set to return to tennis after doping ban cut

Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had her four-year doping ban...

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri loses in doubles semis

Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Hasse went down in straight sets to Ivan...

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri in doubles semis; Bopanna out

Yuki Bhambri made his first doubles semi-finals of the ATP 500 tour.

Dubai Tennis: Bopanna-Ebden advance; Nagal knocked out

Another Indian, Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase also progressed to the...

Tsitsipas to donate $1000 for every ace at...

Stefanos Tsitsipas has pledged to donate $1000 for every ace he hits during the...

Murray drops major retirement hint

Andy Murray hinted that this could be his last season after he recorded his 500th...

Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Sumit Nagal was beaten by Italy's Stefano Napolitano in the semi-finals.

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

His dream of being inside the global top-100 has been realised but Sumit Nagal is...

Bopanna Felicitated Karnataka Style!

After his title-winning triumph at the Australian Open, which led him to become the...

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after AO triumph

Rohan Bopanna has set his sight on the Paris Olympics 2024 starting July 26 after...

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Naomi Osaka said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here.

Nagal jumps 23 places to break into top-100

The win at the Chennai Open challenger event on Sunday pushed Nagal to 98th in the...

Sumit Nagal wins Chennai Open, set to enter top-100

Nagal's win is likely to take him to 98 when the fresh rankings will be issued on...

Shubman Gill's fanboy moment with Rohan Bopanna

Shubman Gill shared a picture with ace Ttennis star Rohan Bopanna on Saturday.

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie

India were on Thursday drawn to meet Sweden in an away Davis Cup World Group I tie in...

Retired Radwanska embraces a new sport

Former world number two Agnieszka Radwanska is considering a new career as a padel...

Halep's doping ban appeal at CAS hearing

The hearings at the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) are expected...

Nagal targets top 100 ahead of Paris Olympics

'Staying fit would be the highest priority.'

India cap off historic visit to Pak with 4-0 win

Indian Davis Cup team capped its historic visit to Pakistan after 60 years by sealing...

'This will go down as a special win for me'

The freezing cold made the conditions challenging for the players.

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Balaji power India to 2-0 lead

India blunted Pakistan's challenge on the opening day to take a 2-0 lead in the Davis...

Can India maintain Davis Cup dominance vs Pakistan?

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash

Chennai Open: Nagal to spearhead Indian challenge

Sumit Nagal, who recently became the first Indian to beat a seeded player in a Grand...

Indian High Commission hosts Davis Cup team

The last time an Indian Davis Cup team travelled to Pakistan was way back in 1964.

Murray hits back at critics after another 1st Rd exit

'Do me a favour': Andy Murray hits back after legacy questioned

Like father, Zeeshan Ali in key role for Pak Davis tie

Zeeshan Ali will take over as India's non-playing captain, exactly 60 years after his...

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

Venus Williams targets return for Indian Wells and Miami

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks sponsorship wars

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis...

Rafa's 2007 French Open winning racket sells...

Rafael Nadal's championship point winning racket from his 2007 French Open final...

'Head of State' security for Indian team in Islamabad

A bomb disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning, and...

Next generation is something that tennis needs: Sinner

Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his...

It's very tough to lose in the final: Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev was philosophical about his loss to Jannik Sinner in Sunday's...

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.

PIX: Sinner stages great escape to win Australian Open

Jannik Sinner bounced back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win his...

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Davis Cup team

The Indian Davis Cup squad will travel to Pakistan for the first time since 1964....

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, and Virender Sehwag praised 'inspiration' Bopanna for...

Ice baths, yoga: Bopanna spills secrets to Slam glory

Bopanna cool as ice in making history at Australian Open

Rohan Bopanna is the OLDEST Grand Slam champion!

Bopanna and Ebden won 7-6(0), 7-5 in the final that lasted one hour and 39 minutes.

Sabalenka's Secret ritual revealed after winning AO

The Belarusian became the first woman since her compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013...

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

Factbox on Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, who beat China's Zheng Qinwen in the Australian...

Melbourne set for new king as Sinner faces Medvedev

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a...

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Aryna Sabalenka beat China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 to retain the Australian Open...

The Italian Who Ended Djokovic's Run

He may have entered the semifinal as the underdog, but Jannik Sinner's stunning...

Zverev blames illness for Aus Open semi-final loss

Alexander Zverev said his energy began to fade midway through his five-sets Australian...

PIX: Sinner stuns Djokovic; Medvedev outlasts Zverev

IMAGES from the Australian Open Men's semi-finals played on Friday.

This is not the beginning of the end: Djokovic

'To be honest, the whole tournament I haven't really played close to my best. I didn't...

Did Shoaib cheat on Sania while they were married?

India's tennis legend Sania Mirza has been getting a lot of support in Pakistan after...

Can Zheng spring a surprise on Sabalenka?

Sabalenka has always had the power and, since addressing the frequent on-court...

Aus Open: Hsieh-Zielinski are mixed doubles champs

The victory earned Hsieh her first mixed doubles Grand Slam title, and the 38-year-old...

Bopanna and Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri

Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, who is set to be crowned world number one in the doubles...

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

Aryna Sabalenka took a big step towards retaining her Australian Open crown by beating...

A day after World No 1, Bopanna in Aus Open final

Rohan Bopanna, the seasoned Indian tennis maestro, etched his name in history by...

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

With the Australian Open currently on, defending champion Novak Djokovic has once...

Gutsy Medvedev outlasts Hurkacz; Zverev stuns Alcaraz

The Russian, twice a losing finalist at Melbourne Park, went toe-to-toe with the big...

Yastremska breaks 44-year record to make AO semis

Ukrainian's powerful forehand eventually overcame the 19-year-old Czech, who was the...

Must Read! Bopanna's Heroic Journey to World No 1

No.1 ranking will inspire 'Gen-Next' of Indian tennis, says Rohan Bopanna after...

43 YO Bopanna makes history at Australian Open

Rohan Bopanna clinched the coveted No. 1 spot in men's doubles at the Australian Open...

Dayana Yastremska Lights Up Aus Open

From her remarkable comeback through qualifiers to triumphant battles against major...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Hopefully got the bad match out of the way: Gauff

Coco Gauff eked out a victory to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: India start prep for Pakistan tie

Ramkumar, Poonacha and Saketh Myneni had a light session that lasted two and a half...

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on...

Aus Open: Ukrainian qualifier, Noskova reach quarters

Dayana Yastremska upset of twice former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka.

Australian Open: Bopanna-Ebden storm into quarters

The Indo-Australian pair will now meet the sixth-seeded Argentine duo of Maximo...

'Sania legally separated from Shoaib for months'

The statement comes a day after the former Pakistan all-rounder tied the knot with...

Ruthless Djokovic in quarters; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters

Sania confirms split; wishes Shoaib Malik happiness

Sania confirms divorce with Shoaib, wishes Pakistan cricketer well for new journey

PIX: Unstoppable Sabalenka; Gauff march into quarters

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos pull out of mixed doubles

The duo lost their second round men's doubles match to Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador...

Aus Open: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Yoga, clarity and another milestone for Bopanna

Bopanna also spoke about the challenging conditions at the Australian Open and having...

Can anyone stop Djokovic at Australian Open?

Australian great Rod Laver says engravers should get to work putting the world number...

Djokovic has a 'special connection' with India

The 24-times Grand Slam champion expressed his desire to be part of a programme to...

Aus Open: Bopanna, Balaji advance in men's doubles

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden barely broke a sweat in a straight-set victory over...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

No handshakes as Sabalenka downs Ukraine's Tsurenko

The two players merely acknowledged each other with a wave before heading off court.

Blinkova shocks Rybakina with 42-point thriller!

Blinkova sealed the victory on her 10th match point, prompting a memorable celebration...

Medvedev defies odds to win five-setter at 3.39am!

Medvedev battles back to beat Ruusuvuori

'What a rollercoaster!'

'Disappointed to not get over the line today, but also very proud of the run I had.'

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

The Rafa-Federer reunion!

Nadal took to social media to share the exciting news

SEE: Nagal Swaps Racquet For Bat At MCG

Nagal, who played cricket in his boyhood before swapping bat it for a tennis racquet,...

Aus Open: Nagal goes down fighting to Juncheng

Nagal got the Chinese engaged in baseline fight from the beginning and drew the first...

Former tennis star Vicario given suspended jail term

Former Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario has been given a suspended jail...

Aus Open PIX: Djoko survives scare; Sabalenka cruises

Images from Day 4 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

This Italian tennis star dreams of Baywatch bod

Jannik Sinner accepts that his rangy physique is probably never going to attract that...

Zverev won't quit Players' Council pending abuse suit

The former world number two, Alexander Zverev has repeatedly rejected the claims by...

PIX: Alcaraz fights back; Swiatek through

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia...

'Need to shake your hand, but need to get to the bin'

British world number 55 Jack Draper had no time to enjoy sealing what he described as...

Nagal savours big payday after injuries and hard work

'From where I started, I was pretty proud of myself to be able to give myself another...

Australian Open: Nagal Creates History

This is the first time in 35 years that an Indian men's player beat a seeded player in...

Bhambri-Haase pair loses in Australian Open

India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points...

Aus Open: Nagal upsets World No 27 Bublik in 1st round

Sumit Nagal becomes the first Indian in more than three decades to upset a seeded...

Aus Open: Felix fends off Thiem in five-hour marathon

Felix has gone past the opening round of a major for the first time since the 2023...

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka out

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

'Djokovic is human, I'm going in for the upset'

Djokovic 'just another player' for Popyrin ahead of Australian Open meeting

Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?

Andy Murray says 'definite possibility' he's played his last Australian Open match

Gauff slams USTA's cartoon as 'worst thing ever'

Coco Gauff says she wasn't mad after calling 'foul' on USTA cartoon

Tennis Moms Ready to Roar!

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Prizmic test

Images from Day 1 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Novak opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Djokovic stated that he and Kohli have known each other for a few years

Djokovic, Murray react to AO's controversial move

Djokovic backs schedule change at expanded Australian Open

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Novak in final

Alcaraz missed last year's tournament with a hamstring injury

Medvedev undercooked but belief in motto high

'That's the motto: the future is bright. This year hopefully I can play better in...

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Coco Gauff said she has tweaked her service motion to make her toss more consistent.

Nagal storms into Aus Open main draw

He will commence his Australian Open campaign against Alexander Bublik in the first...

Australian Open: All eyes on these 3 women

Three contenders for the women's singles title at the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on...

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play...

ATP roundup: Tommy Paul seals place in quarters

Tommy Paul led a parade of seeded players into the quarterfinals on Wednesday at the...

Tennis: Rybakina and Pegula battle into quarters

World number three Elena Rybakina overcame Cristina Bucsa in two hard-fought sets to...

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised for Aus Open win

'The drive that I have is still there. My body has been serving me well, listening to...

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he...

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches

The WTA and ATP have jointly announced on Tuesday new scheduling regulations that...

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the...

Stephens exits Hobart, Ostapenko prevails in Adelaide

Yuan broke Stephens when the American was serving for the match at 6-5. Stephens led...

PIX: Osaka just wants to have fun!

Therapy and motherhood have, she has said, helped her on her mental health journey and...

Tennis: Dimitrov downs Rune to claim title in Brisbane

At the Hong Kong Tennis Open, top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia pocketed his 15th...

Zverev, Siegemund lead Germany to United Cup victory

Germany complete comeback to beat Poland and lift United Cup

Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to injury

Rafael Nadal said a MRI scan had shown a micro tear on a muscle.

Gauff retains Auckland crown; Rybakina storms to title

Coco Gauff battled past Elina Svitolina in the Auckland Classic final on Sunday to...

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry

Hurkacz, Swiatek win as Poland march into United Cup final

Will Nadal make it to Australian Open?

Nadal expresses doubt over Australian Open participation

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Local favourite Thompson saved three match points before prevailing 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-3...

Brisbane International: Nadal storms into quarters

Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2...

Gauff cruises past fellow teen Fruhvirtova

US Open champion Coco Gauff cruised past fellow teen Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3 6-0 at the...

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

Novak Djokovic crashed to his first defeat of the season with a stunning 6-4, 6-4 loss...

Naomi Osaka's comeback crushed by Pliskova

Osaka will take plenty of positives out of the contest

Nadal roars back after year-long battle

Rafael Nadal looked razor sharp again during his latest meeting with qualifier Thiem

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Aus Open Quest?

Novak Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup

New mother Osaka makes winning return

Naomi Osaka felt the nerves but looked solid on her return to elite tennis after 15...

Kvitova expecting first child; to miss Australian Open

Former Australian Open runner-up Petra Kvitova said on Monday she is expecting her...

How much the Australian Open winners will take home

Along with offering a trophy and spot in the tennis history books, the four Grand...

Returning from injury, Nadal suffers doubles defeat

Rafa Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane...

When snake stopped a tennis match!

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem huffed and puffed his way into the main draw of...

AITA yet to get govt nod for Davis Cup tie in Pakistan

The PTF chief said there was a deadline for the AITA to send final arrival...

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

World No 8 Muchova withdraws from Aus Open with wrist injury

Nadal plays down expectations on tour return

The Spaniard, who has slipped to world number 672, said he was feeling much better...

How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai

I hope it's not my last Australian Open: Djokovic

'So I'm not sure, I don't really have a plan (for) what's going to happen next year....

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Sania Mirza's home is a sanctuary where victories are celebrated, memories are made,...

Nadal can't be written off just yet, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz expect Rafael Nadal to be at his competitive best at...

Djokovic eyes team glory; Nadal, Osaka set to return

Novak Djokovic will prepare for a tilt at an 11th Australian Open title by...

Davis Cup: Will India travel to Pakistan?

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday sought the Sports Ministry's advice...

Age-Defying Djokovic Rules 2023

Djokovic etched his name in history by clinching a record 24 Grand Slam titles

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pak

The ITF tribunal has rejected AITA's contention that its Davis Cup team could face...

Thiem, Raducanu headline Aus Open qualifying field

Former US Open champions Dominic Thiem and Emma Raducanu will headline the qualifying...

Legacy was a daunting realization: Paes

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate...

Can returning Nadal cope with Grand Slam demands?

'I've never been of the thought that Rafa needs rhythm because he's too good for that....

Osaka set to return: Can she dominate again?

Naomi Osaka's return a boost for women's tour, says Mouratoglou

India's tennis stars to face Pakistan after 60 yrs

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to lead Indian challenge against Pakistan on grass courts

This is probably going to end my career: Halep

Simona Halep is unsure if she will play again if the Court of Arbitration for Sport...

Djokovic, Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as...

Paes, Amritraj inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

'Receiving this honour culminates a professional journey of a lifetime, standing on...

I am tired of playing tennis: Kyrgios

In a wide-ranging interview, Kyrgios discussed his image in the game and his...

WTA Player of Year Swiatek emulates Serena

Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens picked up the Doubles Team of the Year award, China's...

How 37 YO Novak stays dominant against young rivals

Djokovic says young rivals have awoken his inner 'beast'

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

'I was so close to winning a Grand Slam. I want to make sure that my body is going to...

King of Clay to call it quits in 2024?

The 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal addressed the prospect that 2024 could be his...

Nadal in Australian Open draw, Kyrgios absent

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-extending 11th title at...

Returning Nadal has zero expectations from himself

'I believe I'm in a different moment, in a separate situation and in an unexplored...

Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record eighth time

Twenty four time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic closed the 2023 ATP season by...

Nadal's comeback plan unveiled

Nadal to make tour return at Brisbane International

Sinner stuns Djokovic, sends Italy to Davis Cup final

Italy returned to the Davis Cup final after a gap of 25 years as Jannik Sinner beat...

Australia outclass Finland, return to Davis Cup final

Australia reached a second successive Davis Cup final when Alex de Minaur overpowered...

Davis Cup: Nagal, Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have conveyed to the...

Djoko sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals with a straightforward...

Will Nadal be back at 2024 Australian Open?

Rafael Nadal has not played a competitive match since bowing out in the second round...

Djoko looks to cap off 'almost perfect' year with win

Novak Djokovic said he is hoping to put the cherry on top of a successful 2023 season...

Alcaraz downs Medvedev to reach ATP Finals semis

Alcaraz topped the Red Group and will face Green Group runner-up Novak Djokovic in a...

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates to secure semis spot

Poland's Hurkacz was a force to reckon with on serve -- firing 24 aces in the match --...

Sinner stuns Djokovic in ATP Finals thriller

Djokovic did not do much wrong as he battled Sinner and the crowd - regularly jesting...

ATP Finals: Zverev stuns Alcaraz, Medvedev tops Rublev

A sluggish Carlos Alcaraz was beaten 6-7(3), 6-3, 6-4 by Alexander Zverev on the his...

Djokovic secures year-end No 1 title at ATP Finals

The Serbian's 19th successive win ended any chance of Spain's Carlos Alcaraz...

BJK Cup: Czech Republic, Slovenia seal places in semis

The Czech Republic won a heavyweight clash against the United States with a deciding...

Djokovic makes history with Paris Masters Title

Djokovic's sixth trophy this season helped him to extend his lead over the...

Court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

Alexander Zverev has been ordered by a Berlin court to pay an undisclosed fine for...

'The brightest star' in Sania Mirza's Life

'No matter how dark it is around me, your smile makes it all better.'

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach Rune

Becker is currently barred from entering the UK before October 2024, and at the moment...

Mukund faces action for not wearing India jersey

AITA is contemplating action against Sasikumar Mukund for not wearing the official...

Rublev downs Dimitrov, meets Hurkacz in Shanghai final

Russia's Andrey Rublev overcame Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(7), 6-3 in their semi-final clash...

Rafael Nadal's sensational return confirmed!

Rafael Nadal will play at the Australian Open in January

Asian Games: Bopanna-Bhosale win mixed doubles GOLD

Rutuja Bhosale and Rohan Bopanna staged a great comeback after losing the first set to...

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player...

Planning a trip to Wimbledon? Your time starts now!

First launched in 1924 and celebrating its centenary next year, the Wimbledon Ballot...

Asian Games battle ends in silver for Ramkumar-Saketh

India's hopes of winning a gold from the tennis courts is still alive with the mixed...

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Myneni one win away from gold

Bopanna has been ousted from the men's doubles with partner Yuki Bhambri but he is...

PIX: Novak Djokovic's stunning golf debut!

Djokovic was playing alongside world number one golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert...

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal

India's singles tennis players will return empty-handed from the Asian Games for the...

Leander nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame

'After three decades of passion for our sport and playing for 1.3-plus billion Indians...

Asian Games: Nagal, Raina in quarters; Ramkumar out

Counter-puncher Sumit Nagal blunted the challenge of big-serving Beibit Zhukayev with...

Gold favourite Bopanna-Bhambri suffer shock exit

The defeat will rankle the Indian pair all the more as Bopanna is a top-10 player in...

Tennis: India will hope to continue medal run at Asiad

'To win a medal, the players will have to play a couple of tough rounds. The draws are...

'Goal is to turn bronze into gold'

'When you are playing team events in these Games, it's a completely different...

Pakistan won't shift Davis Cup venue vs India

'They should come to Pakistan. It's not fair that they do not come to Pakistan. The...

Djokovic best in history: Nadal

With Novak Djokovic having overtaken his impressive haul of most major titles in men's...

Shocking! India's No. 1 tennis player at break-point!

India's number one tennis player Sumit Nagal is left with less than Rs one lakh in his...

Britain to face Serbia in Davis Cup Last 8 stage

Britain who topped Group B in the Davis Cup after their win over France on Sunday now...

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, hockey great P R Sreejesh and table tennis legend Sharath...

Bopanna ends Davis Cup career on a high

Scripts win with Yuki Bhambri in final tie against Morocco.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his...

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

A round-up of Friday's action in the Davis Cup.

'Love of playing Davis Cup is missing'

Rohan Bopanna often gets baffled to find the love of playing Davis Cup diminishing...

Bopanna's Davis Cup swansong: India favourites

Hauling itself up from World Group II should not be a complicated task for India when...

Davis Cup: Will India survive sweltering conditions?

Indian Davis Cup team sweats it out at 'mini cauldron', match timings revised due to...

Davis Cup: Britain see off Australia

Britain battled to victory over last year's Davis Cup runners-up Australia in their...

Doping scandal rocks tennis: Halep hit with 4-year ban

Simona Halep has been banned until October 2026 for two separate anti-doping rule...

'Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record...

SEE: Djokovic's Tribute to Kobe Bryant

After winning the US Open title on Sunday, Novak Djokovic pulled out a T-shirt with...

'Eventually I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

Novak Djokovic has no intention of passing the torch to the next generation just yet.

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final to win a 24th Grand Slam...

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the...

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

At the age of 36, Novak Djokovic is the fourth oldest Grand Slam champion of the Open...

Dabrowski-Routliffe win US Open women's doubles crown

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe beat former champions...

Tulln Challenger: Nagal loses title clash to Kopriva

Sumit Nagal had to be content with a runner-up finish at the ATP Tulln Challenger...

All you MUST know about US Open champ Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff became the first American to win a US Open singles title since Sloane...

Sabalenka loses but leaves NYC on top of the world

Sabalenka will overtake Poland's Iga Swiatek when the new rankings are updated on Monday

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned US tennis queen

The first teenager to play in a US Open final since Serena in 2001 there was symmetry...

PICS: Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open

Images from the US Open women's singles final at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Saturday.

US Open: Danilina, Heliovaara win mixed doubles title

Kazakhstan's Danilina and Heliovaara of Finland randomly teamed up ahead when they...

Novak's quest for 24th Slam: Will he win or crumble?

Djokovic puts record books out of mind in hunt for 24th major title

Medvedev reveals secret strategy to conquer Djokovic

Need to raise game against Djokovic, says Medvedev ahead of US Open final

PIX: What's special about Djokovic's phone celebration

A dialed-in Novak Djokovic disconnected Ben Shelton's dream US Open run in the...

PICS: Medvedev, Djokovic to clash in US Open final

Images from the men's singles semi-finals at the US Open semi-finals, at Flushing...

Bopanna-Ebden fail to cross US Open final hurdle

Bopanna was playing the US Open final for the second time in his career and this time...

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

The Indian has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles with five different partners, although...

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

Images from the US Open women's semi-finals on Thursday.

PIX: Climate protesters disrupt US Open semi-final

Climate protesters halted the US Open women's semi-final between American Coco Gauff...

Bopanna in US Open doubles final; sets unique record

Interestingly, it was also in the US Open where Rohan Bopanna competed in his maiden...

Alcaraz's sensational surge! Can he dethrone Medvedev?

Alcaraz stops Zverev to set up semi-final of US Open champions

'A player is going to die', says Medvedev

'You cannot imagine, one player is going to die and then they're going to see'

New mom Naomi Osaka reveals ambitious comeback plan

New mother Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open

Keys surges to semis; awaits Sabalenka in US Open clash

Home crowd magic takes Keys to US Open semis showdown with Sabalenka

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev advances

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis...

Can Ben Shelton dethrone Djokovic's reign?

The 20-year-old will need all of his weapons on Friday if he is to stand a chance in...

PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton powers into semis

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center,...

Bopanna-Ebden battle into US Open semi-finals

India's Rohan Bopanna, partnering Australia's Matthew Ebden advanced to the...

Fan ejected for directing 'Hitler phrase' at Zverev

Zverev put the incident behind him to seal the victory, which he described as the best...

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Rublev in quarters; Jabeur out

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National...

US Open: Pegula stunned as Keys powers into quarters

Madison Keys stunned third seed Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-3 in an all-American clash

With 'nothing to lose' Fritz eyes Djokovic's number

'I'm not going to overplay. I'm not going to do anything different because I'm playing...

Swiatek vows to make alterations after US Open shock

'When I'm going to be next time in the same situation, I'm going to do some stuff...

Bopanna-Ebden battle to advance into US Open quarters

The 43-year-old remains the only Indian in the fray in the men's doubles event after...

Wozniacki takes positives after US Open exit

The former world number one plans to play more of a full schedule next year and will...

US Open PIX: Djokovic in quarters; Swiatek knocked out

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King...

Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

The real fashion standout is Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old sensation, who has...

Heat, drama...but Ben Shelton seals quarters berth

Shelton first through to quarters as action heats up at U.S. Open

US Open: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.

Can't lose in front of Bieber, says inspired Gauff

Coco Gauff was left star-struck by Justin Bieber in the crowd during her US Open match...

PHOTOS: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center,...

Bopanna-Ebden cruise into last 16 at US Open

The sixth seeds needed a little over an hour to overcome the unseeded pairing of Roman...

Murray admits 'deep runs at majors out of reach'

Andy Murray knows time is no longer on his side as the 36-year-old conceded that...

PHOTOS: Medvedev survives late night scare in NYC

The party atmosphere inside Louis Armstrong Stadium was starkly different from the...

Teary-eyed Isner bids farewell after US Open loss

Big-serving John Isner bid farewell to his professional career after losing to fellow...

US Open: Yuki, Saketh knocked out; Bopanna marches on

In his mixed doubles, Rohan Bopanna and Indonesian Aldila Sutjiad beat German pair...

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz advances; Murray out

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

US Open: Easy win for Bopanna-Ebden in first round

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden advanced to the second round...

US Open PIX: Fritz, Gauff keep home hopes alive

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Coco Gauff all advanced to the third...

PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Wawrinka becomes oldest man to win singles since...

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka said he still had the game for the grandest...

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Venus out

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

New Mom Naomi Osaka Ready For Tennis

The former world No 1 has her sights set on the upcoming Australian Open as her...

Medvedev's crushing win puts US Open favs on high alert

Medvedev on everyone's US Open radar after first round rout

PIX: Jabeur overcomes breathing issues, wins opener

Jabeur overcomes physical struggles to reach US Open second round

Sakkari may take a break from tennis

'If I played at least five or 10% better, I would have won that match.'

What Are The Obamas Doing At US Open?

Michelle Obama paid tribute to tennis legend Billie Jean King who celebrated the 50th...

US Open PIX: Djokovic back with a bang; Gauff survives

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 US Open on Monday.

PIX: Wozniacki makes winning return at US Open

Caroline Wozniacki marked her return to Grand Slam action for the first time in more...

Meeting of legends: Djokovic's good wishes for Messi

The duo were all smiles for the camera and Djokovic posted pictures of their epic...

Can Novak overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

Fans are buzzing over the prospect of a rematch between world number one Alcaraz and...

Our young players must focus on singles: Paes-Bhupathi

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles...

US Open 2023: The top 5 women to watch out for

Five top contenders for the women's title at the US Open.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and...

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

The five top contenders for the men's title at the US Open.

US Open draw: Alcaraz, Swiatek may face old rivals

World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a potential quarter-final clash with old foe...

US Open defence and Djokovic rivalry await Alcaraz

The bull-like Alcaraz, playing only his second Grand Slam final compared to Djokovic's...

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are a handful of contenders ready to...

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Sinner is most likely to upset the applecart after the Italian's run to the Canadian...

'India Over The Moon': Sania, Sachin hail Chandrayaan-3

Sachin Tendulkar, Sania, Mirza, Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli hailed Moon mission...

Serena-Alexis reveal their new born baby's name

When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to close her playing career,...

US Open 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the US Open

US Open: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

Serena Williams welcomes second child, a baby girl!

Serena Williams has given birth to her second child, a girl named Adira River Ohanian

Djokovic vs Alcaraz rivalry heats up!

Novak Djokovic said his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz was becoming like the one he...

Injured Venus determined to be fit for US Open

Venus was slated to begin her campaign in Cleveland on a Monday, a mere five days...

PIX: Djokovic roars back for Cincinnati title

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

PIX: Swiatek, Gauff power to Cincinnati semis

Iga Swiatek beat Czech 10th seed Marketa Vondrousova to reach the Cincinnati Open...

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's run; Djokovic cruises

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the...

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the...

PIX: Outfit change helps Swiatek down Zheng!

Iga Swiatek used an outfit change to help her reset after a poor start and beat...

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year...

Medvedev cruises past Musetti

Former champion Daniil Medvedev beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday to...

Sania's 'Kitty Doll' Turns 1!

'We celebrated our little Dua's birthday yesterday... the sweetest and the smiliest...

Off colour Alcaraz survives scare, Rublev stunned

Earlier, title holder Borna Coric beat American Sebastian Korda 7-6 (5), 6-4, while...

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

American Sloane Stephens battled back to defeat defending champion Caroline Garcia at...

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Williams playing at a 'better level' after injury-hit start to season

If I'm not motivated, I wouldn't be here: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is returning to the US for the first time in two years after being...

Jack Sinner wins his first Masters 1000 title

Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner secured his first Masters 1000 title with a...

PIX: Sinner beats Paul in semis; Pegula tops Swiatek

Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner beat Tommy Paul to set up a Canadian Open final...

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open preparations suffered a setback on Friday as the world number...

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open

Germany Jan-Lennard Struff has also withdrawn from the US Open, the USTA said.

Swiatek stays at No 1 with move into Montreal quarters

Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

Murray a fan of Alcaraz's instinctive, kamikaze game

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray said he was convinced Alcaraz would have a...

TT star Manika's missing baggage found!

Manika Batra thanked aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his office for their...

From mom mode to game mode: Wozniacki shines bright

Wozniacki, who has two children Olivia and James with her husband, former NBA player...

Tennis: Gauff was 'ready to perform CPR' on ill fan

Murray knocked out by Fritz in Washington

Is it breakpoint for Sania-Shoaib?

'Sania and Shoaib both believe that since it's their personal life, they don't wish to...

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Brady was sidelined by knee and foot injuries since the summer of 2021

Digvijay included in Davis Cup squad for Morocco tie

The Indian team had been relegated to the World Group II after losing 2-3 to Denmark...

Dominic Thiem ekes out win in Croatia

Dominic Thiem defeated qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina 6-4, 7-5 in the first...

Karman Kaur Thandi wins second ITF W60 title

India's Karman Kaur Thandi has clinched her second W60 ITF title of her career after...

Rublev wins Swedish Open; Novak to skip Toronto Masters

Russian Andrey Rublev beat Norwegian top seed Casper Ruud

Croatia down Switzerland to win Hopman Cup

Croatia became the first team to win the mixed-gender team competition following the...

Hopman Cup: Croatia down Spain, meet Swiss in final

Croatia's Borna Coric and Donna Vekic outlasted Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Rebeka...

Alcaraz wins on Hopman Cup debut but Spain lose

World number one Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to action following his Wimbledon...

Alcaraz, Vondrousova At Champions Gala

The curtain has dropped on another stellar edition of Wimbledon, but not without the...

'Who's going to match this kid for next few years?'

Certainly the prospect of another showdown at the US Open in a few weeks is exciting,...

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's reign to usher in a new era at Wimbledon -- a...

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as like facing a blend of the big three --...

What Was Sonam Doing At Wimbledon?

While all eyes were on the intense battle between Alcaraz and Djokovic, the presence...

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in...

Wimbledon prize money: How much do the winners get?

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak...

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win...

Historic win: British teen ends 61-year Wimbledon wait

Searle ends Britain's 61-year wait for Wimbledon boys' singles success

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

The 20-year-old Spaniard will attempt to end Djokovic's 34-match winning run on the...

Lakshya Sen loses to Feng in US Open semis

Lakshya Sen went down fighting against reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng of...

Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Even though Carlos Alcaraz recently dethroned him from the top of the world rankings,...

Wimbledon: Skupski, Koolhof bag doubles title

Centre Court fans celebrated a home champion as Neal Skupski and Dutch partner Wesley...

Beer and a tattoo: What's on champ Vondrousova's mind?

Marketa Vondrousova plans to celebrate with beer and a new tattoo after becoming one...

Most painful defeat ever, says heartbroken Jabeur

A crestfallen Ons Jabeur described Saturday's 6-4, 6-4 defeat by the unseeded Marketa...

Unseeded Vondrousova upsets Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic stunned Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-4...

US Open: Lakshya in semis; Sindhu ousted

Sindhu was completely overpowered in the second as Fang Jie upped her game and gave...

Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final after...

Djokovic dominates Sinner; storms into 35th slam final

Novak Djokovic subdued Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, easing into a record 35th Grand...

Can Jabeur overcome Vondrousova in Wimbledon final?

Ons Jabeur stands on the verge of history with a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon...

PIX: What's Mohanlal Doing At Wimbledon?

Is Mohanlal planning to play a tennis player in a future movie?

Lakshya, Sindhu cruise into US Open quarters

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen notched up straight game wins to...

Kichenok-Pavic bag mixed doubles title

Lyudmyla Kichenok and Croatian partner Mate Pavic won the mixed doubles title of...

Tricky test for Alcaraz as Djoko continues hunt

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth...

Bopanna-Ebden beaten in semis at Wimbledon

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden lost to top seeds...

PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur set up final clash

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will meet Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final of...

Sindhu, Lakshya Sen start spectacularly at US Open

Sindhu, Lakshya win openers; Sai Praneeth loses in US Open

Bopanna-Ebden march into Wimbledon semis

Top Indian doubles player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden...

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in semis

It was billed as the battle of the 20-year-olds but Carlos Alcaraz pulled rank on his...

PIX: Jabeur sets up semis clash with Sabalenka

Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's final when she surged back to...

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'

Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty Become Moms

Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles.

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

'There is so much excitement brewing about Wednesday's Alcaraz and Rune quarter-finals...

Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

'Of course, you don't wish this on anyone. You want these terrible things to be able...

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

Djokovic will next face Sinner in what will be his 46th Grand Slam semi-final,...

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Sinner has made the most of a favourable draw at the grasscourt major this year

Wimbledon: Bopanna-Ebden make waves with dramatic win

Bopanna and Ebden next meet the Dutch duo of Tallon Griekspoor and Bart Stevens.

PIX: Top seed Swiatek toppled by Svitolina

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis...

The 27-year-old who shocked tennis world at Wimbledon

Eubanks is into his first Grand Slam quarter-final after beating fifth seed Stefanos...

Wimbledon: Bopanna-Ebden storm into pre-quarters

The pair of Bopanna and Ebden will next face Dutch-American pair of David Pel and...

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

Wimbledon PIX! Djoko, Medvedev into quarters

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Australian umpire John Blom had a funny warning to give the crowd during the match...

Lakshya Sen leads India charge at US Open

Newly-crowned Canada Open champion Lakshya Sen will hope to continue his winning...

Why spectators booed Azarenka off court

'There's no thing that I could do that would have been right, so I just did what I...

Wimbledon: Djokovic in charge before play suspended

Novak Djokovic grabbed a two-set lead in his fourth round match against Hubert Hurkacz...

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula dazzles

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a...

Yuki-Myneni, Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out

Indian doubles pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni put up a valiant fight before...

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini move to last 16

How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'

PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing third round encounter against Nicolas Jarry.

How Beckham inspired this Tunisian tennis star!

Ons Jabeur was full of praise for former England midfielder David Beckham after their...

Bopanna-Ebden make winning start at Wimbledon

The 43-year-old Bopanna and 35-year-old Ebden, who claimed two doubles titles on the...

British balloon bursts as valiant Murray fizzles

When asked how confident he was that he would be competing at Wimbledon next year,...

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Djokovic beats Wawrinka just before closing time

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance to Round 3

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

India's Dhamne qualifies for junior Wimbledon C'ships

He will open his campaign against world number 47, Australian Hayden Jones.

Sania Returns To Wimbledon...

'Back at Wimbledon, embracing a different role this time,' she declared.

Tennis bias exposed: Alize Cornet highlights disparity

Top players get better treatment at Wimbledon, says Cornet

Murray's Wimbledon drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Murray must come back on Friday to earn a spot in the third round after an epic battle...

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina, Zverev advance

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

British wildcard bags biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023!

British wildcard Liam Broady claimed the biggest win of his career and the biggest...

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if...'

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that...

Meet Tennis' New Power Couple

Move over Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi, because there's a new power couple in the...

Wimbledon: Djoko registers milestone win!

Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam...

Wimbledon PIX! Medvedev, Swiatek cruise

Daniil Medvedev quelled the challenge of wildcard Arthur Fery and Marta Kostyuk fought...

Protesters halt play at Wimbledon!

Protesters briefly interrupted play on the third day of Wimbledon, releasing orange...

Beckham enjoys the action on Centre Court!

David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side's dreadful run of...

Wimbledon: Mighty Murray lights up centre court

Not many sports events can turn to a knight of the realm to lift the gloom but...

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

Federer received a standing ovation from the 15,000 capacity crowd that lasted several...

Rocket Man Meets Federer Express!

'Iconic to see the rocket man live @eltonofficial,' Roger Federer tweeted with a photo...

'I was killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

The 43-year-old American, contesting the Wimbledon singles for a record 24th time,...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All...

Wimbledon: Djokovic wipes slippery centre court

While play resumed on Court One, it remained suspended on Centre, until, somewhat...

PHOTOS: Federer rocks Coldplay concert

This tennis legend is definitely rocking the retired life.

Kyrgios pulls out of Wimbledon due to wrist injury

Kyrgios had a surgery on his left knee earlier this year and lost in his comeback...

Wimbledon: Alcaraz wary of Djoko threat

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is the new big thing in men's tennis but says Novak...

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Venus has no plans of following her younger sister into retirement any time soon.

Is Novak Djokovic the indisputable GOAT?

Medvedev says all-conquering Djokovic is the 'greatest'

Bhambri wins maiden ATP doubles title in Mallorca

Yuki Bhambri claimed his maiden ATP title as he along with South Africa's Lloyd Harris...

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

'There are a number of unique challenges elite tennis players have to face. The game...

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Swiatek is positioned to face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.

Meet the top five women's contenders at Wimbledon

The five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.

Lopez hangs up his racket after Mallorca Open exit

Lopez was cheered on by 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal during his final event as a...

Wimbledon security beefed up to thwart protesters

Security plans 'uplifted' for Wimbledon, organisers say

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki shocks tennis world with comeback announcement

Wimbledon: Murray remains dangerous

Andy Murray knows his way around the All England Club better than any player and can...

Wimbledon: Djokovic looks to silence young guns

A seemingly invincible Novak Djokovic playing some of the best tennis of his career at...

Painful knee hampers Kyrgios bid for Wimbledon glory

The Australian's determination to once again display his talent on the Wimbledon lawns...

Look Who Bopanna Bumped Into In London!

'Just two people who love #Wimbledon bumping into each other on the streets of London.'

Furious McEnroe says 'PGA were total hypocrites'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes any Saudi Arabian investment in tennis...

'ATP, WTA merger will make tennis stronger'

It is time for the men's and women's professional tennis bodies to merge says former...

Wimbledon champ pulls out of Eastbourne

Wimbledon champion and world number three Elena Rybakina pulled out of a warm-up event...

Russians, Belarusians at Wimbledon this year...

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister...

When A Princess Met Tennis Royalty!

The sun was shining down brightly on the courts at Wimbledon when Catherine, the...

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

It was only Alcaraz's third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through the...

Kvitova warms up for Wimbledon with German Open title

Kvitova and Vekic had played twice on Saturday after a rain delay on Friday but it was...

Alcaraz one match away from World No 1 ranking

Should Carlos Alcaraz win Queen's final against Alex de Minaur he would reclaim the...

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Kazahk Bublik powers past Zverev in straight sets to reach Halle final

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals at the Queen's Club Championships with...

Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League...

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis; denied home farewell

Rohan Bopanna revealed that he will bring curtains down on his Davis Cup career when...

Wimbledon: Five time champion handed wildcard

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina...

Check out the women contenders for Wimbledon title

Big-serving Elena Rybakina will aim to retain her title but other players have emerged...

Wimbledon: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

While several top seeds will have their say, a look at some emerging players who could...

Wimbledon 2023: Breakdown of the winner's cheque

Ahead of this season's Wimbledon, here's a look at the prize money.

Alcaraz ready to adapt ahead of Wimbledon

Alcaraz, who reached the fourth round at Wimbledon last year before winning the US...

Why Raducanu wishes she had not won US Open

Emma Raducanu surged out of nowhere to win the 2021 US Open but could not follow up on...

Murray in smashing form ahead of Wimbledon!

Andy Murray ramped up his preparations for Wimbledon by beating Frenchman Arthur...

Best I've felt since my surgery: Murray

Andy Murray is in the best shape since his hip surgery as the former world number one...

Wimbledon prize money increased

The total prize money on offer at Wimbledon has risen to a record 44.7 million pounds...

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's...

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental...

Djokovic grateful for 'tennis mother', 'tennis father'

Novak Djokovic looked back at what had shaped him as tennis's most successful male...

Is Iga Swiatek the Next Queen of Clay?

Can Iga Swiatek challenge Rafael Nadal's French Open record?

French Open PIX: Swiatek nearly drops the Cup!

French Open champion Iga Swiatek dropped the lid of the Suzanne Lenglen Cup as she...

Alcaraz done in by tension-induced body cramping

'I would say the first set and the second set was really, really intense and I started...

PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling...

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Ohanian and Williams sisters taking up golf with TGL ownership

Focused Swiatek eyes third French Open title

Swiatek will face Czech Karolina Muchova in the final.

French Open: Spirited Swiatek sets up Muchova final

Defending champion Iga Swiatek made it to her third final in four years at Roland Garros.

Semis Showdown: Sabalenka, Muchova clash at French Open

Images from Day 10 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

'We want to see a healthy Rafa'

'He's so important for our game, one of the greatest legends of tennis in the history...

Brazilian sensation Maia makes Grand Slam history

Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman in 55 years to reach the...

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Tunisian sensation targets French Open triumph

Jabeur feels the love in bid for first major title

Was French crowd wrong in booing Russian Kasatkina?

Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the French Open with a bitter taste in her mouth...

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

Images from Day 8 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.

Swiatek not amused by 'Iga's Bakery' memes

Swiatek no fan of 'Iga's Bakery' memes after serving up another double bagel

Zverev's inspiring journey: From injury to triumph

Playing in the same arena where the German had suffered torn ligaments in his ankle a...

Outraged Jabeur slams ticket reselling

Jabeur upset with fans reselling tickets due to women's match in night session

Hip surgery ends Nadal's season

Following a hip surgery, Rafael Nadal's season is all but over.

Nadal to undergo hip surgery

His representative Benito Perez-Barbadillo said the results of the surgery were...

PIX: Alcaraz downs Shapovalov; Sabalenka dominates

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

French Open: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina march into 3rd Rd

IMAGES from Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

French Open: Bopanna out; Yuki-Myneni advance

N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan of India, who were entered in the main draw...

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Djokovic raced into a 3-0 lead before his opponent found his rhythm to set up three...

Will IOC take disciplinary action against Djokovic?

Novak Djokovic, chasing a record 23rd Grand Slam title, has said he was not holding...

Djokovic accused of fuelling tension

Kosovo's tennis federation has accused Serbia's Novak Djokovic of aggravating an...

French Open PIX: Medvedev knocked out; Swiatek through

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Alcaraz dominates; Swiatek begins French Open defense

Alcaraz was impressive in his first Grand Slam match since his US Open triumph last year

Muchova's motivation shines as she upsets Sakkari

Muchova says Grand Slam hunger behind another Sakkari upset in Paris

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars; Tsitsipas triumphs

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Bold Statement: Kostyuk booed for refusing handshake

Paris crowd made themselves heard on day one of the French Open as they booed and...

Tsitsipas 'can feel it' as he eyes French Open title

The 24-year-old, who will be hoping to claim a first Grand Slam title at this year's...

French Open: The top 5 women to watch out for

Five top contenders for the women's title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Take a look at the five top contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open:

Elegant Sania Shows Off A Winning Number

'When in doubt .. twirl,' the 36-year-old tennis legend wrote on her Facebook page...

Worlds: Manika out of singles; Sharath-Sathiyan exit

Manika Batra went down fighting to Adriana Diaz of Puerto Rico 3-4 in the round of 32...

When Federer Was Mistaken For 'Mr Nadal'

'A guy asked "Can I have a picture with you, Mr Nadal?"'

Bopanna back in top 10 in ATP rankings

In singles, Sumit Nagal was placed at world No. 256 as the top-ranked Indian men's...

'Never thought I would be able to make this'

Medvedev's deep groundstrokes have been a major component of his clay-court...

TT World C'ships: Sharath, Sathiyan make winning start

Veterans Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan made a winning start at the World Table Tennis...

SEE: Nadal hopes to play 2024 Paris Olympics

Nadal said he needs to stop playing for the foreseeable future to make a full recovery...

Nadal to miss this year's French Open

Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover...

Nadal To Skip French Open?

Although Nadal has revealed that he has seen improvements in his hip injury after...

Italian Open: Rune stuns Djokovic to storm into semis

For the first time since 2004, neither Novak Djokovic nor the injured Rafael Nadal...

Flawless Djokovic reaches Rome quarters

'I'm just glad to overcome today's challenge in straight sets and move on.'

PIX: Alcaraz stunned by World No 135 Marozsan in Rome

Carlos Alcaraz crashed to a humbling 6-3 7-6(4) defeat by Hungarian qualifier Fabian...

Nadal snubs claycourt invite before French Open

The French Open, which Nadal has won a record 14 times including last year, starts on...

French Open: 'I don't want to see Nadal suffering'

Rafael Nadal has not played since sustaining a hip injury at the Australian Open in...

French Open ups prize money for 2023

The prize money for the men's and women's doubles events have also gone up by 4%,...

Alcaraz top favourite for French Open: Djokovic

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of...

Outrage at Madrid Open's sexist trophy ceremony

Pegula upset with Madrid organisers after finalists denied speeches

ATP Rankings: Veteran Bopanna back in the top-15

A stellar season thus far has propelled the 43-year-old into the top 15.

Nadal missing French Open would be brutal: Federer

Fears that Rafael Nadak may miss the French Open grew after he pulled out of this...

PIX: Alcaraz wins back-to-back Madrid titles

Carlos Alcaraz beat lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff in the Madrid Open final on Sunday...

Sabalenka beats world No. 1 Swiatek for Madrid title

Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka beat Iga Swiatek 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to win the...

Bopanna-Ebden lose in Madrid Open final

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden lost to Russian pair of Andrey...

Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to final

The German is the first lucky loser to reach the final of a Masters 1000 event.

Swiatek sets up Sabalenka final; Tsitsipas knocked out

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek cruised past Veronika Kudermetova in the semi-final of the...

Bopanna-Ebden rally to make Madrid Open final

Bopanna had scripted history in March to become the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion...

Nadal still the man to beat at Roland Garros: Alcaraz

'It'll also be difficult for him, tennis requires that competitive rhythm, but Rafa is...

SEE: 43 Grand Slam titles present at the Met Gala!

Federer, who looked dapper and a sure shot contender to play the next James Bond,...

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Serena took to her Instagram account to share pictures of herself with a visible baby...

Man points gun at Nick Kyrgios' mother; steals car!

Australian police have charged a man with armed robbery and accused him of threatening...

World No 1 Djokovic set to play at US Open

World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the US Open this year after...

Puig making her mark in a different sport!

Following her retirement from tennis due to injuries, Olympic champion Monica Puig has...

'How much longer is this going to take?'

Halep says she sent evidence about the contamination to the ITF in December and hoped...

Ambitious Murray wants to play at French Open

'Whilst I feel fit and healthy, I would like to give it a go.'

Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Ahead of this year's Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players signed personal...

'We share love like always'

'I miss her a lot.'

PICS: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas to clash in Barcelona final

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tsitsipas in the 2021 US Open and in last year's...

The big worry for Djokovic ahead of French Open...

Novak Djokovic says he is still dealing with an elbow issue heading into this week's...

PIX: Russian Rublev finally a Masters champion!

Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune's nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final...

Rublev sets up Monte Carlo Masters final with Rune

Andrey Rublev moved into his third Masters final after fighting back from a set down...

Tsitsipas dumped out of Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas, who triumphed at the Monte Carlo Country Club in the last two editions, was...

Rehabilitating Nadal pulls out of Barcelona Open

Nadal skipped tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami as well as the ongoing Monte Carlo...

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

In the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, Jannik Sinner clinched a hard-fought win as Casper...

PIX: Zverev beats Bautista Agut; Medvedev powers on

Alexander Zverev continued to rebuild his confidence on clay with a straight sets win...

'Tennis should have banned Russian players'

Tennis missed an opportunity to send a strong message to Moscow by failing to impose a...

Sania Mirza's Awesome Iftar Spread

Tennis legend Sania Mirza has been tempting us with her iftar spread and was seen...

'Hardcourt specialist' Medvedev wins Miami Open title

Daniil Medvedev beat Italy's Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 to win the Miami Open on Sunday...

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open crown

Petra Kvitova turned back the clock to upset Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 7-6(14), 6-2...

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4), 6-4,...

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand...

'Big Three will be missed but game will continue...'

The trio have dominated men's tennis over the last 20 years and played a major role in...

Miami Open: Alcaraz dumps Fritz; Rybakina reaches final

Carlos Alcaraz moved to within two wins of completing the 'Sunshine Double'

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Andreescu suffered torn ankle ligaments at Miami Open

PIX: Alcaraz, Rybakina on course for 'Sunshine Double'

Indian Wells champions Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina stayed on course to complete...

PIX: Tsitsipas into Miami last 16; Rybakina advances

Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin to reach...

PIX: No stopping Alcaraz, Andreescu at Miami Open!

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic as Canadian Bianca Andreescu...

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

Canada's Bianca Andreescu upset Greek seventh seed Maria Sakkari to reach the last 32,...

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the...

Naomi Osaka Shows Off Baby Bump

The tennis star shared the first photographs of her baby bump while visiting Japan.

'I have no regrets': Djokovic on missing US events

Djokovic unsuccessfully applied to the US government for special permission to play at...

PIX: Sania Visits Medina Ahead Of Ramzan

'Allhamdulillah May Allah accept our prayers ...', Sania posted on her Facebook page...

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Rafael Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out...

Tennis great Navratilova says she is free of cancer

Martina Navratilova said she is cancer-free nearly four months after announcing she...

How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot

Victory over Medvedev meant Alcaraz became the youngest man to win the Indian Wells...

Alcaraz routs Medvedev in final; Rybakina triumphs

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz snapped Daniil Medvedev's 19-match win streak with a 6-3, 6-2...

Bopanna becomes oldest Indian Wells champion

Rohan Bopanna became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and his Australian...

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

Novak Djokovic will miss next week's Miami Open after the Serbian was denied an...

PIX: Rybakina knocks out World No 1 Swiatek!

Elena Rybakina knocked out defending champion Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells on Friday to...

Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Rybakina move into semis

Carlos Alcaraz downed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 to book an Indian Wells...

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff, book semis spot

The Australian Open champion never faced a break point and used her hard and accurate...

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in the final set to beat Swede Rebecca Peterson...

PIX: Sharapova Stuns Oscar Party

The five-time Grand Slam champion is known for her style and never misses a chance to...

Sania Mirza shares PM Modi's heartfelt letter

In his congratulatory message to Sania, the PM conveyed that Sania has left an...

Will Wimbledon allow Russian players this year?

Wimbledon was the only Grand Slam to ban competitors from Russia and Belarus last year.

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and...

SEE: Sania, Saina, Yuvraj, Irfan Dance!

Farah Khan insta-choreographed the song!

PIX: Sania's Star-Studded Farewall Bash

A R Rahman, Mahesh Babu, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan and Sania Nehwal among others were...

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament,...

Teary-eyed Sania brings an ends it where it all began

In an emotional farewell, Sania Mirza brought an end to her glorious career where it...

Daniil Medvedev: Three titles in three weeks!

Medvedev beats Rublev in Dubai for hard-court hat-trick

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first loss of the year, defeating the world...

Former World No 1 welcomes baby girl

In August 2022, she announced her pregnancy.

Djokovic 'flattered, proud' after surpassing Graf

Only 28 players have ever held the top rank in the ATP Rankings' history, including...

Murray withdraws from Dubai with recurring injury

'At my age and with some of the issues that I've got, I do have to be mindful of those...

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

Britain's Cameron Norrie fought back from a set down to beat world number two Carlos...

Andy Murray: The Man Who Never Gives Up

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away...

PIX: Murray's incredible comeback!

Andy Murray saved five match points to defeat Jiri Lehecka at the Qatar Open on Friday...

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

A round-up of all the tennis action from around the globe.

Serena-Sharapova: Most Stylish Reunion

The Maria Sharapova-Serena Williams selfie during the Moncler Genius fashion show in...

Sania Mirza: The making of a champion

'Sania was destined to earn laurels and fame in a sport that she adored'

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza ended her career with first round defeat at WTA Dubai event.

Tennis will always be a big part of my life: Sania

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing...

Neither rebel, nor trend-setter: Sania

With the curtains set to drop on her illustrious career, Sania Mirza opened up on her...

Alcaraz's dream return with Buenos Aires title

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a dream return to action after more than three months out due...

Dominant Swiatek takes second straight Doha crown

World number one Iga Swiatek defeated American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0 in just over an...

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarters

Sumit Nagal staged a grand recovery to get the better of Jason Jung of Chinese Taipei...

World No 2 Alcaraz makes winning return from injury

Alcaraz ended his near four-month injury layoff with a win over Laslo Djere

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Leander Paes said he is currently busy working on a biopic to portray the father-son...

Djokovic seeks special permission to enter US

Novak Djokovic, one of the most high-profile unvaccinated athletes in the world, has...

Player banned for life after 135 match-fixing offences

The 36-year-old was involved in match-fixing with two Algerian players

Sania-Bethanie crash out in first round in Abu Dhabi

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a straight sets...

Davis Cup: India relegated after losing to Denmark

The Indian Davis Cup team was relegated to the World Group II for the first time since...

Davis Cup: Nagal pips Holmgren to bring India level

Sumit Nagal fought fire with fire to bring India back in the Davis Cup World Group...

Djokovic won Aus Open with 3cm hamstring tear

Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic said after the final that the world number one...

Why Sania Mirza felt 'it is the time to stop'

Sania Mirza said she has no regrets leaving the sport as she is 'not the one to...

'Insufficient evidence' on abuse allegations vs Zverev

Zverev has consistently denied all the allegations.

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators...

PIX: Sabalenka raises the bar for trophy photoshoots

Check out Aryna Sabalenka's delightful Australian Open trophy photoshoot

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

Tsitsipas' classy runner-up speech at Australian Open

Tsitsipas was philosophical in defeat.

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

Djokovic has had to deal with suspicion about the severity of his hamstring injury,...

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Aus Perfect 10

Novak Djokovic said his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's Australian Open...

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas for 10th Aus Open crown

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos...

Czech women's pair wins Aus Open for 7th major crown

Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova extended their Grand Slam tournament winning...

Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Aryna Sabalenka rose above geopolitical tumult to become the first player to claim a...

PIX: Sabalenka beats Rybakina to win Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka bludgeoned her way to a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open...

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Aus Open final

The Australian Open men's singles final offers a rematch of the dramatic 2021 French...

Djokovic defends 'misused' father over Russia flag din

Novak Djokovic defended his father after a video emerged showing him posing at the...

'Well played, Sania!'

Mohammad Azharuddin doffed his hat to Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at...

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for...

PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to reach 10th Aus Open final

Novak Djokovic advanced to a record-extending 10th Australian Open final with an...

Tsitsipas eyes boyhood dream of Grand Slam title

Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Australian Open final on Friday, taking a step...

Why Djokovic's father won't attend Aus Open semis

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian...

'It started in 2005 v Serena': Sania relives Slam days

Sania Mirza capped off her glorious Grand Slam career with a runners-up finish...

Sania-Bopanna lose in Aus Open mixed doubles final

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna went down to the Brazilian duo of Rafael Matos and Luisa...

Azarenka made to remove PSG shirt

That was the lesser of two disappointments for the Belarusian on Thursday, as...

Rybakina beats Azarenka to enter first Aus Open final

Elena Rybakina stormed to her first Australian Open final with a 7-6(4), 6-3 win over...

PIX: Sabalenka sets up Aus Open final with Rybakina

IMAGES from the action from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

Djokovic's dad seen with fans carrying Russia flags

Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages...

Wimbledon doubles decision heartbreaking: Woodbridge

Nine-times Wimbledon men's doubles champion Todd Woodbridge said on Thursday it was...

'Something extra' fuelling Djokovic's Aus Open charge

Novak Djokovic said there was something extra behind his title charge at this year's...

Last dance awaits 'emotional' Sania in Aus Open final

Sania Mirza, India's greatest women's tennis player, stayed on track for a fairytale...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in SF

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with...

Sania-Bopanna advance to Australian Open final

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna outclassed Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski to enter...

PIX: Linette, Sabalenka power into Aus Open semis

A disbelieving Magda Linette continued her dream run at the Australian Open on...

Aus Open PIX: Tsitsipas subdues Lehecka to reach semis

The 24-year-old then pounced with Lehecka serving at 4-5, reaching match point with a...

PIX: Vintage Azarenka downs Pegula; Rybakina in semis

Victoria Azarenka rolled back the years at the Australian Open on Tuesday as the...

Aus Open: Sania-Bopanna in mixed doubles semi-finals

The Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna advanced to the mixed doubles...

Only my injuries are questioned, says angry Djokovic

Novak Djokovic said any questions over whether he has genuinely been struggling with a...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic storms into quarters

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches on Day 8 of the 2023 Australian...

Aus Open: Sabalenka advances; Garcia, Fruhvirtova out

Images from Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Aus Open: Rybakina stuns Swiatek; Azarenka in quarters

Images from Day 7 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

PIX: Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime; Tsitsipas survives

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches at the Australian Open, on Sunday.

How lucky towel helped Korda reach Aus Open quarters

Sebastian Korda is just the third American to reach the quarter-finals at the...

PIX: Gauff exits Australian Open in tears

A frustrated Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her 7-5, 6-3 defeat by Jelena...

Australian Open: Sania exits women's doubles

Sania Mirza and her Kazakh partner Anna Danilina, seeded eighth, lost to Belgium's...

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas advance

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

'It's a joke': Murray blasts Australian Open officials

An exhausted Andy Murray still had enough left in the tank to blast tennis officials...

Aus Open: Murray rallies to down Kokkinakis in epic

When Murray finally got the job done in what was his 250th Grand Slam match, the clock...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

Hamstrung Djokovic taking it one day at a time

Djokovic also had to contend with hecklers during his second-round win, with one fan...

India @ Aus Open: Sania-Danilina sail into Round 2

Wrapping up the first set in less than 25 minutes, the pair led 4-1 in the second when...

Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury

World number two Rafael Nadal will be sidelined for six to eight weeks by the hip...

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins epic

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Australian Open: Feeling Hot Hot Hot...

Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the...

Russian flags banned at Australian Open

Russian and Belarusian flags have been banned from the Melbourne Park precinct during...

Aus Open: Swiatek quells Niemeier challenge in opener

But the top seed targeted world number 68 Niemeier's serve to grab the decisive break...

PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open with knee injury

Nick Kyrgios's hopes of ending his country's 47-year wait for a homegrown men's...

Undercooked Nadal targets number 23 at Aus Open

The ravages of two decades on tour mean Rafael Nadal has rarely been able to prepare...

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic last season

'The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me...

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

The top-seeded Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni rallied from a set down...

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

The five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on...

Winning medals for country my biggest honour: Sania

Sania Mirza, who is competing in her final Grand Slam at the Australian Open, penned...

Australian Open: Top 5 women to watch out for...

The five top contenders for the women's title at the Australian Open, which starts on...

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Carballes Baena in 1st round

Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title...

Naomi Osaka gives life update

Osaka had withdrawn from the Australian Open on Sunday, without giving a reason for...

Kyrgios-Djokovic exhibition match sells out in minutes

Kyrgios has last laugh as Djokovic clash sells out stadium in minutes

Don't Sania-Shoaib Look Adorable?

Shoaib Malik shared a birthday post for film-maker Farah Khan.

Bencic cruises in Adelaide; Humbert's reign ends

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their...

'Frenemies' Djokovic, Kyrgios to play practice match

Australian Open organisers said "tennis' most famous frenemies" will play each other...

COVID-19 positive players can play at Australian Open

Players at this month's Australian Open will not be required to take COVID-19 tests...

PIX: Fritz guides US to inaugural United Cup crown

The United States justified their status as favourites to outclass Italy in a...

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink for Adelaide crown

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Melbourne Park champion, has not played on the WTA Tour since...

Tata Open: Griekspoor wins maiden ATP Tour title

Tallon Griekspoor prevailed in a high-voltage three-set final against Benjamin Bonzi...

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

A round-up of all tennis action on Saturday.

Injury forces No. 1 Alcaraz out of Australian Open

World number one Carlos Alcaraz will not play in the Australian Open after picking up...

Sania to retire after Dubai WTA 1000 in February

India's greatest women's tennis player won six Grand Slam doubles titles and will...

Djokovic to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.

Former Grand Slam champion Barty announces pregnancy

"We're so excited for our new adventure," added Barty, who will be at the January...

Why Anand Amritraj is worried about Indian tennis...

Former Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj is baffled that India's best singles players...

The tennis star who struggled with bulimia

WTA Finals winner Garcia says she struggled with bulimia

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

China's Zhu Lin, who outlasted Venus Williams 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit match that...

Djokovic survives scare to reach Adelaide quarters

Djokovic will next play Denis Shapovalov, who he has beaten in all seven of their...

Is Nick Kyrgios playing in Australian Open?

Kyrgios expected to be fit for Australian Open despite latest withdrawal

India top player Yuki quits singles

Walking out of the outside courts at the Balewadi stadium, his gait was assuring as he...

Unvaccinated Djokovic set to miss US events

That decision opened a path for him to target a 10th title at the Grand Slam and tie...

Barty back at Aus Open in different role

"The best part is she just treats me like a normal person and we can relate in that...

Medvedev reaches quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Medvedev moved a step closer to a potential semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic at...

PIX: Djokovic happy to be back in Australia

Novak Djokovic cruised through his first singles match in Australia since being...

Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Czech-born Navratilova, who became a US citizen in 1981, was also diagnosed and beat...

Nadal not too worried by shaky start to season

Nadal believes he had no reason to feel alarmed ahead of the season's first Grand Slam...

Noskova stuns Daria; early exit for Rune in Adelaide

Holger Rune crashed out to Yoshihito Nishioka in the ATP 250 Adelaide International 1...

United Cup: Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event,...

'Wimbledon ban on players changed nothing'

'They banned us from Wimbledon and what did it change? Nothing - they're still doing...

Andreescu battles to comeback win over Muguruza

Andreescu back from the brink to down Muguruza

Retirement not mind for the moment: Nadal

Nadal, whose 2022 season began in complete contrast as he went on a 20-match winning...

United Cup: Britain's Norrie stuns Nadal

Rafael Nadal's preparations for his Australian Open title defence got off to a wobbly...

Kyrgios withdrew to be physically good for Aus Open

Kyrgios added that he had been in communication with Tennis Australia chief executive...

Djokovic can't forget Australian deportation but...

Djokovic was deported on the eve of the 2022 Australian Open in January

Nadal looks to get back to winning ways

It was a case of more pain than gain for Nadal since he hoisted the Musketeers' Cup...

India announces Davis Cup team to face Denmark

AITA names five-member Indian team for Davis Cup World Group 1 play-off away tie...

Nadal eyes successful return at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal is aiming to successfully defend his Australian Open title at the first...

Murray working on his game and body ahead of Aus Open

Says he is one 'big injury' away from retirement.

Will Becker be allowed at Wimbledon again?

The former tennis great had won his first Wimbledon final in 1985 aged 17 becoming the...

Kyrgios laments lack of respect after award snub

Nick Kyrgios has previously said he feels under-appreciated in his home country...

Swiatek named WTA Player of the Year

Germany's Tatjana Maria was named the Comeback Player of the Year after reaching her...

When Federer was denied entry into Wimbledon!

The 20-time Grand Slam champion was stopped by a security guard for not carrying his...

Sporty Nora Turns Heads At TPL

=Nora Fatehi and Sneh Binny unveil the Delhi Binny's Brigade team jersey in Mumbai....

Bollettieri, renowned coach to tennis legends, dies

Bollettieri founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1978. It was bought by the...

Spain's Verdasco receives two-month doping ban

'The ITIA accepts that the player did not intend to cheat, that his violation was...

Former US Open champion Raducanu receives MBE

Her first full year on Tour was marred by injury and disappointing finishes and she...

Davis Cup: Canada beat Australia to claim first title

Canada defeated Australia 2-0 to win its first Davis Cup title on Sunday

Australia overcome Croatia to enter Davis Cup final

Australia beat Croatia 2-1 on Friday in Malaga, Spain, to reach the Davis Cup final...

Canada edge Germany, set up Davis Cup semis vs Italy

Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov clinched the winning point for Canada with a 2-6,...

Davis Cup: Coric gives Croatia 1-0 lead over Spain

Marin Cilic can now secure Croatia's place in Friday's semi-final against Australia...

Australia go 1-0 up in Davis Cup quarters

Thompson, ranked 84, was more aggressive in a tighter second set and went 6-5 up with...

PIX: Djokovic wins record-equalling sixth ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth...

Manika creates history at Asian Cup TT

In the semi-finals, Manika will meet the winner of the match between Korea's Jeon...

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

"It is our hope that this rule adjustment will help players focus purely on their...

ATP Tour Finals: Fritz meets Novak in semis

With world number four Ruud already assured of a semi-final berth the match was in...

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic to meet Medvedev in semis

Greece's Tsitsipas battled back from 3-5 down in the third set to eliminate Medvedev...

Visa approved, Djokovic will play 2023 Australian Open

The 35-year-old Serb was sent home from Australia on the eve of last year's event...

Tour Finals: Nadal out; Alcaraz is new World No 1

Auger-Aliassime, now coached by Nadal's uncle and long-time mentor Toni who sat in his...

Amidst Rumours, Shoaib Wishes Sania

As tennis star Sania Mirza turned 36 on Tuesday, her husband Pakistani cricketer...

Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic, who is Serbian, was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand...

ATP Finals PIX: Djokovic downs Tsitsipas, Rublev wins

Novak Djokovic's outstanding serving, mighty forehand and all-court defence delivered...

ATP Finals: Ruud downs Auger-Aliassime in opener

But Ruud, a semi-finalist last year, stamped his authority in the tiebreak and did not...

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and...

Sania and Shoaib DIVORCED?

Neither Sania nor Shoaib has made any announcement in this regard.

PICS: Rune stuns Djokovic for first Masters crown

Danish teenager Holger Rune fought back from a set down to beat hot favourite Novak...

PIX: Djokovic, Rune to clash in Paris Masters final

Reigning Paris Masters champion Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set...

Paris Masters PIX: Rune in semis after Alcaraz retires

World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired injured against Holger Rune at the Paris...

Paris Masters: Nadal, Medvedev lose; Alcaraz advances

World number one Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the Paris Masters third round with a 6-4,...

No Roger Federer Street in Basel, at least for now

Officials and politicians in Basel have begun discussions on how to honour the 20-time...

'Positive signs' over Australia entry, says Djokovic

Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic says there are "positive signs" that his three-year...

Karman Kaur Thandi is India's No. 1

Earlier in the tournament, Karman had caused an upset by defeating the second seed...

Nadal to return at Paris Masters, says coach

The Spaniard, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, will return for the the...

Serena 'not retired'; chances of returning 'very high'

Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of...

Halep suspended for testing positive at US Open

"Simona Halep, a 31-year-old Romanian tennis player, has been provisionally suspended...

Australian Open boss stays out of Djokovic visa saga

Djokovic welcome to play if he can obtain visa, says Australian Open director

Aus lawmaker pushes for staying of Djokovic's visa ban

Andrews said lifting Djokovic's ban would be a "slap in the face for those people in...

Astana Open win books Djokovic a spot at ATP Finals

The Serbian Wimbledon champion extended his win streak to nine, wrapping up the final...

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said the 36-year-old Nadal, who has won...

Djokovic cruises past Cilic to capture Tel Aviv title

Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic...

Bopanna-Middelkoop win doubles title in Tel Aviv

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matwe Middelkoop beat Santiago Gonzalez and Andres...

TT World C'ships: India men stun World No 2 Germany

In both the matches, Sathiyan staged a strong fightback after losing the first two...

'We all hope for a fairytale ending'

'Here's how mine went: Lost my last singles, Lost my last doubles, Lost my last team...

What Federer Told Kohli

'It was very evident when we watched you play and the aura you brought on court is...

Djokovic wants Federer-like farewell

Djokovic said the Spaniard remains his biggest rival.

PIX: Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

Frances Tiafoe sealed Team World's first victory over Team Europe in the Laver Cup as...

Fit and still driven, Djokovic wants to keep going

'I still feel my body is serving me, is listening to me well. That's the key I think...

PIX: Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup

Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to thrash Frances Tiafoe in his first...

Virat Kohli gushes over crying Federer-Nadal viral pic

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Federer and Nadal

Laver Cup: Nadal pulls out after doubles with Federer

'Rafael Nadal withdrew for personal reasons'

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Sitting courtside, Rafael Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an...

Federer admits to nerves after emotional farewell

Roger Federer may have been one of the sporting world's great communicators over the...

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a...

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and regarded as one of the greatest players of...

Laver Cup: Protester sets arm on fire on court

Swiss great Roger Federer is due to take to the court later in the day for the final...

'Roger's retirement leaves void that can't be filled'

Obviously there is a void that will never be filled, McEnroe told reporters

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated...

Can Dapper Roger Be The Next Bond?

Cutting a classy figure and looking all dapper for the Laver Cup gala dinner on...

Wawrinka upsets top seed Medvedev at Metz

Stan Wawrinka pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, beating top-seeded Daniil...

SEE: Big 4 Practice Ahead Of Laver Cup

Roger Federer was joined by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at a fun...

PIX: Federer's Dinner Date With Friends

'Heading to dinner with some friends,' Roger captioned a selfie clicked with fellow...

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafael...

'Tomorrow is going to be special thing'

'...but at the same time we were able to understand that personal relationships are...

Here's what keeps Federer and Djokovic together...

'He has left a huge legacy that will live for a very long time'

Federer reveals his 'toughest rival' on court...

Swiss great Roger Federer insists he will end his career this week with no regrets...

I won't become a tennis ghost, says Federer

Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but...

Davis Cup: Alcaraz fires Spain into quarters

Six-times winners Spain will meet Croatia for a place in the semi-finals.

Aliassime enables Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot

A day after taking down world number one Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, Felix...

Murray wants to share court with Federer at Laver Cup

Andy Murray said he is hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger...

Chennai Open: Teen Fruhvirtova in final

The second set saw Fruhvirtova dominate her opponent, a former Grand Slam singles...

Davis Cup: Norway crush India as Saketh-Yuki lose tie

Having lost both the singles on the opening day, the Yuki-Saketh pair did put up a...

Davis Cup: Ramkumar loses second singles vs Norway

The Indian team is staring at a heavy defeat in its Davis Cup World Group first round...

10 highs and lows in Federer's career

A look at the 10 landmark matches from the 20-times Grand Slam champion's career.

PIX: Alcaraz loses in first match as world No.1

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed to defeat on his debut as world number one,...

Roger Federer, The GOAT!

Regarded by many as the greatest male player to wield a tennis racquet, Federer...

Federer set tone for excellence: Djokovic

Tributes poured in after Federer's announcement and Djokovic heaped more praise on the...

TIMELINE: Federer's rise to greatness

Following is a timeline charting the 20-times Grand Slam champion's journey to the top...

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace

Federer may never glide across it as only he can, or any other Grand Slam court for...

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

'I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you've done in tennis and with myself....

End of an era: Federer announces retirement

'The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis...

'Dear Roger, my friend and rival...'

'It's been a pleasure but also an honour and privilege to share all these years with...

Chennai Open: Linette, Swan reach quarter-finals

Linette will battle against Canada's Rebecca Marino, the seventh-seed, in the last...

SEE: Roger Federer's classy goodbye

41-year-old Roger Federer, on Thursday, announced his retirement from tennis. The...

Germany claim first Davis Cup win vs France in 84 yrs

Germany captain Michael Kohlmann was pleased to make 'positive history' after their...

Serena Williams does not rule out return

Serena did not rule out taking a page from seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady's playbook.

Chennai Open PIX: Bouchard sends Karman packing

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard quelled a second set fightback from India's Karman Kaur...

WTA Chennai Open: Ankita Raina knocked out

The first set was over in 31 minutes with the No. 4 seed making the most of a weak...

Will US Open champ be ready for Davis Cup duty?

Spain hope new world number one Carlos Alcaraz will be ready for their Davis Cup tie

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many...

Chennai WTA Open: India's Thandi shocks No.8 seed

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard, on a comeback trail from injury, began her campaign in the...

PIX: Alcaraz rediscovers the joy of tennis at US Open

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest world number one since the ATP...

PIX: Alcaraz wins US Open, ascends to world number one

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz beat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 in the...

Siniakova-Krejcikova rally to win US Open doubles

The dominant Czech duo of Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova rallied to beat...

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

Jabeur vows to come back swinging after US Open defeat

Ons Jabeur struggled to hold back the tears after losing a second consecutive Grand...

Swiatek takes the cake and eats it after US Open win!

World number one Iga Swiatek was able to have her cake and eat it at the US Open after...

PIX: Swiatek downs Jabeur for first US Open crown

World number one Iga Swiatek beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) in the US Open...

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's winner

The stakes could not be higher in Sunday's Flushing Meadows final between Spanish...

Australians Peers-Sanders clinch US Open mixed doubles

John Peers and Storm Sanders became the first Australians since 2001 to claim the US...

Tireless Alcaraz on the cusp of Grand Slam glory

With poise beyond his 19 years and enviable stamina, Carlos Alcaraz faced down the...

US Open: Ruud's 55-shot rally thrills crowd

A 55-shot, marathon rally brought fans to their feet in Flushing Meadows on Friday but...

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open loss

An emotional Frances Tiafoe promised to one day hoist the US Open trophy after his...

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US crown, No. 1 spot

Norway's Casper Ruud harnessed his mighty forehand to reach his second Grand Slam...

Swiatek up against tough foe Jabeur in US Open final

A crowd favourite for her creative playing style, Ons Jabeur rolls into her second...

Ram-Salisbury retain US Open men's doubles title

American Rajeev Ram and Britain's Joe Salisbury beat Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski...

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final

A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.

PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

Tiafoe embracing 'Cinderella story' at US Open

Frances Tiafoe is the first American man to make a US Open semi-final since Andy...

Dejected Kyrgios feels like he 'failed' at US Open

"I'm just devastated obviously," Kyrgios told reporters

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Nadal hints at extended break after US Open exit

Mats Wilander said it was a 'miracle' that Nadal won two majors during the year.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe stuns Nadal; Swiatek survives

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

Frances Tiafoe said his days of flying under the radar were over

Nadal his own toughest critic after shock US Open loss

Second seed Rafael Nadal said he would make no excuses after his shock loss to...

Djokovic to skip Davis Cup ties for personal reasons

Serbia have been drawn in Group B alongside Spain, South Korea and Canada.

Knocked off perch, Medvedev rues 2022 major show

Fourth-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Norway's world number seven Casper Ruud also have a...

Kyrgios happy to 'look like an idiot'

Kyrgios has been playing the best tennis of his career over the past couple of months

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach QF

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

'Protecting young players from abuse must be priority'

Azarenka, who sits on the eight-person WTA players council, said that combating abuse...

Serena in the broadcast booth? Ball is in her court...

Serena Williams could easily walk off the court and into the broadcast booth if she...

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise through

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

Williams ready to find new Serena after US Open exit

Williams had signalled her intention to retire in a Vogue article in early August,...

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Serena Williams appeared to suggest last month that she would end her playing career...

5 magical moments in Serena Williams' career

Serena Williams' career has been so astonishing that it could fuel umpteen movies

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams

Serena's massive on-court earnings have no rival

Serena Williams lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open on Friday night,...

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved...

Bopanna, Ramanathan crash out of US Open

Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop, seeded ninth, were stunned by the...

Nadal suffers freak injury at US Open

Rafael Nadal suffered a freak injury when his racquet bounced off the court and struck...

PIX: Nadal rallies to advance; Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise

A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.

Williams sisters crash out of US Open doubles

The US Open turned over Arthur Ashe Stadium to the Williams sisters on Thursday for a...

Kyrgios fined for spitting, obscenities at US Open

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios has been fined $7,500 for "spitting and audible...

Ukraine's Kostyuk refuses to shake Azarenka's hand

Geopolitical tensions simmered at the US Open on Thursday as Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk...

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

The American great came into what is expected to be her final tournament as a 50-1...

PIX: Tiger, Zendaya Support Serena

This is the first time in over a year that Serena has posted back-to-back wins; the...

Clash with Serena a dream come true for Tomljanovic

Win, lose or draw, Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic said she will relish the opportunity...

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

Serena Williams credited Tiger Woods on Wednesday as one of the main reasons she was...

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

Petkovic calls time on career after US Open defeat

Germany's Andrea Petkovic was visibly emotional on Tuesday as she headed into...

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Clinton, Tyson, Jackman cheer Serena

Eager to witness what many felt would be Serena Williams's final competitive match,...

US Open: Like Serena, Like Olympia

Alexis Olympia Ohanian donned braids with white beads on them, just as her mother...

I don't see myself not a part of tennis: Serena

Serena Williams is leaving tennis but her love affair with the sport will continue...

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis...

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

Serena Williams signalled she is not quite ready for retirement advancing to the...

US Open: Medvedev, Swiatek heavy favourites

Medvedev opened as the +225 favorite at BetMGM but has seen his odds lengthen slightly...

Osaka 'very anxious' ahead of US Open

Osaka's hardcourt swing leading into the US Open has been rough

Nadal, Medvedev lament Djokovic's absence at US Open

Novak Djokovic, who won Wimbledon to take his major singles titles to 21, has opted...

US Open Qualifiers: Yuki ousted in second round

India's singles challenge at the US Open qualifiers came to an end as Yuki Bhambri...

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

Rafael Nadal returns to the US Open for the first time in three years short of match...

'I don't want to be pregnant again'

I have to be two feet in tennis or two feet out.'

The 10 highest paid tennis stars

Former world number one Roger Federer retained his place at the top of the list of the...

Will Serena call it quits after US Open?

Serena Williams signalled her intention to retire this month, saying she was "evolving...

Djokovic to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine

Former world number one Novak Djokovic will miss the US Open after he said on Thursday...

US Open Qualifiers: Yuki advances to second round

Yuki Bhambri advanced to the men's singles second round after a hard-fought win over...

'My crazy coach tattooed my name'

Vukov has tattooed Rybakina's name and the date of this year's Wimbledon final on his...

Azarenka withdraws from 'Tennis Plays for Peace'

The tournament initiative was to launch on Wednesday - Ukraine Independence Day - with...

Kerber announces pregnancy, to miss US Open

She won her maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open in 2016 before lifting the US...

What is Yuki doing with Kyrgios?

Yuki Bhambri, one of India's top tennis players, was spotted training with World No 5...

'Novak missing US Open over vaccine would be a joke'

Djokovic has refused to take the vaccine and appears set to miss out on the year's...

Kvitova gets engaged to coach in 'special place'

Petra Kvitova added another happy memory at the All England Lawn Tennis Club

'There will be no fairytale ending for Serena'

'Serena must be prepared to live with it and say goodbye even in the face of defeat'

Sania Mirza pulls out of US Open due to injury

After reaching the semi-finals of the women's doubles event in Toronto with Madison...

Sania Won't Retire In 2022. This Is Why

'I have torn a little bit of my tendon. I will be out for weeks and have pulled out of...

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

Inspired Garcia goes from Cincinnati qualifier to champion

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns Medvedev, sets up Coric final

Petra Kvitova overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys...

PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas defuse US bombers, set up SF

Madison Keys swept past Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-4 at the Cincinnati...

Cincinnati: Medvedev downs Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Medvedev suffered a jarring early exit from the Canadian Masters last week but...

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

Serena falls in generational clash; Osaka out

Williams has just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain...

Halep wins Canadian Open title; Murray edges Stan

Simona Halep ended Beatriz Haddad Maia's dream run in Toronto

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Pablo Carreno Busta rallied from a set down to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in...

PICS: Hurkacz to meet Busta in Canadian Masters final

Hubert Hurkacz battled back from a set and a break down to beat Casper Ruud 5-7 6-3...

Kyrgios win streak ended by Hurkacz; Halep ousts Gauff

Nick Kyrgios's nine-match winning streak ended in the Canadian Masters semi-finals on...

PIX: Kyrgios produces another showstopper; Swiatek out

Australian Nick Kyrgios produced another extraordinary performance to demolish...

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Her last Grand Slam triumph came in 2017 and she has not won a WTA title since lifting...

Serena loses to Bencic in first match of farewell tour

The first stop on Serena Williams' farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell to...

PHOTOS: Kyrgios stuns Medvedev; Alcaraz loses

Nick Kyrgios produced a serve-and-volley masterclass to topple world number one Daniil...

Osaka retires, Raducanu exits in Toronto

Osaka battled on gamely before retiring while trailing Kaia Kanepi 7-6(4), 3-0.

She's the reason I play: Gauff praises Serena

'I grew up watching her. That's the reason why I play tennis'

Serena, 'the ultimate competitor'

Reaction to Serena Williams announcing her retirement

What's next for Serena Williams?

Serena has backed early stage companies for nearly a decade.

Thinking too much about 24th Slam didn't help: Serena

Williams came tantalisingly close to equalling the mark having reached the final in...

Serena Williams' journey to the top

The following is a timeline charting her rise to the top of the women's game:

Can't do this forever: Serena to retire after US Open

'I'm terrible at goodbyes, the world's worst'

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

Three-times winner Serena Williams moved into the Toronto Open second round after...

Transformed Kyrgios completes Washington double

Nick Kyrgios ended a three-year title drought with a dominant victory over Yoshito...

CWG: Sharath assures India of 2 more medals in TT

Star paddler Sharath Kamal continued his sensational run to reach the finals of both...

Djokovic likely to miss US Open over vaccine status

There is a petition circulating to allow Novak Djokovic to play at the US Open but the...

Why Osaka asked her father to rejoin her coaching team

Osaka delighted to have father back in coaching role

CWG: Indian men's table tennis team marches into semis

The men's team had outclassed Barbados, Singapore and Northern Ireland by identical...

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to...

Rankings: Alcaraz youngest since Nadal to enter top-5

While Daniil Medvedev remained the world number one, 2022 Wimbledon champion Novak...

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team; Sharan dropped

Sumit Nagal made a comeback to the Indian Davis Cup team for the away World Group I...

Osaka parts ways with coach Fissette

Naomi Osaka won the US Open in 2020 and the Australian Open the following year under...

Serena, Djokovic included in US Open entry list

Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday along with...

Will Djokovic be allowed to play at US Open?

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the USTA to work with...

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios does not require a coach but someone like Sigmund...

Wimbledon champ Djokovic hopes to play in Aus Open

Australia scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their...

PICS: 'An evening fit for champions'

Singles champions Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina were the star attractions at...

SEE: George Holds Djokovic's Trophy

The young royal was urged to not drop the prized Wimbledon trophy by his father after...

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

'I'm not vaccinated and I'm not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can...

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Asked after the Wimbledon final about the War in Ukraine, Rybakina replied that her...

Erratic Kyrgios frustrates Australia

Kyrgios was hailed for the brilliance of his tennis in the opening set but panned for...

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

'He's a bit of God, I'm not gonna lie'

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios has invigorated the Championship and men's tennis generally with...

'It's officially a bromance' between Djokovic, Kyrgios

Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and...

PIX: Djokovic tames Kyrgios to win 7th Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to outclass Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 (7)...

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his...

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

Elena Rybakina's modest celebrations after winning Wimbledon on Saturday was mostly...

No fairytale ending for Jabeur at Wimbledon

Ons Jabeur was so fixated on winning that she had even replaced her niece's photograph...

Kyrgios 'already a champion' in family's eyes

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios is one match away from a first Grand Slam title but...

Ebden-Purcell win Wimbledon doubles after epic battle

Australia's Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell prevented the Croatian duo of Mate Pavic and...

I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion

Rybakina barely put a foot wrong as she recovered from a nervous start against the...

PIX: Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Rybakina is the youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

Djoko's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Novak Djokovic has been unbeaten at Wimbledon since retiring with an elbow injury...

Does Djokovic fear Kyrgios's "unreadable" serve?

Tennis strategy analyst O'Shannessy, who was a part of Djokovic's team for both times...

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

The 23-year-old Kazakh, whose previous best performance in a Grand Slam was reaching...

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in final

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in...

Djokovic rallies to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios...

No sleep for Kyrgios ahead of Wimbledon final

A former top-ranked junior, Nick Kyrgios' talent was never in question but the...

Wimbledon: Russians back Moscow-born Rybakina in final

Russians scoffed at Wimbledon's efforts to keep their compatriots out of the...

Ons Jabeur's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Ons Jabeur, who is known as the 'Minister of Happiness' back home in Tunisia, is...

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Jabeur has been a trailblazer for her region throughout her career, last year becoming...

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

If he does manage to beat Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie in Sunday's final, it may be...

Krawczyk-Skupski defend Wimbledon title

Krawczyk and Skupski became the first pair to successfully defend the mixed doubles...

Injured Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Kyrgios in final

Rafael Nadal's hopes of completing a rare calendar year Grand Slam ended on Thursday...

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina to meet Jabeur in final

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first...

Wimbledon: Nadal turns up for practice ahead of semis

Nadal had said that he did not know if he would be fit to play against Australian...

Sania bids adieu to Wimbledon with semis loss

Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic, seeded sixth, went down 6-4, 5-7 4,-6 to...

'Rafael Nadal is not human'

Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match but found the will to beat Fritz

Devastated Fritz says Nadal loss the toughest

'This probably hurts more than any loss I've ever had'

Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis vs Kyrgios

Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found...

PIX: Beckham Magic At Nadal Match

While 36-year-old Nadal defies age with his gritty wins amidst a barrage of injuries,...

Wimbledon PIX: Pregnant Mrs Nadal...

At Wimbledon, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, both Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios were...

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis...

Kate, William Watch Djoko, Cameron Win

Kate is a regular fixture at Wimbledon.

Revealed! What inspired Djokovic's dramatic comeback

Djokovic said it had been a friendly conversation.

This mom is in semis but still have nappies to change

Maria became the sixth woman in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon semis after her...

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis...

Kyrgios charged for domestic assault in 2021 case

Australian media said the charge was related to a complaint made by Kyrgios's former...

Wimbledon: Sania Mirza makes mixed doubles semis

Sania and Pavic seemed to be the crowd favourites on Court 3

I do what I want: Kyrgios after breaking dress code

Nick Kyrgios could not resist poking his nose at authority and Wimbledon's all-white...

PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in...

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

Djokovic said his son had won his first tournament on the same day he won the Italian...

Sania-Pavic in Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters

The Indo-Croatian pair of Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic advanced to the quarter-finals of...

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

Images from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on Sunday.

Angry Nadal gives Sonego a dressing down

Like a stern headmaster, a clearly irritated Rafael Nadal beckoned Lorenzo Sonego to...

Look who's back at Wimbledon!

Roger Federer returned to Wimbledon on Sunday to take part in All England Club's...

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark...

Tsitsipas slams 'bully' Kyrgios, Australian hits back!

Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas labelled Nick Kyrgios a "bully" with "an evil...

PIX: Tempers boil as Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas

Images from the men's singles action at the Wimbledon Championships on Saturday.

How World No 1 Swiatek's 37-match winning run ended

Swiatek hit 33 unforced errors in a dismal 6-4 6-2 defeat.

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and...

Lure of Wimbledon grass too much for Venus to resist

Venus Williams, inspired by the sight of younger sister Serena earlier in the week,...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and...

Wimbledon: Sania-Pavic in 2nd round of mixed doubles

India's Sania Mirza, who is making her final Wimbledon appearance, and Mate Pavic...

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Champions at the All England Lawn Tennis and...

Wimbledon: Sania crashes out of women's doubles

Mirza would have ideally preferred to last a bit longer in her swansong at the SW-19...

COVID positive Bautista Agut pulls out of Wimbledon

Galan will play either Canadian Denis Shapovalov or American Brandon Nakashima for a...

Pressure? What pressure? says Raducanu after defeat

Raducanu said defeats like the one she suffered on Wednesday were just part of the...

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Andy Murray joined Emma Raducanu through the exit door after a four-set defeat by...

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic cruises; Raducanu ousted

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis...

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Ugo Humbert had 90 minutes to fill before his delayed Wimbledon match against Casper...

Wimbledon PIX: Serena STUNNED by Tan in first-round

Serena return had been eagerly anticipated but 115th-ranked Tan ripped up the script...

Players didn't talk about COVID at French Open: Cornet

'At Roland Garros, yes, I think there have been a few cases and it's a tacit agreement...

Kyrgios admits spitting towards fan at Wimbledon

Australian Nick Kyrgios admitted spitting in the direction of a spectator who he felt...

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and...

Berrettini tests positive for COVID, out of Wimbledon

Sweden's Elias Ymer replaced Berrettini in the men's draw, organisers said.

Murray defends 'under-handed' tactics at Wimbledon

Andy Murray has defended using an underarm serve in his Wimbledon opener on Monday,...

Kalinina to rebuild home with Wimbledon earnings

Her parents are now staying at her apartment while the rebuilding work takes place at...

No Wimbledon, No Problem For World No 1

'Can't leave grass,' the 26 year old captioned an image posted on his social media pages.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur move into Round 2

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Last year, the teenager was ranked 338 in the world when she received a wildcard and...

Tsitsipas hits back at critics after grasscourt title

Stefanos Tsitsipas believes he has proved a point to his critics ahead of Wimbledon by...

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios would rather wear all black when competing at Wimbledon instead of...

Fit-again Murray full of belief ahead of Wimbledon

Stefanos Tsitsipas said that his victory in the final of the Mallorca Championships on...

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been...

Nadal missing old sparring partner Federer

Their epic rivalry includes three successive Wimbledon finals from 2006

Here's why Serena Williams was missing in action...

Serena has slid down to 1,204 in the rankings and needed a wildcard from Wimbledon...

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Djokovic has won the last three editions of Wimbledon in 2018, 2019 and last year

Favourite, but can Swiatek solve grasscourt puzzle?

Those not familiar with seeing Swiatek close up can expect to see her sliding on...

Serena's doubles campaign ends

Williams and Jabeur won their first two matches in the tournament and were scheduled...

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge

Nadal has won the Australian and the French Open back-to-back and has the chance to...

'Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon'

Evert said she has been impressed by what she has seen from the 27-year-old.

Kyrgios pulls out of Mallorca with pain in ab muscle

The 45th ranked Kyrgios came back from a set down to beat Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7,...

ATP to trial off-court coaching including at US Open

The ATP said that penalties and fines would apply for abuse or misuse of the coaching...

Williams makes winning return after year out

Serena beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, (13-11) in the women's...

Djokovic, Swiatek top seeds at Wimbledon

Zverev had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle this month after he was forced...

Wimbledon Qualifiers: Ramanathan, Bhambri knocked out

India's singles players yet again failed to cross the qualifying hurdle at the Grand...

Injured Murray targets Wimbledon return

Andy Murray said he remains on course to play at Wimbledon even though he is still...

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality for Wimbledon

Natela Dzalamidze will be able to compete at Wimbledon after she changed her...

Fitzpatrick's magical moment seals U.S. Open Golf win

England's Matt Fitzpatrick delivered a shot for the ages to claim his first career...

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one...

Berrettini, Krajinovic to clash in Queen's final

Italy's Matteo Berrettini reached his fourth consecutive grasscourt final as he...

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Japan's Osaka suffered the injury in Madrid, forcing her to miss the WTA 1000 event in...

Former finalist Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has withdrawn from the 2022 Championships...

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal said on Friday that he intends to compete at Wimbledon later this month

TT: Sathiyan stuns World No 6 Darko at WTT Contender

India's Sathiyan Gnanasekaran pulled off an upset by beating World No. 6 and reigning...

Nick loses cool again, has angry exchange with umpire

Nick Kyrgios was given a warning for taking too long to return Tsitsipas's serve

Nadal confirms he is going to be a Dad

Nadal confirmed the rumours that he will be a father soon.

Russian players allowed to compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but...

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

She will first team up with Tunisian world number four Ons Jabeur for the doubles...

WATCH! Did Sania Ace Bole Chudiyan?

'When you want to follow a trend, but the Bollywood is in you and K3G is life.'

I almost jumped off my 26th floor balcony: Dokic

Former tennis world number four Jelena Dokic revealed on Monday that she contemplated...

205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev in final

Matteo Berrettini won the Stuttgart Open for a second time after he beat Andy Murray...

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023,...

PIX: Murray in Stuttgart final as Kyrgios loses cool

Former world number one Andy Murray looked back to his best on grass as he beat Nick...

Wimbledon announces record prize money

The grasscourt major will be held from June 27 to July 10.

Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments in ankle

Zverev was trailing 7-6(8), 6-6 against Nadal when he rolled his ankle and he screamed...

Will Raducanu recover in time for Wimbledon?

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has no idea if she would be fit to play at Wimbledon,...

Tennis Rankings: Nadal jumps to 4th spot

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic remained at the top of the rankings chart

'Probably the most unexpected, surprising title'

Nadal has traditionally started his French Open campaigns with at least one claycourt...

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

10 Interesting Glimpses from the French Open.

SEE: Celebs Savour Rafa's Triumph

Watching the clash at the Court Philippe Chatrier were movie stars Hugh Grant, Sienna...

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could...

Rafael Nadal drops Wimbledon hint

'Let's be confident, let's be positive and let's see what's going on'

Eaten alive! Ruud had no answers to Nadal's power play

'When you are playing defensive against Rafa on clay, he will eat you alive'

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, 22nd Slam trophy

Nadal stretched his record of men's singles Grand Slam titles to 22

PIX: When the King of Spain came to watch King of Clay

They had all come to see the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal.

'The King of Clay Court Tennis does it again'

'With all the foot issues, just turned 36, he adds his 22nd Major'

Here's a list of French Open men's singles champions

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Eternal Nadal refuses to retire

Nadal arrived in Paris with his own doctor to get through the tournament despite the...

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles

Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a set down to beat Americans...

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

Iga Swiatek clinched her second French Open title after defeating American teenager...

French Open champ Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by support

Iga Swiatek said she was "overwhelmed" after finding out Poland and Bayern Munich...

Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek

Iga Swiatek is dynamite on court and the fireworks have just started, her coach Tomasz...

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

Iga Swiatek, who beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday's final at...

List of French Open women's singles champions

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French...

Teary-eyed Gauff says Swiatek is 'on another level'

'I think this tournament was the first tournament this year that I went in trying to...

Nadal meets Ruud resistance in final

Nadal, who would pass fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men's...

Zverev says several ligaments torn in foot

He said on Friday he was concerned the injury, which caused him to scream in pain on...

French Open champion urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'

Swiatek, who is on a 35-match winning run, had addressed the situation in Ukraine...

PIX: Swiatek whips Gauff to win French Open

IMAGES from the French Open women's final played at Roland Garros on Saturday

French Open champ Swiatek equals Venus's record!

* Swiatek started playing tennis in an attempt to emulate her older sister, who...

Ruud's Road To French Open Final

Norwegian Casper Rudd is the first tennis player from his country to reach the final...

Nadal's Journey To French Open Final

Although hampered by a chronic foot injury that saw him out in the last 16 of the...

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list...

PHOTOS: Zverev's painful exit at French Open

German Alexander Zverev thought his time had finally come to win a Grand Slam title...

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

Eighth seed Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to beat an error-prone Marin Cilic...

Uncertainty in air as Swiatek takes on Gauff in final

Swiatek is on a remarkable 34-match winning streak On the other side, Gauff has...

Nadal in French Open final after Zverev retires

Zverev twisted his ankle as he tried to retrieve a shot in the 12th game of the second...

Why French Open boss apologised...

In response to questions about scheduling, Mauresmo said men's matches have more...

Coco's Journey To French Open Final

Coco Gauff, 18, is the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.

SEE: Iga Swiatek's Journey To Final

The Pole, who won the crown in 2020 and hasn't lost since February, matched Serena...

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Zverev will have a chance to spoil the birthday party for Nadal, who turns 36 on Friday

It would be cool to meet Queen Elizabeth, says Gauff

'Meeting a real queen, that would be pretty cool'

It's rock 'n' roll for Swiatek in Paris

Swiatek routinely arrives on court wearing headphones, drowning out the voices in her...

Daria Kasatkina unfazed despite Swiatek drubbing

Kasatkina will take confidence from her run on the Parisian clay.

French Open PIX: Gauff to face Swiatek in final

Swiatek made the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering court...

Shibahara-Koolhof win French Open mixed doubles

The second seeds cruised through the second set after a tense opener

Heartbreaking defeat Bopanna, bows out of French Open

The 16th seeds, Bopanna and Middelkoop, who have played some exhilarating tennis...

French Open PIX: The Winning Moments

How the winners celebrated on Day 11 of the French Open.

French Open PIX: Ruud stops teenage sensation Rune

Cilic had never made it past the quarters in Paris but has now made the semis or...

'Swiatek could become dominant player'

The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.

'Dealing with periods can be tough for pro athletes'

'At the beginning of the careers it's sometimes very tricky to manage that properly'

French Open: Swiatek sets up semis date with Kasatkina

IMAGES from Day 11 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

'Women's tennis has less appeal than men's'

Women have been getting the short stick at major tournaments.

Relieved Rafa After Dogfight With Djoko

The 13-time French Open champion is chasing a record-extending 22nd men's Grand Slam...

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

'He was a better player I think in important moments.'

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

'Your results or your job or how much money you make doesn't define you as a person....

Nadal unsure about future post French Open

The 35-year-old said that the presence of his personal doctor to "do things that help"...

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic to reach semis

Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at...

PIX: Zverev tames Alcaraz to return to Paris semis

Zverev won in four sets at Roland-Garros to send Alcaraz packing and reach the French...

French Open: Sania Mirza-Hradecka knocked out

Mirza and Hradecka produced some high quality tennis but lost 4-6, 3-6

French Open PIX: Gauff, Trevisan, reach 1st Slam semis

IMAGES from Day 10 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Murray likens own experience with Texas survivor

'I experienced a similar thing when I was at Dunblane, a teacher coming out and waving...

Midnight magic awaits as Djokovic faces Nadal

Teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have both said they would not want...

Will Swiatek Break Serena's Record?

The 20-year-old is on the longest unbeaten run in the women's tour since Serena...

Bopanna in his first ever French Open semis

The duo will face El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Netherlands' Jean-Julien Rojer in...

The Teenager Making Waves At French Open

Holger Rune is only the third player to make it to the French Open quarter-finals on...

Menstrual cramps wreck Zheng's French Open dream

Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen suffered with menstrual cramps as she lost to Poland's...

France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for crowd mess

He acknowledged that police had been caught off-guard by local delinquents who turned...

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

IMAGES from Day 9 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Medvedev march into last 16

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

'Jeering from home crowd hurt more than injury pain'

Cornet had an extended discussion with the chair umpire at the changeover at 3-0 in...

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop STUN second seeds

Bopana matched his best performance at the clay court major by reaching the...

PICS: Alcaraz, Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Azarenka exits

Images from Day 6 at the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Friday.

Wimbledon to drop 'Miss' and 'Mrs' from honours roll

Wimbledon will drop the titles "Miss" and "Mrs" before the names of female winners on...

PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

Images from Day 5 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop, Sania-Lucie advance

India's Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza notched up contrasting wins along with their...

French Open: Romania's Begu leaves child in tears

Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu was lucky to escape a default for bouncing her racket into...

France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

Leolia Jeanjean, playing in her maiden Grand Slam, is a former big hope of French...

French Open PIX: Nadal sails through, Alcaraz surives

The Spaniard, who turns 36 next week, will next meet Dutch 26th seed Botic van de...

Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

Why Saville won't go back the country of her birth

Saville, whose parents live in Moscow, represented Russia in tennis until emigrating...

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

Raducanu was bundled out of the French Open in the second round

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Wimbledon ban to result in Medvedev gaining No.1 Rank

The ATP and WTA last week took away ranking points from Wimbledon following the...

French Open: Bopanna, Middelkoop advance to 2nd round

Indo-Dutch pair had no trouble in dispatching the lower-ranked home combo 6-4, 6-1 in...

PIX: Raducanu all smiles after tough French debut

US Open champion Emma Raducanu showed exemplary grit on her French Open debut to rally...

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament...

PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Biggest upsets on Day 2 at the French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka crashed out of the French Open in a 7-5, 6-4 first-round loss

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Wimbledon last week had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA...

PIX: Teen sensation Alcaraz starts off in style

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz steamrolled past Argentine lucky loser Juan Ignacio...

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Former champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a second consecutive first-round exit at the...

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia ban

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and...

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for title defence

'Rarely did I feel my best on clay in the first or second tournament in the season....

Djokovic, Nadal could meet in French Open quarters

He was drawn in the toughest half of the draw with Nadal as well as in-form Spanish...

Berrettini Gives Cruise Competition

Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini knows how to pull off a look on the red carpet.

'I'm not a favourite'

The US Open champion, who last played at the Miami Open at the end of March, was...

Nadal ready for Roland Garros despite injury issues

Nadal had said last week that daily training was a challenge and he would take a...

Monfils withdraws from French Open

Monfils, 35, reached the last four at the 2008 French Open and repeated the feat eight...

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating...

Djokovic keeps top spot after beating Auger-Aliassime

Top seed Novak Djokovic beat Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 7-6(1) to reach the...

Nadal knocked out; Swiatek wins 25th straight match

Nadal had a solid start, but the 35-year-old struggled physically towards the end of...

Djokovic advances in Rome

Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare

Alcaraz a firm favourite for French Open: Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz announced himself in Madrid when he played with a sore ankle but still...

Tennis great Evert completes chemotherapy treatment

Tennis great Chris Evert has completed her sixth and final chemotherapy session to...

Halep, Azarenka advance in Rome

Organisers confirmed Osaka had withdrawn due to a left ankle injury and her opponent...

Alcaraz graduates from newbie to French Open threat

'I really look forward to going to Paris, to fight for the Grand Slam, and I am really...

Teenager Alcaraz creates history with Madrid Open win

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz won his second ATP Masters 1000 title at the Madrid...

Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid final

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat world number one Novak...

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets Nadal, to meet Djokovic semis

'I wanted to fight until the last ball and that was the key.'

Madrid Open: Nadal digs deep like Real to advance

Jabeur advances to first WTA 100 final in Madrid in style.

Big-serving Anderson retires at 35

Having come through the US college system, Anderson turned professional in 2007.

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils in Madrid

Djokovic first played Monfils at the US Open in 2005 but Tuesday's match was only...

Murray sends Thiem packing; Halep in Madrid quarters

Former world number one Simona Halep stepped up her French Open preparations with a...

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur advances

Eighth seed Jabeur faced a tougher time against Russian Gracheva as she survived a...

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a...

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

German tennis great Boris Becker was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding...

Novak can play at Wimbledon; no vaccination required

Unvaccinated players are not barred from participating in Wimbledon

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Nadal to make injury return at Madrid Open

Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

AELTC took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Watch out for rising star Alcaraz at French Open

18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz entered the top 10 at the same age, on the same date and...

Serena, Lewis Hamilton join bid to buy Chelsea

Williams and Hamilton have pledged an estimated 10 million pounds ($13.06 million)...

Djokovic slams 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russians

Wimbledon announced that it had barred all Russian and Belarusian players from this...

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will...

Sharapova makes special announcement...

In December, Sharapova and British businessman Alexander Gilkes revealed that they...

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal resumed training on Monday after four weeks out...

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and...

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Poland's red-hot world number one Iga Swiatek did not drop a game in her Saturday...

Tsitsipas downs Zverev to reach another Monte Carlo final

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas showed no signs of fatigue following Friday's...

Tsitsipas sets up Zverev semi-final in Monte Carlo

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas came out on top from a thrilling quarter-final...

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a...

PICS: Look, Who's On A Comeback Trail

'Rehab is rockinggggggg,' says Roger Federer.

Djokovic loses in Monte Carlo

Djokovic struggled to find his range early in the contest as Spaniard Davidovich...

Clijsters retires again as family life beckons

Clijsters returned to action in February 2020 but did not win a single match and also...

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

Becker guilty of four charges in bankruptcy trial

Last month, the court heard that Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over...

Mouratoglou to coach Halep full-time

Halep, who won the French Open in 2018 and Wimbledon the following year, struggled for...

The Cutest Pic You Will See Today!

Serena and Olympia look glamorous in hot pink dresses from the legendary fashion house...

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Paula Badosa of Spain, earned second-round wins

Davis Cup tie in Sept to avoid clash with Asiad

'India's Davis Cup tie will now be played on September 14-15'

Here's why Swiatek was 'crying for 40 minutes'...

'I always had this vision that we would all play until we are 35 or something'

Spain's Alcaraz delighted by call from the king

'It's pretty amazing to get the call from the Spanish king'

Meet the youngest Miami Open champion

18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz earned his first ATP Masters 1000 crown

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Poland's Iga Swiatek will take over the world number one ranking in style after...

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, clay swing in doubt

The French Open will be held in Paris from May 22 to June 5.

Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami final

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational play on Friday to beat...

Osaka fires 18 aces to reach Miami Open final

Four-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former...

Hurkacz stops Medvedev regaining world No. 1 spot

Daniil Medvedev's bid to reclaim the world number one ranking fell short on Thursday...

India to face Norway in Davis Cup World Group tie

The Davis Cup tie will be held either on September 16-17 or 17-18 while tennis event...

Swiatek marches into semis, Ruud upsets Zverev

Poland's Iga Swiatek continued her terrific run with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Petra Kvitova...

Tennis: Medvedev one win from world number one spot

Thiem, Wawrinka stay positive after defeats on return

SEE: Another day, another Kyrgios meltdown

The hot-headed Aussie rails against chair umpire, ATP after Miami Open loss

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career...

Kyrgios credits Osaka in helping him tackle demons

Osaka withdrew from last year's French Open following a row with tournament organisers...

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3,...

'No War': Russia's Zvonareva sends message

The gesture comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal'...

These sports stars hung up their boots early...

A list of high-profile tennis players and other sportspeople who called time on their...

Check out Barty's post-retirement plans

Ash Barty said on Thursday there was no perfect time to bow out of tennis but that...

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age...

Nadal laid low by new injury

'I'm disappointed and sad because after a good start to the season I was coming to a...

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Osaka takes equity stake in crypto exchange FTX

Fritz hands Nadal 1st loss of 2022 to win Indian Wells

Nadal's unbeaten streak of 20 matches in the year 2022 came to an end as he lost to...

Nadal wins battle of generations in Indian Wells semis

A defiant Rafael Nadal won an all-Spanish clash of the generations taming teenager...

Sakkari sees off Badosa to set up Swiatek final

Maria Sakkari knocked out reigning champion Paula Badosa in Friday's Indian Wells...

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the...

Nadal overcomes Kyrgios in Indian Wells thriller

Rafael Nadal dug deep to beat mercurial wildcard Nick Kyrgios 7-6(0), 5-7, 6-4 in a...

He beat Federer, now wants to beat Putin

'If I stayed home, I would feel guilt. I was born here, my grandparents are buried...

PIX: Nadal smashes Opelka; Halep downs Martic

Rafael Nadal toppled big-serving American Reilly Opelka to remain perfect on the year...

Sharapova, Schumacher booked for fraud in Gurugram

Earlier, she had filed a complaint in a Gurugram court against M/S Realtech...

All England C'ships: Sindhu, Sania advance

If Sindhu and Saina win their respective second round matches, they will face each...

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Djokovic gets green signal to play at French Open

While proof of vaccination is not required to enter France or any sporting event in...

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

The four Majors to trial 10-point tiebreak in final set starting with Roland Garros.

Russia's Medvedev can play at Wimbledon only if...

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not...

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

Indian Wells: Martic outlasts Raducanu; Zverev stunned

Petra Martic kept her composure to advance to the Round of 16

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler

700th career win for Murray; Raducanu and Halep rise

Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel...

Smitten Kyrgios turns up heat at Indian Wells

Nick Kyrgios made it clear girlfriend Costeen Hatzi is a big reason why he feels he...

Indian Wells: Osaka blows Stephens away on windy day

Next up for Osaka is a second round match against Veronika Kudermetova.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Tennis players call for peace

Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray have pledged to support relief funds for children...

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian...

Murray to donate prize money to Ukrainian kids

Former world number one Andy Murray said he would donate his prize money won from...

Will Djokovic be allowed to enter US for Indian Wells?

Indian Wells organisers said on Tuesday that world number two Novak Djokovic had been...

Zverev gets suspended eight-week ban for outburst

Alexander Zverev received a suspended eight-week ban for smashing his racket against...

Djokovic offers financial help to Ukraine

Novak Djokovic has offered financial support and any other help required to Ukrainian...

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

France, who were 2-0 up courtesy of Arthur Rinderknech and Adrian Mannarino, faced...

Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst

Serena Williams said she would have faced far harsher punishment had she engaged in...

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine

Stanislavskyi holds the Guinness World Record as the world's oldest tennis player

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan keep India in World Group I

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan saved three match-points in an edge-of-the-seat...

Federer playing at Wimbledon 2022 'unlikely'

Roger Federer is unlikely to play this year's Wimbledon as the Swiss great continues...

Davis Cup: Yuki, Ramkumar give India lead over Denmark

Yuki Bhambri returned to Davis Cup action with a commanding victory while Ramkumar...

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites against Denmark

India's best player Yuki Bhambri is back in the squad and that changes the dynamics...

Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, wearing her national colors of blue and yellow,...

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021...

Medvedev urges for peace, says 'let's be together'

French Open 2021 finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova called for an end to violence and...

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

'Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially...

Svitolina donates prize money to Ukraine's military

Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's...

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

The world number five Spaniard has won 15 straight matches since returning from a foot...

Nadal takes down No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Norrie final

Rafael Nadal beat new world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 in a rematch of their...

Russian tennis star Rublev writes 'No War Please'

Andrey Rublev received a large round of applause from the audience after he wrote the...

No bio-bubble for India-Denmark Davis Cup tie?

India will host Denmark on the lush green grass court of Delhi Gymkahna Club for the...

Paes emotionally, verbally abused Rhea Pillai: Court

The magistrate said that with Paes's career in tennis 'almost over', it would cause...

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the...

Russian tennis player Rublev targetted online

World No 7, Rublev paired up with Ukrainian Denys Molchanov to win a doubles title in...

New World No 1 Medvedev reflects on Russia-Ukraine war

His top ranking came on the same day that Russia launched a full-scale invasion of...

Zverev fined $40,000 for outburst at Acapulco event

Zverev deserved to be thrown out for umpire abuse, says Nadal

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a...

Nick says depression left him with suicidal thoughts

In an Instagram post Kyrgios said three years back he was in a very bad place mentally.

Djokovic maintains winning return; Nadal sails through

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round...

'Prize money disparity in Dubai big step backwards'

Men's singles winner set to receive five times more the amount as compared to the...

Acapulco: Zverev expelled for hitting umpire's chair

After shaking hands with the opponents, the 24-year-old Zverev, ranked third in...

Djokovic back with a bang!

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were...

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites to trump Denmark

The winner of the two-day rubber will qualify for the World Group I stage that is...

Alcaraz youngest ATP 500 winner with Rio title

18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain became the youngest to clinch an ATP 500 title at...

Tennis: Safiullin stuns Tsitsipas in Marseille

Norrie's semi-final opponent will be another American, fourth-seeded Tommy Paul, who...

Sania-Hradecka beaten in Dubai semi-finals

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka lost 6-2, 2-6, 7-10 to Ukraine's...

'Hope you change your mind':Adar to Djoko

Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla posted a video of him playing tennis, with a message for the...

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Djokovic sets sights on Paris Olympics

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

The Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan beat compatriots Yuki Bhambri...

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams over Covid jabs

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19...

Muguruza's Dubai Desert Diaries...

The former World No 1 posted pictures and a video on her Instagram page, giving fans a...

Prajnesh ousted from Bengaluru Open in second round

The 28-year-old Vesley said, "I just wanted to be myself and play my natural game....

The light shines where Sania goes...

The former World No 1 has definitely shone the light on the tennis circuit in India in...

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Andy Murray started working with former coach Daniel Vallverdu this month on a...

3 Indian pairs in Bengaluru Open quarter-finals

The top-seeded Indian team of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja moved into the...

Tearful Juan Martin del Potro loses in opener

Martin del Potr has suffered with a knee injury and told fans that this month's...

Prajnesh advances, Ramkumar exits Bengaluru Open

Prajnesh Gunneswaran emerged as the only Indian to manage a win in the singles main...

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Peng could be seen in the stands wearing a black knit hat with the Olympic rings on...

Injury-prone Del Potro to hang up racquet

'If I'm honest I have to say that I'm not here for a miraculous comeback like on other...

Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault claims

In her now-deleted post on China's Twitter-like Weibo, Peng had written "why did you...

Bopanna-Ramkumar lift Tata Open trophy

Bopanna had won this event with compatriot Divij Sharan in 2019.

Tata Open: Seeds tumble as Majchrzak stuns Musetti

After his match, Majchrzak revealed that he developed the habit of playing drop shots...

Tata Open: Bopanna-Ramkumar in doubles semis, Yuki out

Another Indian pair of N Sriram Balaji and Vishnu Vardhan will also be seen in the...

'Fedal' sign up for Laver Cup

'To be part of Team Europe together is great and if we're able to possibly share the...

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he would love to finish his career with more...

Tata Open: Winning start for Indian doubles teams

On Thursday, Bhambri will look to secure a berth in the singles quarter-finals as...

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World...

Nadal feels lucky to be part of dominant 'Big 3'

Rafael Nadal said he was lucky to be part of an era of tennis that included Roger...

Meet Nick Kyrgios' new girlfriend

Kyrgios and Hatzi have regularly shared photos of themselves together

ATP Rankings: Federer hits 21-year low

The last time the Swiss maestro was this far down in the ATP rankings was all the way...

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Yet the warrior-like instincts kicked in and we were all reminded that Nadal, as long...

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Rafa's win

'What a heart, what a mindset, what guts, what everything, what a REFERENCE you are!...

Nadal fends of injuries for a place in tennis history

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

Good morning, folks! Here comes the G.O.A.T!

Nadal pulled off his greatest escape to deny Daniil Medvedev again, less than three...

'I enjoyed the fight, I enjoyed the emotions'

'I feel honoured. I feel lucky to achieve one more very special thing in my tennis...

Nadal Cools Off While Heat Is On

On Sunday, Rafael Nadal's extraordinary resilience was on full display as he closed...

Emotional Nadal feared tennis career was over

Nadal said he did not expect to go all the way at Melbourne Park

Medvedev reacts to fans 'booing' him at Aus Open

'It's disappointing. It's disrespectful. I'm not sure ... I'm going to want to play...

Nadal wins HISTORIC 21st Slam after epic comeback

Nadal fought from two sets down to defeat Medvedev in a five-set thriller at Rod Laver...

Federer, Djokovic congratulate Nadal on Slam feat

The win put Nadal one clear of Federer and world number one Djokovic on the all-time...

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

Factbox on Spain's Rafael Nadal

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Aus Open: Intruder halts play in men's final

Security officials promptly made a human shield around the players as some others...

Krejcikova, Siniakova battle to win doubles title

The win is the Czech duo's fourth Grand Slam title together

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Stars made their way to the Australian Open to cheer on Rafael Nadal.

Barty celebrates home triumph with Australian greats

The 2011 US Open champion could not wait to join her friend for the 'Barty Party'.

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Danielle Collins spoke of the challenges of plotting matches without a coach but will...

Barty says 'dream come true' to win Australian Open

Barty staved off a fightback from Collins to pick up her third Grand Slam title

What a super week for Australia's 'Special Ks'!

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors, claimed their first...

Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open final

Medvedev will be glad to play the role of dream wrecker once again.

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when...

Barty ends 44-year wait for home champion at Aus Open

Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when...

Medvedev, Tsitsipas fined after high-octane semi-final

Daniil Medvedev was fined for an outburst against the umpire

Nadal one step away from most improbable triumph

Rafael Nadal will become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles if he defeats the...

Barty Bats For Australian Open Final

Ashleigh Barty may have the spectators at Melbourne Park under her spell with some...

Medvedev revels in dream-wrecker role

'I'm happy to have the chance to try to stop, one more time, somebody from making...

Tsitsipas feels 'targetted' over on-court coaching

Stefanos Tsitsipas feels he is unfairly targetted by officials over on-court coaching...

Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the Australian Open title on Sunday after a...

Emotional Nadal one win away from record 21st Slam

A couple of months ago, the 35-year-old Spaniard was worried that he might never...

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Barty's athleticism is remarkable.

Will Ash Barty end Australia's title drought?

Barty is primed to become the first local since Chris O'Neil in 1978 to win the...

Mladenovic and Dodig win mixed doubles crown

Kristina Mladenovic and Ivan Dodig swept to a 6-3, 6-4 victory

Australian Open men's semi-finals: A shot at history

Nadal plays Berrettini in one semifinal, knowing he's potentially two match wins from...

Aus Open PIX: Collins sets up Barty final

Ash Barty has become the first local woman to reach the final of an Australian Open in...

Djokovic set to return next month in Dubai

Djokovic's official website also confirmed his participation in the Dubai tournament.

'Special Ks' roll into Australian Open doubles final

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors

Medvedev channels 'inner Novak' to make semis

Ninth seed Auger-Aliassime, 21, was the dominant player in the first set and despite a...

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev sets up Tsitsipas semi-final

Images from Day 10 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Aus Open: Hewett-Reid break Navratilova-Shriver record

Their incredible run began at the US Open in 2019, and includes a silver medal at the...

Now, Sania regrets making retirement announcement

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who recently announced that 2022 would be her last...

AO PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Images from Day 9 of the 2022 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday.

Shapovalov claims Nadal gets preferential treatment

Denis Shapovalov said his Australian Open quarter-final opponent Rafael Nadal "100%"...

Sania bids adieu to Australian Open!

Trailblazing India tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at the Australian...

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Daniil Medvedev has tapped into the energy of the crowd at Melbourne Park by playing...

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas through to quarters

Images from Day 8 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

Shapovalov will meet Rafael Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Indians at Aus Open: Sania-Ram cruise into quarters

Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram needed an hour and 27 minutes to defeat the Dutch-Aussie...

Will Djokovic sue Tennis Australia?

Tiley denies reports Djokovic will sue Tennis Australia

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev cruises into 4th round

Images from Day 6 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

The former world number one was especially proud of the way she has managed to mould...

PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

IMAGES from Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Friday

'Minister acted correctly in cancelling Novak's visa'

Djokovic was deported from Australia, just hours after the court dismissed his effort...

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray lose; Medvedev advances

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Indians at Aus Open: Sania-Ram move into 2nd round

Mirza, who will retire after the 2022 season, served well in the contest.

Djokovic-owned biotech firm developing COVID treatment

The company is developing a peptide, which inhibits the coronavirus from infecting the...

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Sania's 'body is wearing down'; will retire after 2022

India tennis star Sania Mirza announced on Wednesday that 2022 will be her last...

Heartbreak for Tan as she exits Aus Open on wheelchair

Tan had to be assisted off court in a wheelchair at the Australian Open after...

Why Australia cancelled Djokovic's visa

Australian court sets Jan 20 to issue reasons for dismissal of Djokovic case

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna crash out in doubles opener

Sania Mirza along with her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok suffered an opening-round...

Azarenka backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate in tennis

Azarenka said she believed getting vaccinated was the socially responsible thing to do

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Badosa said she felt in good shape even if she was having to get used to being the...

How Philippoussis helped Sabalenka improve her game

'I think at 9pm we went on court and we served a lot and he gave me some tips about...

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

It took only minutes for Kyrgios to ignite the terraces by breaking Broady in the...

'You are our champion': Nole gets warm welcome home

'I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we...

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Will Djokovic play at next year's Australian Open?

World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic headed reluctantly home on Monday after being...

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now...

It would be better if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

Rafael Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at...

Leander-Kim Have A Ball At Disney World

Tennis icon Leander Paes and actress Kim Sharma appeared to have a ball at the Walt...

Djokovic absence opens Slam window of opportunity

Djokovic will be nowhere near the centre court after losing his bid to overturn a...

Djokovic boards plane after losing court appeal

An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on...

Tennis Aus says it respects court decision on Djokovic

Djokovic must leave Australia after three federal court judges decided unanimously...

Djokovic's court defeat to shake up Aus Open draw

Djokovic had been favourite to win a 10th title at Melbourne Park and claim a 21st...

World reacts to Australia cancelling Djokovic visa

The reaction has been swift across the world to Novak Djokovic's visa has been...

Djokovic 'disappointed' with visa cancellation

The Serbian champion said he hoped the focus would now return to tennis

No pressure on Emma; Barty feels weight of home hopes

Emma Raducanu says she is not worried about her poor form and will play without...

Nadal asks for clarity in Djokovic case; players upset

Rafael Nadal said on Saturday "too many questions" still needed to be answered...

Djokovic back in detention after Australia cancel visa

Novak Djokovic will spend Saturday night in immigration detention before the world's...

Djokovic's appeal to be heard Saturday

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic won the right to take his fight against...

Australian government cancels Djokovic visa again

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday,...

Visa Or No, Djoko ready for Aus Open

World No 1 Novak Djokovic began practice on Friday, January 14, 2022, to pursue a...

Djokovic practises as he waits for visa ruling

Djokovic practised his serves and returns with his entourage on an empty court at...

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Tennis star Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles...

Djokovic 'playing by his own rules', says Tsitsipas

World number one Novak Djokovic has been "playing by his own rules" and has put his...

Djokovic included in AO draw as visa decision looms

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to...

Australian Open crowds to be capped due to COVID

Authorities battle a surge of cases in Melbourne.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; Aus visa still in doubt

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian...

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the...

Djokovic free but deportation threat still looms

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use...

Bopanna, Sania make early exit in Adelaide

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Boapnna, who enjoyed good runs on the Pro...

Yuki Bhambri in Round 2 of Australian Open qualifiers

However, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Ankita Raina's campaign ended in the first round itself.

Kyrgios 'embarrassed' by handling of Djokovic case

'I feel quite embarrassed as an Australian athlete that's seen what this guy has done...

Nick Kyrgios positive for COVID ahead of Aus Open

Nick Kyrgios said he pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic after testing positive...

Djokovic back in practice, family hails victory

Djokovic's family said his release was the 'biggest victory of his life'.

PIX: Djokovic fans cause more chaos in Melbourne

At one stage, police deployed pepper spray.

Will Djokovic be deported from Australia?

Serbia's parliamentary speaker, Ivica Dacic, said on Monday he is concerned tennis...

The airport drama which led to Djokovic's detention

Novak Djokovic was confused about who had issued him with a medical exemption to enter...

Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

World number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on...

Nadal calls Djokovic controversy 'a circus'

Rafael Nadal called Novak Djokovic's COVID-19 vaccination controversy in Australia "a...

Sania, Izhaan And The Kangaroo

Sania Mirza and her son Izhaan enjoyed their time at the Cleland Wildlife Park in...

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

The Indian pair defeated Dodig and Melo in straight sets to win the tournament.

Stokes could give Eng bit more heart and soul: Ponting

'I think Stokes would actually grow as a player if he was the captain of that side.'

In detention, Djokovic gets gluten-free food, laptop

Djokovic, who is seeking to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the tournament this...

'Voracova left Australia after visa issues'

While Djokovic has challenged his visa cancellation, Voracova, a 38-year-old doubles...

Djokovic argues he was cleared after contracting COVID

Djokovic, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates hoping to win his 21st Grand Slam at...

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

Halep advances to final

Bopanna-Ramkumar cruise to Adelaide final

The Indians will now lock horns with top seeds Ivan Dodig of Croatia and Brazilian...

PIX: Barty storms into semis; Halep through

World number one Ash Barty delighted the Memorial Drive crowd by breezing through to...

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling...

Djokovic spends Orthodox Christmas in Aus detention

Tennis World No. 1 Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration...

Djokovic thanks fans amid Australian visa row

The 34-year-old is currently housed in a government detention hotel in the suburb of...

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Melbourne hotel

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with...

Bopanna-Ramkumar enter semis; Sania-Kichenok out

India's Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan registered a resounding straight-set win...

Djokovic family claim Novak held captive Australia

'This has nothing to do with sports, this is a political agenda. Novak is the best...

Memes rain on social media after Djokovic visa drama

While the announcement prompted outcry in Australia, pot-shots were taken at Djokovic...

Hearing on Djokovic's visa cancellation on Monday

Novak Djokovic will spend at least the next 72 hours in a Melbourne hotel before the...

Nadal 'sorry' for Djokovic but says he knew the risks

Rafael Nadal said he feels sorry for Novak Djokovic after the world number one was...

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Aus entry ban

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on...

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

Playing in his first competitive singles match on the ATP Tour since August 5, the...

Djokovic stuck at Australia airport after visa bungle

Djokovic, who has won nine titles at Melbourne Park, including the last three,...

India Jr. Dahiya denied vaccine exemption at Aus Open

The Sports Ministry slammed organisers of the Australian Open, saying they have...

Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home: Aus PM

Djokovic announced on Tuesday he received an exemption to play in the Grand Slam...

Aus Open: Outrage over Djokovic's medical exemption

Officials said he was one of a 'handful' of successful applicants among 26 people who...

Djokovic gets vaccination 'exemption' for Aus Open

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he would defend his Australian Open...

Osaka aims to rediscover love for the game

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said rediscovering her love for tennis and not...

Depth of talent bodes well for women's tennis: Barty

The women's Grand Slams were all won by different players for a fifth straight year in...

Frenchman Humbert stuns Medvedev at ATP Cup

Russian Daniil Medvedev's 2022 season opened with a stunning defeat at the hands of...

Djokovic skips ATP Cup, adds to Aus Open uncertainty

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Serbia team for the ATP Cup in Sydney, event...

Osaka arrives in Melbourne for long-awaited comeback

Osaka signalled her intent to return to professional tennis after casting doubt over...

Injured Thiem pulls out of Australian Open

He will start his 2022 season in South America at the Cordoba Open in Argentina at the...

Djokovic to skip 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated, citing privacy.

'Organising 2022 Australian Open 10 times harder'

Twelve months on and things have not got any easier for Tennis Australia with Omicron...

Indian teen Anahat Singh wins Jr US Open Squash

Indian teenager Anahat Singh won the prestigious Junior US Open Squash tournament in...

Australian Open still uncertain on Djokovic

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident Rafael Nadal will be at Melbourne Park...

Nadal tests positive for Covid after Abu Dhabi event

The 20-times Grand Slam champion said he was having some "unpleasant moments" but was...

Peng denies she made accusation of 'sexual assault'

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said on Sunday that she had never accused anyone of...

Davis Cup: India to play Denmark on grass in Delhi

India's top-ranked singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan, of late, has developed a decent...

PIX: Murray downs rusty Nadal in Abu Dhabi

Former world number one Andy Murray eased past Rafael Nadal in the Spaniard's comeback...

Pliskova out of Australian Open after suffering injury

Serena Williams, Bianca Andreescu and Roger Federer have also pulled out of the Grand...

Using hate against me as fuel for comeback: Tomic

The once highly-rated Australian has been on the decline in recent years, slipping to...

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Coming from a humble family at a time when tennis was considered a sport only for the...

No medical exemptions granted to Aus Open players

No tennis players hoping to compete at the Australian Open have yet been granted...

Djokovic on Australian Open entry list, no Serena

Novak Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination status despite everyone at...

Barty is WTA Player of 2021; Raducanu best newcomer

The Australian won a tour-leading five titles this year including her second Grand Slam.

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup

Novak Djokovic, who has won a record nine titles at Melbourne Park including the last...

Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup crown

Russia took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid on...

Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is still uncertain whether he will take part in the 2022 Australian...

Inspired Djokovic powers Serbia into Davis Cup semis

Serbia had their backs to the wall when Kazakh veteran Mikhail Kukushkin beat debutant...

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the...

Djokovic likely to skip Aus Open over vaccine mandate

Novak Djokovic has so far declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated and his father...

Champions Spain out of Davis Cup after loss to Russia

Sweden and Novak Djokovic's Serbia took the two best runners-up spots and a place in...

Davis Cup: Italy in last 8; Germany beat Serbia

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a...

Davis Cup: Djokovic seals Serbia tie, Italy down US

World number one Novak Djokovic overpowered Dennis Novak after Dusan Lajovic battled...

Ymer brothers seal Sweden victory; Croatia, France win

Brothers Elias and Mikael Ymer comfortably won their singles rubbers against Canada as...

Sathiyan enters round of 32 at World TT Championship

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran progressed to the singles third round at the World Table Tennis...

World No 1 Barty announces engagement

World No 1 Ash Barty announced her engagement to longtime partner Garry Kissick on...

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call

The United States and Britain had also called for China to provide proof of Peng's...

Zverev downs Medvedev to win second ATP Finals crown

Germany's Alexander Zverev beat Russian world number two and defending champion Daniil...

Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international...

PIX: Zverev beats Djokovic; sets up Medvedev final

Alexander Zverev overcame late nerves to beat world number one Novak Djokovic on...

Medvedev serves up Ruud awakening to reach Turin final

The match marked world number two Medvedev's ninth win in a row at the ATP Finals and...

'Missing Peng will reappear in public soon'

Djokovic says Peng situation horrifying, says tennis must unite.

Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play Aus Open

"(Novak) has said that he views this as a private matter for him. We would love to see...

Ruud downs Rublev to bag last-four spot

Friday's match was a straight shootout for a last-four place, with world number five...

Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Djokovic

Alexander Zverev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals where he will...

Serena 'devastated and shocked' over Shuai reports

Serena Williams voiced concern for fellow tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been...

WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China

An outcry over the whereabouts of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai escalated on Friday...

Djokovic reiterates 'freedom of choice' on vaccine

Novak Djokovic, the world number one ranked men's player, has reiterated his stand...

Federer to skip Aus Open; won't return until mid-2022

Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open in January and is unlikely to return to...

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Muguruza wins all-Spanish clash with Badosa at WTA Finals

What's Serena, Venus doing with Will?

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams stole the show as they joined Hollywood...

PICS: How Sania celebrated her birthday

Sania posted pictures from her birthday celebrations on social media and thanked fans...

Kyrgios retracts on support for unvaccinated players

Australian government officials have said unvaccinated players will be barred from the...

Djokovic is the 'GOAT' for Sampras

American great Pete Sampras said he does not expect any player to match Novak...

Djokovic downs Ruud for winning start at ATP Finals

World number one Novak Djokovic began his quest for a sixth title at the season-ending...

Tennis: Medvedev fights back to sink Hurkacz

Muguruza seals semi-final berth, Pliskova beats Krejcikova at WTA Finals.

Federer likely to miss 2022 Australian Open

Federer is tied with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the race to be the most...

WTA Finals PIX: Kontaveit advances, Muguruza survives

Anett Kontaveit handed Czech Karolina Pliskova a 6-4, 6-0 drubbing to become the first...

Badosa stuns top seed Sabalenka at WTA Finals

Paula Badosa overcame a slow start to take down Belarusian top seed Aryna Sabalenka...

WTA Finals PIX: Pliskova, Kontaveit open with wins

Karolina Pliskova overcame a slow start before beating Garbiñe Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 7-6...

'Haters will appreciate Djokovic after he retires'

'I have the feeling that people [are] starting more and more to... respect what he has...

Djokovic downs Medvedev to claim Paris Masters title

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title by avenging his U.S...

Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final rematch in Paris

The Russian ended Djokovic's hopes of completing a sweep of all four Grand Slam titles...

Ruud becomes first Norwegian to book ATP Finals spot

Casper Ruud has become the first Norwegian to book a place in the season-ending ATP...

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

'My arm has been -- I have had an issue there for quite a while now. It has gotten...

Djokovic made to work for win in Paris Masters

World number one Novak Djokovic had to work hard for a three-set victory over...

St Petersburg Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov bow out

The duo of Rohan Bopanna and Denis Shapovalov crashed out of the semi-finals of the...

'No unvaccinated players at Australian Open'

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said his government will not apply for travel permits...

Unvaccinated players can compete at Australian Open?

In the email, the WTA said it wanted to "clear up false and misleading information"...

Russian Rublev seals fifth ATP Finals singles spot

Russian Andrey Rublev has become the fifth singles player to qualify for the...

All aboard the Federer Express!

The interiors of the tram show pictures of Roger Federer's Grand Slam victories and...

Greek Sakkari qualifies for season-ending WTA Finals

The Finals, contested by the world's top eight singles players and eight doubles...

'Djokovic will need to be vaccinated to play Aus Open'

All players who want a visa to compete in the Australian Open will need to be fully...

'The virus doesn't care what your tennis ranking is'

Australia's Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews said he opposed special arrangements...

Why Djokovic may skip Australian Open

World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been...

ATP Rankings: Federer drops out of top-10

The Swiss star underwent arthroscopic right knee surgeries in February 2020 and May...

PIX: Badosa, Norrie triumph at Indian Wells

Paula Badosa survived a stiff challenge from Victoria Azarenka in the Indian Wells...

Injury-hit Nadal still unclear when he'll play again

Rafael Nadal said he still does not know when he will play tennis again as he works to...

Dimitrov fights back to stun US Open champ Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev was knocked out in the fourth round of Indian Wells by Bulgarian...

Murray supports calls for more players to get jabbed

'You might just have to leave (for Australia) a few weeks earlier than everyone else....

Indian Wells: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

Murray reunited with wedding ring, stinky shoes

Andy Murray was "back in the good books" with his wife on Thursday after his wedding...

Sabalenka pulls out of Indian Wells event

World number two Aryna Sabalenka will not play at the Indian Wells tournament after...

Osaka feels the 'itch' to play tennis again

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka looks set to return to tennis shortly after...

PIX: Team Europe win fourth consecutive Laver Cup

Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev clinched the Laver Cup for Team Europe with a 6-2,...

Sania-Zhang win Ostrava Open doubles title

India's Sania Mirza won her first title of the season as she and China's Shuai Zhang...

How Paes-Bhupathi 'brotherhood' conquered the world

Many years ago, Leander Paes acted on a whim when he asked Mahesh Bhupathi, "Would you...

Osaka confirms withdrawal from Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka, who said at the U.S. Open that she planned to take a break from tennis,...

Archery World C'ships: Surekha, Verma reach 3rd round

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Abhishek Verma reached the third round of the Archery World...

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after...

Davis Cup: Rohan-Ramkumar lose must-win doubles match

Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan blew away their chances in the must-win doubles...

Davis Cup: Prajnesh, Ramkumar lose; India trail Finland

Prajnesh Gunneswaran lost to a lower-ranked Otto Virtanen, while Ramkumar Ramanathan...

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

The upcoming non-fiction series Break Point will give fans an insight into his...

Sania-Zhang knocked out in QF in Luxembourg

India's ace tennis star Sania Mirza and her partner Shuai Zhang were knocked out of...

US Open women's final bigger hit than men's

The US Open women's final between Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez attracted a...

What Raducanu's US Open win means for women's sport

Emma Raducanu's US Open victory is among the "greatest achievements" in women's sport,...

2021 WTA Finals moved from Shenzhen to Guadalajara

The season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico instead of Shenzhen,...

Djokovic still on course to make history: Armenulic

Novak Djokovic will swiftly overcome the disappointment of failing to win a calendar...

All about US Open champion Daniil Medvedev

Factbox on Daniil Medvedev, who defeated world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4...

Medvedev finally delivers on the biggest stage

Russian Daniil Medvedev delivered the performance of a lifetime to win the US Open on...

'Relief' for Djokovic as calendar Slam bid falls short

Novak Djokovic's loss in the US Open final on Sunday denied him a calendar-year Grand...

US Open PIX: Medvedev ends Djokovic's Grand Slam bid

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 21st major title that would have completed the...

The Queen's message to new tennis queen Raducanu

Emma Raducanu did not drop a set since arriving at Flushing Meadows and won over the...

US Open finalist's tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

'Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most...

PIX: Qualifier Raducanu wins US Open women's crown

British qualifier Emma Raducanu beat Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in a battle of...

Salisbury-Krawczyk win US Open mixed doubles

Britain's Joe Salisbury and American Desirae Krawczyk capped brilliant Grand Slam...

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

'The more you lose something, the more you want to win it, the more you want to gain...

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to...

Ram-Salisbury win US Open men's doubles title

American Rajeev Ram and Briton Joe Salisbury overcame a slow start to beat Bruno...

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye glory

It will mark the first Grand Slam final to be contested by two teenagers since Serena...

PIX: 'Original 9' stars honoured at US Open with rings

Tennis legend Billie Jean King, who was among the nine women to take a stand for equal...

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

Atlanta 1996 Bronze medalist meets Tokyo 2021 Gold medalist.

PIX: Raducanu, Fernandez to clash in US Open final

Leylah Fernandez's storybook US Open continued with yet another upset on Thursday, as...

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to beat Berrettini

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

PIX: Teenager Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday.

PIX: Djokovic in last 8; Sakkari survives thriller

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Sunday.

Bopanna-Dodig in US Open pre-quarter-finals

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Croatian partner Ivan Dodig advanced to the men's...

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Andreescu, Sakkari storm into 4th round

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

Osaka to take a break after shock defeat at US Open

A fan favourite, Naomi Osaka has struggled with uneven play since she withdrew from...

Sania-Ram crash out of US Open first round

The Indo-American pair of Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram made a first round exit from the...

US Open PIX: Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas; Osaka shocked

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Friday.

US Open: Sania loses in doubles first round

India's Sania Mirza and her partner Coco Vandeweghe of United States were knocked out...

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

The second round match between former champion Angelique Kerber and Anhelina Kalinina,...

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka advance

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our...

Osaka gets walkover into U.S. Open third round

Defending champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the U.S. Open third round after Serbian...

PIX: Djokovic takes unsteady step toward calendar slam

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand...

US Open: No hearts from Djokovic for NY crowd

Novak Djokovic had hoped to have the crowd behind him as he began his bid to win the...

Murray fires battle of bathroom break into orbit

Andy Murray launched a fresh rocket at his US Open conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas on...

Murray says he has lost respect for Tsitsipas

After dropping the third set, Tsitsipas took a medical timeout to receive treatment on...

I lost, but this year was a gift: Suarez Navarro

Gets standing ovation after first round loss at the US Open on Monday.

PIX: Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

Andy Murray may have been the forgotten man at the US Open but gave the crowd and...

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on...

Sania-Mchale lose Cleveland Championships final

India's ace tennis star Sania Mirza and her American partner Christina Mchale lost to...

Fans must have COVID vaccine proof for US Open entry

Tennis fans 12 years or older will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in...

Sania-McHale cruise to semi-finals at Cleveland

India's Sania Mirza and her American partner Christina McHale cruised to the...

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Second seed Daniil Medvedev will launch his bid to win his first major title against...

Venus joins sister Serena, Kenin in missing US Open

Venus Williams will miss the upcoming US Open due to an injury, becoming the third...

Sathiyan wins Czech Open Table Tennis crown

The top seeded Indian, ranked 39 in the world, beat Yevhen Pryshchepa of Ukraine 11-0,...

Injured Serena withdraws from US Open

Serena withdraws from US Open

Nagal, Ramkumar lose in US Open qualifiers

Indian tennis players' struggle at the Grand Slam events continued as both Sumit Nagal...

US Open prize money rises to record $57.5M

The US Open, which will welcome back fans this year, starts on August 30.

Pele brings sports stars together for charity auction

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man...

I almost broke my hand: Medvedev

Zverev is also in fine form, having beaten world number one Novak Djokovic on his way...

TT: Manika-Sathiyan triumph in Budapest

India's Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran tasted instant success on their return...

Nadal to miss US Open, rest of season over foot issue

Nadal's great rival and fellow 20-times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer is also out of...

Tsitsipas anti-vaccine comments irks Greek govt

'...What is at stake, however, is his ability to assess the need for vaccinations or...

Tennis: Osaka stunned by Teichmann at Cincinnati

Opelka, Kyrgios included in Team World for Laver Cup.

Osaka on Haiti, Afghanistan and feeling ungrateful

'And for me to just be hitting a tennis ball in the United States right now and have...

Champion Thiem to skip US Open; Venus gets wildcard

Halep withdraws from Western & Southern Open with injury.

Federer to have more knee surgery, to miss US Open

'I am realistic, don't get me wrong, I know how difficult it is at this age right now...

Tennis: Injured Nadal withdraws from Cincinnati event

In his pre-tournament news conference in Toronto on Sunday, Nadal said a recurring...

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Djokovic withdraws from Western & Southern Open, to 'turn focus on US Open.'

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Doubles exponent Rohan Bopanna retained his place in India's Davis Cup team despite...

Zverev whips Khachanov for tennis singles gold

The 24-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, was in stunning form as he...

Olympics Tennis: Swiss Bencic wins singles gold

World number 12 Belinda Bencic dug deep to overpower the Czech Republic's Marketa...

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

The world number one had arrived in Tokyo aiming to become the first man to win all...

Djokovic inconsolable after Golden Slam dream ends

Novak Djokovic was unexpectedly beaten by fifth-ranked Alexander Zverev, quashing his...

Djokovic's Golden Slam dream dashed by Zverev

The Serbian's 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 defeat also ended his dream of winning an Olympic singles...

Olympics: Djokovic cruises into semis, Medvedev loses

Novak Djokovic eased into the last four with a commanding performance over Japan's Kei...

PICS: 'Two out of two' for dominant Djokovic

Tennis matches at the Ariake Tennis Park will begin from 3pm local time (0600 GMT)...

India's tennis campaign at Tokyo Olympics over

Sania Mirza and Sumit Nagal failed to make the cut for the mixed doubles event due to...

Selfie requests pile up for 'Mr Popular' Djokovic

Djokovic has been even more visible on social media this week as the Tokyo Olympics...

Nagal hammered out of Tokyo Olympics by Medvedev

Sumit Nagal was blown away by world number two Daniil Medvedev's thunderous strokes...

Osaka refreshed and ready after first win since May

Osaka said she appreciated taking time away from the court ahead of the Games in Tokyo

Sania-Ankita pair knocked out of Tokyo Games

The Indian pair look as if they would cakewalk through the contest after breezing...

Olympics: No. 1 Barty out in Round 1; Murray withdraws

World number one Ash Barty was shocked in the first round of the women's singles at...

Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start

Novak Djokovic launched his bid to stay on course for a Golden Slam with a clinical...

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the...

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday, after...

Honeymoon has to wait! Newlywed Elina back on court

Svitolina was back practising on Tuesday at the Ariake Tennis Park, where she will don...

AITA to refer Bopanna's 'recording act' to ethics body

Seeking to clear the air around the negative perception created following comments of...

AITA hits back at Bopanna over Olympics qualification

India's doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna, who failed to make the cut for the Tokyo...

Why Djokovic decided to compete in Tokyo Games

The prospect of winning an Olympic gold medal for Serbia outweighs the disappointment...

Sania-Ankita depart for Tokyo ahead of Olympics

The duo departed from the Rajiv Gandhi International airport in Hyderabad.

Gauff tests positive for COVID, to miss Tokyo Games

Gauff will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19,

SEE: Sania Mirza's latest video

The tennis ace always brings a smile to our faces.

ATP roundup: Krajinovic topples Tsitsipas in Hamburg

Hall of Fame Open

Tennis stars Monfils-Svitolina tie the knot

The couple, who got engaged in April this year, have been dating since 2018.

Nagal makes singles cut for Tokyo Olympics

AITA pairs him with Bopanna, withdraws Sharan

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

'I am very proud to pack for Tokyo and join our national team'

Azarenka, Kerber withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

Victoria Azarenka, 31, won a bronze medal for Belarus in singles and a gold in mixed...

SEE Sania Dance!

Sania will represent India in Tokyo in the women's doubles event with Ankita Raina.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by after winning this...

Two Wimbledon matches under probe for match-fixing?

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said it is investigating two matches...

Is Leander dating Kim Sharma?

Kim and Lee posed for a romantic picture by the seafront in Goa to all but confirm...

Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

Canada's Bianca Andreescu has decided not to compete at the Tokyo Olympics due to the...

Check out Barbie dolls modelled on tennis star Osaka

'It's such an honor to be a part of the Barbie Role Model series'

Tennis players question fairness over Olympic cut-off

'The most confusing part as a player is even though the entry deadline has passed for...

Nadal congratulates Djokovic on 'amazing achievement'

World No 1 Djokovic on Sunday won his sixth Wimbledon title. With this win, Djokovic...

Barty targets Olympic gold after Wimbledon triumph

'I have a lot of other goals, dreams that are in my mind and within my team and we'll...

Djokovic can win 25 Grand Slams, says McEnroe

Novak Djokovic's ability to play his best tennis under pressure can help him win at...

What's Priyanka Chopra doing at Wimbledon?

Famous faces spotted at the finals:

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic believes he is the best player in the modern era

'Djokovic is writing the history of the sport'

Reactions to Novak Djokovic winning his 20th Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Djokovic said he was '50-50' about competing at the Tokyo Olympics

'You ripper'! Aussies hail Wimbledon champ Barty

Joining in to wish the new Wimbledon champ were tennis great Rod Laver, English...

Djokovic gifts his racquet to a fan, wins hearts

Djokovic found a little girl who had held up a sign and ran over to give her a racket,...

PIX: Djokovic triumphs at Wimbledon to claim 20th Slam

His third straight triumph at the All England Club also earned the Serbian a 20th...

Federer congratulates Djokovic on 20th Grand Slam

Roger Federer on Sunday congratulated Serbia's Novak Djokovic on joining the 20 Club.

Djokovic equals Federer, Nadal with 20th Slam title

The major milestones in Djokovic's career

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic

SEE: Indian-origin Samir lifts Wimbledon boys' title

Playing only his second junior Grand Slam, 17-year-old won 7-5, 6-3

'Family person' Barty can't wait to get home

With tears running down her cheeks she then climbed into the stands towards her team,...

Goolagong proud of 'great Australian' Barty

"Ash to me is like a little sister and part of my family and we treat each other that...

Hsieh wins third Wimbledon doubles title

The Taiwanese-Belgian duo saved match points on the way to claiming a 3-6, 7-5, 9-7...

Mektic-Pavic win Wimbledon men's doubles crown

Top seeds Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic became the first all-Croatian pair to capture a...

Unstoppable Djokovic eyes leap towards history

The 6-foot-5 frame of Matteo Berrettini will be standing in the way of Novak...

Indian-American Banerjee in Wimbledon boys' final

Indian-American Samir Banerjee outclassed Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg to enter Wimbledon...

PIX: Barty beats Pliskova to win Wimbledon title

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon...

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon...

Djokovic ready for 'great battle' against Berrettini

Novak Djokovic said he expects a "great battle" against Italian powerhouse Matteo...

PIX: Djokovic, Berrettini to clash in Wimbledon final

The big-serving seventh seed, who has flown somewhat under the radar throughout the...

July 9, 2001: When Ivanisevic made Wimbledon history

To mark 20 years of Ivanisevic's win, the ATP tweeted, his road to victory.

Pliskova set for difficult battle to end Slam drought

Standing in Czech Karolina Pliskova's way of achieving a first Grand Slam title is top...

Osaka exhorts girls to embrace being 'different'

The video, which also shows Osaka signing a TV lens after a win and at a tournament...

PIX: Pliskova beats Sabalenka to set up Barty final

Images from Day 10 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in...

'Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon'

'The last few games obviously... you can feel that you're not coming back from it. I'm...

Wimbledon: Federer dumped by Hurkacz in straight sets

Roger Federer suffered one of his heaviest defeats at Wimbledon as he went down in...

PIX: Djokovic storms into 10th Wimbledon semis

Images from Day 9 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in...

Sania-Bopanna lose; Indian challenge ends at Wimbledon

Rohan Bopanna stayed solid with his service games and net play but Sania Mirza...

PIX: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

Images from Tuesday, Day 8 of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, in London.

Paes-Bhupathi set to reunite

Paes and Bhupathi will be seen in a unique storytelling of their journey and...

British teen out of Wimbledon after retiring

Raducanu retired from the match because of 'difficulty breathing'.

Golden oldie Federer through to 58th Slam quarters

The 20-minute disruption, during which the roof was closed over a soggy and windswept...

PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Historic day for Jabeur

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet...

Life Partners Win Mixed Doubles Opener

Divij Sharan and Samantha Murray Sharan paired on the mixed doubles court for the...

Tranquil Federer ready for another title run

'I definitely feel like I've got my rhythm now at this point. Clearly I've gone from...

Barty strolls into Wimbledon fourth round

'I'm very privileged to be in the second week of Wimbledon again. This is genuinely...

Federer roars into Wimbledon 4th round for 18th time

Federer showed that he is prepared to take as many knocks as it takes to keep alive...

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios out

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in...

Sania Mirza, Mattek-Sands bow out of women's doubles

Kudermetova and Vesnina clinched the second set quite easily as Sania and Mattek-Sands...

Meet Emma Raducanu, the latest Wimbledon sensation

Emma Raducanu is a symbol of Britain's multi-cultural society

PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Muguruza exits

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

Djokovic downs Kudla to reach Wimbledon last 16

Djokovic spent much of the third-round encounter cruising on auto-pilot

Bopanna-Mirza win historic all-Indian Wimbledon match

It was the first time in open era that two Indian teams competed against each other at...

India at Wimbledon: Ankita loses in doubles 1st round

Ankita Raina's maiden appearance in Wimbledon's main draw ended in disappointment as...

Kyrgios may opt out of Tokyo Olympics

Two days after being named in Australia's Olympic tennis team, Nick Kyrgios said he is...

Sania's son Izhaan makes Wimbledon debut

Izhaan is seen smiling adorably while his mum and her partner can barely contain their...

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

India at Wimbledon: Sania-Mattek-Sands stun 6th seeds

Sania and Mattek-Sands too had two opportunities to break their rivals but the...

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

Messi has no current contractual link with the Catalans after his deal expired on June 30

Murray's dramatic comeback keeps Wimbledon run alive

Murray roared to a second-round win over little-known German qualifier Oscar Otte.

Djokovic on a mission as he glides past Anderson

So Djokovic will certainly not be letting his guard slip when he plays American Denis...

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Wimbledon defends 'slippery' courts

Frenchman Adrian Mannarino also quit at two sets apiece against eight-times champion...

Bopanna, Sharan miss cut for men's doubles at Olympics

In a setback to India's medal chances in tennis at the Tokyo Olympics, Rohan Bopanna...

PIX: Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

Tennis great Serena Williams limped out of Wimbledon in tears on Tuesday after her...

Watch out for Sania at Wimbledon

Sania has teamed up with American Bethanie-Mattek Sands for the third Grand Slam of...

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Why Paire was heckled by Wimbledon crowd

Paire was handed a code violation by umpire Mohamed Lahyani for unsporting conduct --...

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Ankita is now country's best-ranked singles (182) and doubles (95) player and is set...

Halep joins list of stars to withdraw from Olympics

Halep said she would not recover from a calf injury in time, Wawrinka underwent foot...

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

Beaten Tsitsipas weary of COVID-19 bubble life

'The bubble makes it really tiring week by week'

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several...

Novak Djokovic is FOR equality at Wimbledon

Djokovic said he would be happy if Wimbledon scrapped its tradition of having the...

Just like old times as rain delays start of Wimbledon

Murky skies and drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of spectators arriving on Monday

Look, who's teaming up at Wimbledon!

Venus Williams is a two-time mixed doubles winner at Grand Slams, triumphing at the...

Serena Williams to skip Tokyo Olympics

Serena will not be in the US team for the Tokyo Olympics

Federer ready to get on a roll at Wimbledon

Despite being the king of Wimbledon, Federer has found himself in the same strict...

Sania to team up with Mattek-Sands at Wimbledon

In the men's singles draw five-time champion Novak Djokovic headlines the top half of...

Medvedev looking for grasscourt breakthrough

'On grass it's different, I feel that I can play kind of automatically, just the way I...

Djokovic to play UK teen Draper as Wimbledon returns

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who turns 40 this year, takes on...

Defending champion Halep withdraws from Wimbledon

Defending champion Simona Halep pulled out of Wimbledon on Friday after failing to...

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

Opportunity knocks for Serena Williams on the grass courts of Wimbledon next week when...

Zhang first Chinese man to qualify for Wimbledon

Zhang Zhizhen will be the first Chinese man in the Open era to play in the main draw...

All roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

Roger Federer has made no secret that at this stage of his career, anything he does or...

What's unique about Serena's LBD?

''I am staying sexy with a bit of protection this summer.'

Thiem pulls out of Wimbledon

He made a solid start against France's Adrian Mannarino to take a 5-2 lead in the...

Who'll win Wimbledon women's title?

With no standout favourite in the women's field, it could provide an ideal stage for...

Djokovic returns to Wimbledon with eye on record

Nadal will not be playing at Wimbledon, having decided to rest, while eight-time...

Ramkumar a win away from Wimbledon main draw

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan defeated Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3, 6-4 in...

Ankita bows out of Wimbledon Qualifiers

Ankita, ranked 182, had only one break point in the match, which she failed to convert.

Wimbledon qualifier: Ramkumar advances, Prajnesh exits

Ramkumar Ramanathan advanced to the second round of the Wimbledon qualifiers but...

Berrettini wins Queen's crown; Humbert stuns Rublev

Italian top seed Matteo Berrettini marked himself down as a genuine Wimbledon threat...

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon but aims for Olympics

Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Wimbledon championship

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Oly

Nadal said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon was not enough time...

Zverev knocked out; Berrettini ends Murray's comeback

Alexander Zverev suffered a surprise defeat against Frenchman Ugo Humbert

Wimbledon organisers contact Osaka

Earlier on Wednesday, tournament director Jamie Baker said he informed Osaka's team...

Wimbledon: Venus, Murray get wild cards

Former champions Venus Williams and Andy Murray were named in Wimbledon's initial list...

Federer loses to Auger-Aliassime in Halle

Auger-Aliassime was a step up for Federer who was far from his best in an error-strewn...

Djokovic to play doubles in Mallorca ahead of WMBL

World No 1 Novak Djokovic has taken an unusual route to prepare for his title defence...

Federer wins on return to grass in Halle

Roger Federer made a winning return to the grass courts

Grieving Tsitsipas pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up

Tsitsipas pulled out of the Wimbledon warm-up event in Halle, Germany, because of...

Beaten Tsitsipas has faith in his game

The 22-year-old, who was looking to become the first Greek player to win a Grand Slam...

Tsitsipas lost his granny just before final

He took to Instagram to write about the tragedy, putting life in perspective.

French Open in bag, Djokovic now eyes calendar Slam

'I've achieved some things that a lot of people thought it would be not possible for...

PIX: Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Novak Djokovic increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of...

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three'

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and...

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling

Japan's Osaka ended the stand-off with the French tennis federation (FFT) by...

Krejcikova completes titles sweep in Paris

Krejcikova became the first player to win both the women's singles and doubles title...

French Open champ pays tribute to late Novotna

Jana Novotna took Barbora Krejcikova under her wing in 2014 and while the youngster...

Mahut-Herbert clinch another French Open doubles title

Herbert and Mahut added to their 2018 French Open title after recovering from a shaky...

My body said 'No', says Pavlyuchenkova

The Russian revealed that she had been suffering from a knee problem since the third...

French Open: Unseeded Krejcikova wins 1st Grand Slam

Barbora Krejcikova claimed her maiden Grand Slam title when she beat Russian Anastasia...

After Rafa, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

Djokovic's challenger will be a 22-year-old who is bidding to become the first Greek...

Djokovic deserved to win, concedes Nadal

It was only 13-time champion Rafael Nadal's third defeat here since his debut in 2005...

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic said his win over Rafa Nadal in Friday's epic French...

PIX: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open SF classic

Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 14th French Open title, won the first five games...

Dejected Zverev sees no positives in French Open loss

Zverev was left wondering why he has been struggling to get into his matches

Tsitsipas overcomes Zverev to reach 1st major final

Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 to book his place in the French Open...

Who will write the final act at French Open?

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stands on the threshold of finally delivering the...

Federer, 39, is gearing up for grasscourt

Federer had his first hit on Thursday at the ATP 500 event at the German city of...

Long road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of glory

Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam final in her 52nd appearance

PIX: Krejcikova sets up final against Pavlyuchenkova

Images from Day 12 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

Djokovic sends out a warning to Nadal

Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown

PIX: Nadal overcomes tough test to reach semis

Rafael Nadal dropped a set at Roland Garros for the first time in two years but roared...

PIX: Sakkari knocks out Swiatek; Krejcikova in semis

Images from Day 11 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

Medvedev disappointed with French Open organisers

Amazon has exclusive TV broadcast rights in France for the night sessions, which are...

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev advance to semis

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal, Djokovic in quarters

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Gauff handles media like a controlled forehand

'Right now I'm focused on going to sleep tonight and winning the next Uno match and...

Djokovic survives scare as Musetti retires in Paris

It was unclear exactly what happened to world number 76 Musetti whose stylish game was...

Bopanna crashes out of French Open

The unseeded Indo-Croat pairing had received a walkover in the pre-quarters on Sunday...

Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin

The 23-year-old released a short social media statement on Saturday to thank her fans...

Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision'

Federer decided to end his Roland Garros campaign on Sunday, a day after winning a...

Azarenka lashes out at French Open over favouring men

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka criticised French Open organisers on Sunday...

Indian origin golfer Megha steals the show at US Open

New Jersey high school student Megha Ganne, who won the hearts of golf fans everywhere...

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

She remained philosophical in defeat, however, saying that her expectations coming...

PIX: Zverev crushes Nishikori; Tsitsipas in quarters

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Skugor in quarters

The 41-year-old Bopanna, ranked 40 in the world, is not defending any points this year...

Federer withdraws from French Open

'After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it's important that...

Trio plotting Italian job on Big Three in Paris

No Italian man has won a Grand Slam since Adriano Panatta triumphed at Roland Garros...

Rock music helps Swiatek roll on at French Open

'I think I started listening to them more when I watched 'Thor'. I listened to them...

Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love'

'Haven't been on my phone much but I wanted to hop on here and tell you all that I...

Federer mulling French Open pull out

The 20-times Grand Slam champion suggested after the third-round clash which ended...

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic march forth

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Megha Ganne, a 17-year-old American amateur with Indian parentage, shocked the big...

French Open: Russia's Sizikova released after arrest

Russian player Yana Sizikova has been released from police custody a day after being...

Question marks over Osaka's Wimbledon participation

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli says there are big question marks about...

Federer happy to find higher gear against Cilic

The 20-time Grand Slam champion smoothly pressed the accelerator to take the tiebreak...

Birthday boy Nadal produces masterclass to advance

'I think I played a great first set, one of the best of the claycourt season, in my...

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

Hamilton hails Osaka, says young athletes need help

Seven times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton called on Thursday for more support...

Bopanna-Skugor enter 3rd round at French Open

Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Croatian partner Franko Skugor...

Sania thanks Rijiju after son and sister get UK visa

Sania took to Twitter to thank everyone for their help.

COVID scare at French Open

The two players were not named by organisers.

French Open: Sharan-Delbonis lose in doubles 1st round

India's Divij Sharan and his Argentine partner Federico Delbonis crashed out of the...

PIX: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

'Applaud Osaka for prioritising mental health'

Coco Gauff, who shared an emotional on-court interview with Osaka after falling to her...

Nike stands by 'courageous' Osaka

Osaka had pulled out of the French Open citing mental health and revealed that she...

Nadal in his element in warm, sunny Roland Garros

'I think for everybody is much more comfortable to play under these conditions than in...

Cancer beaten, gritty Suarez Navarro falls on return

'It was a long time, really tough moments. Tough months'

Serena's AMAZING Shoes!

Most importantly, and most prominently, is the name of Serena's three-year-old...

Sania and Shoaib's fitness gyaan

'You gotta burn it...What's your gym routine?'

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Rublev upset

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

We need Naomi, says Monfils after Osaka's withdrawal

Monfils said all players were not similarly equipped to deal with the pressure of...

Indians at the French Open: Bopanna enters 2nd round

The Indo-Croat combination took just an hour and one minute to dispose off their...

Becker worried for Osaka's career following withdrawal

Naomi Osaka's career could be in danger because of her mental health issues, according...

'I feel for Naomi, I wish I could give her a hug'

Serena Williams offers support to Naomi Osaka.

Players should be allowed to avoid media: Kaif

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif said that players in individual sport like tennis...

Suspiciously parked car delays French Open start

French Tennis Federation (FFT) said the start was delayed due to security officials...

'I think she is courageous and needs support'

Japan rallies to support Osaka after French Open withdrawal.

We are pulling for you: Navratilova backs Osaka

'As athletes we are taught to take care of our body, and perhaps the mental and...

Seeds tumble in first round at French Open

It was a poor day for former women's Grand Slam champions with Canada's Bianca...

Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after withdrawal

'Take care of yourself and see you back winning soon!'

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

Osaka withdraws from French Open amid controversy

Osaka said she was going to 'take some time away from the court now'

Djokovic planning to play at Olympics; Federer unsure

Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he might consider skipping the Tokyo Olympics if...

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Osaka was fined $15,000 for skipping her news conference after her first round win and...

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff pair up to play doubles at French Open.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of expulsion

The board reminded Osaka that 'a core element of the Grand Slam regulations is the...

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Thiem knocked out by Andujar in French Open first round

PIX: Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

This year's French Open welcomes up to 5,388 spectators

Djokovic wins on home soil ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic enjoyed success at his own tennis centre when he won the Belgrade Open...

French Open: Medvedev looking to clear first hurdle

The 25-year-old Medvedev, who has played Grand Slam finals at the Australian and US...

What Serena needs to do to triumph at French Open

Serena Williams needs to be creative and add variety to her game if the 39-year-old...

Nadal finds permanent spot at Roland Garros

'A very special day for me with the unveiling of this statue @rolandgarros...

More fans as French Open makes rapid return

Seven months after the last French Open ended the tournament is back, boosted by the...

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

With each passing year questions are inevitably asked about whether Nadal's vice-like...

WTA welcome dialogue with Osaka over PC boycott

French Tennis Federation (FFT) President Gilles Moretton described Osaka's action as a...

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Swiatek's last defeat on clay came in the WTA 1000 event in Madrid against Australian...

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Mixed reactions pour in as Osaka debate rages on.

Men's 'Big Three' in same half of French Open draw

Thirteen-time champion Rafael Nadal, 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer and world...

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday:

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Nadal has a habit of truly coming into his own at Roland Garros, as his 100-2 win-loss...

Here's why Naomi Osaka won't do press at French Open

'I'm writing this to say I'm not going to do any press during Roland Garros,' Osaka...

Ankita, Ramkumar bow out of French Open Qualifiers

Jamie Murray criticises French Open doubles prize money cut, hotel conditions.

Tennis: Ramkumar advances in French Open Qualifiers

Bianca Andreescu rolls to first-round win at Strasbourg.

Naomi's Roman Holiday

'Rome going crazy', Naomi captioned the album uploaded on her Facebook page.

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Shapovalov pulls out of French Open.

Nagal to clash with Marcora at French Open qualifiers

Ruthless Ruud topples Shapovalov to win Geneva Open.

'Serena unlikely to equal Slam record at French Open'

Serena Williams is unlikely to win a record equalling 24th Grand slam title on the...

Former champ Halep pulls out of French Open

Halep had clinched the French Open in 2018 after defeating American Sloane Stephens in...

Naomi Osaka's Bikini Inspirations

Naomi Osaka launched her signature swimwear line.

Visa for Sania's son: Sports Ministry approaches MEA

Sania has been granted a visa but her son and his caretaker have not received UK visas...

Why Federer can't even think of winning French Open

Federer's preparations for the claycourt Grand Slam were cut short in Geneva

Former champ Wawrinka withdraws from French Open

Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015 and the US Open in...

Federer beaten by Spaniard Andujar on Tour return

Andujar, ranked 75th in the world, made a strong start, while Federer struggled to...

Sania Mirza and her adorable 'new coach'

Izhaan Mirza Malik has taken on the role of his mother's 'coach'.

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams said she is a Roger Federer 'superfan'.

Federer hopes clay swing will help Wimbledon bid

Roger Federer said he has never faced problems in switching from claycourts to grass...

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Rafael Nadal warmed up for the French Open with a battling 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 win over...

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

The 'Big Three' of men's tennis have found some "fresh energy" to thwart the charge of...

Djokovic outlasts Sonego to set up Nadal final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will clash for the Italian Open...

Sania, Virat lead greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr

Here's how some of your favourite and popular sportspersons wished their fans and...

Serena Williams shocked in 1,000th match

Defeat for Williams was a major blow to her preparations for the French Open

Djokovic fumes at umpire in rain-affected Rome opener

World number one Novak Djokovic was furious with the chair umpire for not suspending...

After Osaka, Nadal casts doubts over Olympics

Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until the end...

Nishikori wary of COVID threat at Olympics Village

'What happens if there's 100 cases in the Village? Or it can be thousands.'

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Serena said she felt 'pretty fresh' ahead of the claycourt swing as she prepares for...

When Sania felt she would never play tennis again...

India's tennis star Sania Mirza said pulling out of her match at the Beijing Olympics...

Zverev downs Berrettini to clinch second Madrid crown

The fifth seeded German did not let up and another break confirmed the win in two...

Who wore it better? Naomi or Priyanka?

Tennis star Naomi Osaka almost repeated Priyanka Chopra's risky Ralph & Russo outfit.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Murray to practise with Djokovic in Rome before return from injury.

Zverev STUNS Nadal in Madrid Open quarters

Nadal was the favourite and top seed having lifted the Barcelona Open trophy last...

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Hewitt defers Hall of Fame induction due to travel restrictions

Madrid Masters: Bopanna-Shapovalov reach quarters

Medvedev tames claycourt demons to advance in Madrid.

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

The 20-times Grand Slam champion is putting various items under the hammer in two...

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

The Wimbledon Championships will become a 14-day tournament from 2022, with matches...

Real fan Rafa laments 'disastrous' Betis draw

Nadal, a Real fan despite his uncle Miguel Angel making over 200 appearances for...

Federer confirms French Open participation

Roger Federer will kickstart his claycourt campaign at next month's Geneva Open as he...

Tennis: Nadal rues missed chance after shock loss

Earlier, Ukraine took a 2-0 lead over Japan as world number five Elina Svitolina took...

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

Tournaments continue to be played in front of a handful of fans at most.

French Open postponed by a week, to start from May 24

FFT President Gilles Moretton said that the one-week postponement will give the health...

Sania back in TOPS after four-year gap

The 34-year-old multiple Grand Slam winner had opted out of the scheme when she was...

Tennis players Monfils-Svitolina engaged!

'She said YES Madame MONFILS @elisvitolina #July2021 (XV)(III)', the Frenchman...

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Roberto Bautista Agut predicted a great future for Jannik Sinner after going down to...

Osaka's 23-match winning streak snapped

Naomi Osaka was beaten 6-0, 6-4 by Greek 23rd seed Maria Sakkari.

Not much love for COVID-19 vaccine at Miami Open

Aryna Sabalenka expressed more concern over the vaccine than her quarterfinal opponent...

Paes back in training with Olympics on mind

India's seven-time Olympian Leander Paes says only the best should represent the country.

Serena pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery

Serena Williams said on Sunday she will not compete at this week's Miami Open as the...

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover...

Fed Cup: Sania, Ankita to lead India against Latvia

The two-day away tie will be played from April 16 on the indoor hard courts at the...

Naomi Osaka gets a new look!

The tennis ace showed off her sleek jet black extensions that cascaded down to her back.

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Garbine Muguruza was relieved to finally avoid tripping at the last hurdle and end her...

'Djokovic can extend No.1 record to 400 weeks'

Novak Djokovic is capable of extending his record for holding the men's World No. 1...

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi says tennis is strong enough to thrive after Roger Federer,...

Disgruntled Paire hits out at 'ridiculous' ATP Tour

Paire, ranked 29 in the world, said the sport had become a 'tasteless job'.

Federer ousted by Basilashvili in Qatar Open quarters

Federer, 39, was pushed to the limit in his first match back on Wednesday when he beat...

We cannot survive: Tennis counts cost of empty stands

ATP tournaments incurred losses of between $60 and $80 million last year, hurt by...

Here's why Nadal skipped Dubai event

Nadal struggled with the problem in the build-up to the year's first Grand Slam

Federer returns after 14 months, no ice bath for champ

Federer displayed his trademark silky movement and said the knee had held up during a...

Can Thiem dethrone Nadal at French Open?

Rafael Nadal's dominance on the red claycourts in Paris is unmatched, the Spaniard...

Serena Williams offers support to Meghan

'Meghan Markle, my selfless friend, lives her life -- and leads by example -- with...

Story not over, Federer eyes full fitness by Wimbledon

Tennis is like "riding a bike" for Federer, who is not worried about his game or...

Nole breaks Federer's No 1 record, eyes more majors

While Djokovic has a firm grip on top spot, there will be a new number two on March 15...

Nagal goes down fighting at Argentina Open

Sumit Nagal was beaten by world number 46 Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 2-6, 5-7.

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played a tournament since his Australian Open...

Paire spits on court, tanks and exits Argentina Open

After the match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo, Benoit Paire posted a...

Sania says Olympics medal dream motivated her return

'I feel when I sort of close this chapter of my life... an Olympic medal is something...

Serena-Olympia twin in ad campaign

Tennis superstar Serena Williams has her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian literally...

Sania-Andreja enter Qatar Open semis

The Indo-Slovenian pair will next play top seeds, Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova...

'Indo-Pak Express' to be back on Tour

Bopanna and Aisam, known as 'Indo-Pak Express' will play together since they last...

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss Miami Open

But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.

Novak ties Federer's record; Sania returns to circuit

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's all-time record for most weeks as ATP world...

Muguruza's coach Martinez tests positive for COVID-19

Conchita Martinez, the coach of former world number one Garbine Muguruza, tested...

Belief needed to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

'They're incredible players, but they're not superheroes. The new generation has to...

Osaka ups the hotness in pink tresses!

Looks like the 23 yearold has taken inspiration from the Japanese anime character...

Medvedev gets shot at No.2 ranking after Nadal pullout

The Spaniard's withdrawal means Medvedev will be top seed at the March 1-7 event,...

Djokovic faces a sideline spell with muscle tear

Novak Djokovic will need to spend some time on the sidelines recovering from a muscle...

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Slam drought

After Sunday's thrashing Medvedev was left wondering if his best would have made any...

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success

Carrying her hardcourt success to the French Open and the Wimbledon was the 'biggest...

Djokovic continues love affair with Australian Open

With Sunday's win, the world number one took his Grand Slam tally to 18, just two shy...

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic won his third-straight...

Dodig, Polasek win Australian Open men's doubles title

It was the first Grand Slam triumph for Polasek, 35, who came out of retirement in 2018

Osaka juggernaut rolls on to second Aus Open crown

More major trophies surely await if she can convert her irresistible hardcourt form to...

PIX: Osaka cruises to second Australian Open title

Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4,...

All about Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady to win her second Australian Open title and fourth...

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev

A very different Australian Open comes to a familiar end on Sunday as Novak Djokovic...

'Medvedev win over Djokovic would be good for game'

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he would not be surprised if Daniil Medvedev beat Novak Djokovic

Ankita wins doubles event for maiden WTA title

India's Ankita Raina on Friday won her maiden WTA title as she and her Russian...

Medvedev routs Tsitsipas to set up Djokovic final

Russia's fourth seed Daniil Medvedev crushed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to...

Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court

Naomi Osaka not only wants to win Grand Slams and hoist trophies but also hopes to be...

PIX: Mertens-Sabalenka clinch Aus Open doubles title

Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka beat Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina...

Warrior Brady faces ultimate test against Osaka

Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in hard quarantine gathering mental strength for her...

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he...

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in AO semis

Sparks flew when they met for the first time on the ATP Tour in Miami, with Medvedev...

Djokovic into Aus Open final; Osaka downs Serena

Osaka will play Jennifer Brady for the title.

Serena breaks down at press conference

The defeat ended Williams's bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Brady flies US flag to reach Aus Open final

Brady saw four match points slip through her fingers as she served it out nervously...

PIX: Fans return to Aus Open after lockdown ends

Players competed at empty stadiums at Melbourne Park through the five-day lockdown but...

PIX: Osaka ends Serena's bid for 24th Grand Slam

In a rematch of their tumultuous 2018 US Open decider, Osaka underlined her status as...

Nadal's grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Rafael Nadal shrugged off his derailed bid for the Grand Slam record with a pledge to...

Tsitsipas attains 'nirvana' on court to down Nadal

Stefanos Tsitsipas credited his stellar comeback win against Rafa Nadal in Wednesday's...

PIX: Tsitsipas stages great comeback to oust Nadal

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Wednesday.

Osaka the next hurdle in Serena's quest for 24th Slam

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have long moved on from their tempestuous 2018 US Open...

Yuki ready for comeback after almost quitting tennis

An unresponsive treatment and the monotony of the long rehabilitation almost convinced...

Medvedev rolls along to reach Aus Open semis

Fourth seed Medvedev had won all his previous matches against Rublev in straight sets...

Aus Open: No Ash Wednesday as Barty knocked out

The Czech was a player transformed after a medical timeout in the second set and...

Serena rolled back the years at Australian Open

Serena displayed great mobility to win successive points after long rallies -- one of...

PIX: Serena to face Osaka in semis; Novak marches on

Images from Tuesday's action at the Australian Open.

What led to Dimitrov's exit from Australian Open

Grigor Dimitrov is the latest player to be hit by injury in Melbourne

How Osaka is sticking to the plan at Australian Open

Osaka said her dominance in the rematch showed how much better she had become at...

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty cruise into quarters

Images from Monday's action at the Australian Open.

Aus Open: Injured Djokovic admits playing on is gamble

'I didn't know few hours before I stepped on the court tonight whether I'm gonna play...

Aus Open PIX: Nole, Halep advance; Thiem stunned

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Tsitsipas cruise into 4th round

Images from Saturday's action at the Australian Open.

Injured Djokovic skips practice, awaits scans result

The 33-year-old, a record eight-time winner on the Melbourne Park Arena, slipped...

Crowd buzz missing as players grind it out at Aus Open

Play at the Australian Open continued amid the lockdown, but fans were banned through...

Melbourne to enter new lockdown and bar tennis fans

'We are notifying ticket holders, players and staff that there will be no fans onsite...

Djokovic unsure whether he will continue at Aus Open

Djokovic, seeking a record-extending ninth title in Melbourne, was cruising after...

Defiant Djokovic survives after Aus Open locks down

The five-day lockdown, ordered after a new COVID-19 outbreak at a hotel, was due to...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives; Serena, Osaka advance

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Friday.

PICS: Ugly end to Fognini-Caruso four-hour duel

The traditional handshake at the net quickly degenerated into a heated argument when...

Italian affair ends in heated row at Australian Open

Fabio Fognini and Salvatore Caruso had to be separated by the court supervisor after...

Nadal laughs off fan's rude gesture

Nadal was able to see the funny side and kept on laughing.

Aus Open PIX: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

India@ Aus Open: Divij, Ankita bow out of doubles

India's Divij Sharan and Ankita Raina crashed out of the Australian Open men's and...

PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

PIX: Serena sizzles in single-leg leotard at Aus Open

Serena Williams again wore her distinctive single-legged leotard for her second match...

India@Aus Open: Bopanna-McLachlan lose in first round

India endured a second successive disappointing result at the Australian Open with...

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka out

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

'Survivor' Nadal back in form at Australian Open

Nadal said his back was still bothering him against world number 56 Djere

Australian Open: India's Nagal blown away by Berankis

The Indian tried to fight fire with fire but the intensity shown by Berankis blew him...

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into Round 2

Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.

Kyrgios brings the noise to subdued 'People's Court'

Scattered fans in the open-air stadium, at best a quarter full, wore puffer jackets...

Serena channels Olympic champ FloJo with catty outfit

Joyner's Olympic records for the 100 and 200 metres set in Seoul in 1988 still stand,...

Ageless Venus inspires fellow pros at Australian Open

The Williams sisters' contribution to tennis was also highlighted by Japan's Naomi...

Kerber rues hard quarantine after first round loss

Her opponent Bernarda Pera was not among that cohort and the American ousted the 2016...

I have no confidence, cries Monfils after early exit

'I cannot serve, I make mistakes ... I do not feel right and it shows.'

Aus Open ready to launch after pandemic palpitations

Organisers hope the anxious buildup will be forgotten when the action begins.

Ankita Raina creates history

Ankita Raina realised a long-time dream when she signed up with Romania's Mihaela...

Legendary Davis Cup coach Akhtar Ali passes away

Akhtar Ali played eight Davis Cup ties between 1958 and 1964 and also captained and...

PICS: Marvellous Medvedev fires Russia to ATP Cup win

Daniil Medvedev fired Russia to victory in the $7.5 million ATP Cup with a dominant...

Jittery champion Kenin brushes off leg injury concerns

While she was keen not to take anything away from an impressive performance by...

Nadal allays injury fears in Melbourne Park training

The 34-year-old played no part in his country's ATP Cup campaign, which ended in a 2-0...

Russia to meet Italy in ATP Cup final

Daniil Medvedev fired Russia into the final of the ATP Cup on Saturday with a tense...

Aus Open concerns ease with no new COVID-19 cases

Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria reported no local coronavirus...

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Bidding for a record-extending ninth Australian Open title, the world number one and...

Australian Open players cleared of COVID-19

Spain's Paula Badosa, the women's world number 67, was the only player to contract the...

Djokovic keeps Serbia alive; Spain reach ATP Cup semis

The winners of the Serbia-Germany tie will join Spain, Russia and Italy in the...

Nagal draws Berankis in Australian Open first round

If Nagal, a wild card entrant and world number 139, can cross the first hurdle, he...

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Chardy, Kenin meets Inglis

Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open title defence against Frenchman Jeremy...

Kyrgios loses temper, match at Murray River Open

The Australian was warned for bad language and docked a point for unsportsmanlike...

Upset with Tendulkar, netizens apologise to Sharapova

On Wednesday, Tendulkar had posted the message as part of identical tweets on India's...

Nadal's back a concern ahead of Australian Open

The 34-year-old practised for an hour on Thursday evening at the Rod Laver Arena and...

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Osaka has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement both in Japan...

Aus Open: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

This year's Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day, around...

I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer: Navarro

Suarez Navarro completed her chemotherapy in January, a milestone moment after her...

Zverev eyes elusive major after rollercoaster 2020

Zverev made more headlines off the court than on it last year.

Nadal seeks to scratch 12-year itch in Melbourne

Federer being out of the way does not hand Nadal a free path to glory in Melbourne

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

Clock ticking as Serena returns to Australia

Time is running out for Serena to reach the career milestone that has become one of...

What to expect at the Australian Open...

Rafael Nadal is tied with Roger Federer as the player with the most men's singles...

Aus Open: Tune-up matches cancelled due to COVID-19

Victoria, of which Melbourne is the capital, reintroduced the compulsory wearing of...

Serena sizzles after Barty scripts hard-fought win

Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a...

Can Sofia Kenin defend her Australian Open crown?

She has never defended a Grand Slam title before and that has made Sofia Kenin edgy.

Meet the top women's contenders at Australian Open

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches...

Sharan progresses; Ankita, Bopanna knocked out

India's Divij Sharan and his Slovakian partner Igor Zelenay and progressed to the next...

PIX: Osaka enters last 16; Barty makes winning return

Naomi Osaka settled her nerves and stepped up her preparations for the Australian Open...

Federer to make comeback in March at ATP event in Doha

Roger Federer will make his return to the tennis circuit from a double knee surgery at...

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

Novak Djokovic kicked off his season in style with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Canadian talent...

Sania Mirza's cute birthday wish for hubby Shoaib

'May you have the best year, month and day with lots of love, laughter and success.'

Aus Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Serena Williams showed glimpses of what lies in store for rivals this season

Three people left in Australian Open quarantine

COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria said 12 people linked to the tournament exited isolation...

Bring on the Melbourne crowds, says Djokovic

Some 25,000-30,000 fans will be admitted to Melbourne Park on each day of the Grand...

PIX: Venus crushes Rus; Ostapenko advances

Former world number one Venus Williams produced a vintage display to outclass...

Bopanna gets doubles boost with new Aus Open partner

Bopanna was forced into searching for a new partner after Joao Sousa was unable to...

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

It has been 24 days since Victoria reported a locally acquired COVID-19 infection,...

Returning Kyrgios says 'did not miss tennis much'

No complaints but quarantine differentials were a mistake: Zverev

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Osaka was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete in May last year when she...

Out then in, Djokovic plays a set in Adelaide

To the clear delight of the fans, however, Djokovic then bounded onto the court after...

Serena takes daughter to the zoo after quarantine

The players have been allowed out to practise for five hours a day during their...

Australian Open players begin leaving COVID quarantine

Unlike the United States and European countries, which are battling to contain the...

SEE: What Rohan Bopanna is up to in quarantine

Bopanna has empathy for the organisers but can't hide his own frustration either.

Nadal, Serena support strict COVID-19 protocols in Aus

'The world is suffering in general, so we can't complain'

'Djokovic is our LeBron; one of our leaders'

Nick Kyrgios has likened Novak Djokovic to NBA player LeBron James in his influence...

Paes plans French Open return with an eye on Olympics

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Monday said he is eyeing a French Open comeback...

Nine active cases of COVID-19 in Aus Open quarantine

COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria also said in a statement that the one case of the virus...

Three linked to Australia Open carry COVID-19 variant

As many as 72 players have been confined to their hotel rooms for two weeks upon...

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Bencic hopes Open organisers make it fair for players in isolation.

Murray 'gutted' to miss Australian Open

Murray confirmed last Thursday that he had tested positive for the virus and was in...

1st player to confirm COVID-positive in AO quarantine

On Wednesday, 10 people associated with the Grand Slam -- including four players --...

Nole hits back at criticism over quarantine demands

'... at times when I see the aftermath of things, I do tend to ask myself if I should...

Two more players test positive at Aus Open

More than 70 players and their entourage are confined to their hotel rooms for 14 days...

This virus is no joke: Sania reveals she had COVID-19

The 34-year-old said she didn't experience any severe symptoms of the dreaded virus...

Davis Cup Finals to take place over 11 days

A final decision is expected by March based on the hosting and COVID-19 contingency...

Fellow players slam Djokovic for quarantine demands

'Is he serious? It's a selfish political move to gain popularity.'

4 more Aus Open participants infected with COVID-19

Health authorities in Victoria state have now reported nine infections among...

Australian Open to go ahead despite quarantine anger

Forty-seven players and their entourages have to isolate for two weeks in their hotel...

COVID cases on Aus Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Two coronavirus infections were reported on Saturday on a flight to the Australian...

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of...

Aus Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a...

Zverev splits with coach Ferrer ahead of new season

The German picked up two ATP titles in Cologne and also made the final of the ATP...

Aus Open: Halep ready for 'mentally hard' quarantine

Simona Halep finds the prospect of 14 days of quarantine ahead of the Australian Open...

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

Aus Open champ Kenin looks to Djokovic for advice

Kenin, who was seeded 14th last year, came back from a set down to beat Spain's twice...

Aus Open quarantine hotels safe amid legal dispute

Tennis Australia and government authorities had arranged for players to serve a 14-day...

Australian Open quarantine plan facing legal challenge

The apartment owners at the Westin Melbourne said they had concerns for their health...

Results will be key to Federer's stay in tennis

Participating at a fifth Olympics featured prominently in Federer's agenda, and the...

2020: Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams

The professional tennis circuit, which requires players to jet around the world, was...

Murray pulls out of Delray Beach Open amid COVID-19

Andy Murray has pulled out of the season-opening Delray Beach Open in Florida next...

Tribute paid to Leander Paes through art installation

The installation is made up of over 500 tennis rackets forged in weather-proof,...

Federer opts out of 2021 Australian Open

The six-time champion's agent said he will continue to work his way back to fitness...

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned...

It's a YES! Sharapova engaged to British businessman

Sharapova has dated fellow tennis player Grigor Dimitrov in the past. She was engaged...

Australian Open to start on February 8

The Maharashtra Open in Pune and the Rio Open in Brazil, that precedes the Australian...

Federer unsure of playing in Australian Open

Roger Federer said his recovery from two surgeries on his left knee earlier this year...

Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record in Tokyo Olympics

Paes would turn 48 by the time Tokyo Olympics, said age is just a number and he has...

PICS: Sharapova pulls out the retro look

Maria Sharapova quit tennis earlier this year, but you can't keep her out of the...

Wawrinka hungry for final push before career swansong

Wawrinka's last ATP title came in 2017 before the former world number three underwent...

Nadal wins Spain's top sporting honour

He received the honour from Diaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid.

SEE: Sania teaches little Izhaan about traffic lights

Sania Miza's two-year-old Izhaan looks like a good learner while his mother trades her...

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Venezuelan Vallverdu currently coaches three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka who...

Australian Open likely to start on February 8

Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley confirmed in an email to players that...

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train'

Organisers of this year's US and French Opens established bio-secure 'bubbles' for...

Players can train in Australian Open quarantine

Melbourne on Friday completed 28 days since the last reported locally-acquired case of...

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

ATP Tour remembered Maradona with a social media post saying "A champion and icon...

How mommy Serena Williams inspires Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza in her tribute to Serena wrote how the all-time great women's singles...

Second straight runner-up finish for Prajnesh

Indian tennis player Prajnesh Gunneswaran finish runner-up at the Orlando Open, losing...

Medvedev rallies to claim ATP Finals title

Medvedev became only the fourth player in ATP history to beat the world's top three at...

ATP Finals: Nadal, Novak fall as Thiem, Daniil advance

Djokovic saved a fifth match point but Thiem finally got the job done when he forced...

Djokovic supports Zverev over domestic abuse claims

Germany's Zverev has described the allegations as "unfounded and untrue" and without...

Australian Open set to be pushed back

The start of the Australian Open is set to be pushed back from January to February or...

Djokovic reaches ATP Finals semis

Djokovic was soundly beaten by Zverev in the 2018 final, a match played out in an...

PIX: Nadal overpowers Tsitsipas to reach ATP semis

Rafael Nadal's hopes of winning the year-ending ATP Finals for the first time live on...

PIX: The amazing life of Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova enjoyed a glittering career that saw her complete a career Grand Slam,...

ATP Finals: Medvedev routs Djokovic in straight sets

World number one Novak Djokovic had enough on his plate already on Wednesday without...

Will the Australian Open take place in 2021?

Tennis Australia (TA) planned for players and their entourages to arrive in Victoria...

'Being Serena is a tribute to all women'

Serena Williams said her five-episode documentary series 'Being Serena' is a tribute...

ATP Finals: Inspired Thiem outshines Nadal

World number two Nadal's fate will rest on his final group match against Tsitsipas.

PIX: At Sania Mirza's birthday party

Sania Mirza turned 34 on November 15.

ATP Finals: Djokovic thrashes debutant Schwartzman

Novak Djokovic is bidding to win the title for the first time since 2015 and equal...

Thiem edges Tsitsipas in ATP Finals opener

The ATP Finals, in its 50th edition, is being staged in London's O2 Arena for the 12th...

Sinner scripts record with Sofia Open win

The Italian is the youngest winner on the men's tour since Japan's Kei Nishikori won...

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

World number one Novak Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling sixth title at the...

Will Djokovic end 2020 on a high at London ATP Finals?

Not that cash will be the motivator for world number one Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal,...

Medvedev wears down Zverev to claim Paris Masters

A double fault earned the Russian his eighth ATP title after two hours and seven minutes.

'I was in a dark place': Kyrgios on depression

Kyrgios, 25, recalled a time in Shanghai when he "didn't want to see the light of day".

Ramkumar finishes runner-up on his birthday!

It was Ramkumar's best performance of the 2020 season for which he earned Euro 7200 as...

Zverev shocks Nadal in Paris Masters semis

Top seed Rafael Nadal's bid for a maiden Paris Masters title was halted on Saturday...

Ramkumar rallies to enter final of Eckental Challenger

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan fought back from a set down to beat Germany's Marvin...

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking

Novak Djokovic has sealed the year-end men's world number one tennis ranking for the...

Federer targeting 'big' Australian Open, says Ljubicic

The 20-time Grand Slam champion is yet to clarify his schedule for next year but has...

Ramkumar storms into Eckental Challenger semis

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan stormed into the singles semi-finals of the Eckental...

Nadal survives scare in Paris to claim 1,000th win

Nadal becomes just the fourth man to achieve 1,000 singles victories in the Open Era,...

AITA plans camp for India's top tennis players

The All India Tennis Association has decided to invite India's top players for a...

World No 2 Simona Halep tests positive for COVID-19

World number two Simona Halep tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is...

Djokovic, Thiem ousted in Vienna Open quarters

Sonego's first top-10 victory capped a dream week for the 25-year-old, who lost the...

Sania tells son: 'You light up my world'

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik wished...

Ex-girlfriend accuses tennis star Zverev of abuse

While the 23-year-old Sharypova did not name Zverev in her post, she confirmed to...

Sania Mirza denies shooting a calf!

'I have been OUT OF THE COUNTRY since beginning September.'

PICS: Serena turns up the heat

The tennis great posted pictures from an ad shoot for footwear brand Stuart Weitzman.

Tennis: Zverev enters final of Cologne event

The German world number seven claimed his first ATP crown of the year after besting...

No COVID, but French Open champ Swiatek to quarantine

'Neither I nor members of my team have symptoms of coronavirus. We carry out tests...

I regret US Open and Roland Garros failures: Djokovic

Djokovic dismissed suggestions he was under intense pressure to overhaul Nadal and...

Pain-free Federer eyes return at Australian Open

Roger Federer is practising pain-free after undergoing two knee surgeries this year...

Why Djokovic has decided to skip Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic has decided not to enter the Paris Masters because he has no points...

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic issue

'I've been practising the last few days and trying to manage it, but after playing...

Zverev wins indoor title in Cologne

Top seed Alexander Zverev bagged his first ATP crown of the year after beating...

Wimbledon plans return in 2021, with or without fans

"Staging The Championships in 2021 is our number one priority and we are actively...

COVID positive Querrey accused of quarantine breach

In a statement, the tournament organisers said Querrey did not open the door for a...

Federer lauds 'greatest rival' Nadal

Roger Federer saw his men's record haul of 20 Grand Slam singles titles matched by...

Rafa proud after beating odds to demolish Djokovic

'The personal satisfaction is big because under the circumstances that we played this...

Djokovic is in awe of Nadal's French open performance

Djokovic did not play badly in the final but it took him 55 minutes before he...

Nadal continues Paris reign with record-equalling Slam

Nadal has won his 13th French Open singles title and 20th Grand Slam tournament by...

What you must know about French Open champ Nadal

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday to win a...

Babos-Mladenovic defend French Open doubles title

Sunday's final was an intense contest as nerves played their part, with 10 of the 22...

PICS: Polish teenager Swiatek wins French Open

Images from the women's singles final at the French Open, in Paris, on Saturday.

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

Factbox on Iga Swiatek, who defeated Sofia Kenin to win her maiden Grand Slam title at...

Can Djokovic dethrone claycourt king Nadal?

Novak Djokovic has suffered more than his fair share of heartache against Rafael Nadal...

No pain, no gain for Nadal

Rafael Nadal, who was out of competitive action for over six months due to the...

French Open: Novak sets up dream final against Nadal

Images from Day 13 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Nadal eyes revenge against Schwartzman in semis

Rafael Nadal gets the opportunity to avenge his only defeat in 10 meetings with Diego...

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid?

Novak Djokovic will be favourite to reach his 27th Grand Slam final when he faces...

PICS: Swiatek to meet Kenin in French Open final

Images from Day 12 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Did Djokovic feign injury?

Novak Djokovic had his neck taped during the match on Court Philippe Chatrier and his...

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

Images from Day 11 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Wednesday.

Prosecutors open French Open match-fixing probe

The investigation, which was opened on Oct. 1, is being handled by the French police's...

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

The 12-time French Open champion unhappy with schedule.

PHOTOS: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

PIX: Djokovic overcomes Khachanov in first real test

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Monday.

Coolest day of my life, says Korda, after Rafa beating

The 20-year-old Korda, son of 1992 runner-up Petr, had enjoyed a dream run in his...

PICS: Sinner stuns Zverev; Halep, Bertens ousted

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Sunday.

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

IMAGES from Day 7 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Saturday.

Wawrinka knocked out of French Open by wildcard

Gaston keeps French flag flying at Roland Garros.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday.

PIX: Pliskova exits; Easy for Djokovic, Tsitsipas

Images from Day 5 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

Images from Day 4 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Serena pulls out of French Open with injury

Serena was scheduled to face Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova.

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes Ymer in opener

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

Images from Monday's action at the French Open.

PIX: French Open gets off to chilly and damp start

Persistent drizzle and a chill wind sweeping the almost-empty Roland Garros grounds.

French Open PIX: Andy Murray's hopes crushed

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open in Paris on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

COVID-19: Murray forced to wait for hip checkup

Verdasco questions French Open COVID-19 testing protocols after withdrawal

I must be at my best to win French Open, says Nadal

Rafael Nadal may have won the French Open a record 12 times but the Spaniard feels...

The top women's contenders at the French Open

A look at the top women's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

The top men's contenders at the French Open

A look at the top men's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

Check out COVID-19 protocols for French Open

A list of protocols drawn up by the French Tennis Federation (FFT) to ensure the...

Why danger lurks for Nadal at French Open

The cool days of late September, with damp courts expected, will level the playing...

Halep eyes second French Open title and top ranking

Simona Halep has been in red-hot form and the absence of top-ranked Australian Ash...

Why Djokovic is favourite for French Open title

Novak Djokovic recovered his poise to win the Rome Masters title and Wilander says...

French Open to allow just 1,000 fans a day

The French Open will be able to welcome only 1,000 people a day, including players,...

Tough draw for Nadal at French Open

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will...

Ankita bows out of French Open qualifiers

Ankita's defeat means that no Indian will compete in the singles main draw of the clay...

COVID-positive, how did he play in Hamburg Open?

Frenchman Benoit Paire was allowed to play in the Hamburg Open despite testing...

Serena embarks on clay for 24th major

Romania's Italian Open winner Simona Halep, Spain's Garbine Muguruza and US Open...

Andreescu pulls out of French Open

'I have so much to look forward to in 2021, including the Olympics'

Tennis: India's Ramkumar out of French Open qualifiers

Wawrinka splits with long-time coach Norman

Six players out of French Open due to COVID-19

'The Roland Garros tournament directors can confirm that two players competing in the...

Djokovic wins 5th Italian Open, makes Masters history

The world number one overcame a sluggish start to defeat Argentine Diego Schwartzman...

Halep claims Rome title after Pliskova retires

Simona Halep claimed the Italian Open in Rome on Monday

Djokovic to face Schwartzman in Italian Open final

The Serbian had to save two set points in the first set before finding his groove to...

'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool

Novak Djokovic threw his racket on the ground, drawing a warning from the chair umpire.

Italian Open: Nadal stunned; Djokovic marches on

Nadal committed 30 unforced errors to Schwartzman's 17 and had his serve broken five...

Tennis: Djokovic, Nadal advance in Rome

Professional sports events in Italy have been played without fans since March due to...

Italy to allow fans at tennis, F1 and Serie A games

Professional sports events in Italy have been played without fans since March due to...

Azarenka lends Kasatkina helping hand after injury

Azarenka, 31, brought her an ice pack and a towel before helping the Russian...

Monfils subjected to racist abuse online

Monfils was playing in his first match in nearly seven months after the season resumed...

Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

The French Open will be held from September 27-October 11 after being moved from its...

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Billie Jean King helped the United States win the inaugural Fed Cup, the team event...

Azarenka flawless; Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarters

The unseeded Indo-Canadian pair defeated their fancied rivals 6-3, 3-6, 10-5 in a...

Women's tennis has a new leader

Already a sporting icon, Osaka's fight for equality has focussed even more attention...

Nadal makes short work of Carreno Busta in Rome

'I played a good match, maybe he was a little bit tired from New York (where) he...

PIX: Djokovic off to a flying start in Rome

World number one Novak Djokovic turned the page on his contentious US Open exit and...

Italian Open: Teen Musetti upsets Wawrinka

In the women's draw, Angelique Kerber was knocked out in a 6-3, 6-1 defeat to Czech...

Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, should show self-control

Rafael Nadal will be aiming to win a record-extending 13th French Open when the...

Learnt 'big lesson' from US Open default: Djokovic

'There was a lot of speculation about whether it was deserved. I accepted it, I moved...

US Open stars Osaka, Azarenka rise in WTA rankings

Osaka also reached the final of the Western & Southern Open, which was held at...

Dominic Thiem, a Grand Slam Champ with many firsts

Grit, determination, nerves were all on show at the US Open final.

Dedication finally pays off for US Open champ Thiem

Dominic Thiem staged a stunning comeback to win 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6) in a...

Zverev left reeling after Grand Slam slips

Alexander Zverev said the turning point in the four-hour thriller came when Thiem...

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

Masks were required and high-fives banned, with signs reminding those in attendance to...

All you need to know about US Open champ Thiem

Factbox on Austria's Dominic Thiem, who beat German Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4,...

Thiem claims US Open title after thrilling fightback

Dominic Thiem produced a remarkable fightback to beat German fifth seed Alexander...

Japanese welcome Osaka's stand against racism

As they celebrated Naomi Osaka's victory in the final of the US Open in Flushing...

Azarenka not disappointed despite 'painful' loss

Having clawed her way back after years of setbacks in her career and personal life,...

US Open champ Osaka confirms status as new star

Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in...

Osaka pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after triumph

US Open champion Naomi Osaka paid tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant after...

All about US Open champion Naomi Osaka

Factbox on Japan's Naomi Osaka, who beat Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 to...

Osaka's boyfriend joins her fight against racism

As she stepped out to play the US Open final on Saturday, Naomi Osaka wore a mask with...

PHOTOS: Osaka rallies to win US Open crown

IMAGES from US Open women's final played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis...

US Open to get first new champ in six years

Federer and Nadal had both opted out of this year's tournament, while Djokovic exited...

Serena out of Italian Open with Achilles problem

'I'm so humbled by the continuous support from my fans in Rome and I look forward to...

Osaka likened to Ali, Owens for fighting racial bias

Osaka's focus has been on racial injustice over the last few months, the 23-year-old...

Thiem gunning for a Grand Slam title

Dominic Thiem has reached a Grand Slam final three times - only to lose on each occasion

Here's what inspired Zverev to reach US Open final

A glance at the scoreboard in the third set pushed Alexander Zverev to raise the level...

US Open: Thiem, Zverev make first Grand Slam final

Dominic Thiem will take on Germany's Alexander Zverev in Sunday's US Open final.

US Open: Laura, Vera claim women's doubles title

The victory secured a first Grand Slam doubles championship for Laura Siegemund and a...

What's the new pressure for last four at US Open

With Nadal and Federer both skipping the tournament, Djokovic's sensational exit on...

Azarenka returns from the wilderness at US Open

Victoria Azarenka's return to the top has been a long road full of setbacks and...

SEE: Sania, son reunite with Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik is spending time with his wife and child who he has not met for seven...

Beware Azarenka, Osaka will fight for every point!

Naomi Osaka now gets to test her mental strength against a revitalised Victoria...

US Open: Pavic, Soares claim men's doubles crown

Pavic did damage with his powerful serve while Soares did well to force their...

Azarenka stuns Serena; faces Osaka in US Open final

Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open final for the second...

Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena

Serena has remained one title behind Margaret Court's all-time record since bagging...

ATP adds four events to 2020 calendar

The events will be on single-year licence as the ATP offers professionals the...

What's the secret to get the better of Serena?

There is no secret to beating Serena Williams, says her US Open semi-final opponent...

PIX: Thiem tames De Minaur; to take on Mededev in SF

Daniil Medvedev continued his march towards a first Grand Slam title on Wednesday,...

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Serena Williams said the work is never done for mothers who are also professional...

PIX: Serena survives scare to set up Azarenka semis

Serena Williams was forced to dig deep to secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 US Open quarter-final...

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

Naomi Osaka said she had spent a lot of time during the coronavirus shutdown thinking...

PIX: Zverev edges past Coric; Carreno Busta in semis

German fifth seed Alexander Zverev survived a stern test of nerve to reach his second...

US Open PIX: Osaka, Brady cruise into semis

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 US Open in New York, on Tuesday.

'I don't agree with their method'

Djokovic's players body blindsided ATP player council, says Anderson.

She's done nothing wrong: Djokovic backs line judge

Djokovic urges angry fanbase not to turn on US Open line judge

Bopanna-Shapovalov lose in US Open quarters

The Indian challenge came to an end at the US Open with the quarter-final loss of...

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

IMAGES from Day 8 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday

Reigning champion Barty to skip French Open

Reigning champion Ash Barty will not play at the French Open later this month because...

PHOTOS: Thiem, Medvedev storm into quarters

Second seed Dominic Thiem edged a first-set tiebreak before turning up the heat to...

'Djokovic gave US Open supervisor no choice'

Djokovic was disqualified while trailing Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 6-5 in the...

French Open to allow 11,500 fans per day

The French Open, traditionally held in May-June, was postponed earlier this year due...

Kyrgios takes a dig at Djokovic

Nick Kyrgios was among the first players to react to Novak Djokovic being disqualified...

Why players must keep emotions in check

Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Grand Slam after inadvertently hitting a ball...

'Unbelievable what just happened on the court'

Reaction to Novak Djokovic's disqualification from the US Open for striking a line...

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

The list of players who have been defaulted from a tour-level match for on-field...

Worst moment of Djokovic's career, says Becker

Novak Djokovic's stunning disqualification from the US Open on Sunday for striking a...

PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

Images from Day 7 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Sunday.

Djokovic 'sad and empty' after disqualification

Novak Djokovic said he was "sad and empty" after a being disqualified from the US Open...

A rollercoaster 2020 season for Djokovic so far...

World number one Novak Djokovic was disqualified from his US Open fourth round match...

Djokovic disqualification: Ref says 'no other option'

US Open Tournament Referee Soeren Friemel said there was "no other option" but to...

World No 1 Djokovic disqualified from US Open

World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the US Open fourth...

Djokovic exit ends 'Big Three' reign over Grand Slams

Not since Stan Wawrinka's 2016 US Open triumph has a Grand Slam been won by someone...

US Open: Brady tames Kerber to reach quarters

IMAGES from Day 7 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

Bopanna and Shapovalov will take on Dutch-Romanian combination of Jeal-Julien Rojer...

PIX: Serena's daughter cheers her on

Serena had her two biggest cheerleaders by her side, husband Alexis Ohanian and...

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Kenin reach 4th round

IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

No ticket? No problem. This fan packs a microphone

Giovanni Bartocci stood outside Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday...

Kristina-Timea forced to withdraw due to COVID-19

Kristina Mladenovic had complained saying she felt like she was being treated like a...

US Open: Serena wary of Stephens threat

Serena Williams has defeated her compatriot in four straight matches since a defeat in...

Coric stages incredible comeback to stun Tsitsipas

Croatian Borna Coric saved six match points as he rallied from 5-1 down in the fourth...

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter second round

Experienced Indian Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalo advanced to...

US tennis players bring social issues to forefront

Stephens sees success of Black women inspiring new generation.

How Murray plans to revive his career

Building the stamina to consistently survive the rigours of playing five-set matches...

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York...

Super Moms Azarenka, Pironkova shine at US Open

Victoria Azarenka's career has been a rollercoaster ride since she since she returned...

Auger-Aliassime knocks out Murray in straight sets

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime proved too strong for former champion Andy Murray,...

PIX: Anisimova wins battle of US teens in New York

Amanda Anisimova has confessed that she was a bundle of nerves after staring down the...

PIX: Nagal loses to birthday boy Thiem; out of US Open

Second seed Dominic Thiem celebrated his 27th birthday with a commanding 6-3, 6-3, 6-2...

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at...

Advancing Osaka receives emoji advice from home

'I wasn't expecting it (the call) to happen. It was a surprise. Apparently, my sister...

US Open: Underdog Nagal looking forward to Thiem test

Sumit Nagal immediately set his sights on Thiem who has reached two French Open...

It's a nightmare: Player blasts US Open restrictions

Mladenovic was one of several athletes placed under an 'enhanced protocol plan' for...

Indians at US Open: Divij Sharan bows out

Divij Sharan and his Serbian partner Nikola Cacic fought hard before going down in...

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Osaka advance; Pliskova shocked

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 US Open in New York, on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza advance; Venus exits

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

PIX: The old guards fall at US Open

Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

Serena Williams did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a...

Nagal is first Indian in 7 yrs to win at a Grand Slam

India's Sumit Nagal advanced to the second round of the men's singles after...

Tsitsipas opens up on his relationship with his towel

'I have sort of a history with the towel. I used to have a towel when I was three,...

Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within bubble

Frenchman Benoit Paire confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19. This has...

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

The 22-year-old Osaka has been at the forefront of protests from tennis players...

US Open: Djokovic breezes past Dzumhur into Round 2

After a dominant start, Djokovic struggled in the second set and lost his temper even...

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova advance; Gauff out

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

Can unbeaten Djokovic continue domination at US Open?

Off-court distractions and a neck injury could not prevent Novak Djokovic from...

Paire tests positive for COVID before US Open: reports

France's Benoit Paire has tested positive for COVID-19 and pulled out of the US Open...

Can ex-champ Clijsters reclaim past glory at US Open?

A factor that could work in the Belgian's favour is the unprecedented nature of this...

Watch out for this young American at US Open

Sixteen-year-old Coco Gauff said her game is the "best it's ever been," as she aims to...

Serena in hot pursuit of 24th Grand Slam - again

Serena Williams has been stuck on 23 slams since triumphing at the Australian Open in...

Sounds of silence greets players at US Open

Facing the prospect of empty stands at the first fanless Grand Slam since the...

Why Djokovic is facing resistance from Federer, Nadal

Novak Djokovic announced his resignation as head of the ATP's Player Council and...

PIX: Unstoppable Djokovic downs Raonic to win title

Novak Djokovic kept his unbeaten streak in 2020 alive as he survived a terrible start...

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

'This has been an emotional week and I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of...

Why is Bautista Agut livid?

'Everybody knows that they could wait a little bit, no? It was an unfortunate decision.'

Hard task for Asians to advance at US Open

Japan's Nishikori was the first man representing an Asian country to break through to...

What Serena must do to win Slam no 24

Serena Williams has gone 3-2 in matches that all lasted three sets and have taken a...

Novak Djokovic looks unbeatable

It took the COVID-19 pandemic to put a brake on Djokovic's 18-match unbeaten run in...

Djokovic, Thiem pooled in different draws at US Open

India's Nagal draws world No 128 Bradley Klahn in opener.

Osaka rescinds decision, agrees to play

'However, after my announcement and lengthy consultation with the WTA and USTA, I have...

Becker applauds athletes for protesting racism

'We love our sport but it puts everything into perspective'

Bryan brothers announce retirement ahead of US Open

'We feel blessed to have been able to play the game of doubles for so long. We are...

Lack of big names won't devalue US Open title: Martina

American Serena Williams has also said that the dropouts will not take the shine off a...

Osaka pulls out of semis to protest racial injustice

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis...

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to...

Serena compares loss to 'dating a guy you know sucks'

Serena Williams likened the frustration she felt in Tuesday's shock defeat by Maria...

PIX: Serena stunned by World No 21 Sakkari

Serena Williams was sent spinning out of the Western and Southern Open by Maria...

PIX: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern...

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko is the latest player to withdraw from the...

PIX: Serena battles to victory against Dutch qualifier

Serena Williams shook off some COVID-19 layoff rust to grind out a 7-6(6), 3-6, 7-6(0)...

PHOTOS: Murray claims biggest win of comeback

Andy Murray claimed the biggest win of his comeback and a place in the last 16 of the...

Western and Southern Open: Murray advances; Cilic out

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set...

Nishikori tests positive again; set to miss US Open

Kei Nishikori's hopes of playing at the US Open have faded further after the Japanese...

Why Serena won't stay at players' hotel during US Open

Serena Williams, who has a history of blood clots and pulmonary embolisms, said she...

Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic

Novak Djokovic decided to travel to New York for the US Open amid the COVID-19...

Nagal takes a set off Wawrinka before losing in last 8

India's Sumit Nagal gave a mighty scare to three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka...

Sania Mirza aces a handstand like a pro

Sania Mirza has been keeping herself fit by participating in fitness sessions at her...

Have the legendary Bryan brothers called it a day?

In an interview last month after a World Tennis Tour event at the Greenbrier in West...

Two players in quarantine at US Open bubble

The United States Tennis Association said on Tuesday that a non-player has tested...

US Open organisers pleased with line-up

Dowse said that the women's competition will see 10 former Grand Slam champions,...

Person tests positive for COVID-19 at US Open bubble

According to the USTA, it was the only positive result from the 1,400 tests...

Halep withdraws from US Open over COVID-19 concerns

Simona Halep of Romania will not travel to New York to take part in the US Open due to...

Tennis returns to US as Brady claims first WTA title

The hard court, outdoor competition in Lexington, Kentucky, marked the WTA's first...

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

American Jennifer Brady defeated compatriot Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 at the Top Seed Open...

Sports stars extend Independence Day greetings

India's top sportstars from Indian captain Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar to tennis...

Tennis: Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open

Halep finds groove to reach Prague semi-finals.

PIX: Say hello to new 'normal' in tennis

Tennis players and venues stick to strict guidelines aimed at minimising health risks.

Sister Act: Serena beats Venus to reach quarters

Serena Williams survived another scare to beat older sister Venus 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on...

Andreescu will not defend US Open title

The 20-year-old Canadian, who has not competed since she suffered a knee injury last...

World No 1 Djokovic says will play at US Open

It is a U-turn from Novak Djokovic after his June statements that competing at the...

Five bio-secure bubbles, 400k fans likely at Aus Open

'We've said every year that we're the 'happy slam'. But now we're saying we're the...

PIX: Scratchy Serena survives to advance in Kentucky

Sets up Venus tie on return after COVID-19 hiatus at the Top Seed Open.

Halep labours to victory on comeback at Prague Open

Simona Halep, who skipped the Palermo Ladies Open last week, was making her first...

Kuznetsova latest to withdraw from US Open

Former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has joined a growing list of players who...

This 16 YO promises to fight racial injustice

Coco Gauff has released videos protesting against killings of African-Americans in the...

PICS: Ferro becomes first WTA champ amid COVID-19

Ferro, who will be remembered for winning the first official tournament on tennis'...

Halep to decide on US Open after Prague event

World number two Simona Halep will take the final decision on her participation in the...

Serena turned into bit of a recluse during COVID-19

Serena Williams said on Saturday the COVID-19 outbreak has not only given her a much...

Palermo Open: Martic to face Kontaveit in semi-final

The tournament is the first in five months since the Tour was suspended due to the...

Top players withdraw from US Open

The US Open organisers (USTA) are creating a bio-secure 'bubble' in New York to hold...

NSW offers to host 2021 Australian Open

Victoria is undergoing a second lockdown and has nearly 8,000 active COVID-19 cases,...

US Open: Murray, Clijsters receive wildcard entries

The tournament will take place in a quarantined setting from Aug. 31-Sept. 13 in New...

'Slim to no chance' of playing French Open: Kyrgios

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said on Thursday he is unlikely to play at the French Open...

Pavlyuchenkova opts out of US Open due to COVID-19

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova said on Wednesday that she will not travel to New...

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

World number two Rafael Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will not defend his US Open...

Twist to the 'GOAT' race as Nadal opts to skip US Open

Rafael Nadal's decision to skip the US Open because of health concerns has added...

US Open: Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into main draw

Sumit Nagal is the only Indian in the men's field with Prajnesh Gunneswaran, ranked...

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Both the ATP and WTA Tours released a joint statement saying the decision was taken in...

Murray ready to risk travel for grand slams

Murray seeks assurance on quarantine issues before US Open.

German Zverev yet to decide on playing US Open

World number seven Alexander Zverev has said he is still unsure about travelling to...

Martic looking forward for tennis return in Palermo

'So I'm just going to try to enjoy myself. To be back on the court right now is really...

Australia's Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

'But I'm sitting out for the people, for my Aussies, for the hundreds and thousands of...

Sania Mirza posts cute picture with son Izhaan on Eid

Sania took to her Instagram handle to wish by sharing a picture with her son, Izhaan.

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid COVID-19

The Madrid Open, which was rescheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 and features...

Golf: Shubhankar misses cut despite valiant attempt

India's Shubhankar Sharma tried hard but could not make the cut at the Hero Open in...

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Sofia Kenin lifted her first Grand Slam trophy in Melbourne at the start of the year...

Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals after Barty

Britain's Andy Murray expects some of the top male players to follow women's world...

Naomi Osaka to play US Open, says agent

Naomi Osaka's management team told Reuters via email that she would be participating...

Murray calls for more mixed-doubles events

'Putting match-ups in tennis like Serena Williams and Roger Federer on the same court,...

World No 1 Barty to skip US Open over COVID-19 fears

The US Open kicks off on August 31 and will be held in its usual home in Flushing...

Djokovic, Nadal and Serena enter US Open tune-up

Former champions Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams have all entered...

'US Open can't be a national championships'

While the United States has the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the...

Tennis: Kyrgios hits back at Coric

Kyrgios shot back at Coric, saying he "should care" about his comments.

Tennis: WTA event in Tokyo cancelled due to COVID-19

Following the cancellation, the Korea Open in Seoul is the only event left in Asia on...

New mum Stosur to skip rest of 2020 but vows to return

Stosur recently announced this month that her partner Liz Astling gave birth to...

Quarantine rule renders Halep doubtful for Palermo

Palermo will mark the first professional tennis event across the WTA and men's ATP...

PIX: Venus Williams' Bold look

Venus Williams' clothing line EleVen launched a new collection of tennis wear.

COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

ATP, WTA cancel China events, including Shenzen Finals

Palermo Open to restart WTA Tour next month

The restart has divided opinion among the players, with some 200,000 new COVID-19...

Citi Open in Washington cancelled due to coronavirus

The Citi Open in Washington, which was scheduled to restart the men's ATP Tour after...

Hollywood stars, Serena to bring women's soccer to LA

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman and more than a dozen former US women's...

Sania or the Tiguan? Who would you look at?

Is the six time Grand Slam champ planning a post tennis fashion career?

Serena to return to tennis in August at Top Seed Open

Serena Williams will return to the court for the first time since the start of the...

Sania amongst 100 Olympians to share experience online

Throughout the five days of programming across multiple time zones, the lineup will...

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Stanislas Wawrinka is one only one of three players to have defeated Federer, Nadal,...

Sania's got the look!

The classy look, for Cosmo's 'self-love issue, garnered the tennis ace compliments...

Sam Stosur and her partner are parents to baby girl

Stosur won the 2011 US Open, and has been as high as No. 4 in singles. In doubles,...

Dimitrov is Coronavirus free

The Adria Tour tournament, was the brainchild of World No 1 Novak Djokovic, who, along...

With elbow bumps, masks, World TeamTennis kicks off

The event includes several safety measures designed to mitigate the potential spread...

Wimbledon to allocate prize money despite cancellation

Wimbledon, which was initially scheduled for June 29-July 12, was cancelled for the...

Clijsters still motivated despite COVID-19 hiatus

'There are some challenges and combining parenting at home and teaching the kids at...

Adria Tour: Djokovic accuses critics of 'witch-hunt'

'I can only see criticism lately and much of it is malicious'

Kyrgios rants at Thiem for defending Adria players

Thiem, who also played in the charity event but did not contract the virus, told...

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation

The All India Tennis Association, often accused of being lax in dealing with age...

Want to own The Roger?

Each pair costs $250 and there are only 1,000 pairs available.

What revised tennis rankings mean for top five men

Men's governing body ATP on Monday unveiled a revised system for calculating world...

Tiafoe out of World TeamTennis after testing positive

Frances Tiafoe will be unable to compete for the Washington Kastles in the 2020 World...

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

The ATP Tour got on board and last month fans were able to bid for private sessions...

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

'But in mid-October, if we're able to come together and we've been able to provide...

PICS: Meet Serena's new doubles partner

Williams posted pictures on her Instagram page and wrote: Caption this (MUST SWIPE...

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

Navratilova, who is openly gay, said it was vital for sports stars to speak out.

Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have tested negative for COVID-19, nine days after...

French Open to allow fans in stands at the tournament

Up to 60% of usual capacity will be allowed to attend 2020 French Open, say organisers

Wimbledon donates strawberries to health workers

Ordinarily the championships would have been in full flow this week, but the...

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments...

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

World Athletics also said that as far as it was aware, there were no longer insurance...

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense: Amritraj

Novak Djokovic's intentions in organising the ill-fated Adria Tour were good but the...

Game, Set, Match! Krygios beats Becker in Twitter duel

There was a back and forth until the Aussie forced the German great into submission.

Djokovic not at fault, says Manchester United's Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has defended his Serbian compatriot Novak...

No major financial impact from Wimbledon cancellation

Wimbledon's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year will have no major...

Kyrgios slams 'selfish' Zverev over partying video

Australian Nick Kyrgios has hit out at Alexander Zverev after a video appeared to show...

SEE: Proof Sania Mirza and her son are adorable

Sania Mirza took to Instagram on Sunday to share an adorable video.

Murray believes revised ATP calendar is 'not safe'

The ATP tour, which was suspended in March due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, is...

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Perry said she had been in touch with the local organising team on a daily basis as...

India's Davis Cup tie vs Finland postponed to 2021

India's Davis Cup tie against Finland was on Friday postponed to 2021 as the...

Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals postponed to 2021

Tennis's flagship team events the Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals have been postponed...

Ivanisevic latest to test positive for COVID-19

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has tested positive for COVID-19 after...

COVID-19 infected Coric still without symptoms

Djokovic, Coric, Grigor Dimitrov and Viktor Troicki all tested positive for COVID-19...

Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

World number three Dominic Thiem is "extremely sorry" for the way players conducted...

US Open to hold wheelchair event after backlash

Australian Paralympic tennis champion Dylan Alcott, who led the player backlash and...

Grand Slams on caution after Djokovic debacle

Organisers of the world's biggest tournaments say they will not make the same mistakes...

Pro tennis set to resume in Australia after lockdown

Players will compete for A$450,000 (£249,624) in the series, with matches taking place...

Not surprising to see Djokovic test positive: Murray

Andy Murray said he hoped the players and their family members who tested positive...

We were wrong, it was too soon: Djokovic

Djokovic received a lot of heat from the tennis community and fans alike after testing...

'Nothing's foolproof so don't be foolish'

'Irresponsible' Djokovic panned for Adria Tour misadventure.

Djokovic on vaccinations and tennis amid the pandemic

Following is a list of quotes from the 17-times Grand Slam champion on tennis, the...

Djokovic tests positive for Coronavirus

Djokovic received severe backlash for organising the tournament with an audience amid...

Adria Tour: 'COVID backlash is the worst scenario'

'We wanted to protect every player and fan after learning that Dimitrov tested...

'Novak should feel responsible after COVID positives'

Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric tested positive for COVID-19 while participating in...

Murray keen to play at US Open and French Open

Murray, 33, has not competed since playing in the Davis Cup in November due to...

Zverev tests negative for coronavirus

Earlier in the day, Croatia's Borna Coric said he has tested positive for coronavirus....

COVID-19: Ill Dimitrov, Coric jeopardize tennis return

Last week the men's ATP and the WTA, which runs women's events, issued revised...

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

Coric's positive test follows that of Grigor Dimitrov, who said on Sunday he had...

Fans slam Djokovic after COVID-19 debacle

Goran Ivanisevic, Djokovic's coach, was greeted with jeers from fans when he broke the...

Adria final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive

The final of the Croatia event in the coastal resort of Zadar, the second leg of the...

Djokovic reaches final of own exhibition tournament

The tournaments involve eight players each, divided into two pools of four on a...

'Can you imagine Ronaldo, Messi catching COVID-19?'

Leander Paes is ready to unleash his 'new version' when the sport resumes but the...

US Open to include wheelchair event after backlash

The organisers of the US Open said they could have better communicated with wheelchair...

'Big 3' rivalry great promotion for sport: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic still feels inspired by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the men's world...

The one big concern for Djokovic about US Open

World number one Novak Djokovic says he is excited by the prospect of playing at the...

French Open to be held with fans in stadium

With three Masters tournaments and two Grand Slams in the space of seven weeks,...

French Open pushed back one week

An FFT statement said it had consulted with the ATP, WTA and International Tennis...

Have a day as wonderful as your forehand: Yuvi to Paes

Yuvraj Singh jokingly said he and Paes could become a good retired doubles partner if...

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Serena Williams was the runner-up in Flushing Meadows each of the past two years

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the USTA would take "extraordinary precautions" to...

US Open to go ahead without fans, says NY Governor

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the US Open to be...

'Americans selfish to go ahead with US Open'

Multiple media reports on Monday said the USTA would confirm the Grand Slam tournament...

'US Open will go ahead without fans amid COVID-19'

The United States Tennis Association will hold the US Open this year without fans amid...

Tennis faces prize money cut in cost-cutting drive

No professional tournaments have been held since March because of the COVID-19...

PIX: Tearful Djokovic knocked out of own event

Dominic Thiem and home crowd favourite Filip Krajinovic reached the final of Novak...

Lockdown: Tough times for tennis coaches

The ITF has made a range of learning resources on its academy platform available for...

Jankovic undecided on future after comeback

Jelena Jankovic teamed up with men's world number one Djokovic at his tennis complex...

SEE: India's tennis players hit courts post lockdown

India's top tennis players Yuki Bhambri, Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Divij Sharan...

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

The first leg of Djokovic's Adria Tour is being held at his tennis complex by the...

SEE: Awwdorable! Serena sings with daughter Olympia

Serena and daughter Alexis Olympia croon to 'Belle' from the classic hit 'Beauty and...

US Open protocols won't work for Halep

Darren Cahill is currently coaching Simona Halep on the telephone or via video link...

Rested Serena motivated to go for Slam No 23

Frenchman Mouratoglou said Williams had been able to recharge during the break and...

Osaka adds powerful voice to Black Lives Matter

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the...

Federer to miss rest of 2020 after second knee surgery

Roger Federer will miss the rest of the 2020 season after undergoing a second...

Evans urge Djokovic, Nadal to play the US Open

The US Open organisers are assessing safety measures for the tournament scheduled to...

Post COVID-19 innovative tennis league is on the cards

The Ultimate Tennis Showdown will be held at Patrick Mouratoglou's academy in Nice...

Playing in US Open an 'impossible' task, says Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic has said participating in the US Open would be an...

Serena's husband resigns from Reddit board

Ohanian married tennis star Serena Williams in 2017.

Will Paes complete 100 Grand Slam appearances?

Leander Paes is just three shy of completing a century of Grand Slam appearances but...

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

The former world number one said he had an honest conversation with Djokovic before...

SEE: US tennis star makes powerful speech at protest

'It's sad that I'm here protesting the same thing that she did 50-plus years ago'

Nadal says no to US Open in present circumstances

Tennis is on hold until at least the start of August because of the COVID-19 pandemic,...

'Players will always feel at risk without vaccine'

Athletes will not feel 100% safe until a vaccine for the novel coronavirus is...

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

was on a 21-match unbeaten run before the season came to a halt in early March,...

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign

Novak Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the...

Japan's Naomi Osaka adds voice to US protests

Naomi Osaka joins other sports figures in speaking out against racism and police...

Tsitsipas says grand slam claims made too soon

'I guess I just put too much pressure on myself, aiming so high and I just have to...

Weird playing without fans: Kvitova

'We hit some unbelievable winners and nobody was clapping, so it's been really tough....

'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged on Friday with murder in the...

Andy Murray to return to action in June

Andy Murray was targeting a return to the tour at the Miami Open in March before the...

PIX: Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action

World No 12 Petra Kvitova returned to court dressed for the French Open but was happy...

Aus Open champ Kenin to participate in WTT in July

Grand Slam champions Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens are set to take part in World...

Tiafoe wants to draw more black kids to tennis

American Frances Tiafoe has already changed the lives of his immigrant parents thanks...

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tourney

The tournament, with eight players in both the men's and women's draw, will resemble...

500 fans to be allowed for World TeamTennis matches

World TeamTennis, an innovative mixed-gender professional tennis league, will start...

Djokovic to host tennis event after returning home

Novak Djokovic marked his return to Serbia, after being stranded in the Spanish resort...

Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is happy to finally play tennis again for...

French support plan ready to be launched on June 3

Some 21 million euros will be dedicated to the French clubs, nine million will go to...

Tennis player charged with domestic violence

Nikoloz Basilashvili has denied allegations that he attacked Neka Dorokashvili in...

Eid 2020: What Sania Mirza wants for the world

'This Eid let's think a little more about the needy, a little more about the less...

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight

All 112 matches of the 'NZ Premier League' will be played in Auckland without...

French Open organisers working to avoid US Open clash

The French Open had originally been due to start on Sunday, but the new coronavirus...

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June

COVID-19: Novak Djokovic Foundation gives ventilators

Earlier in March, Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic had announced that they will...

Meet the world's highest-earning female athlete

Naomi Osaka's total is the most ever earned by a female athlete in a 12-month period.

With mature youngsters, tennis healthier now: Cilic

'The governing bodies, especially Grand Slams, need to allocate enough funds to...

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Wielding a potent backhand and renowned for his fitness, the serve-volleying Cooper...

Philosophical Tsitsipas calls for annual lockdowns

'I think it will be environmentally very beneficial. Life is such a hustle, and you...

US Open without fans would devalue title win: Cilic

'It's always going to be ... in the years to come, 'oh, you know that guy won a US...

ATP's efforts to help players with mental health

Earlier this month, the ATP also announced a two-year partnership with online learning...

WTA-ATP should be merger of equals: Konta

American great Billie Jean King had called for a unified governing body for men and...

Cash or health? Resumption will show game's priorities

The timing of professional tennis's return will reveal whether the tours and...

'Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much'

The 'Big Three' of tennis world -- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic --...

ITF to fund lower-level players; Berrettini disagrees

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has said it is working on additional...

'Federer is the best, Djokovic tougher for Nadal'

'When we play against Djokovic, many times we didn't know exactly what we had to do....

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

ATP events in Hamburg, Bastad, Newport, Los Cabos, Gstaad, Umag, Atlanta and Kitzbuhel...

I believe I can beat Federer's Slam record: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name - two behind Rafael Nadal and...

Osaka using lockdown to conquer inner demons

Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is using the novel coronavirus shutdown as...

Young Algerian wins support after challenging Thiem

In the video, which runs over nine minutes and was posted on Ines Ibbou's Instagram...

Sania first Indian to win Fed Cup Heart Award

Former World No 1 in doubles and six-time Grand Slam champion Sania beat Indonesia's...

French Open could be held without fans

Roland Garros had been scheduled for May 24 to June 7 before the French tennis...

Sania Mirza cuddles with her son in bed

Picture shows Sania and her son, wearing nightsuits all cuddled up in bed. Izhaan has...

Who is the greatest among Federer, Nadal and Djokovic?

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl said whoever ends up winning the most majors...

'None more unbeatable than Djokovic at his best'

There is no one more unbeatable in men's tennis than Novak Djokovic when the Serb is...

French Open ticket holders to get refunds

The French Tennis Federation says it will refund tickets purchased for the French Open...

Sania on why it is tough to be female athlete in India

Path-breaking tennis ace Sania Mirza takes pride in the fact that many of India's...

Next year's Australian Open at risk due to COVID-19?

Next year's Australian Open could be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and...

PHOTOS: Serena looks ravishing in new ad shoot

The tennis legend has dropped a series of photographs on her Instagram page that...

'WTA merger with ATP would not be acquisition'

Roger Federer called for a merger between the two governing bodies last month, with...

'Forced hiatus for tennis beneficial to big players'

Becker backed the idea of merging the ATP and the WTA and said the ongoing pause is an...

COVID-19: Tennis commits over $6m for player relief

Eligibility for the program will take into account a player's ranking as well as...

French Open to start on September 27?

Organisers in talks with governing bodies amid rescheduling reports.

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over confusion

Spanish tennis federation released a statement to clarify that tennis players were not...

Nadal says no chance of tennis returning in 2020

Rafael Nadal does not expect to return to play competitive tennis until 2021 due to...

Tennis: Egypt's Hossam gets life ban for match-fixing

Egyptian Youssef Hossam has been banned from tennis for life after being found guilty...

Djokovic back on court in Spain

On Monday, Spain eased the lockdown rules that were in effect since mid-March because...

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his doubles partner, Tik Tok personality...

iFor India: Kohli, Sania take part in online concert

As part of the initiative by 'iFor India', actors, musicians, singers, sportspersons...

Singles only but Austrians return to tennis court

Austria's loosened lockdown means tennis players can return to the court as long as...

'Surreal' as tennis resumes in Germany amid pandemic

The Tennis Point Exhibition Series in Germany is taking place without spectators, line...

All table tennis tourneys scrapped until end July

It said it was also cancelling all veterans tour events and Table Tennis X events for...

Sania Mirza nominated for Fed Cup Heart award

The winners of the Heart Awards will be determined by online voting by fans which will...

No handshakes, no fans as live tennis resumes

Fans starved of live tennis action on TV will be able to watch the matches via a live...

Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

Novak Djokovic was in imperious form before the circuit came to a halt. Djokovic said...

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for...

Spain's Lopez says unfair to resume tennis soon

'In order to resume, I think the Tour is going to be open when the world is completely...

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

Roger Federer's proposal to merge the tours gets thumbs up from top players.

Murray says resuming season not top priority

Professional tennis has been suspended since March because of the outbreak and the ATP...

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice...

SEE: Nadal makes winning start in virtual tennis

With professional tennis tours closed down until mid July at the earliest because of...

Bad back rules Nadal out of virtual reality match

Rafael Nadal is no stranger to being out of action for months due to injuries taking a...

Why Thiem is not keen to assist struggling players

Dominic Thiem said he felt there were sections of society that needed more urgent help...

Nadal says he is 'pessimistic' about return of tennis

Professional tennis has been suspended until the end of July, at the earliest, and...

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

The extended lockdown of tennis will help Andy Murray's return from injury but it will...

Lockdown: Barty appreciating the little things in life

'Now, it's about maintaining for if and when we get an opportunity to play again this...

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at virtual Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out when play begins next week, not on the Caja...

Time to re-brand tennis

Currently the men's and women's Tours operate independently, although there are a...

I'd be surprised if tennis resumes by Sept: Murray

'You have to feel like the whole world working normally again and travelling normally...

Federer suggests merger between the WTA and ATP

Roger Federer called on Wednesday for a merger between the men's ATP Tour and the WTA,...

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

'The panel will provide a forum for players to provide their input and have their say...

Kyrgios says won't play in Grand Slams without crowd

As Grand Slam governing bodies ponder over the perfect blueprint of future events amid...

Lockdown has exposed 'inequities' of tennis: King

Tennis great Billie Jean King says the financial fallout from the coronavirus shutdown...

SEE: Italians take to rooftop tennis amid lockdown

The girls in the Ligurian town of Finale Ligure coolly managed a 12-shot rally rally...

SEE: Nadal, Federer engage in a banter

Nadal may have 19 Grand Slam titles, one shy of Federer's all-time men's record, but...

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

"Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn't want to be forced by someone to...

Germany to host exhibition tennis event without fans

The report said players at the Tennis Point Exhibition Series will have to wear masks...

'Big Three' plan to aid lower-ranked players: Djokovic

'I spoke to Roger and Rafa a few days ago and we had a conversation about the near...

AITA plans domestic circuit for struggling players

AITA said it had come up with an intermediate plan with the support of the country's...

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Live tennis action is a fading memory during the coronavirus shutdown but 20,000 fans...

COVID-19 crisis: 2020 Laver Cup called off

The French Tennis Federation, in a surprise move, switched the claycourt Grand Slam...

'Highly unlikely US Open would be held without fans'

The organisers of the US Open said on Thursday a decision on whether to hold the Grand...

Sharath is highest-ranked Indian table tennis player

Kamal had lifted the Oman Open last month and took a leap of seven spots in the latest...

How US teen tennis star Coco Gauff overcame depression

Gauff has been already touted as a long-term successor to Serena Williams at the top...

India's tennis players ponder coronavirus fall-out

India's tennis players -- both current and former -- are not just counting financial...

SEE: Nadal bakes cake, Wozniacki gives him tips

And he complained about how difficult baking a cake is to playing tennis.

French tennis launches 35m euro support plan

Most of the estimated 70 million euros net earnings from the claycourt Grand Slam...

Nadal auctions memorabilia for Spanish Red Cross

Alberto Contador is auctioning his bike from the 2011 Giro d'Italia and Tour de France...

Serena's coach on why 'tennis needs change'

Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou has called on tennis governing bodies to...

Lockdown Games: What's this tennis great up to?

With all sporting activities around the world coming to a complete half, Roger Federer...

Tennis goes online; players to grasp virtual rackets

The world's top tennis players will swap rackets for game controllers this month after...

Coronavirus: Pain-free Halep says she misses tennis

'I miss my team, I miss the players, I miss the tournaments, I miss everyone from the...

US Open golf postponed due to coronavirus

The US Open golf championship, which was set for June 18-21 at Winged Foot in New...

Kyrgios offers food at doorstep of those in need

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios once again showed his compassionate side on...

Player mulls over swapping rackets for dancing shoes

Ons Jabeur is holed up in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic and says she is...

Covid-19: Halep can be Wimbledon champ for 2 years

Simona Halep produced a flawless performance to beat Serena Williams in last year's...

'Class act': Nadal lauds Djokovic for his contribution

Serbian tennis star Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic had announced that they will...

Federer, Serena running out of Slam opportunities

Wimbledon was scrapped for the first time since World War Two on Wednesday due to the...

'There may be no more tennis this year'

All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) chief executive Richard Lewis said he hoped the...

Wimbledon cancelled: Roger devastated, Serena shocked

Here are some of the reactions to the Grand Slam - originally scheduled for June...

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since WWII

The Wimbledon tennis championships were cancelled for the first time since World War...

COVID-19: Hard times for lower-ranked tennis players

While tennis is a lucrative sport for those at the top -- the 2020 Australian Open...

Patrick McEnroe fine after mild case of coronavirus

Retired tennis player Patrick McEnroe has recovered from a mild case of coronavirus,...

Will tennis season resume this year?

When you can travel globally is when tennis can come back, from a pro level. From a...

SEE: Federer wows fans with video of trick shots

The video has already garnered over 3.85 million views and shows Federer hitting...

US Open venue to host 350-bed temporary hospital

A portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is set to transform into a...

'Wimbledon will be cancelled, no doubt about it'

Wimbledon organisers will announce the cancellation of the grasscourt Grand Slam this...

We'll be stronger than ever in 2021: Naomi Osaka

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, the poster girl of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, took...

Djokovic donates 1 million euros to help fight virus

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic pledged one million euros ($1.10 million) to...

SEE: How Nadal is helping Spain to battle COVID-19

Rafael Nadal has issued a rallying cry and called on Spanish athletes to help raise 11...

National table tennis champ stuck in Spain

'I'm also happy to receive support from back home in India, my coach and association...

Olympics postponement could delay retirement for Paes

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes is contemplating extending his career by...

Time running out for Wimbledon

This year's Wimbledon Championships have so far survived the cull of the world's most...

Federer donates one million francs to support families

Roger Federer has joined the list of sports stars helping out the needy during the...

Sania Mirza urges people to stay at home

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza expressed concerns over the spread of coronavirus and...

Indian athletes join call for Olympics to be delayed

Calls from athletes and federations for a delay in the Games, which is scheduled to...

Athletes work on future ventures during forced break

The Tamil Nadu-based Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, who recently made his Davis Cup debut and...

SEE: Leander Paes on how to prevent spread of virus

Legendary Indian tennis player Leander Paes on Thursday said the country must not...

No claycourt season as tennis suspended till June

The ATP and WTA have extended the suspension of their tours until June 7, the two...

Federer's Laver Cup ready for clash with French Open

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned...

Players cry foul after shock French Open move

The claycourt Grand Slam at Roland Garros would now take place from Sept. 20-Oct. 4,...

Wimbledon provides update amid coronavirus crisis

Wimbledon officials on Tuesday said they are continuing plans for the grasscourt major...

French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak

The French Open tennis tournament has been postponed until September 20-October 4 amid...

ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks

The ATP suspended its professional men's tennis tour for six weeks on Thursday, citing...

Miami Open 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

The Miami Open, which brings together the top men's and women's tennis players in the...

Indian Wells is first big US sports casualty of virus

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's...

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

India caused a stir in Zagreb where veteran duo Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna edged...

Davis: India lose to Croatia; Fed Cup team creates hist

Coming into the do-or-die match, Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes, with a combined age...

Now, players banned from handing towels to ball-kids

Players will be banned from handing their towels to ball-kids at next week's BNP...

Davis Cup: Gojo, Cilic give Croatia 2-0 lead over India

Bora Gojo and Marin Cilic gave Croatia a 2-0 lead over India, winning the opening...

Fed Cup: Rutuja wins but India, Taiwan locked 1-1

Rutuja Bhosale rallied from the brink in the deciding set to win yet another marathon...

India pick Ramanathan over Nagal for Croatia Davis tie

In a bold decision, Underdogs India have preferred Ramkumar Ramanathan over No. 1...

Fed Cup: Rutuja, Ankita win as India beat Uzbekistan

Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina won the singles as India secured the Fed Cup tie...

Fed Cup: India ready with Ankita and Sania in side

India will begin their campaign by locking horns with China on Tuesday. Ankita has...

Djokovic claims Dubai title; Nadal wins in Acapulco

World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to lift...

Djokovic stages great escape to enter Dubai final

World number one Novak Djokovic saved three match points to beat France's Gael Monfils...

Djokovic bamboozles Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai

Novak Djokovic used a dizzying array of drop shots to make short work of Karen...

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Maria Sharapova's fellow players described her as inspirational and praised her...

Dominant Djokovic marches into Dubai quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic extended his unbeaten start to the season to 15 matches as he swatted...

Five-time major winner Sharapova retires aged 32

Maria Sharapova, the Russian five-time Grand Slam champion who became one of the...

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

The AITA selection committee, on Tuesday, decided to keep veteran Leander Paes in the...

Nadal feels at home in Mexico as he returns to action

Nadal will have the chance to claim the top spot back on Monday if he wins his third...

PIX: Halep wins Dubai title, Thiem loses in quarters

Top seed Simona Halep came back from a set down for the third time in the tournament...

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Roger Federer has revealed he underwent knee surgery and will be out of action until...

I do not feel unloved by opposition fans: Djokovic

Tennis pundits have often suggested that Djokovic gets infuriated as well as...

Dubai 2020: Kenin, Bencic fall on day of upsets

Sofia Kenin, defending champion Belinda Bencic and third seed Elina Svitolina made...

China withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus

The Chinese team were due to travel to Romania for a March 6-7 playoff but will be...

Sania-Garcia in Dubai Open pre-quarters

The Indo-French pair beat Russia's Alla Kudryavtseva and Slovenia's Katarina Srebotnik...

Plenty of positives for Clijsters despite defeat

Kim Clijsters says there was much to be pleased about in her comeback match against...

Paes can play for another year: Bhupathi

India's tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning...

Paes-Ebden, Raja-Ramanathan to clash in final

Leander Paes and Matthew Ebden continued their winning streak, beating Jonathan Erlich...

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter semis

The unseeded Indo-Canadian combine beat the Romanian-Dutch pairing of Tecau and Rojer...

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance

Roger Federer will make his only appearance on clay this season at Roland Garros, his...

Bengaluru Open: India's singles challenge ends

India's leading players Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Sumit Nagal lost in the...

Bengaluru Open: Paes enthralls fans, Prajnesh stretched

Spectators were on their feet cheering Leander Paes who in all probability is playing...

What's tennis champ Osaka doing at NY Fashion Week?

Naomi Osaka turned designer for the New York fashion week.

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov in quarters

Rohan Bopanna teamed up with Canada's Denis Shapovalov to enter the quarter-finals of...

King proud women's tennis leads fight for equality

Tennis already sets the bar with equal prize money paid to women and men at Grand Slam...

Pak equestrian to ride 'Azad Kashmir' at 2020 Olympics

Indian Olympic officials are reportedly seeking legal advice on whether the name...

Fed Cup: Serena loses in singles but US survive

The United States survived a fright from little Latvia on Saturday before winning 3-2...

Spain seal place in Fed Cup Finals

Spain are the first nation to join exempted France, Australia, Czech Republic and...

Serena edges out Ostapenko in Fed Cup; Osaka loses

Serena Williams had to dig deep to fend off Latvian challenger Jelena Ostapenko as she...

Vesely, Berankis rally into Tata Open semis

Czech player Vesely scored a sensational 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(11) victory over Ilya Ivashka...

'Indian tennis needs people like Dravid, Gopichand'

India needs people like Rahul Dravid and Pullela Gopichand, who have done an excellent...

Tata Open: Prajnesh loses to Soon-woo

India's top ranked men's singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran crashed out in the...

Davis Cup: Paes in squad for Croatia tie

Rohit Rajpal will continue as India's non-playing captain. He took over as captain...

Tata Open: Bopanna-Kadhe lose in opening round

Defending champion Rohan Bopanna went down fighting in the thrilling doubles opening...

Can Serena surpass Court's slam record?

Former World number one Serena Williams must rethink her approach to Grand Slams after...

Tata Open: Paes-Ebden make impressive start

Playing alongside Australian partner Matthew Ebden, the eight-time doubles Grand Slam...

Tata Open: Nagal loses to Troicki in first round

India's Sumit Nagal put up a strong fight before going down in three sets to Serbian...

Djokovic determined to end up on top

Driven by having started out in life with "literally nothing", Novak Djokovic is...

Can Djokovic go past Nadal and Federer?

No sooner had Novak Djokovic claimed his 17th Grand Slam trophy by triumphing at the...

Third time unlucky for Thiem

Dominic Thiem fell in straight sets to Rafael Nadal in the 2018 French Open final but...

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before...

PIX: Djokovic outlasts Thiem to win Australian Open

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before...

Ram-Salisbury crowned AO men's doubles champs

American Rajeev Ram picked up his first tennis men's doubles title at a Grand Slam on...

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as...

'Hello, I won, you can relax now' - Kenin calls mom

Sofia Kenin shed a few tears and needed to find a way to keep her emotions in check...

Krejcikova-Mektic win Aus Open mixed doubles title

Fifth seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Nikola Mektic completed a remarkable comeback win...

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title, while...

PIX: Kenin downs Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam

American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine...

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine...

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic...

PHOTOS: Thiem demolishes Zverev to make Aus Open final

Dominic Thiem will clash with Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final of...

Can Saina beat the odds and qualify for Olympics?

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is currently in a tight spot in her bid for a Tokyo Olympics...

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against...

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

A look at the records of Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin ahead of their Australian...

Babos and Mladenovic win Aus Open women's doubles

Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic won their second Australian Open women's doubles...

Federer keen to put Djokovic mauling behind him

Roger Federer, who suffered a groin problem in the quarter-final against Tennys...

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

World number five Dominic Thiem heads into Friday's Australian Open semi-final against...

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

Second seed Novak Djokovic outclassed Roger Federer in straight sets to enter the...

Baby-cradling Barty puts loss into perspective

Ash Barty's dream of ending her nation's 42-year wait for a homegrown Australian Open...

Aus Open: Bopanna bows out as India's challenge ends

The Indian challenge at the Australian Open ended after Rohan Bopanna and his...

Aus Open: Muguruza beats Halep to set up Kenin final

Garbine Muguruza outclassed former finalist Simona Halep in straight sets to enter the...

Federer fined $3,000 for swearing at Australian Open

The Swiss was handed a code violation for swearing in the third set of Tuesday's match...

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former...

Aus Open: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Garbine Muguruza stormed back into the Grand Slam big time with a 7-5, 6-3 win over...

Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Federer hopes to recover from groin problem

Federer called the trainer to the court during the third set against Sandgren and then...

How Serena helped Kenin's career

Sofia Kenin said that the experience at Roland Garros changed her career trajectory.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 10

Zverev has not lost to Wawrinka in two previous meetings but is not taking the 2014...

Federer saves seven matchpoints to reach semis

Federer won the first set but Sandgren rallied to bag the next two against the...

Paes bows out of Australian Open

Paes and Lativia's Ostapenko lost to the British-American pair 2-6, 5-7 in a second...

PIX: Wawrinka rallies to beat Medvedev; Thiem cruises

Former champion Stan Wawrinka battled past Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev in five...

Can Serena beat 'crazy aunt' Court's record?

John McEnroe mocked Margaret Court as the 'crazy aunt' of tennis. She has attracted...

Nadal rides out Kyrgios challenge to reach quarters

Nadal always looked like the most likely winner once he got his nose back in front.

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic led the tennis world in mourning for "mentor"...

AO: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Coco

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Barty proud of indigenous heritage after Aus Day win

Barty is seen as Australia's best hope to end its long wait for a first home-grown...

India @Aus Open: Paes-Jelena advance in mixed doubles

Leander Paes reached the mixed doubles second round with partner Jelena Ostapenko...

Aus Open Day 8: Lip-smacking encounter on cards

Nadal meets the 'new Nick' Kyrgios in fourth-round blockbuster

'100% Tunisian' Jabeur hopes to inspire Arab women

Ons Jabeur hopes her success at the Australian Open will inspire other players from...

Federer finds 'super breaker' to his liking

Roger Federer has never struggled for ways to win matches at the Australian Open but...

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Halep advance; Pliskova ousted

Spain's Rafael Nadal was at his dominant best against Pablo Carreno Busta on Saturday,...

PHOTOS: Kyrgios prevails in epic to set up Nadal clash

Nick Kyrgios lost his temper and blew a two-set lead but still managed to win a...

India @Aus Open: Bopanna advances in mixed doubles

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok moved into the mixed...

Aus Open: Stress-free Zverev cruises past Verdasco

'Generally, I'm happy outside the court, happy on the court, happy in life. Then I...

Nadal clicks into top gear at Australian Open

'I have been serving well, starting to create damage with the forehand. Hitting serve...

Frustrated Halep happy to advance in Melbourne

Halep, who held the WTA year-end top ranking in 2017 and 2018, has not lost a set in...

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

Serena Williams, who had come into the first Grand Slam since in Auckland claiming her...

PIX: Federer survives huge scare; Djokovic cruises

Roger Federer faced down local battler John Millman 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(8) in a...

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Coco Gauff claimed the biggest win of her young career on Friday with a stunning upset...

Wang avenges New York loss with Serena ouster

The 28-year-old said beating American great Williams was the finest win of her career,...

PIX: Tearful Wozniacki heads into retirement

A tearful but happy Caroline Wozniacki headed into retirement on Friday after a 7-5,...

Nadal seals place in Round 3 with a kiss

The second round match against Argentine Federico Delbonis lacked nothing in quality...

AO PICS: Nadal, Kyrgios breeze into Round 3

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 5

Gauff vows to be more aggressive in Osaka showdown

Injury cuts short Grand Slam return for Sania Mirza

Sania is returning to the circuit after a two-year break but injured her leg in practice.

How Kilimanjaro climb inspires Muguruza in Melbourne

Garbine Muguruza swapped her rackets for crampons and headed to Tanzania with a friend...

Australian Open: Sania pulls out of mixed doubles

Despite concerns over a calf strain, Sania will play in the women's doubles.

Aus Open PIX: Big guns advance in Melbourne

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Indians at Aus Open: Divij advances, Bopanna ousted

Sharan and Sitak got the better of the Portuguese-Spanish duo 6-4, 7-5 in a thrilling...

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

Red-hot Rafael Nadal faces Delbonis, says majors tally not a focus

Sorry, Yonex! Osaka sheepish after racket throw

Osaka threw her racket, slammed a ball into the court and gave her racket a kick for...

SEE: What the Stars Wore at Australian Open

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

Zverev pledges A$4m for bushfire fund if he wins title

'If I win the Australian Open, I will be the happiest person on the planet. I think...

Kyrgios puts it in perspective as he advances

'I felt like I was very focused today. Every match I've played this year, I've been...

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday

Let them drink, shout: Millman loves rowdy crowd

Aussie Millman loves the support that he gets in Melbourne.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 3

Naomi Osaka faces Zheng before possible meeting with Coco Gauff

Future uncertain for Maria after early Melbourne exit

Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova cut a forlorn figure in the post-match press...

Indians at Australian Open: Prajnesh crashes out

With this loss, Prajnesh lost a golden opportunity to face Djokovic in the second round.

PIX: Federer's children steal the show at Aus Open

Federer's kids give dad competition with the attention

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer march forth

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

'It's all good': Barty after stagger at Aus Open

'I felt comfortable knowing that I just needed to change a few things, to adjust, to...

Australian Open: Prajnesh's match rescheduled

If Prajnesh beats 144- ranked Ito, he could face World No. 2 Novak Djokovic in the...

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2

Organisers are confident a rain-hit opening day will not hold up the tournament.

What sportspersons must do to combat climate change

The Australian Conservation Foundation's Climate Change Program Manager Gavan...

Osaka fires back at social media troll

Osaka was less than impressed with one social media user who wrote "Boooooooooooo" on...

Djokovic crosses fingers for clean air in Melbourne

Derara Hurisa wasn't the favourite for Tata Mumbai Marathon 2020 but the Ethiopian...

Sania says her son is inspiration on successful return

'I haven't thought about anything. I mean I'm just here, I'm having a good time, I'm...

Prajnesh enters Aus Open main draw, may run into Djoko

It will be Prajnesh's fifth straight appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam.

I was not as rusty as I had thought, says Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza played without pressure, and insisted there was no secret to the swift...

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Canada's Denis Shapovalov said he would flat out refuse to go on court if forced to...

AO: Federer has low expectations; Osaka is seasoned

Roger Federer is keeping a lid on expectations.

Nadal surprised to still be on top of the game

Nadal is bidding for his second title in his 15th appearance at Melbourne Park

Title for amazing Sania on comeback in Hobart

Sania Mirza lifted with partner Nadiia Kichenok pipped the second seed Chinese team...

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

Djokovic may never feel the affections of the crowd savoured by Federer and Spaniard...

No Indian participation in singles at Australian Open

Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who was the lone Indian left in the Australian Open qualifiers,...

Hobart International: Sania rolls into doubles final

This is Sania Mirza's first tournament since her return to the circuit after a...

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen...

Sabalenka stuns Halep in Adelaide

In a rematch of last year's French Open final, Barty prevailed once again, winning...

Aus Open: Novak faces Struff, Barty takes on Tsurenko

Ash Barty's bid to end the host nation's long wait for a homegrown Australian Open...

AO qualifiers: Prajnesh in final round, Nagal ousted

Sumit Nagal, seeded 21st in the qualifiers, was shown the door by Mohamed Safwat of Egypt

Simona Halep chases Melbourne glory

Halep reached the Melbourne title match in 2018 but lost a three-set thriller to...

New decade begins with Serena still chasing Court

Since having a child and returning to the WTA Tour Serena Williams's focus has been...

Sania Mirza's amazing run continues

Sania Mirza continued her winning run as she entered the women's doubles semifinals of...

Poor air could hit players in long matches at Aus Open

Chris Evert - along with John McEnroe - told reporters that air quality should be...

Weather allows Aus Open qualifying to start on time

Organisers have been criticised by players attempting to make the main draw of the...

Federer, Nadal kick in $170k for Aus bushfire relief

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park's Rod Laver Arena...

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

Sania makes winning return to WTA circuit

Making a comeback after a two-year hiatus, she enters women's doubles quarter-finals...

Coughing fit sees player quit Aus Open qualifying

The games were scheduled to start at 1000 am local time (2300 GMT) but did not get...

Federer ready and in good shape for Australian Open

Roger Federer said he was happy with his preparation at home.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland...

Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

'I think it's a great competition but ... I can't change my mind that two world cups...

GenNext set to give Big three a run at Melbourne

No clear favourite for Australian Open, says Djokovic

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Novak Djokovic proved to be a calming influence throughout

Serena breaks title drought; Pliskova outlasts Keys

Serena Williams is chasing Australian Margaret Court's record 24 Grand Slam singles...

Andreescu, Del Potro set to miss Australian Open

Juan Martin Del Potro, who reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open on two...

Bopanna-Koolhof in Qatar Open final

India's Rohan Bopanna and Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands progressed to the men's...

PIX: Nadal recovers from loss to help Spain enter SF

World number one Rafael Nadal recovered from an upset loss against Belgium's David...

Tennis: Williams into semi-finals in windy Auckland

Williams had little trouble against the 31-year-old German although the gusty breezes...

'You can't curse,' Gauff admonishes dad

Coco Gauff turned the tables on her father

Australia edge Britain out of ATP Cup in quarters

Alex De Minaur and Nick Kyrgios fell to the ground in relief and celebration after...

Tennis: Williams staggers into quarters in Auckland

The 23-times Grand Slam champion looked a completely different player from the person...

Federer, Nadal to raise funds for bushfire relief

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are among a number of players who will...

PIX: Nadal made to sweat, Djokovic has it easy

World number one Rafael Nadal won a battle of attrition against fellow left-hander...

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Both will play their second-round singles matches on Thursday.

Sharapova to get Australian Open wildcard

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed on Wednesday that the 2008...

It was an accident: Tsitsipas plays down racket swipe

Apostolos immediately got up from his chair in shock and went up to the stands to sit...

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Matching Roger Federer's record Grand Slam haul will act as huge motivation for Rafael...

Tennis: Serena breezes into second round in Auckland

A round-up of tennis matches played on Tuesday.

Bushfire smoke could affect Australian Open matches

Smoke-induced interruptions likely at season's first grand slam.

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber falls

Prajnesh, India's top-ranked singles player at 122, downed the local wild card Jason...

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic won their matches for their respective countries on...

'Such violence is against the ethos of this country'

Leading sportspersons condemn attack on JNU students and staff.

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

Naomi Osaka said they had been on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands when the...

ATP Cup PIX: Tsitsipas thumps out-of-sync Zverev

The hosts had blanked Germany in their opening tie and became the first to seal a...

Mertens races to victory in Shenzhen season opener

Home favourite Zhang Shuai looked in complete control as she dismissed Magda Linette...

How tennis stars plan to donate to Aus bushfire relief

Screaming at their box, hitting aces, all the ways players want to raise money to...

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against...

Djokovic, Nadal want merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Australian Open holder Djokovic will make his ATP Cup debut for Serbia against South...

Kids first, tournaments second, says Clijsters

Four-times Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters, due to make her professional comeback...

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Aus bushfires

Australian Nick Kyrgios has put his hand up to help the victims of raging bushfires in...

Venus pulls out of Brisbane International

Venus Williams has pulled out of the upcoming Brisbane International after suffering a...

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

Maria Sharapova will return to tournament action at the Brisbane International next month

Injured Nishikori out of Australian Open

Nishikori is the latest high-profile men's player to pull out of the season's first...

Murray pulls out of Australian Open with injury

Along with the Australian Open, Murray will also miss the ATP Cup to be played in...

Tennis great Paes announces retirement in 2020

India's tennis icon Leander Paes on Wednesday announced that he will bring the...

Sania back in India's Fed Cup team after four years

Doubles star Sania Mirza returned to the Indian Fed Cup team after four years as she...

Indian tennis in 2019: Rise of Nagal and Davis Cup

Sumit Nagal lived a dream when he took on one of the greatest players of all time at a...

Tennis: Nagal aiming for higher rank to make Olympics

Nagal said he would look to play more ATP Tour events this year but for that he would...

Barty, Nadal claim season-ending ITF awards

Ashleigh Barty lifted the season-ending WTA Finals trophy and led Australia to their...

Sania Mirza's sister's modern-day Cinderella moment!

Anam Mirza posted a picture of her having a 'modern Cinderella moment' with her...

Sania Mirza's sister replicates Kareena's maroon gown

Tennis ace Sania Mirza's sister Anam's wedding reception look in maroon gown reminded...

Why Federer broke down in tears in Bogota

Roger Federer admits he suffered a "bit of a breakdown" during last month's tour of...

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman and the oldest first-time Grand...

PIX: Sania Mirza steals the show at sister's wedding

Former India cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son Mohammad Asaduddin tied the...

PIX: Sania Mirza's sister ties the knot

Anam Mirza and Mohammed Asaduddin shared pictures from their wedding on social media

Sania Mirza looks mesmerising in this purple lehenga

Sania Mirza shared a number of photographs from her sister Anam's sangeet ceremony.

PIX: Inside Sania Mirza's sister's mehendi ceremony

Tennis ace Sania Mirza gears up for her sister, Anam Mirza's wedding. Checkout to see...

Sania Mirza gears up for sister's wedding

Anam is all set to tie the knot with former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son,...

Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open

Wozniacki said her retirement had nothing to do with her health.

World No1 Barty hopes 2020 will be golden year

Barty says she hopes to earn a more coveted medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Federer to have Swiss coin minted in his honour

Roger Federer is regarded by many as the greatest tennis player ever and is a national...

Is Leander Paes ready to hang up his racket?

India's veteran tennis ace Leander Paes hinted at possible retirement on Monday,...

Davis Cup: India rout Pak; qualify for WG Qualifiers

India will now face world number two Croatia for the Qualifiers in an away tie

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Sumit trample Pakistan on Day 1

India raced to a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup tie

Davis Cup: India set to steamroll depleted Pakistan

India, with players of the caliber of Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan and veteran...

Sania to return to action in January

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza on Thursday confirmed that she will be back to...

WATCH: Paes & Co. show off their crazy 'dance' moves

Sumit Nagal, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, along with team physiotherapist Yash Pandey came...

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Former world tennis number one Andy Murray said he can finally play without worrying...

PIX: Nadal delivers Davis Cup glory for Spain

Spain's talisman Rafael Nadal sealed a sixth Davis Cup title for his country on Sunday...

Davis Cup: Lopez praise for superhero Nadal after win

"I think especially Rafa playing singles and doubles almost every day, he's been our...

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

The 12 winners of the Qualifiers on March 6-7 next year will compete alongside the six...

Federer-Zverev tie sets attendance mark

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

PIX: Nadal fires Spain to Davis Cup final vs Canada

Rafael Nadal fired hosts Spain into the Davis Cup final as he joined Feliciano Lopez...

Canada edge out Russia to reach Davis Cup final

Shapovalov and Pospisil, who have shouldered the burden through four ties in La Caja...

Sasi Mukund pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Mukund is now the second Indian player to pull out of the tie after Rohan Bopanna had...

PIX: Nadal rescues Spain but heartbreak for Serbia

Rafael Nadal put in some late-night overtime to drag hosts Spain into the Davis Cup...

Davis Cup Finals: Tears and torment for Serbia after loss

There was just gut-wrenching despair as Serbia's hopes slipped away in the cruellest...

Bautista Agut out of Davis Cup after father's death

Bautista Agut played in Spain's victories over Russia and Croatia but left the team...

Davis Cup PIX: Canada down Australia to enter semis

Pospisil and Shapovalov joined forces in the deciding doubles rubber against Jordan...

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Serbia sealed their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in straightforward fashion...

I don't ask about location or opponent: Paes

'We did not want India to either default or forfeit this tie'

Merge ATP Cup and Davis Cup, says Djokovic

Djokovic helped Serbia to a 3-0 victory over Japan in their Group A opener on...

Davis Cup: Spain cruise into last eight; Croatia eliminated

It ended a woeful few days for reigning champions Croatia. They left with two losses.

Davis Cup Finals: Murray gives Britain lead, Serbia win

Murray, playing in his first Davis Cup tie since 2016 and only five months after...

Pak struggling to pick team for Davis Cup against India

Dismissing Pakistan's review appeal, the International Tennis Federation (ITF)...

I'll stop when my body tells me to: Federer

'I think in 2009 I questioned it for the first time. (It has been) 10 years and here I...

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

Indo-Pak Davis Cup tie moved to Kazakhstan

Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) had filed an appeal contesting the ITF Davis Cup...

It's advantage India at Davis Cup tie vs Pak

'The quality of tennis is better playing indoors because factors like sun and wind do...

Will Britain's Murray play at Davis Cup?

Murray, who underwent hip surgery in January, won the European Open in Antwerp last...

PIX: Champs Croatia fall flat at revamped Davis Cup

Images from Day one of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica in Madrid on Monday

Aisam pulls out of India Davis Cup tie in protest

Pakistan's top doubles player Aisam ul Haq Qureshi refused to compete in the upcoming...

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Senior player Rohan Bopanna pulled out of India's upcoming tie against Pakistan due to...

Give new Davis Cup format a chance: Murray

'The players and all of the fans need to try to give it a chance to see how it goes...

Tsitsipas Finals win shows young guns ready to rule

But for the first time, that golden trio will be having an anxious glance over their...

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's...

Tennis: Former Wimbledon runner-up Berdych retires

Sloane Stephens said she is ready to turn the page on a disappointing 2019 and shift...

Tsitsipas eclipses Federer to set up Thiem showdown

The two standout performers will meet after 21-year-old Greek debutant Tsitsipas...

Ending year as No. 1 a big satisfaction: Nadal

Rafael Nadal had just beaten rising Greek force Stefanos Tsitsipas in a classic scrap...

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain; Zverev makes semis

For the second time in three days at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal fought off one of...

ATP Finals: Rafa beats Tsitsipas, waits for semis spot

However, the 33-year-old Spaniard will not know until later on Friday whether his...

'Bhupathi was treated badly by AITA'

'They could have handled this in a better way. I've observed that when Paes gets...

PIX: Djokovic's hopes crushed after Federer masterclass

Roger Federer lit up the O2 Arena with a dazzling 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Novak Djokovic to...

Berrettini signs off with victory over Thiem

Thiem had already sealed a place in the semi-finals after group wins against Roger...

AITA picks team for Pakistan tie; Paes returns

AITA usually names five-member squad apart from one or two reserve players.

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

Former world number one Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening...

Tsitsipas thrashes Zverev to reach ATP semis

Debutant Stefanos Tsitsipas crushed defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-2 on...

Nadal battles from brink to beat Medvedev

Rafael Nadal pulled off an incredible recovery from 1-5 and match-point down to...

Roundup: Cibulkova announces retirement; Murray excited

Former world number four and Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova announced...

Probably my best ever, says Thiem after Djokovic win

Thiem blazed 50 winners, many of them jaw-dropping backhands, to beat Djokovic

ATP Finals: Federer stays alive with Berrettini win

Roger Federer got back on track at the ATP Finals with a 7-6(2), 6-3 defeat of Italian...

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

Tsitsipas had lost all five previous matches against the Russian, but turned the...

Davis Cup: ITF seeks India's view after Pakistan appeal

An independent tribunal of the ITF will now deliberate upon the appeal and make a...

Sports Shorts: Australian boxer dies in training accident

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

ATP Finals PIX: Federer stunned; Djokovic wins opener

Only once in 16 previous appearances has Federer not survived the group stage, back in...

Djokovic thrashes Berrettini in ATP Finals opener

Novak Djokovic ruthlessly took Matteo Berrettini apart at the ATP Finals on Sunday as...

Fabulous France down Australia for Fed Cup title

France emerged teary-eyed and triumphant from a weekend of grit and inspiration to...

Next Gen crown for Italian wildcard Sinner

Wildcard Jannik Sinner completed a dream run when he beat top-seeded Alex de Minaur to...

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

This year's ATP Finals boasts a fresh new

De Minaur-Sinner showdown at Next Gen ATP Finals

Australian top seed Alex de Minaur moved into his second consecutive final at the Next...

Davis Cup: Nagal, Ramkumar available for Pak tie

Nagal, who has played his best tennis this season, sent a confirmation to the All...

Why Rajpal was named skipper for Pak Davis tie

The All India Tennis Association says an unflattering perception is being created...

Djokovic has Nadal in his sights at London finale

The Serb was knocked off top spot by Rafael Nadal on Monday despite winning the Paris...

Davis Cup: Pak Tennis to appeal against neutral venue

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Monday agreed with the safety concerns in...

Bhupathi blasts AITA after being stripped of captaincy

Bhupathi said AITA did not have the courtesy to inform him that he won't continue as...

I am still captain and available for Pak tie: Bhupathi

Bhupathi said as per AITA's last communication to him, he was replaced as the...

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

World number one Rafael Nadal has been drawn alongside defending champion Alexander...

AITA slams Bopanna for questioning change of captain

'They are behaving according to their convenience. They have no right to ask question...

Will venue shift see Paes return to Davis Cup squad?

AITA on sticky wicket after shift in venue

Pak stars may not play Davis Cup tie at neutral venue

Pakistan tennis mulls appeal against shifting Davis Cup tie; PTF president says 'India...

Pakistan's Qureshi slams ITF for moving Davis Cup tie

The November 29-30 contest has already been rescheduled once, owing to security...

Nadal to travel to ATP finals despite injury

Even though he withdrew from his semi-final tie with Denis Shapovalov, Nadal's run to...

End of Bhupathi's tenure with India Davis Cup team?

Mahesh Bhupathi may not be considered again for the job as India's non-playing captain...

Nadal reclaims World No 1 ranking from Djokovic

Rafael Nadal won two Grand Slams this year -- the French Open and the US Open -- to...

Djokovic reigns in Paris; Barty wins WTA Finals

World number one Novak Djokovic saw off Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 to win his...

Svitolina to face Barty in WTA Finals showdown

Holder Elina Svitolina will face world number one Ash Barty in the end-of-season WTA...

Impressive Djokovic beats Dimitrov as Nadal pulls out

Novak Djokovic reached the Paris Masters final for the sixth time

Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title

Nadal faced no break points in a ruthless display to set up a meeting with Canadian...

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova survives

Novak Djokovic destroyed a woeful Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1, 6-2 to book his place in the...

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Nadal converted two of three break chances to claim his 19th win in 22 encounters...

Djokovic sees off Edmund; Barty in WTA Finals semis

The 16-times Grand Slam champion, who has been slightly ill lately, was kept on his...

Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Roger Federer's decision to withdraw means Switzerland can no longer take part in the...

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals

Marin Cilic and Milos Raonic booked their spots in the Paris Masters second round on...

Why GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

Thiem survives Schwartzman scare for Vienna crown

Top seed Dominic Thiem survived an early scare and fought back from a set down to beat...

Federer whips De Minaur for record 10th Basel title

Roger Federer clinched a record-extending 10th Swiss Indoors championship title in his...

Federer ousts Tsitsipas for 50th win of the season

Top seed Roger Federer dispatched Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the...

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas battled back from a set down to beat Serbia's...

Paes set to make Davis Cup return for Pakistan tie

Leander Paes is set to return to the Indian Davis Cup squad after making himself...

PIX: Wawrinka sets up last 8 clash with Federer

Stan Wawrinka outlasted Frances Tiafoe over three sets to set up an all-home...

Kyrgios rips into Norwegian player Rudd

Ruud, who did not take kindly to Kyrgios's tweet then about how he had celebrated the...

Tennis: Federer reaches Basel quarter-finals

The 38-year-old, who has lost six games so far in the tournament, dispatched his...

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of Kyrgios

Kyrgios earned a suspended six-month ban in September for those transgressions but it...

Rafael Nadal's wedding pictures!

Rafael Nadal married his childhood sweetheart Maria Francisca Perello on Saturday

Tennis: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

That is Murray's 46th ATP title.

Nadal weds longtime girlfriend Perello

The 33-year-old 19-time Grand Slam champion, who met his wife through his younger...

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Andy Murray took a step closer to a first title in arguably the toughest year of his...

Murray reaches first semi-final in two years

Andy Murray battled past Romanian qualifier Marius Copil 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-4 at the...

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

The former world number one, who is easing his way back to full match fitness after a...

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Drained Medvedev pulls out of home tournament in Moscow

European Open: Murray wins Antwerp opener

Up next for Murray is either eighth seed Pablo Cuevas or Bolivia's Hugo Dellien, who...

Leander Paes reveals his longevity secret

Martina Navratilova transformed Paes into a fitness freak.

AITA may send team to Pakistan for Davis Cup

AITA won't force any player to travel to Pakistan and is willing to send even a...

Davis Cup: Indian team refuse to travel to Pakistan

The Indian tennis team has written to All India Tennis Association (AITA) expressing...

Federer confirms Tokyo Olympics participation

Federer will attempt to win a singles gold medal at the July 24-Aug 9 Games, the only...

'It's crazy': Gauff wins first WTA title at age 15

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win a WTA title in...

15-year-old Gauff youngest player in WTA final

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff progressed to her maiden WTA final as she eased...

Tennis Roundup: Medvedev extends hot streak

Russia's Daniil Medvedev remarkably reached his ninth final of the season as he...

Gauff puts homework on hold to stun top seed Bertens

American teenager Coco Gauff stunned top seed Kiki Bertens to advance to her maiden...

Sharan is Asia's No 1 doubles player

Divij Sharan has become not only India's number one but also the top-ranked Asian in...

Djokovic, Federer bow out as 'Next Gen' stars roar

The 21-year-old has now recorded victories over all of tennis's so called 'Big Three'...

Djokovic, Federer progress to Shanghai quarters

World number one Novak Djokovic produced a majestic display in a 7-5, 6-3 victory over...

Osaka giving up US citizenship to play for Japan

The 21-year-old, born in Japan to a Haitian father and Japanese mother but raised in...

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

World number one Novak Djokovic extended his winning run in Asia when he strolled into...

Federer cruises into last 16; Murray loses

ormer world number one Andy Murray showed some more positive signs in his injury...

Murray to make Major singles return at Australian Open

The three-time major winner would be given a protected ranking of number two, the...

Spotted: Dhoni, Paes playing football in Mumbai

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and tennis legend Leander Paes were...

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Andy Murray recovered from a slow start to beat Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero

Djokovic wins Japan Open; Osaka takes 2nd Asian title

It was a triumphant return to the tour for Djokovic

Roundup: Barty reaches Beijing final; Djokovic in final

Ash Barty beat eighth seed Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(7) in...

Roundup: Novak blasts past Pouille; Thiem tames Murray

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominant form in Tokyo to storm past...

Nadal pulls out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

The 33-year-old said that he has not had enough time to practise sufficiently due to...

Why Sania was adviced by family to stop playing tennis

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza revealed that as a child, she was once...

Roundup: Murray wins battle of Britons; Bianca advances

Murray was made to fight for two hours and 52 minute

Federer wants you to recommend Bollywood classics

Tennis great Roger Federer sent Indian film buffs on social media into a tizzy as he...

Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

World number one Novak Djokovic blasted past qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to...

No support for me even after giving Federer a fight: Nagal

'I still have the exact budget which I had in 2018 when I was ranked 350. It's that...

WATCH: Djokovic goes sumo wrestling in Japan

Djokovic recalled watching Yokozuna Akebono who became sumo's first foreign-born grand...

Nagal wins ATP Challenger; rises to 135 in ranking

It was Sumit's second Challenger title of his career

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins in Wuhan

Belarusian ninth seed Aryna Sabalenka held off a spirited challenge from American...

Agassi only full of praise for modern tennis players

'These guys, they can do everything I did on a return, except they have even a little...

Shorts: Sabalenka upsets Barty, sets up Riske final

Aryna Sabalenka moved one step closer to defending her Wuhan Open crown after...

PIX: Anushka, Priyanka party with Indian sports heroes

The second edition of the Virat Kohli-backed Indian Sports Honours were held on Friday...

Here's how Sania Mirza lost 26kgs in 4 months...

With a little determination and hard work, Sania revealed that she lost 26 kgs in four...

Consistency will be key for Nagal

Paes said he was pleased to see the manner in which Nagal handled himself against a...

Roundup: Murray bows out; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Australia's Alex de Minaur fought back from a set down to beat former world number one...

Shoulder injury casts doubt on Kyrgios' season

Kyrgios said he would consider resting until the Davis Cup finals in Madrid in...

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since Jan

Former world number one Andy Murray won his first ATP tour singles match in nearly...

The Nadal fan from Delhi who took a set off Federer

His game still needs vast improvement, but belief is a Nagal forte.

Tennis Roundup: Zverev completes Laver Cup win

Alexander Zverev snatched the Laver Cup for Team Europe as he beat Canada's Milos...

Injured Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup

Team Europe's Nadal was scheduled to take on Team World's Nick Kyrgios in his singles...

Laver Cup: Federer, Nadal win as Team Europe take lead

Federer beat Kyrgios for the third time in as many editions of the competition to take...

Osaka sets up Pan Pacific title clash with Anastasia

Up next for the twice Grand Slam champion is Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova who...

Laver Cup: Europe lead Team World after first day

Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas won their respective singles matches before Roger...

Bopanna wants to team up with Sharan in Tokyo Olympics

Veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna said he plans to team up with Divij Sharan and...

'Age not an obstacle to Serena's pursuit of 24th Slam'

Serena Williams has not won a set in any of the four Grand Slam finals she has reached...

PIX: Canada's 'Queen B' feted by hometown crowd

Andreescu has rapidly become a home-country favourite

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

'I don't see him in any way stressed. He won't be completely destroyed if Rafa makes...

ATP rankings: Nagal rises 15 slots to career-best spot

The 22-year-old from Haryana ended runners up in the Banja Luka ATP Challenger event...

Federer to give Murray early workout at ATP Cup

Switzerland drawn to face Great Britain in the group phase of the inaugural ATP Cup.

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

World number two Karolina Pliskova beat Croatia's Petra Martic 6-3, 6-2 in the final...

New dates announced for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad will begin on either November 29...

Murray hopes to be fit enough to play Federer, Nadal

'I physically need to get a little better and hopefully over time I get a little bit...

Osaka sacks her second coach of 2019

Naomi Osaka has sacked her second coach in seven months, splitting with Jermaine Jenkins

Clijsters sets sights on 2020 comeback

The decision marks Clijsters' second return to the sport after first retiring in 2007.

How Virat Kohli has a hand in keeping Nagal in tennis

Sumit Nagal brought himself recognition after taking a set off Roger Federer in the...

Andreescu's goal now is to stay healthy

'I've accomplished a lot this past year and I feel I can do even more, now I actually...

Awwdorable! Serena-daughter on NY Fashion Week runway

Serena's designs were created to celebrate "women who turn fear into courage and doubt...

PICS: Zeta-Jones, Thurman fall under Nadal's spell

Here are a few famous faces that watched Nadal go one step close to matching Roger...

'Truly blessed' Andreescu getting used to celeb status

Since claiming the title in her US Open main draw debut, Andreescu has had a trophy...

US Open: 10 Images to Remember

10 scenes from Flushing Meadows this year.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the...

Grand Slam record not motivator for Nadal

'I am playing tennis because I love to play tennis'

Medvedev goes from villain to hero at US Open

'I know earlier in the tournament I said something in kind of a bad way and now I'm...

PIX: Nadal sees off Medvedev to win 4th US Open title

Images from the US Open final played at Flushing Meadows on Sunday

Factbox: List of US Open men's singles champions

List of US Open men's singles champions since the Open Era began in 1968:

Mertens, Sabalenka win first Grand Slam at US Open

Mertens fell to the court and Sabalenka looked to the sky in disbelief before they...

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Four times now, twice at Wimbledon (2018, 2019) and at the US Open (2018, 2019) Serena...

How Canadians are celebrating Andreescu's historic win

Canadians took to social media to hail their first tennis Grand Slam champion Bianca...

Andreescu embraces spotlight with US Open triumph

The 19-year-old Canadian, who a year ago had failed to qualify for the tournament but...

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era.

Canadian teen Andreescu shocks Serena to win US Open

Bianca Andreescu, 19, the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era,...

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

A duchess had come to Queens.

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

The win burnished Murray's reputation as one of the world's leading doubles exponents,

Every weapon at hand for Serena in final, says coach

Serena's coach said it had been a winding road following the birth of her daughter in...

Will the real Medvedev please stand up?

Man of many faces, Medvedev now a Grand Slam finalist

Golden oldies Nadal, Serena looking for more glory

Nadal and Williams headline party for all ages at US Open

US Open women's final: What you need to know

Key facts and records of American Serena Williams and Canada's Bianca Andreescu

PHOTOS: Medvedev, Nadal to clash in US Open final

Medvedev whips Dimitrov to enter US Open final

More doubles history for Cabal-Farah with US Open win

Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah became the first Colombians to win the US Open...

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

A clash of generations will decide the US Open on Saturday with Serena Williams taking...

Canada's pride Andreescu delivers on hype in New York

Andreescu's win over Bencic also meant she became the first Canadian woman to make the...

US Open: Rafa faces Italian barrel Berrettini in semis

Big serving Berrettini is having a breakout year, with two titles under his belt, one...

PIX: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up Serena final

The final will pit power against power when Andreescu takes on her childhood hero...

Fit, laser sharp Serena looks poised for 24th Slam

'I think when I first started, you could win a lot of easy matches, then you're in the...

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

Overpowers Svitolina to reach second straight US Open final

'Grand Slams will be up for grabs as Big 3 wane'

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have won the last 11 Grand Slams between...

Tennis: Nagal loses; Prajnesh advances to quarters

Top seed Prajnesh Gunneswaran booked a singles quarter-final berth at the Jinan Open...

Tennis legend Laver calls for Kyrgios ban

The explosive and temperamental 24-year-old Kyrgios has a history of notorious...

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

Nadal fights off Schwartzman to enter US Open semis

With Roger Federer and 2018 champion Novak Djokovic having already made exits, Nadal's...

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became...

Meet the new love match on the tennis circuit

While Monfils's and Svitolina's relationship has blossomed, so have their respective...

PICS: Andreescu sees off Mertens to make US Open semis

After a flawless first set from Mertens the tide turned in Andreescu's direction in...

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

In the decider, Berrettini broke twice for a 4-2 lead but a rejuvenated Monfils dug...

US Open PIX: Bencic enters first-ever Grand Slam semis

Belinda Bencic reached her first-ever Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday, fending off...

PICS: When the stars came out to watch tennis stars

Here's a peek at the stars who came out to cheer the tennis stars...

Another heartbreak as Federer fritters away advantage

Federer had hoped to shake off the agony of his most recent Wimbledon final, where the...

Belief sees 'Baby Fed' come of age to upset Federer

'Even if I would have gone two sets to love down, I wouldn't have give up'

US Open PIX: Federer out; Serena, Medvedev in semis

Images from Day 9 of the US Open in New York on Tuesday.

How teen Andreescu went from World No 178 to 15!

'I always thought she was going to be a really good player. For me, that was a given....

Sorry and thank you a contrite Medvedev tells New York

'So many people support me, but still so many people don't like me. I can just say, I...

PICS: Passing shots from the US Open

Rediff.com takes a look at some interesting highlights of the tournament.

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

"For me, right now I have this feeling of sadness," said Osaka.

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the...

Indian challenge at US Open over with Bopanna's ouster

India's campaign at the US Open came to an end after Rohan Bopanna lost in the men's...

PICS: Shoulder injury puts Djokovic out of US Open

Images from Day 7 at the US Open.

Gauff loses match but learns lessons from Osaka

Bumrah (6/16) rattled the West Indies by picking up the first five wickets, three of...

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

Images from Day 6 of the US Open in New York, on Saturday.

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Round 2; Paes-Duran exit

India had mixed fortunes at the US Open on Friday. Rohan Bopanna advanced to the men's...

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena romp into last 16

Serena Williams moved another step closer to a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam...

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, fashion and sport were there to witness the...

Sharan-Nys pair makes early US Open exit

Sharan and Nys did not get any break-point in the 72-minute clash

Halep's horrors abound in Flushing Meadows

Asked after the match how she was feeling about her early departure, Halep replied...

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep shocked

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

Teen sensation Gauff continues dream run

The 15-year-old American phenom was forced to dig deep to become the youngest player...

Tired Murray loses in third round of Rafa Nadal Open

Murray required two medical stoppages for cramp and received treatment to his thigh as...

Kyrgios mostly keeps his cool to see off Hoang

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios mostly kept his cool en route to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4...

PIX: Serena, Osaka reveal US Open 2019 look

As the fans head toward Flushing Meadows, tennis stars gear up with ground-breaking...

Federer wants better prize money distribution

Speaking after a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, Federer said the...

US teen McNally yearns to play like Federer

'I really like the way he plays, mixes in the slice, the dropshot, volleys really...

Djokovic hopes to recover in time for next match

Djokovic struggled with both his serve and backhand during a 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-1 win over...

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

'I don't mind when he misbehaves. Obviously, I don't like the bad language. It's just...

US Open PIX: Serena survives scare to reach Round 3

World number eight Williams, who captured the first of her six US Open titles two...

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year,...

Kyrgios accuses ATP of being 'corrupt'

Australia's Nick Kyrgios could find himself in hot water again after accusing men's...

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Netizens slammed Bhagat for poor knowledge of tennis in the country

US Open: Seeds that fell by the wayside

Exodus of big guns opens up bottom half of men's draw

Confident Nagal ready to 'do more damage'

A bullish Sumit Nagal says he has learnt to control his inner demons and is ready to...

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

A summary of the second day's play at the US Open.

You're all weirdos: Tsitsipas lashes out at umpire

After his Russian opponent broke to lead 4-3 in the final set, Tsitsipas, who had...

PHOTOS: Osaka survives; Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing

Images from the second day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Couldn't have dreamt of better Grand Slam debut: Nagal

The 190th-ranked Indian stretched 20-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer to four...

Sumit Nagal: Not a product of system but despite it

How the 22-year-old Indian reached the Show Court at US Open, finding himself against...

Twisted ankle did not help: Prajnesh

Competing in his fourth straight Grand Slam singles main draw this season, Prajnesh...

Can Nagal reach heights of tennis greatness?

Bindra realistic after the Haryanvi takes a set off Federer in US Open first round.

Federer predicts a solid career for 'consistent' Nagal

Nagal lost 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 in a match that lasted two hours and 50 minutes in New...

Nagal gave up cricket dreams to chase tennis glory

Monday was also the first time in more than two decades that India had more than one...

Intense practice, baby time puts Serena in right frame

The ruthless American needed less than an hour to defeat Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 and notch...

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

A stone-faced Sharapova was left to ponder a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing that proved once again...

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

When the match began it was Federer who surprisingly looked intimidated under the...

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

A summary of the first day's play at the US Open.

Prajnesh, Nagal suffer first round exits at US Open

Prajnesh Gunneswaran got a taste of high-level tennis in his first-round exit from the...

Murray returns, claims first singles win since surgery

Murray claimed his first singles victory since returning from hip surgery with a 6-0,...

US Open: Barty survives fright; Nishikori cruises

Barty survived a first-round scare at the US Open on Monday

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

While prone to losing to modest opponents, Kyrgios often produces his best tennis when...

Meet the TOP 8 men's contenders at US Open

The eight men to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Here are eight women to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.

Nagal to clash with Federer in US Open opener

Earning a dream Grand Slam debut for himself, Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal set up...

Family vacation has Federer ready for US Open charge

Roger Federer won five consecutive US Open titles from 2004-2008 but has not enjoyed...

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Halep's near-flawless display at the All England Club marked a spectacular return to...

US Open: Djokovic, Federer on collision course

Wimbledon finalists Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a semi-final collision...

Serena and Sharapova clash in US Open first round

It will be the 22nd career match-up between the two long-time rivals, who somehow have...

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad next month has been postponed to...

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open qualifier

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Murray to play singles in Nadal's Challenger event

The 32-year-old pulled out of the doubles event at the US Open to focus on his singles...

Osaka heads to New York striving for form, fitness

A difficult few months saw her fail to win a tournament, lose her number one ranking...

The search for Andy Roddick's successor

"There have been moments for optimism - plenty. And on the men's side, not as much."

Fans betting on favourite Serena to win US Open

A six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Williams was once money in the bank when it...

Djokovic, Osaka get top billing for US Open

Three-time US Open champion Djokovic, who comes into the tournament having won his...

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie vs Pak

AITA said last week they had written to International Tennis Federation (ITF) asking...

Indo-Pak Davis Cup: AITA-ITF concall cancelled again

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi, who was to be part of the...

US Open qualifiers: Raina progresses to 2nd round

Ramkumar ousted

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match

Diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, Lee Duck-hee cannot hear calls from the line...

The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

This will be her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second...

Discussion between AITA and ITF postponed

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi, who was to be part of the...

Shorts: Prajnesh advances; Bopanna-Sharan crash out

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Cincinnati: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to...

AITA to meet ITF security team over Davis Cup venue

'We are not interested in forfeiting the tie. We look forward to working with the ITF...

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

After losing the first set, Medvedev changed his approach midway through the second...

Barty stunned by Kuznetsova in Cincinnati semis

Ashleigh Barty stunningly lost her chance to regain the number one world ranking when...

Injury puts Osaka's US Open title defence in doubt

World number one Naomi Osaka will "probably" defend her US Open title, even if it...

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Novak Djokovic wore down Lucas Pouille after an even first set, dispatching the...

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Top seed Ash Barty rallied from a set down to power into the semi-finals of the...

PIX: Osaka, Barty survive tough tests

Venus Williams also went the distance before claiming a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over...

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week's Winston-Salem Open as he continues...

Kyrgios fined $113,000 for Cincinnati outburst

Nick Kyrgios has been fined $113,000 by the ATP for arguing with the chair umpire and...

Russian qualifier Rublev routs Federer in 62 minutes

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes...

Kyrgios melts down again during Cincinnati loss

Top seeded Ash Barty overcame a slow start to defeat Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1, while...

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let...

ITF snubs AITA, refuses to shift tie against Pakistan

The All India Tennis association (AITA), taking a more aggressive stance than earlier,...

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

"The recent developments have resulted in an atmosphere which is not conducive for a...

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Defending champion Djokovic fired his 15th ace on match point to defeat Querrey but...

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January...

Davis Cup: India players hesitant to play in Pakistan

It left the players and the team management disappointed and after discussing the...

Davis Cup: ITF 'satisfied' with Pakistan security plan

In an email to the ITF on Monday, AITA chief Hironmoy Chatterjee said India had full...

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

The All India Tennis Association decided against seeking a change of venue for the...

Govt won't have say on India playing Davis Cup in Pak

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government will not have any say on...

Nadal whips Medvedev; Serena retires injured in final

Top seed Rafa Nadal overwhelmed Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-0 to win his fifth...

Rogers Cup: Bopanna-Shapovalov bow out in semis

The unseeded duo of Bopanna and Shapovalov lost 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 to the Dutch...

Rogers Cup: Serena in final; Medvedev to battle Nadal

Serena Williams rallied to avoid a stunning upset and secure a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3...

AITA confirms India won't play Davis Cup in Pakistan

The Indian tennis federation on Saturday confirmed that it will approach world...

Bopanna-Shapovalov in Montreal Masters semis

The Indo-Canadian got a walkover in their quarter-final clash against France's Benoit...

Medvedev stuns Thiem; Serena rolls past Osaka

Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov crushed second seed Dominic Thiem and third seed...

Murray to make singles return in Cincinnati

The 32-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion has not played singles since losing in...

Nadal, Federer re-enter ATP politics

Friction has dogged the ATP Player Council, whose president is world number one Novak...

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal advances

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday...

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

AITA likely to request ITF to consider neutral venue for Davis Cup tie vs Pak

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon...

Tennis: Barty's top rank under threat after shock loss

Big-serving Isner reaches Montreal second round

Tennis: Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Konta, Sharapova fall at Rogers Cup in Toronto

India name strong squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead the singles challenge, while...

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out...

Pakistan promises India's players fool-proof security

Seeking to allay fears on Indian team's security during the Davis Cup tie, Pakistan...

Kyrgios downs Tsitsipas to make Citi final

The first meeting between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas lived up to the hype on...

Tennis: Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Frenchman Benoit lost his temper in the third game of the second set when top seed...

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas in quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2,...

World No 2 Osaka missing all the fun

Osaka lost her number one ranking and crashed out at Wimbledon in the first round to...

Sania eyes comeback; says 'nothing to prove'

India's star tennis player Sania Mirza says she has achieved everything in her...

Tennis: USA's Stephens, Gauff crash out in Washington

Stephens, whose best result this year was a run to the Madrid semi-finals in May, was...

India's tennis players 'excited' about Pakistan trip

The Indian tennis players are "excited and available" to travel to Pakistan for the...

Murray's singles return likely next month

The 32-year-old has not played singles since losing in the first round of the...

Tennis: De Minaur downs Fritz to win Atlanta Open

De Minaur, 20, went the entire tournament without facing a break point, and the...

Indian team to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup

Indian cricket team had last toured Pakistan in 2007, and after that, no team across...

Tennis: Djokovic withdraws from Montreal event

Kuznetsova unable to defend Washington title over 'visa issues'

Andy Murray to team up with brother Jamie

The Murray bothers last played together at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and were a prolific...

Indo-Pak Davis Cup: ITF team satisfied with security

India are due to be in Islamabad for the tie after the ITF allowed Pakistan the right...

PIX: Maria Sharapova's 'unforgettable weekend'

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova and her partner Alex Gilkes celebrated his 40th...

India Davis Cupper Sharan marries UK tennis player

Sharan, on Sunday, shared the news with his Twitter followers.

Paes-Rhea battle: SC gives family court a year to decide

The High Court had also asked the couple to work out an amicable solution. However,...

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with...

Paes-Daniell enter semis of Hall of Fame Open

The third-seeded Indo-Kiwi combination prevailed 6-4, 5-7, 14-12 over the...

Tomic's appeal against fine rejected in stinging rebuke

Australian Bernard Tomic's appeal to overturn a fine for not playing to "required...

PIX: The most fashionable sports stars are here!

The list pays tribute to the most stylish athletes in sport, including stars at the...

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Novak Djokovic is arguably the best returner the game has ever seen, is the best...

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Norma Godinho has just about caught her breath after all the action at SW19 on Super...

Bopanna, Mandhana conferred Arjuna Award

The duo did not receive the Arjuna Awards during the Award ceremony held last year on...

Wimbledon champion Halep returns to top 5

Djokovic continues to lead ATP Rankings

Wimbledon champion Halep enjoys Romania's adulation

It was Halep's second Grand Slam title following her triumph at Roland Garros in Paris...

Bopanna ready to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup

Doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna said he has no security concerns about playing Davis...

Mind tricks help Djokovic to fifth Wimbledon crown

'I mean, that was one thing that I promised myself coming on to the court today, that...

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Federer, meanwhile, became the first man to lose a Wimbledon singles final after...

Djokovic wants to be THE greatest: Becker

'Honestly, I think he can overtake them, but I wouldn't like to say that for sure. The...

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

The 16-year-old backed his aggressive backhand throughout the contest and went on to...

Serena to fight for equality until 'the grave'

Williams, who has been outspoken in pushing for gender and racial equality, was asked...

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's champions

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

A look at Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

Factbox on Novak Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

Djokovic outlasts Federer to win fifth Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic dredged his tank of mental and physical resilience to claim a thrilling...

Chilling Halep bubbles to the boil for Wimbledon glory

With last year's French Open, her first Grand Slam title, under her belt, Simona Halep...

PICS: Royals Kate-Meghan, UK PM May at Wimbledon final

So while Halep went about dominating Serena, here are some famous people who got a...

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Thirteen months ago, Comaneci was the first person Halep hugged when she clambered up...

'Stars aligned' says confident Federer ahead of final

'Djokovic is going to feel pressure, that's for sure, but then for Federer it might be...

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Simona Halep

Factbox on Romanian Simona Halep, who beat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 to win the...

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

An inspired Halep took full advantage of an error-strewn display by seven-time...

Factbox: List of Wimbledon women's singles champions

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions:

Frustration for Nadal as Wimbledon mission falls short

Rewarding as it was for Rafael Nadal to become the only player to win the same Grand...

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on Nadal

There was no rain break, no twilight five-set drama and no Wimbledon trophy on offer...

Federer downs Nadal to enter his 12th Wimbledon final

Images from the Wimbledon semi-final played between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on...

Djokovic holds off Agut to enter Wimbledon final

Images from the first Wimbledon semi-final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spain's...

Becker's trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds

The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt by a British court in 2017 in connection to a...

After fulfilling mother's dream, Halep chases her own

As far as Halep was concerned, her 6-1, 6-3 semi-final win over Elina Svitolina meant...

Serena keeps calm and carries on in pursuit of No 24

Williams said the number 24 is becoming an obsession for the media who talk of little...

PIX: Serena powers past Strycova to set up Halep final

The veteran American set up a showdown with Romanian former world number one Simona...

Federer, Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry after 11 years

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading...

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Images from the men's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

For the fourth time in his career, the eighth-seeded Japanese has dropped one set or...

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

'I'm a professional competitor who did her best today, and that's all there is to that'

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Andy Murray and Serena Williams entered the third round of the mixed doubles at...

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Wimbledon witnesses first 12-12 tie-break

Australian John Peers and Finn Henri Kontinen made a small slice of Wimbledon history...

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon...

Wimbledon PIX: Big 3, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in...

Serena wants #Murena as mixed doubles team name

After the celebrity pair's first-round Wimbledon win over Andreas Mies and Alexa...

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

'She's a fighter on the court. She's playing really great, especially on the grass....

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

After stunning Venus Williams then saving two match points en route to beating Polona...

Riske rewarded as she downs Barty in Wimbledon battle

Riske created one of the biggest shocks of the tournament with her 3-6, 6-2, 6-3...

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises....

Not fate's baby, Gauff faces tough challenge ahead

The 15-year-old's popularity has soared off the charts in a memorable week at the All...

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present...

India's mixed doubles challenge at Wimbledon over

India's challenge in mixed doubles at the Wimbledon Championships ended with second...

Wimbledon: Konta leaves Stephens reeling again

After losing the first set, Konta faced three break points in an epic fifth game of...

England cricketers watch Nadal down Tsonga

Heavier balls to blame for slower game: Nadal

Frustrated Fognini explodes in Wimbledon bomb rant

'Wish a bomb would explode on this club. A bomb should explode here'.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

PHOTOS from the Wimbledon Championships matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis...

PIX: Gauff marches on; Humbert sets up Djokovic tie

Fifteen-year-old Cori Gauff clawed her way back from a set and 5-2 down and saved two...

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Hurkacz stretches Djokovic

A summary of Friday's play at Wimbledon.

Divij Sharan in pre-quarters at Wimbledon

Divij Sharan kept Indian interest alive at the Wimbledon Championships by reaching the...

Coach backs teenager Gauff to become world's best

Despite a slight waver following her win over Venus Williams, Cori Gauff has taken the...

For me tennis is not so important, says Kyrgios

Amid the mental fight was Nick Kyrgios's usual array of the stupendous and stupid -...

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

Andy Murray returned to the All England Club in the men's doubles on Thursday and...

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a...

Serena survives Fourth of July test by student

The 37-year-old knows that if she wants to hoist the Rosewater Dish for an eighth...

PIX: Nadal survives Kyrgios test in Wimbledon thriller

It was the best match of Wimbledon's opening week as, amongst the expected...

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Rafa advance; Kerber out

IMAGES from the matches played during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England...

Kyrgios blasts record 143mph second serve vs Nadal!

Kyrgios was raging after losing a challenge on his first serve and then smashed down...

Controversy involving Wimbledon teen sensation

Brit player Harriet Dart left frustrated as mixed doubles partner teams up with...

Tomic fined for playing below standards at Wimbledon

It is not the first time Tomic has been in trouble for not trying.

Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic advances

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener...

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka

A summary of Day Three's matches at the Wimbledon Championships.

PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal through

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Duchess Kate skips Royal Box for outside court

Wildcard Harriet Dart was probably surprised, therefore, when she looked up to see the...

Wimbledon: School girl eclipses Venus to steal limelight

American 15-year-old Cori Gauff stole the show on the opening day of Wimbledon with a...

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships.

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

15-year-old Cori Gauff, the youngest at this year's Wimbledon will play her opening...

Wimbledon: Kerber not troubled by tough draw

The German fifth seed kicks off her campaign against compatriot Tatjana Maria on...

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and the world number three, won the last of...

Wimbledon: Barty to take it one match at a time

The 23-year-old, who this week became the first Australian woman to reach the top of...

Nadal shrugs off difficult build-up for Wimbledon

'Yes, I fall over, but grass sometimes is slippery. Nothing happens. I am good, yeah....

Tunisian Jabeur shining a path for Arab girls

The 24-year-old Tunisian is the only player from the continent in the women's draw and...

Tennis roundup: Pliskova fires Wimbledon warning

Karolina Pliskova warmed up for Wimbledon in the best possible fashion on Saturday by...

Federer opposes on-court coaching

Roger Federer says he would be opposed to men's tennis following the women's example...

Will Murray partner Serena at Wimbledon?

Serena Williams fuelled talk of a dream-team partnership with home favourite Andy...

Wimbledon: Prajnesh to meet Raonic in first round

India's top singles player Prajnesh Gunnesaran drew world number 17 Milos Raonic of...

Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half

Nadal set to face Kyrgios clash in second round

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

After all, he has been champion there twice, is bang in form after a record-stretching...

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

'I knew I was the underdog and I was just enjoying it'

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Wimbledon: Federer seeded second, Nadal drops to three

Defending champion Novak Djokovic tops the draw while new world number one Ash Barty...

No grass courts? No problem, says Djokovic

Djokovic, who is aiming for a fifth Wimbledon title and his 16th Grand Slam crown,...

Wimbledon's seedings system 'not a good thing': Nadal

Rafael Nadal has criticised Wimbledon's unique seedings formula, which could hinder...

Tsitsipas faces steep learning curve at Wimbledon

The 20-year-old, who reached the Australian Open last four and won titles on clay and...

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Grass has always suited Roger Federer's aggressive style, which is based on footwork,...

Tennis Roundup: Barty out of Eastbourne; Myneni loses

New world number one Ashleigh Barty has suffered a pre-Wimbledon injury scare,...

PIX: Federer primed for Wimbledon after 10th Halle crown

Roger Federer warmed up for next month's Wimbledon championships by swatting aside...

Tennis roundup: Federer cruises into Halle final

The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy...

Bad boy Kyrgios brings electricity to tennis: McEnroe

John McEnroe believes outside of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Nick...

Kyrgios fined $17,500 for Queen's Club rants

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been fined a total of $17,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct...

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

The 32-year-old, five-times a winner of the singles at the prestigious Wimbledon...

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

It was Kristyna's first win over a top-five ranked player and she will go on to play...

Kyrgios not such a bad guy: Djokovic

'He can say what he wants, I don't have a problem with it. Does he show me the same...

Spaniard Lopez denies match-fixing allegations

Feliciano Lopez has denied any involvement in match-fixing after his name was...

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the...

Tennis: Sharapova wins on return from injury break

It was the Russian's first competitive match since she withdrew from the St Petersburg...

Can the younger generation beat 'Big 3' at Wimbledon?

Since 2003, one of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray have won...

Woodland fends off Koepka to claim US Open

A relaxed Woodland capped off his round in spectacular style, rolling in a 30-foot...

Tennis Round-up: Berrettini wins Stuttgart Open

World number 30 Berrettini saved five points in the marathon second set tiebreak and...

Sharapova inspired by 'ultimate fighter' Nadal

'The sport is so physical, especially the way he plays, but brings an optimistic...

Tennis round-up: Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in the second round of the Stuttgart Open,...

I was reluctant and hesitant to return: Nadal

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has said he nearly ended his season after being...

Ambitious Nadal will not play before Wimbledon

'Last year I was one point away to the final. I felt competitive last couple of years,...

Two adrift but Nadal not chasing Federer's 20 slams

'You can't be frustrated all the time because the neighbour has a bigger house than...

A look at Nadal's 12 French Open final victories

Factbox on Rafael Nadal's French Open final wins

Nadal claims record-stretching 12th French Open title

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-stretching 12th French Open title by beating Austrian...

All you MUST know about French Open champion Nadal

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Dominic Thiem to win his 12th French Open title:

Here's a complete list of French Open champions

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Mladenovic and Babos claim women's doubles title in Paris

It is Mladenovic's third major doubles title

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champ

According to the trophy, though, there was also an Australian champion in 1976.

Meet the French Open men's finalists

A look at the records of Austria's Dominic Thiem and Spain's Rafael Nadal before their...

Unseeded Krawietz and Mies win men's doubles title

The German pair, who beat 16-time major champions Mike and Bob Bryan en route to the...

PIX: Thiem beats Djokovic in dramatic French Open semi

Thiem, the fourth seed, was leading 3-1 in the third set on Friday when the semi-final...

Barty wins maiden Grand Slam with French Open title

Eighth seed Barty joins 1969, 1970 and 1973 champion Margaret Court and 1971 winner...

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Factbox on Australia's Ashleigh Barty, who beat Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova...

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions:

Women's French Open final delayed by men's semis, rain

Austrian Thiem was 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 4-1 up when the men's match, which had already...

Nadal beats Federer to reach 12th French Open final

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in...

PIX: Vondrousova beats Konta; sets up Barty final

Unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova beat Britain's Johanna Konta 7-5, 7-6(2) to reach...

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semis

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in...

PIX: Djokovic, Thiem to meet in SF; Anisimova stuns Halep

Defending champion Simona Halep was knocked out of the French Open 6-2, 6-4 by...

Why the Nadal-Federer French Open record is 5-0

A quick look at Rafael Nadal's domination of Roger Federer at Roland Garros.

How Federer can get the better of Nadal in semis

What can the Swiss great do to win three sets against the king of clay when in their...

Day 11 washed out at French Open

Wednesday's washout means Friday will now be a bumper semi-finals day as the last four...

French Open: Konta breezes into last four

Jo Konta cantered into the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday

French Open PIX: Rafa sets up Federer semis showdown

Nadal thrashes Nishikori; Federer downs Wawrinka

Djokovic has a record that Rafa doesn't at French Open

Djokovic is the first man to reach 10 successive quarter-finals at the French Open

French Open: Djokovic, Halep, Thiem march into quarters

Images from Day 9 at the French Open.

French Open: Rafa happy about another birthday at work

"I don't know what can happen in the future or not. But yeah, 11 here already is...

Tsitsipas reacts strongly after loss to Wawrinka

'I feel very disappointed at the end. Long time since I cried after a match, so...

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

A summary of Sunday's matches at the French Open.

All about Serena-Thiem controversy

Organisers made Thiem move out and the Austrian was fuming at being treated like 'a...

Bopanna-Copil bow out of French Open

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Marius Copil bowed out of the French...

French Open PIX: Serena, Osaka ousted; Novak through

Images from Day 7 of the 2019 French Open in Paris on Saturday.

Paes crashes out of French Open men's doubles

Leander Paes and his partner Benoit Paire of France lost to the Colombian duo of...

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Indian tennis star Leander Paes feels blessed to have such a long career, having won...

Federer earns milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Federer beats Ruud, becomes oldest man to reach French Open 4th round since 1972

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Copil win, Sharan exits

Bopanna-Copil registered a 6-4, 6-4 win over Bengamin Bonzi and Antoine Hoang

French Open PIX: Muguruza advances; Pliskova shocked

A summary of Friday play at the French Open.

French Open PIX: Del Potro made to sweat by Nishioka

A summary of Thursday's play at the French Open.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Muguruza advance

Rafael Nadal left German qualifier Yannick Maden no hope as he booked his ticket for...

Bopanna, Divij advance in doubles at French Open

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Marius Copil got off to a rousing start...

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Fashion statements from Roland Garros...

PIX: Azarenka ousts Ostapenko; Halep, Osaka survive scare

A summary of Tuesday's play at the French Open.

PIX: Serena's outfit causes another stir at French Open

The mother of one arrived at the 2019 French Open making another fashion statement

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros...

Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon

Petra Kvitova withdrew from the French Open before her first round match, on Monday,...

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Rafael Nadal is generally a slow starter but should not have any problem getting past...

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

The French Open witnessed a stunning upset on its very first day as 18-year-old...

'Muguruza can win any tournament when she's at her peak'

'When she hits her peak she's so dangerous because she moves well.'

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the brand new 5,000 seat...

Australian Kyrgios pulls out of French Open

Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the French Open on Friday, according to...

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Looking to improve her claycourt skills, she spent a bit of time at 11-time French...

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Rafael Nadal is hunting a record-extending and almost unbelievable 12th Roland Garros...

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Here are eight men to watch on the Roland Garros clay.

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, VVS Laxman and tennis sensation Sania Mirza were...

The Kyrgios one-man circus rolls into Paris

The trick-shots, underarm serves and tirades at spectators are all part of the...

Injury-hit Osaka heads to French Open

The 21-year-old is looking to become just the 11th woman to claim a third consecutive...

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

The world No 1 is certainly buoyed by the prospect of emulating his achievement of...

Will Murray play at Wimbledon?

'I'd say there's very little chance I'd play singles during the grass (season)....

I want my legacy to be fighting for women: Azarenka

'I knew I was going to come back but my first thought was, 'Oh my god I'm never going...

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Rafael Nadal won a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 victory...

Djokovic, Nadal face off in Rome final

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal won on Saturday to set up an Italian Open final meeting

Italian Open SF: It's Nadal vs Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Johanna Konta progressed to the Italian Open...

What's wrong with Naomi Osaka?

Naomi Osaka is also the first woman to win a second Slam immediately after her first...

Rome Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Rafael Nadal set up an Italian Open semi-final with Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday...

Injured Federer, Osaka pull out of Italian Open

The 21-year-old Japanese was scheduled to face sixth seed Kiki Bertens after coming...

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight

Australian Nick Kyrgios was expelled from the tournament after going wild in the third...

Nadal favourite for French Open: Sanchez Vicario

The women's singles is wide open, Arantxa said, but picked Halep as favourite.

Italian Open PICS: Federer, Nadal through to last 16

With rain having washed out Wednesday's play, Federer along with champion Rafael Nadal...

Ill-tempered Kyrgios kicked out of Italian Open

The frustrated 24-year-old shook hands with his opponent and the umpire before he...

Unfiltered Kyrgios rips into Djokovic, Nadal

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has branded Rafael Nadal a sore loser, the Spaniard's uncle...

Sharapova pulls out of French Open

Twice champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the French Open after failing to...

PIX: Zverev crashes out; injured Serena withdraws

World number five Alexander Zverev continued his poor recent form as he crashed out of...

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Delighted world number one Novak Djokovic said he was back to his best after winning a...

Tsitsipas comes of age to beat Nadal

Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off one of the biggest wins of his short but remarkable...

Thiem ousts Federer in Madrid Open thriller

The fifth-seeded Austrian, who saved two match points, will face Novak Djokovic on...

Madrid: Bencic upsets world No 1 Osaka; Djokovic in semis

World number one Naomi Osaka lost in three sets to unseeded Swiss Belinda Bencic in...

Federer survives match points to beat Monfils

World number three Roger Federer is playing his first tournament on clay for three...

Madrid: Nadal makes strong start; Ferrer bids farewell

Ferrer, 37, announced earlier in the year he would end his 19-year career at the...

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Osaka survives test to reach last 16

Met Gala PICS: Serena, A-Rod turn on the style

Along with film stars and fashion icons, sports stars and their better halves also...

Madrid Open: Defending champ Kvitova advances

The Czech has now won eight consecutive games at the Caja Magica and will face...

No lofty expectations for Federer on clay court return

Federer had skipped the clay court season the past two years since last competing in...

Tennis round-up: Tsitsipas wins first clay court title

Tsitsipas regained his composure to save a set point in the 10th game before sealing...

Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 per cent

Wimbledon's prize money has trebled in the last decade.

'Forever yes': Stephens to wed soccer player Altidore

The 26-year old Stephens and Altidore, 29, announced their engagement on Monday with...

Thiem breaks no sweat to win Barcelona Open

'It's such an honour to win this tournament, looking at all the names who have won it...

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final

To face Medvedev in title round

Tennis round-up: Nadal overcomes Struff to make semis

Eleven-times champion Rafael Nadal booked his place in the semi-finals of the...

Tennis Roundup: Nadal shines in victory; Osaka advances

Rafael Nadal gave a much improved performance to advance into the quarter-finals of...

Roundup: Nadal advances; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

World number two Rafael Nadal dropped a set at the Barcelona Open for the first time...

Barcelona Open: Lucky loser Jarry stuns Sascha Zverev

Zverev's brother Mischa Zverev was also eliminated, going out 6-3, 6-1 to David Ferrer...

Fognini lands maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo

The 31-year-old triumphed despite suffering from an apparent muscle problem to became...

Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semis

The 11-time champion's loss ended a series of 25 consecutive sets won on his favourite...

Vijay Amritraj's mother passes away

Maggie Amritraj, mother of former Indian Davis Cup players Vijay Amritraj and Anand...

Fed Cup: Barty beats doubles partner Azarenka in semis

Barty had some trouble in the first set against the two-time Australian Open champion...

Djokovic falls to Medvedev, Nadal marches on

World number one Novak Djokovic's French Open preparations were dealt with a blow as...

Tennis: Nadal, Djokovic ease into Monte Carlo quarters

hampion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked Novak Djokovic turned in impressive displays to...

PIX: Dominant Nadal makes winning start in Monte Carlo

Playing his first match since injuring his knee at Indian Wells last month, Nadal...

Djokovic survives Kohlschreiber scare in Monte Carlo

A furious Djokovic went on to smash his racket three times on the court and was met...

Monte Carlo: Struff upsets birthday boy Shapovalov

Shapovalov, who turned 20, was coming off a spectacular run to the Miami Open...

'India needs to do lot more for women empowerment'

Ace tennis player Sania Mirza said India still needs to do a lot more to bring women...

Go out there and vote, says Sania Mirza

Sports stars in Telangana stepped out to cast their vote in the first phase of Lok...

Muguruza retains Monterrey title; Keys defeats Wozniacki

Spain's Garbine Muguruza successfully defended her Monterrey Open title on Sunday when...

Tennis round-up: Sakkari stuns Bertens in Charleston

On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla...

Tennis Round-up: Seeds struggle at Charleston Open

Sixth seed Elise Mertens fell to Kaia Kanepi 0-6, 6-0, 7-5 and seventh seed Julia...

Murray back on the court after hip surgery

The 31-year-old said last month he could possibly play at Wimbledon as he is now pain...

Parineeti turns babysitter for Sania's son Izhaan

The actor treated her fans with a love-filled picture of herself with the...

Charleston Open: Bencic, Ostapenko advance

Bencic broke Aiava at love to open the match, one of the six break points she...

Federer ticks on with Swiss precision for 101st title

'I am still able to prioritise all the things in my life the right way'

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Barty said the key to the match was extending rallies on the warm day in Southern...

Federer to face Isner in Miami final

Big-hitting American John Isner kept his title defence alive but needed all his...

Breakdancing gets provisional okay for 2024 Olympics

The Paris 2024 organising committee in February proposed surfing, skateboarding and...

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

A clinical Roger Federer took a confident step towards a fourth Miami Open title on...

Miami Open: Bautista Agut stuns Djokovic, Kyrgios out

A tenacious Roberto Bautista Agut battled back to beat world number one Novak Djokovic...

Underarm or underhanded? Kyrgios serve stokes debate

Having annoyed Nadal with an underarm serve at Acapulco, Nick Kyrgios doubled down...

Miami: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-3 and Kevin...

Miami Open: Stephens stunned; Djokovic advances

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was sent packing from the Miami Open on Sunday...

Ferrer stuns Zverev, Federer fights back; Osaka out

Roger Federer rallied from a set down to beat Moldovan surprise package Radu Albot...

Sports Shorts: Nishikori, Thiem shocked in Miami

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Miami Open: Andreescu pulls off great escape, Venus rolls on

IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Open on Thursday

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the arena is nestled among...

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Serena and Venus Williams usually get top billing at the Miami Open but this year...

Djokovic ready to play tennis not politics at Miami Open

World number one Novak Djokovic on Wednesday dismissed any suggestion of friction with...

India loses tennis events due to closure of Pakistan's air space

The source said logistics became a big issue for almost all the participating countries.

Miami Masters qualifiers: Prajnesh advances, Ramkumar out

World No 84, Gunneswaran, who reached the third round at the Indian Wells Masters...

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu's Indian Wells triumph was not shown on television...

Thiem was better when it really mattered: Federer

'I am not too disappointed. I feel like he had to come up with the goods, and it did...

ATP rankings: Prajnesh rises to career-high 84

Injured Yuki out of top-200

Indian Wells: Thiem topples Federer to win title; Andreescu stuns Kerber

Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to...

Federer and Nadal to clash in Indian Wells semi-final

The Spaniard leads 23-15 on a head-to-head basis but the Swiss has won the last five...

Indian Wells PIX: Raonic to face Thiem in semis

IMAGES from matches played at the BNP Paribas tennis tournament played in Indian Well,...

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal cruise into quarters; Muguruza upset

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 10 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells,...

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Kohlschreiber, 35, stunned the top seed and five-times former champion 6-4, 6-4 in...

Osaka shrugs off Indian Wells upset

Osaka, 21, said she lacked maturity when as a relative unknown player she won the...

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

The top-seeded Serb, who had not dropped a set in four matches since the round of 16...

Prajnesh's dream run ends; Bopanna out of doubles

Prajnesh Gunneswaran's terrific run at the Indian Wells Masters came to an end...

Tennis PIX: Federer, Nadal win openers; Serena retires

World No 2 Rafael Nadal brushed aside American Jared Donaldson 6-1, 6-1 and will next...

Prajnesh continues dream run; stuns World No 18 Basilashvili

Indian qualifier Prajnesh Gunneswaran achieved the biggest win of his career when he...

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5,...

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Under the lights on the stadium court, Williams smashed 39 winners to defeat Azarenka...

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Thursday's match was just Venus Williams's seventh of the year and first since...

Osaka is now a Barbie girl!

'Having that chance to represent people that might not think that they could be...

Sania's sister dating Azharuddin's son?

The two have been spotted together at a few dos and have been putting up loved up...

Roundup: What Kyrgios must do to up his fitness for Grand Slams...

Nick Kyrgios needs to improve his fitness to have a chance of winning Grand Slams,...

Have you heard Federer's post retirement plans?

'My priority will always be, as it is now, my family, my kids and my wife'

Why Wimbledon is targeting juniors...

From 2022 a new event for under 14s will be staged at the All England Club during the...

Sports Shorts: Serena handed tough draw at Indian Wells

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Kyrgios drops Zverev to win Acapulco title

Nick Kyrgios saved his best performance of a brilliant week for last as the Australian...

Tennis Roundup: Federer claims 100th title in Dubai

Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek...

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

After a brief interruption when the players were locked at 5-5 in the opening set,...

Valencia in Copa final after 11 years

Valencia, who lifted the trophy on their last appearance in the showpiece match in...

Tennis: Kyrgios saves three match points to beat Nadal

The Australian fell to the floor in celebration after clinching the victory, before...

Tennis Round-up: Federer overcomes Verdasco; Nishikori falls

Roger Federer was made to work hard by Fernando Verdasco before beating the Spanish...

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4, 3-6,...

PIX: Athletes who went to the Vanity Fair Oscar party

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova ensured all eyes would be on her as she attended the...

'Racist' cartoon of Serena gets all clear from Aus watchdog

The caricature of an angry Williams -- with exaggerated lips and tongue and a wild...

Don't miss! Serena Williams gives inspiring speech at Oscars

The 23 time Grand Slam champion made not one but two appearances at the Oscars on...

Tennis Roundup: Emotional Djere wins Rio Open for first ATP title

Laslo Djere won his first ATP title at the Rio Open on Sunday and then captured the...

Tennis Round-up: Unseeded Bencic upsets Kvitova to win Dubai title

She is the second Swiss player to win the tournament after Martina Hingis won the...

Murray could make return after hip surgery

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray said before his first round exit at the...

Why World No. 1 Osaka is struggling to deal with limelight

Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova says Naomi Osaka's shyness is a problem for...

Tennis: Federer to make clay court return at Madrid Open

Top seed Dominic Thiem was knocked out the Rio Open in the first round on Tuesday,...

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

World number one Naomi Osaka was beaten in her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free...

This tennis great has advice for Paes, Bhupathi, Sania

Paes, Bhupathi, Saina need to work together for growth of Indian tennis: Becker

Tennis round-up: Osaka on why she split with coach Bajin

'Everyone thinks it was a money-related issue, but it wasn't'

PIX: Supermom Sania Mirza

Enjoy these pictures of the supermom with super style.

Here's what Sania Mirza has to say on Pulwama attack

Mirza, who is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, is trolled and targetted...

Tennis Roundup: Mertens stuns Halep to lift Qatar Open title

Belgium's Elise Mertens rallied from a set down to beat top seed Simona Halep 3-6,...

Tennis round-up: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in Doha final

Top seed Simona Halep came back from 4-1 down in the deciding set to beat Elina...

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Rafael Nadal to play for Spain in new Davis Cup Finals while World No 1 Novak Djokovic...

Tennis round-up: Halep to meet Svitolina in Doha semis

Playing in her first tournament with new coach Thierry Van Cleemput, Halep raced to a...

Can India clinch a medal in TT at 2020 Olympics?

Ace paddler Sharath Kamal, who clinched a historic mixed doubles bronze with Manika...

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Earlier on Wednesday, Czech Karolina Pliskova was forced to withdraw from the...

Rafael Nadal here to stay

Nadal eyes participation in Davis Cup Finals, 2020 Olympics

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, has parted ways with her...

Tennis Rankings: Do you know India's best ranked player in singles?

Reaping rewards of his consistent performance, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, on Monday, broke...

Tennis round-up: India finishes 4th in Fed Cup after losing to Korea

India ended its campaign at the Fed Cup with a fourth place finish after losing the...

Tennis is my life. I still have it in me: Sania Mirza

India's tennis star Sania Mirza is planning to make a return to the game by year end...

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at...

Who should play Sania Mirza in biopic?

Tennis star Sania Mirza on Friday announced that a biopic on her will be made by...

Fed Cup: Ankita wins twice, India beat Thailand 2-1

Uppal said India didn't play to its potential but showed great fightback to clinch the...

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

India were drawn against their Pakistan for an away Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 fixture.

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

No Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie,...

Fed Cup: In Sania's absence, Ankita holds key

Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi will have to punch above their weight when the...

Sports Shorts: Kvitova beaten by Vekic in St Petersburg quarters

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Bhupathi backs India's singles players after walloping

Keeping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in mind, the sports ministry has included the doubles...

Tennis Australia backs Hewitt in fued with misbehaving Tomic

Twice Grand Slam champion Hewitt said last month that he had banned Tomic from playing...

Davis Cup: Italy thrash India to enter World Finals

World No 15 India will now compete in the Zone Group action later this year.

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Australia eased ahead of Bosnia 2-0 as John Millman thumped Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-2...

Davis Cup: What went wrong for India?

Mahesh Bhupathi rued that his men failed to seize the opportunities against a much...

Davis Cup: India staring at elimination after Italy take 2-0 lead

Andreas Seppi experienced some early hiccups before getting past Ramkumar Ramanathan...

The girl Rafa will marry

Xisca is a supremely private person, so much so that she is not on social media. She...

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup is the largest annual international team competition in...

India vs Italy Davis Cup tie: Seppi wary of Ramkumar

Win is the only thing on Seppi's mind and he is focussed on giving his country the...

Davis Cup: Can India upset Italy and qualify for Group Finals?

World No. 16 Marco Cecchinato will spearhead Italy's challenge, while they also have...

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to play Seppi in opening rubber

India's number one player Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who achieved career-high 102 ranking...

Nadal set to marry long-time girlfriend Xisca

According to Hola magazine, Nadal and Xisca got secretly engaged in May last year and...

Sports Shorts: Manika first Indian woman to break into top-50

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

India won't miss Leander Paes: Bhupathi

Captain Mahesh Bhupathi, on Wednesday, made it clear that India won't miss veteran...

No room for excuses now: says Bhupathi ahead of Davis Cup

Bhupathi said home comfort and the X-factor of Calcutta South Club's grasscourts hold...

Murray undergoes hip surgery in London

Former world number one Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London,...

BEST PHOTOS from the Australian Open

Here are some of the best moments from the 2019 Australian Open.

Career-best rankings for rising tennis stars Prajnesh, Ankita

Prajnesh is now ranked 102 in the men's singles rankings with a jump of seven places...

Destiny's child Djokovic speechless after surpassing Sampras

'It ranks right at the top. Under the circumstances, playing against Nadal, such an...

Humbled Nadal concedes was 'unable to give that extra thing tonight'

Beaten in just over two hours, Nadal won barely a third of the match's points, was...

List of Australian Open men's singles champions

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905...

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to win record 7th Aus Open crown

The Serbian won 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his 15th Grand Slam title.

Aus Open: Frenchmen Herbert, Mahut win men's doubles title

With the victory, Herbert and Mahut added the Melbourne Park title to their US Open,...

After US Open drama, Osaka savours Australian coronation

There was not an ounce of bitterness as Osaka accepted the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup...

'I didn't know if I would hold the racquet again': Kvitova

Petra Kvitova was proud of her second-set fightback against Naomi Osaka in the...

How Japan celebrated Osaka's victory

Osaka became the first Japanese tennis player to win the Australian Open and the first...

Meet new Australian Open mixed doubles champs!

Third seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Rajeev Ram defeated local favourites Astra Sharma...

Osaka emerges as fresh champion at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka emerged as a fresh champion at Melbourne Park as well as the new World No...

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922...

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

A look at the records of Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic before their...

Djokovic and Nadal add another chapter to great rivalry

A win for Djokovic would move him past Pete Sampras (14) to outright third on the list...

Spotted! Celebrities at Australian Open

We spotted some celebs from the world of Hollywood, cricket and comedy enjoying some...

Djokovic up for another epic against greatest rival Nadal

If Rafael Nadal's Australian Open semi-final win over Greek sensation Stefanos...

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

Petra Kvitova takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday's Australian Open final with one of...

Pouille's best-laid plan goes awry against Djokovic

Pouille had devised a strategy with his coach Amelie Mauresmo to topple the top seed...

Aus Open final: Osaka, Kvitova chase double delight

Petra Kvitova takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday's Australian Open final with one of...

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas...

Kvitova finds killer instinct when in 'bubble', says coach

'She's always smiling. I mean, we try in our team to smile everywhere. We make so many...

Why Osaka has an 'upper hand' over Kvitova in Aus Open final

Osaka will bid for her second Grand Slam title in succession against twice Wimbledon...

PHOTOS: Stosur-Zhang are Aus Open women's doubles champs

Australian Stosur, who has a history of suffering attacks of nerves in front of home...

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44...

Dejected Tsitsipas bows out but Greek fans proud

Tsitsipas was left searching for answers to explain the pounding at the hands of Nadal

Timeless Nadal crushes another youth rebellion

No tennis for four months, no problem for Rafael Nadal.

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz

A marauding Rafael Nadal ended Stefanos Tsitsipas's trailblazing run at the Australian...

India-Italy Davis Cup tie: A lot is at stake for Bhupathi

Bhupathi's captaincy on line in Italy tie

Australian Open run was no 'fluke', says Collins

Florida-born Collins battled hard in the first set on a stifling day at Rod Laver...

Ageless Paes has no plans to hang up racket yet

In his 28th season on tour and even after winning 18 Grand Slam titles in men's and...

Epic Serena win took its toll, says Pliskova

Pliskova was down 5-1 against Williams in the final set before the seventh seed...

Kvitova doubted she would ever play a Slam final again

'It wasn't really a nice time to be dealing with everything'

PIX: Osaka to face Kvitova in maiden Australian Open final

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Thursday

We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

Keeping in mind Italians' weakness on grass, India have opted for grass courts in...

Meet the Australian Open women's semi-finalists

A look at the records of Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova and Japan's Naomi Osaka...

YouTube star Tsitsipas hopes to reel in Nadal in semi-finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas' YouTube channel is experiencing a surge in subscribers after he...

Osaka thirsty for more success

Osaka remains on course for glory at Melbourne Park after blowing away Ukrainian Elina...

PHOTOS: Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires

Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after Kei...

I didn't choke: Serena Williams

"It's kind of hard to say because she -- there's nothing I did wrong on those match...

Aus Open PIX: Pliskova stuns Serena with epic fightback

Serena Williams squandered four match points and blew a 5-1 lead in the decider to...

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Rafael Nadal kept the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open with a 6-3,...

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Veteran Leander Paes and his partner Samantha Stosur suffered a second round defeat in...

Nishikori faces big test against bugbear Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is aware of Kei Nishikori's battling qualities having lost twice to the...

PIX: Kvitova crashes Barty party; Collins rallies past Pavlyuchenkova

A ruthless Petra Kvitova trampled on the hopes of the host nation with an emphatic...

Aus Open: Greek trailblazer Tsitsipas continues Melbourne quest

The 20-year-old became the youngest semi-finalist at Melbourne Park since American...

Serena back to physical and emotional best

Her coach Patrick Mouratoglou believes she is now ready to matching Margaret Court's...

Can you identify the players at the Australian Open?

Guess the player by their trademark outfits, tattoos or hairstyles.

1 precious lesson from Serena's life!

Serena Williams is a year short of spending a quarter of a century as a professional...

What to expect at Australian Open Day 9

Frances Tiafoe is hopeful to build on his own stature in the game as he prepares for...

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic advance; Nishikori wins five-hour epic

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Aus Open: Serena heaps praise on Halep after booking quarters spot

The Romanian broke Williams's serve in the first game but that was the only one she...

Grand Slam jinx continues for Zverev

The 21-year-old German, one of the brightest stars in men's tennis, is yet to progress...

Naomi Osaka's plan A,B and C revealed!

Osaka has had to mix things up during a grinding progression to the last eight at...

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

We bring you best images from week one of the 2019 Australian Open Championships at...

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Barty's best performance for Heat came against Melbourne Stars, scoring a quickfire 39...

The beginning of the end

The Big Four were always going to come into the year's first Grand Slam knowing fully...

Aus Open: Barty rallies past Sharapova; Pavlyuchenkova beats Stephens

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open, in Melbourne.

Idol Federer becomes Tsitsipas's 'rival'

Having toppled 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in the fourth round of the...

Here's what went wrong for Federer at Australian Open

Federer rues missed chances in Tsitsipas thriller

'Super Sunday' for unseeded Collins and Tiafoe

Not many would have bet on unseeded Americans Danielle Collins and Frances Tiafoe...

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Tsitsipas will play 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the...

Aus Open: Birthday boy Tiafoe topples Dimitrov; Nadal whips Berdych

American Frances Tiafoe celebrated his 21st birthday by stunning Bulgaria's Grigor...

Barty is Australia's last hope

Ash Barty carries a nation's hopes of ending the long wait for a home champion into...

PIX: Virat-Anushka catch up with Federer at Aus Open

Captain Virat Kohli enjoyed his time off by catching the action at the Australian Open...

Last Australian men's player slumps out of home Grand Slam

Australia's Alexei Popyrin was the last man standing, losing 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-7 (10),...

How Halep plans to take down Serena in Aus Open fourth round

Halep has struggled for form and fitness since her first-round defeat at the US Open...

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Watch: Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Roger Federer found that out this week when he was blocked access to a locker room at...

PHOTOS: Serena consoles Ukrainian teen after win

Serena Williams powered into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday with...

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Beaten by Roger Federer in last year's final, Cilic was pushed to the brink by Spanish...

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Tennis round-up: Murray 'may undergo surgery again'

Three-times Grand Slam winner Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip...

Sharapova raps Australian Open organisers

With two men's five-set matches having caused a log-jam, Muguruza and Konta did not...

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Garbine Muguruza claimed a 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 win over Johanna Konta

What to expect at Australian Open Day 5

Confident Shapovalov primed to step up against Djokovic

Davis Cup captain Hewitt accuses Tomic of 'threats, blackmail'

Australia Davis Cup captain Hewitt says threatened by Tomic

Serena juggles business, motherhood before beating Bouchard

Williams, dubbed the Australian Open favourite by Bouchard shortly after the match, is...

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic advance; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Images from the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Serena will surpass Court's Grand Slam record, says Graff

Steffi Graf acknowledged Serena Williams had achieved her success in the more...

Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash

Maria Sharapova continued her marauding form in handing out a 6-2, 6-1 thrashing to...

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

Sloane Stephens, Kim Clijsters, Hyeon Chung among others were made acquainted with...

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

Eleven years after their first meeting in the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic...

'Murray can come back after hip surgery'

Bryan said he had not advised Murray either way but hoped he would get the surgery to...

Aus Open: Tiafoe announces himself with Anderson upset

Wimbledon finalist Anderson took a medical time-out mid-way through the four-set match...

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

Before the tournament, top seed Djokovic declared the three should be favourites to...

India at Aus Open: Men's doubles challenge ends in single day

Competing in his 24th Australian Open, veteran Leander Paes and his partner Miguel...

Aus Open PIX: Ruthless Djokovic, Serena, Zverev march forth

IMAGES from the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Injury-troubled Kyrgios falls to cap bleak day for Australia

A prodigious yet polarising talent, former quarter-finalist Nick Kyrgios suffered his...

'Please, Twitter, let me back in': Shapovalov

Shapovalov said the enforced break from Twitter gave him more time to focus on tennis,...

'Vote for me!' says political animal Keys

Madison Keys put her hand up for a place on the WTA Players' Council at the Australian...

Stunning! From catsuit to Serena-tard

For Williams, the catsuit, she said, made her feel like a 'superhero', and the...

I'd be okay if Australian Open match is my last: Murray

The comment came shortly after Murray revealed that the 2019 Australian Open could be...

Why Prajnesh struggled on debut at Aus Open

India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran said he 'struggled a bit with the sun' and that it cost...

Murray bows out of Australian Open after epic comeback

Andy Murray's hopes of a fairytale swansong at the Australian Open were crushed

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Sharapova ease into 2nd round; Isner out

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Monday

Nadal jokes as journo sleeps during press conference

While taking questions about his first round victory, the World No 2 spotted a...

What to expect at Australian Open Day 2

Simona Halep begins her Australian Open campaign against Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday in a...

Briton Boulter part of Aus Open history, and it's an LOL moment

Wins deciding set shootout after premature celebration. The Briton, who overcame dual...

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Reaching the semi-finals at the 2014 Wimbledon and the 2017 Australian Open remain his...

Australian Open: Debutant Prajnesh loses in first round

Prajnesh Gunneswaran's maiden Grand Slam appearance ended in disappointment after...

Murray has been undervalued as a man: Mauresmo

The three-time Grand Slam champion has emerged as a feminist figure in tennis, notably...

Prajnesh slams 'tennis system' in India

The 29-year-old dismissed suggestions that his Australian Open appearance could...

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou claimed Serena Williams' fitness had since gone up a notch...

Federer feeling 'lucky' ahead of Aus Open hat-trick bid

While knowing the limits of his body and full of praise for his team for being able to...

Aus Open: Kerber feels solid again; Halep admits behind curve

New coach Rainer Schuettler's experience as a former player at the top level has been...

Umpiring a 'strange occupation', says Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios has had more than his fair share of run-ins with umpires over his career

Australia Open: Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded

Naomi Osaka is no longer a shy, introvert youngster and the newest Grand Slam winner...

Nadal shrugs off injury concerns, pays tribute to Murray

Former champion Rafael Nadal shrugged off concerns about his fitness ahead of the...

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand...

Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne

Take a look at six of the up-and-comers who could upset the top names at the year's...

5 things that can really spice up Australian Open

amiliar names, however, are tipped to take off with the winners' trophies. The...

Djokovic favourite as 'Big Four' take final bow

Novak Djokovic's star still burns bright as he returns to Melbourne Park in search of...

Prajnesh only third Indian in five years to play in a Grand Slam

The top-ranked Indian will face American World No 39 Frances Tiafoe in the first round...

'Andy will always be a titan'

'Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little...

Tearful Andy Murray may retire after Australian Open

Even putting on socks and shoes caused him severe pain, the three time Grand Slam...

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

The first player to win a Grand Slam, the ATP World Tour Finals, the men's singles at...

Match-fixing hits Spanish tennis: 28 players investigated

Of the 83 people implicated in the case, 28 were professional tennis players, playing...

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Patrick Mouratoglou said he and Serena Williams had decided not to do any on-court...

New mom Sania plans comeback in 2019

The journey back to the top won't be easy, says India's tennis star Sania Mirza, who...

Australian Open: Federer faces huge Uzbek challenge in opener

The draw for the first Grand Slam of the season was made on Thursday and the top seeds...

Prajnesh close in on Australian Open main draw

Prajnesh, seeded sixth, got the better of Spain's Enrique Lopez Perez 6-3, 6-3 in the...

Australian Open practice: Djokovic gives Murray reality check

Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip surgery last January, and was...

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Change might be afoot though, according to American great John McEnroe

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open...

Aus Open Preview: Djokovic, Federer, Serena remain favourites

Novak Djokovic and Rogerer Federer loom over Melbourne Park for the year's opening...

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

How Indians fared at Aus Open qualifiers

Appearing in her third grand slam qualifiers, Ankita (ranked 205) got the better of...

Nishikori, Pliskova crowned Brisbane champions

Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame Daniil Medvedev in the Brisbane International final on...

Bopanna serves big in Tata Open title win with Sharan

Bopanna lost just four points on his serve during the entire match as the top seeded...

Djokovic suffers shock loss in Doha semis

Novak Djokovic suffered his first defeat of the new season in the Qatar Open...

Will injured Sharapova miss Australian Open?

Sharapova struggled to move on court and conceded the opening set 6-1, with coach...

Women's empowerment campaign: Serena joins Priyanka Chopra-backed app

Bumble began in 2014 as a dating platform for women to start discussions with...

Sports Shorts: Murray's comeback halted; Sharapova enters quarters

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Nadal pulls out of Brisbane International

Lucky loser Taro Daniel will replace Nadal in the second round against Jo-Wilfried...

Sania Mirza's family picture you will fall in love with!

Sania Mirza treats us with a cute first family photograph.

'Oh what a night'! What Serena, Federer said after dream clash

The duo hailed each other in the post-match interview before the tennis titans...

Serena's inspirational message to working mums and dads...

Williams, 37, said "it's not about what we can do it's what we MUST do as working moms...

Federer beats Serena in Hopman Cup

In the clash of legends, Roger Federer got the better of Serena Williams in their...

Del Potro to miss Australian Open with knee injury

World number five Juan Martin del Potro will miss next month's Australian Open as he...

Get ready for Federer vs Serena!

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, holders of a combined 43 singles Grand Slam titles,...

Australian Open tweaks extreme heat policy

Players in the men's draw at the Australian Open will be allowed 10-minute breaks...

Have you met the Rafael Nadal of badminton in Spain?

Marin Carolina has come a long way to be the reigning Olympic and world champion but...

Cuteness alert: Sania's baby Izhaan says 'hello to the world'

The tennis ace shared the first-ever picture of her son on social media on Saturday.

Manika ruled supreme in memorable year for Indian TT

While Indian table tennis took giant strides in the year, a star too was born with...

Australian Open introduces final set tiebreak

The Australian Open has joined Wimbledon in introducing a final set tiebreak from next...

Djokovic turns back the clock with slam double in 2018

Serbian Djokovic, 31, needed elbow surgery in February to cure a problem that surfaced...

Sania Mirza cuddles with baby Izhaan

Izhaan looked too cute all cuddled up in his mama's arms.

What brings Nadal and Federer together

Spaniard Rafael Nadal will team up with perennial rival Roger Federer for the third...

How Sania's emergence helped Indian tennis...

Mahesh Bhupathi says for India to host big-ticket WTA events, the country needs to...

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

Former British No 1 Tim Henman helped train the dogs for the December 6-9 tournament,...

PIX: Sania Mirza, Rathore cast their vote

Sports stars in Rajasthan and Telangana stepped out to cast their vote on Friday.

After Murray, Mauresmo to coach Pouille

A statement from the French Tennis Federation on Thursday confirmed the U-turn by the...

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Serena confirmed her entry to the tournament she won for a seventh time on her last...

Sania Mirza thanks 'auntie' Sindhu and Joshna

Sania shared a selfie with Indian badminton star PV Sindhu and Indian squash star...

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

Sharapova is not just one of the world's top tennis players but a brilliant business...

PIX: Croatia's President is the country's biggest sports cheerleader

President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović again seen backing her nation in a top...

PHOTOS: Cilic beats Pouille to win Davis Cup for Croatia

The powerful World No 7 was relentless as he snuffed out any hope of a famous French...

Davis Cup final: France stay alive in after doubles win

Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert made sure of that with a gripping doubles win...

Sania shares cute photo of baby Mirza Malik

The 32-year-old recently took to Twitter to share a picture with her bundle of joy.

Tsonga defies doctor to battle on, but all in vain

Jo Wilfried Tsonga defied doctor's orders to continue his match against Marin Cilic in...

Davis Cup final: Coric, Cilic put Croatia in charge

Borna Coric and Marin Cilic put Croatia in complete control of the Davis Cup final on...

France go with Tsonga and Chardy in Davis Cup final singles vs Croatia

Already without the likes of Richard Gasquet and Gael Monfils for the final against...

Tennis round-up: Davis Cup could merge with ATP

Italian Bracciali banned for life, Starace for 10 years

Meet new 'superstar' of tennis

Alexander Zverev has proven himself as the best of tennis' new generation of men's...

Sacha Zverev astonished at beating two biggies back-to-back

Just as against Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer in Saturday's semi-final,...

Bryan-Sock claim ATP Finals doubles title

The American duo won 5-7, 6-1, 13-11 as they added the season-ending crown to the...

World No 1 Djokovic puts 'phenomenal season in perspective'

'If someone told me (I would end the year as number one) at that time it was looking...

PIX: Zverev youngest ATP Tour Finals champion

Stuns World No 1 Djokovic to win 'biggest title of career'

All you must know about the ball-boy incident

Federer was leading 4-3 when Zverev stopped mid-rally after a ball slipped from a ball...

Federer must wait for 100th title

Defeat by Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals on Saturday left Roger Federer stuck on...

PIX: Uproar as Zverev stuns Federer to reach ATP Finals title match

The 21-year-old German upstart produced some dazzling tennis and thoroughly deserved...

Sports Shorts: Paddler Manav settles for bronze in Belarus Open

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

How Federer has had a hand in Zverev's recent successes

He has three titles to his name this season, including winning a third Masters 1000 in...

ATP Finals: Zverev beats Isner to reach last four

Alexander Zverev became the first German to reach the last four at the ATP Finals for...

PIX: How new mom Sania Mirza celebrated her birthday

Sania Mirza celebrated her 32nd birthday with husband Pakistani cricketer Shoaib...

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

A few days after it appeared as though a Roger Federer impersonator had gatecrashed...

'Zverev is leader of Gen Next tennis stars'

Having Lendl, as I said, can only serve him as an incentive for an improvement, says...

Bereaved Isner finds difficult to focus on match at ATP Tour Finals

Morgan, a 35-year-old former Florida University football player, was found dead on...

ATP Finals: Djokovic outplays Zverev, Cilic still in hunt for semis

It was the 31-year-old Serb's second comfortable win in the Gustavo Kuerten group and...

Bengaluru Open: Sumit, Prajnesh in quarters

Nagal will meet compatriot Saketh Myneni, who also qualified for the quarter-finals.

Ankita Bhambri in AITA's senior selection committee

Former Davis Cupper Rohit Rajpal, who was already a member, has been elevated as...

Former World No 2 Radwanska announces retirement

"Unfortunately I am no longer able to train and play the way I used to, and recently...

Federer is box office athlete, says Australian Open boss

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has defended giving Roger Federer...

ATP Finals: Federer rebounds to keep hopes alive

Roger Federer rediscovered his verve in the nick of time to outclass Austrian Dominic...

ATP Finals: Sublime Anderson thrashes Nishikori

The 32-year-old debutant at the ATP's blue riband event won the first 11 games of the...

Paes could be considered for tie vs Italy in new look Davis Cup

India to host Italy on grass in Kolkata

Ronaldo becomes ball kid at ATP Finals

Ronaldo got involved in ball kid duties while watching world number one Novak...

Does the ATP Tour favour Federer over other players?

Frenchman Julien Benneteau caused a stir during an interview on French radio station...

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic tames Isner as Ronaldo watches

In the earlier match, Zverev beat Cilic -- the Croat's 9th loss in 10-round robin...

ATP Finals: Error-prone Federer loses opener, Anderson off to flyer

Having dug in early on to stay with Federer, Nishikori ended up running away with the...

Czech Republic beat US to clinch sixth Fed Cup in eight years

In an exciting back-and-forth rubber lasting three hours 45 minutes, Siniakova held...

Simona Halep splits with coach Darren Cahill

Cahill took to his Instagram to reveal that he will be taking a 12-month break for...

PIX: Tennis stars flaunt their hot-bodies

Caroline Wozniacki has been making the most of her holidays in the Maldives.

Here's why Djokovic will finish the year as No 1

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's ATP Tour Finals in London due to injury, so...

PHOTOS: Khachanov stuns Djokovic to win Paris Masters

Earning his fourth straight win over a top-10 player this week, Khachanov, whose...

Tennis round-up: Nishikori to replace Del Potro at ATP Finals

World No 4 Del Potro is still sidelined with a right knee injury sustained in Shanghai...

Djokovic outlasts Federer to set up Khachanov final

The 22-year-old, 6ft 6in Russian, already the owner of two indoor hard court titles...

Meet Izhaan, Sania Mirza's baby

Sania -- dressed in a checked maxi -- was spotted leaving the Hyderabad hospital with...

How Djokovic overcame flu to beat CIlic

Djokovic had his personal best winning sequence of 30 consecutive sets ended as Cilic...

Paris Masters: Khachanov hammers ailing Zverev

To face Dominic Thiem in semis

Federer begins road to 100 with a win in Paris

Roger Federer made a comfortable start to his quest for a 100th title, despatching...

Djokovic hails his return to the top as "phenomenal"

The 14-time Grand Slam winner said he is happy and proud to have reached the summit of...

Djokovic marks return to world number one with easy win

Novak Djokovic celebrated his return to the summit of world tennis with a stroll into...

Djokovic back as No. 1 after Nadal withdraws in Paris

The 32-year-old, who has not played since retiring injured in the US Open semi-finals,...

Finalist Kevin Anderson to return to Maharashtra Open next year

The Wimbledon Championship runner-up is expected to be a top draw at the ATP 250 event...

Paris Masters PIX: In-form Djokovic inches closer to No 1 ranking

World No 2 Djokovic, who received a first-round bye, broke his opponent's serve four...

WTA Mumbai Open: Lisicki, Vickery crash out in Round 1

Sabine Lisicki, the 2103 Wimbledon runner-up and former World No. 12, now on a...

Paris Masters: Gasquet downs erratic Shapovalov

Shapovalov made a brisk start and raced to a 3-0 lead before Gasquet responded with a...

Sania-Shoaib blessed with baby Mirza-Malik!

India's tennis doubles ace Sania Mirza and her Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib...

Federer edges Copil for 99th career title in Basel

World number three Roger Federer beat Romanian qualifier Marius Copil 7-6(5), 6-4 to...

PIX: Svitolina subdues Stephens to claim WTA Finals triumph

Elina Svitolina stretched every sinew in a brilliant display of defensive tennis to...

Tennis round-up: Federer to face qualifier Copil in Basel final

Copil, the World No 93, stunned second seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 6-7 (6),...

WTA Finals: Svitolina fights off Bertens to reach Singapore final

Svitolina arrived in Singapore out of form yet determined to "silence the haters", who...

Federer overcomes sluggish start to brush aside Struff in Basel

The top seed was broken in the second game of the second-round match by the...

WTA Finals: Rookies Stephens and Bertens march on to semi-finals

American Stephens stayed calm and saw off an increasingly agitated Angelique Kerber in...

'Mature' Osaka reflects on breakthrough year

"I feel like I'm more... I wouldn't say confident but I'm more, like, I have inner...

Wozniacki reveals battle with rheumatoid arthritis

'In the beginning, it was a shock. You feel like you're the fittest athlete out there,...

Svitolina, Pliskova advance as Wozniacki crashes out in Singapore

Earlier in the day, Karolina Pliskova became the first woman to advance when the...

Kerber overcomes Osaka in Singapore classic

Angelique Kerber produced a stunning display of defensive tennis to see off the...

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Caroline Wozniacki overcame a mid-match wobble and withstood a barrage of big hitting...

Why India's top two players are skipping Bengaluru Open

Surprisingly, Yuki Bhambri has preferred a smaller $50,000 Challenger tournament in...

WTA Finals: Calm Stephens edges Osaka, Kerber stunned by Bertens

A calm Sloane Stephens picked her shots to perfection to overcome Japan's Naomi Osaka...

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

One year after shaking off a crippling foot injury to claim a stunning US Open...

Osaka plans to stay 'weird' in ever-changing career

Naomi Osaka has witnessed a huge change in her career after claiming a maiden Grand...

Wimbledon to introduce final set tiebreak

Wimbledon will introduce a final set tiebreak starting from next year's Championships...

Serena coach makes plea for honest and open on-court coaching

Coaching during matches is permitted in some women's events, but Grand Slam...

Halep withdraws from WTA Finals, Bertens to make debut

World number one Simona Halep pulled out of next week's WTA Finals due to a lower back...

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Twenty-times Grand Slam champion Federer has said that he is unlikely to play in the...

Tennis round-up: Yuki knocked out in first round on comeback

At one stage Yuki was a break up, serving for the opening set but lost his serve and...

Tennis round-up: Halep withdraws from Moscow event

Halep sustained the injury last month while training for the Wuhan Open, where she...

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

South Korean tennis player Hyeon Chung will be a star attraction at the second edition...

Tennis Round-up: French Open champ Halep ends year as World No 1

The 27-year-old Romanian beat Sloane Stephens at Roland Garros to win her maiden Grand...

Djokovic crushes Coric to win fourth Shanghai title

The 14-times Grand Slam champion will surpass Roger Federer as world number two when...

Veteran Paes claims his second title of 2018

Leander Paes won his second Challenger level title of the season, lifting the Santo...

Tennis Round-up: Paes in Santo Domingo Open final

It will be the second consecutive final for Paes and Angel, who also reached the final...

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Coric was quick out of the blocks at the Qi Zhong Stadium as he broke in the opening...

Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer returned to form to beat Japan's Kei...

Tennis Roundup: Federer battles past Bautista Agut in Shanghai

Twice Shanghai Masters champion Roger Federer was far from his best against Spain's...

Tennis Roundup: Federer survives Medvedev scare in Shanghai

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer battled past in-form Russian Daniil...

Who will win WTA Player of the Year?

Other nominees for the prize are Angelique Kerber (Germany), Petra Kvitova (Czech...

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated...

Respect ball kids, Federer tells fellow pros

Tennis players need to respect ball boys and ball girls, Roger Federer said in the...

Tennis Round-up: Wawrinka, Kyrgios stunned in Shanghai

Coric, who had failed to win a match in his last two appearances in Beijing and...

Tennis round-up; Medvedev shocks Nishikori to win Japan Open

Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev stunned home favourite Kei Nishikori in Tokyo on...

Roundup: Nishikori through to final; Sevastova to face Wozniacki

Home favourite Kei Nishikori defeated Frenchman Richard Gasquet 7-6(2), 6-1 in the...

China Open: Emotional Osaka battles past Zhang into semis

US Open champion Naomi Osaka fought back tears and rallied from a set down to outlast...

Why Bhupathi's IPTL shut shop

Mahesh Bhupathi was on Friday accused of non-payment of dues by the production company...

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls to Sabalenka in Beijing 2nd Rd

Former world number one Garbine Muguruza was beaten 7-5, 6-4 by Aryna Sabalenka in the...

NADA brings tennis players, National championship under its ambit

Widening its net, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has, for the first time ever,...

'Memory of US Open win is like biting into green tea ice cream'

Naomi Osaka trying to move on from 'bittersweet' maiden Grand Slam title

Djokovic reveals reason behind renewed success

'I had to learn to be patient. I am a different player and a different person than I...

Delhi likely to host Davis Cup tie against Italy

A total of 24 teams will play in the knockout Qualifiers on February 1 and 2 to decide...

Tennis star Martina Hingis announces pregnancy

Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis has announced her pregnancy on the occasion of her...

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

The video shows Williams covering her breasts with her hands while singing the global...

Tennis Roundup: Kvitova and Svitolina make early exits in China

Unseeded Australian Daria Gavrilova upset fifth seed Petra Kvitova, of the Czech...

Tennis Roundup: Murray revival ended again by Verdasco

It was a repeat of the 34-year-old's straight sets victory over Andy Murray in the...

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

As captain, the former world number one led the United States to a 10-8 record in...

PIX: Team Europe retain Laver Cup after epic finale!

Federer's hard-fought 6-7 (5), 7-6 (8), 10-7 victory over American John Isner put the...

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova proves too strong for 'tired' Osaka

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova utilised her big serve to full effect to...

PIX: Anderson beats Djokovic again in Laver Cup

Kevin Anderson took down Novak Djokovic for a second straight night as Team World...

Amritraj on how India can be among the elite in Davis Cup

India's tennis legend Vijay Amritraj said that the country needs to develop quality...

Tennis Round-up: Murray to end season after playing tourneys in China

He will skip the two Masters series events in Shanghai and Paris next month.

Laver Cup: Europe leads despite shock defeat for Federer-Djoko

All eyes were fixed on longtime rivals Federer and Djokovic as they took the court for...

US Open champ Osaka eases into Tokyo semis

US Open champion Naomi Osaka continued to flourish in front of her home crowd at the...

Why Halep is 'true No 1'

Simona Halep believes this year's French Open victory has helped justify her position...

Tennis roundup: Giorgi upstages Wozniacki in Tokyo

Italian Camila Giorgi has now beaten the Australian Open champion in each of their...

Nadal to skip ATP events in Asia due to injury

World number one Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he would skip the Asian leg of the ATP...

Osaka roars into Tokyo Open quarters

Japan's Naomi Osaka cruised to victory in her first match since lifting the U.S. Open...

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

The Swedish chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a US...

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

The 21-year-old Coric came from two sets to one down to defeat the 20-year-old...

Davis Cup: India lose 0-4 to Serbia after Balaji goes down to Kristin

Since new Davis Cup reforms have been introduced, India will not have to go back to...

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Myneni lose but India still in hunt for finals

Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni lost the do-or-die doubles rubber against Serbia as...

France back in Davis Cup final with win over Spain

Veteran pairing Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut booked France's place in another...

Davis Cup: Paire makes stunning debut as France lead Spain

Benoit Paire made a remarkable Davis Cup debut for France, outplaying Pablo...

Davis Cup: Ramkumar loses dog fight; Serbia lead India 1-0

Ramkumar Ramanthan gave his all but it was not enough to stop Laslo Djere from winning...

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

'The conventional view is that it's the women who are being provocative and drawing...

Ramkumar to open India's campaign against Serbia in Davis Cup

Djere is ranked higher than Ramkumar at number 86 but is yet to win a match in Davis...

Davis Cup: Can depleted India upset Djokovic-less Serbia?

In the absence of an injured Yuki, a lot would depend on how the left-handed Prajnesh,...

Game, set, match: Nissan signs US Open champ Osaka as brand ambassador

Osaka, 20, shot to international fame on Saturday when she defeated 36-year-old...

Osaka not saddened by Serena row in US Open final

'For me, I don't feel sad because I wouldn't even know what I'm expected to feel'

Serena cartoon: After furore, here's what Aus newspaper does...

Australian newspaper defies criticism, reprints Serena Williams cartoon

Umpire breaks his silence over Serena's outburst

Serena 'out of line' but both sides share blame says King

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

The cartoon has been blasted by numerous athletes, celebrities, journalists and activists

Controversial US Open promises of improvement

Issues of sexism, officiating double standards and adverse playing conditions have...

US Open umpire controversies force USTA to review policies

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday it would undertake a review...

Should on-court coaching be allowed at Grand Slams?

Some players and pundits have criticised the rule as being hard to police, spottily...

Serena's US Open treatment divides tennis world

Serena Williams' behaviour in Saturday's US Open final divided the tennis world after...

Revealed! The secret to Djokovic's Grand Slam success

Since his June trek with his wife up Mont Sainte-Victoire, the mountain that famously...

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

In the last eight weeks Novak Djokovic has resembled the Grand Slam machine that held...

What went wrong for Del Potro in US Open final

Juan Martin del Potro rued not being able to take the chances that fell his way in...

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

In winning his third New York crown, he joined 14-times Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras...

Barty-Vandeweghe denied chance to celebrate title

A golden moment for Australian Ashleigh Barty and American CoCo Vandeweghe was tinged...

Serena hit with $17,000 fine for US Open outburst

Serena Williams has been fined $17,000 (£13,156) for the code violations she received...

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Twitter lit up with reactions after Naomi Osaka defeated the American in a stormy...

How Japan celebrated Osaka's ground-breaking triumph

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated Osaka on Twitter and thanked her for 'giving...

Ready for big clash of styles in US Open men's final?

Novak Djokovic heads into his US Open final clash with Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday...

Murray-Sands win US Open mixed doubles

Britian's Jamie Murray and American Bethanie Mattek-Sands captured the US Open mixed...

Serena defends her integrity: 'I have never cheated in my life'

Serena Williams said she did not know her coach was giving her instructions and had...

Not the first time Serena clashed with US Open officials!

A factfile on Serena Williams's controversial moments with officials at the US Open...

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

US Open champion Naomi Osaka grew up dreaming of competing against Serena Williams in...

Osaka shocks Serena in dramatic final for US Open crown

Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in a dramatic women's singles final at...

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

A year after Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were both caught up in a whirlwind of...

This is the reason Nishikori lost in US Open semis

Kei Nishikori was run ragged by Novak Djokovic in their US Open semi-final on Friday...

Japan charmed by 'new heroine' Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka is hogging the headlines for all the right reasons in her native land...

New Davis Cup format will not affect India for now: Amritraj

Former India tennis star Vijay Amritraj says the new Davis Cup format will not affect...

Djokovic eyes New York redemption after elbow misery

Novak Djokovic sat out last year's U.S. Open to rest an elbow injury that eventually...

US Open PICS: Djokovic to meet Del Potro in final after Nadal retires

Defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal retired from his semi-final against Argentine...

After nearly quitting, 'everything is almost perfect' for Del Potro

When Juan Martin del Potro takes the court on Sunday in the US Open men's final...

Americans Bryan-Sock win US Open doubles title

The meeting between the last two Wimbledon champions proved one-sided as Poland's...

Will it be Nadal versus Djoko in Sunday's final?

Defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal and twice winner Novak Djokovic are one...

Meet the US Open men's semi-finalists

Will it be Rafa versus Djoko in Sunday's final?

Osaka faces 'surreal' US Open final against idol Serena

Naomi Osaka faces a far more daunting task: Playing against her hero in the US Open...

Keys fails to unlock route through Osaka to repeat final

Madison Keys arrived in New York with the dream of making a return trip to the U.S....

Serena used THIS twist to reach final

Serena Williams has never been one to approach the net until it is time to exchange...

Why Sevastova leaves US Open 'more confident'

While the 19th seed Latvian may be disappointed with the outcome, Sevastovoa said she...

Naomi Osaka soars into first Grand Slam final

Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the US Open on Thursday, beating...

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

SSerena Williams swept past Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday and into the...

Davis Cup: Bhupathi on why Balaji got the nod ahead of Jeevan, Purav

India's Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Thursday defended the selection of N...

PHOTOS: Priyanka to Gigi, celebs hit US Open courts

Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.

PHOTOS: The unscheduled break that gave Djoko advantage against Millman

This happened when both players were locked at 2-2 in the second set and Djokovic...

Former French Open champion Schiavone calls time on career

Takes up coaching

Meet the US Open women's semi-finalists

Form guide for American Serena Williams ahead of Thursday's US Open semi-final clash...

PIX: 57 rallies, high humidity -- Djokovic ground by Millman before win

'Almost three hours. It's midnight now. Credit to John for putting up a great battle'

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Nishikori make semis; Keys advances

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open matches played in New York on Wednesday

PHOTOS: The many expressions of Nadal, Thiem during their thrilling US Open quarters

It was a battle of wills out on court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis...

Path clear for Serena to win record 24th Grand Slam?

Serena William powered her way to within two victories of a seventh US Open title on...

Bhambri, Sharan pull out of Davis Cup tie vs Serbia

India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri and Asian Games gold-medallist Divij Sharan...

Defeat will be stuck in my mind forever: Thiem

Thiem 'bagaled' Nadal at the US Open -- his first bagel set in 14 years and just his...

US Open: Nadal battles past Thiem in five-set epic to enter semis

Defending champion Rafael Nadal failed to win a single game in the opening set of his...

Isner changed 11 shirts, lost around 4 kgs in his US Open quarters

'It takes its toll on bigger guys. Whenever I have seen Juan maybe struggle in the...

Trump says Nike sending 'terrible message' with Kaepernick ads

Trump, who has frequently railed against the decision by NFL players to kneel during...

Serena backs Kaepernick, 'dreams' to inspire people off court

'He's done a lot for the African American community, and it's cost him a lot. It's...

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Anderson, a member of the ATP Player Council, said he felt it was a matter of time...

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open matches played on Tuesday

Look who came to watch Federer at the US Open!

The Swiss ace was stunned by the Aussie, losing 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (3) in a...

US Open: Unseeded Millman stuns Federer in the fourth round

Millman advanced to a quarter-final match-up against sixth seed Novak Djokovic.

The trinity of heat, age and Millman brings FedEx to a halt

More shocking than his departure was the manner of the 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 7-6,(3) loss...

Sharapova dumped out of US Open by birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Sharapova, the 2006 champion, had never lost a night session match in New York prior...

Murray rules himself out of Davis Cup playoff tie against Uzbekistan

The former world number one returned to best-of-five-set tennis for the first time in...

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Cilic Keys march into quarters

IMAGES from Day 8 of the US Open on Monday

What to expect at US Open Day 8

Big names and young guns turn up the heat at US Open

Road to the Tokyo Olympics for table tennis

Achanta Sharath Kamal is hopeful that India will finish on the podium at the Tokyo...

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

On Saturday, the young guns showed no signs of breaking the stranglehold of the three...

US Open PIX: Nadal, Serena, Delpo advance to quarters; Raonic ousted

IMAGES from Day 7 of the US Open on Sunday

5 players to watch out for on Day 7 of US Open

Serena Williams returns to the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday

PICS: Sabalenka overpowers Kvitova as cull of top seeds continues

Fourth seed Angelique Kerber's bid for consecutive Grand Slam titles ended when 29th...

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

Roger Federer handed Nick Kyrgios a 6-4 6-1 7-5 tennis masterclass by storming into...

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

Images from Day 5 of the US Open in New York on Friday

US Open: What went wrong for ousted Wawrinka

Wawrinka, making his first return to the site of his 2016 triumph since undergoing...

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

Serena Williams crushed older sister Venus 6-1, 6-2 in a shockingly subdued third...

No heat rule ahead of hotly-anticipated Williams sisters matchup

Tournament officials said there was no heat rule in effect on Friday for the first...

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

Images from Day 4 of the US Open in New York on Thursday.

US Open: Williams sister act extended to 30th meeting

Asked if she could have all her titles and Venus all hers without having ever had to...

USTA plays down controversy after Kyrgios gets 'pep talk' from umpire

Although Kyrgios dropped the opening set his level of play and interest rose...

US Open: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Karolina Muchova

Muchova, who came into the match against the 12th seed with a world ranking of 202,...

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

A summary of the action on Day 3 at the US Open.

PHOTOS: Serena sees off Witthoeft to set up Venus clash

Serena Williams overpowered German Carina Witthoeft 6-2, 6-2 to set up a third-round...

US Open slammed 'sexist' for punishing Cornet

The US Open has said it regrets that French player Alize Cornet was given a warning...

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

'Everyone always talks about how hot Melbourne is but the US Open's way worse'

US Open: Yuki Bhambri knocked out in 1st round

World No 96, Bhambri lost 3-6, 6-7 (3-7), 5-7 to Herbert in a match that lasted nearly...

US Open: Sharapova edges past spirited Schnyder at Flushing Meadows

Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova, who won at Flushing Meadows in 2006,...

Weary Kyrgios puts heat on officials after first round win

'I think we should have a heat rule, it's not healthy to be out there getting dizzy...

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Leander Paes DROPPED from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Veteran Leander Paes was, on Tuesday, dropped from the Indian Davis Cup squad for the...

What to expect at US Open Day 2

Federer, Djokovic headline Day 2 at Flushing Meadows

US Open PIX: Nadal through to Round 2; Murray, Venus battle to advance

Defending champion Rafael Nadal progressed to the second round of the US Open after...

PHOTOS: Serena gets warm welcome and win on US Open return

Serena Williams took the first cautious step towards a record-equalling 24th Grand...

US Open: World No 1 Simona Halep STUNNED in first round

World number one Simona Halep was upset 6-2, 6-4 by unseeded Estonian Kaia Kanepi in...

Asiad table tennis: Men's team stuns Japan, assures India of historic medal

The Indian men's team did almost the unthinkable by beating fancied Japan 3-1 in the...

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

In the crucial ninth game Suarez Navarro seemingly held but Sabalenka challenged an...

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Sloane Stephens will be defending her title at the U.S. Open but all eyes will be on...

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

The 36-year-old American star stunned Paris this year in her body-hugging outfit which...

Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title

'He's one of those players that are dangerous for everybody'

Murray realistic about chances at US Open

The Scotsman doesn't expect to win US Open this year

Nadal confident ahead of US Open title defence

The World No 1 told reporters on Friday that his strong performances this season --...

Federer tips GenNext youngsters to win Slams

The new crop of young players are poised for a Grand Slam breakthrough and New York's...

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka reaches final at Connecticut Open

Johnson to meet Medvedev in Winston-Salem final

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

This time last year, Federer was the pundits' pick to claim a third Grand Slam title...

Halep finally feels like a real world number one

The 26-year-old first reached the top last October but lost the spot 16 weeks later...

Asian Games: Bopanna-Sharan crush Kazakhs to win men's doubles gold

Bopanna and Sharan defeated Kazakhstan's Aleksander Bublik and Denis Yevseyev 6-3, 6-4...

US Open: Tough draw for Serena, Federer could meet Djokovic in quarters

Serena, a six-times champion in New York who is seeded 17th, will start her campaign...

Asian Games Tennis: Raina settles for bronze, Bopanna-Sharan in final

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan used all their experience to bounce back and enter the...

Given pocket-less shorts by kit supplier, Indian tennis stars use their own at Asiad

Men's doubles top seeds Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan played their semi-final in...

'Talented showman Kyrgios doesn't have that champion hunger yet'

Kyrgios, 23, has teased and tantalised his fans in five years as a professional,...

Football Briefs: Spain likely to strike over plans for US games

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Djokovic's 'serve is still a work in progress' before US Open

An elbow injury forced Djokovic to retire against Czech Tomas Berdych in the...

Tennis Roundup: Tsonga pulls out of US Open

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from the US Open due to a long-term knee...

Finally! Djokovic beats Federer to complete Masters sweep

Novak Djokovic finally clinched the title missing from his resume with a 6-4, 6-4 win...

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Novak Djokovic overcame a battling Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to reach his sixth...

Asian Games: India finalise doubles pairings after Paes' pull-out

Ramkumar Ramanathan, who will be playing singles alongside Prajnesh Gunneswaran, will...

Federer wears down Wawrinka to maintain mastery over compatriot

A summary of Friday's tennis action from around the world.

Asiad: Paes's last minute withdrawal throws coach's plans out of gear

'The only thing I am feeling bad right now is, if he had decided earlier to not come...

Tennis Round-up: Del Potro into third round at rainy Cincinnati

Halep through but Stephens exits in Cincinnati

How Serena balances motherhood and career

The 36-year-old, talked about what she has been going through since giving birth to...

Shocking! Paes pulls out of Asian Games

Miffed at not getting a 'specialist' men's doubles partner, veteran tennis star...

Major Davis Cup shake-up approved

Proposals to revamp the Davis Cup into a season-ending 18-team event were backed by...

Is there a row brewing? Indian tennis team arrives at Asiad sans Paes

Zeeshan Ali, the captain and coach of the men's team, has no clue about Paes's arrival...

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories...

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance...

Wawrinka and Azarenka awarded US Open wildcards

Former World No 1 Azarenka, the winner of two Australian Open titles and twice a US...

PHOTOS: Serena dominates in return; Murray knocked out

Former world number one Serena Williams looked sharp in her return to the hardcourts...

Nadal blows away Tsitsipas to lift Rogers Cup; Halep beats Stephens

Nadal produced a rich vein of form as he thrashed Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas in...

Surging Tsitsipas to face Nadal in Toronto final

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas slayed another tennis giant on Saturday, saving a...

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Greek tyro Stefanos Tsitsipas' dream run at the Rogers Cup continued on Friday as the...

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas secured the biggest win of his career when he sent...

WATCH: Pregnant Sania Mirza hits the tennis court

The expectant tennis star posted a video that shows herself on the court for a workout...

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several...

Tennis round-up: Djokovic ends lucky loser Basic's unexpected Toronto start

Djokovic, the ninth seed, was originally scheduled to play Australian Open...

Tennis round-up: Venus survives Dolehide scare in Rogers Cup opener

Raonic advances, Sock ousted in Rogers Cup

Serena Williams 'struggling with postpartum emotions'

'Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom' In an Instagram post, the 23-time Grand...

Will Paes and Ramkumar team up for Asian Games?

Leander Paes might team up with Ramkumar Ramnathan instead of Sumit Nagal in this...

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Zverev's serve played a big role in the victory, his third of the year, as the World...

Why is Bopanna skipping the Rogers Cup?

Rohan Bopanna, recuperating from a shoulder injury, will skip the ATP Rogers Cup...

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams withdraws from Rogers Cup

The returning Scot also announced his withdrawal from next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto.

Roundup: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers; Venus tops Watson

Alexander Zverev got the better of older brother Mischa at the Citi Open in Washington...

Citi Open: Stephens stunned; Murray edges Edmund

Second seed Sloane Stephens was shocked 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 by Germany's Andrea Petkovic in...

Tennis: Serena suffers worst career defeat in Silicon Valley opener

The match ended in 52 minutes as Williams played her forehand into the net.

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Murray, who is attempting to return to the top of the tennis world after undergoing...

Tennis Round-up: Murray feels like he's starting from scratch

The tournament will be Murray's third since hip surgery in January and mark his return...

Tennis Roundup: Berrettini stuns Bautista Agut for career-first title

Italy's Matteo Berrettini overcame second seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(9), 6-4 to...

Tennis round-up: Schwartzman in Hamburg quarters, Verdasco bows out

Ramkumar, who ended a runner-up at the Newport event last week, lost 4-6, 4-6 to...

Serena cries 'discrimination' over drug tests

On Wednesday the 23-time Grand slam winner took to Twitter to express her anguish.

Serena to compete as wild card in Montreal event

The three-times champion, who gave birth last September and lost in the Wimbledon...

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

The decision by the 36-year-old Swiss, who was stunned in the final of last year's...

Beating Thiem last year gave me self-belief: Ramkumar

Ramkumar became the first Indian in seven years to advance to the singles final of an...

Johnson beats Ramkumar to win Newport title

Steve Johnson beat first-time ATP finalist Indian Ramkumar Ramanathan 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 at...

Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Ramkumar will meet American Steve Johnson, who beat Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-3...

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

"This is going to be a huge confidence boost and springboard for whatever is coming up...

PHOTOS: Djokovic outclasses Anderson to win fourth Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant...

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant...

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, 1st without brother

Mike Bryan of the United States claimed his 17th Grand Slam men's doubles title when...

'It's just the beginning; I can be a contender to win Grand Slams'

Serena Williams said the latest chapter in her tennis life was "just beginning" on...

Meet Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber

The 30-year-old is the first German woman to win Wimbledon since Steffi Graf in 1996.

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand...

PHOTOS: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

Twelfth seed Djokovic resumed two sets to one ahead after snatching a third-set...

Weary Nadal bows out of Wimbledon with pride

Rafael Nadal said he was proud and had nothing to reproach himself for after losing a...

PIX: Kate and Meghan take center stage at Wimbledon

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton were spotted.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon women's singles champions

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions:

Should Wimbledon change final set tiebreaker rule?

Wilander calls for fifth-set tiebreaks after six-hour semi-final

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

"He's got a tough task ahead of him," summed up John Isner

Anderson beats Isner in marathon slugfest to enter Wimbledon final

It was a case of better late than never as Kevin Anderson reached his first Wimbledon...

Djokovic ahead of Nadal after Anderson's epic semi-final win

Novak Djokovic clawed his way to a two sets to one lead over great rival Rafael Nadal...

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Separated in age by 25 years, their careers overlapped only briefly and Martina...

Serena seeks eighth Wimbledon crown to cap another comeback

Germany's experienced Angelique Kerber stands in the way of the 36-year-old American...

When Saina matched up to Serena, Sharapova

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal is placed fourth in the list headed by American...

Kerber, like Serena, is on the comeback trail

Germany's Angelique Kerber, who will try to prevent Serena Williams winning an eighth...

No stopping Super-Mom Serena

The world number 181 is the first mother since 1980 champion Evonne Goolagong to reach...

Bryan-Sock in Wimbledon men's doubles final

American doubles great Mike Bryan reached his first Grand Slam final without twin...

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

Seven-times champion Serena Williams and Germany's Angelique Kerber will clash in the...

Federer-slayer Anderson proved right as it turns out to be his day

Anderson's rock-solid belief was unshakeable, even when he faced a match point in the...

PICS: Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro; Isner beats Raonic

It was a case of down but definitely not out as a Rafael Nadal kept picking himself...

Federer at a loss to explain quarter-final defeat

Roger Federer found it hard to explain his shock quarter-final loss to South African...

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

Novak Djokovic felt he was a different player to the Wimbledon winner of old but...

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

The eight seeded South African fought back after losing the first two sets to defeat...

India @ Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak out after close defeat

Divij Sharan and Artem Sitak's remarkable run at the Wimbledon championships came to...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena, Ostapenko, Kerber and Goerges enter semis

Serena Williams stayed on track for an eighth Wimbledon title as she fought back to...

PIX: Sania Mirza flaunts her baby bump

Sania Mirza is a rocking fashionable mother-to-be.

Why Serena hopes daughter Alexis Olympia won't play tennis

Serena Williams hopes her daughter Alexis Olympia does not want to follow in her mom's...

Wimbledon: Kerber survives seeding cull; Djokovic beats darkness

German 11th seed Angelique Kerber became the highest-ranked player to reach the...

Wimbledon: Irrepressible Nadal marches past Vesely into last eight

His great rival Roger Federer had already maintained his regal progress earlier on the...

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

IMAGES from Day 7 at Wimbledon on Monday

Federer leaves yet another rival chasing shadows

Mercifully the set flashed by in 16 breathtaking minutes as Federer whizzed into the...

Wimbledon: Record rout of seeds complete as Bertens beats Pliskova

Bertens, the first Dutchwoman to reach the last 16 since Michaella Krajicek, sister of...

Cibulkova reaches last eight but wins few friends

The Slovakian eventually won 6-4, 6-1 but the match will be remembered for a ludicrous...

Mamma Mia! It's a mum's world at Wimbledon

It will be 'Mother's Day' on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Monday when Serena Williams...

Wimbledon: Favourite Serena will be one to watch as second week begins

The exodus of seeded players has been so spectacular that only one of the top 10...

Old-style Wimbledon lawns would have snagged Nadal, says Laver

Australian great Rod Laver is as impressed as anyone while watching Rafael Nadal tear...

Wimbledon: Nishikori beats out-of-sorts Kyrgios to reach last 16

The former world number four, looking for a first Grand Slam title having been US Open...

Are the stars aligning for another Federer-Nadal final?

On the 10th anniversary of the 2008 Wimbledon men's final that is widely considered...

Angry Djokovic critical of Centre Court hecklers

Novak Djokovic criticised the Centre Court crowd after he rediscovered his old fire to...

Seeded 11th, Kerber standard bearer in top half of draw

Even in her wildest dreams 11th seed Angelique Kerber could not have imagined that by...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

IMAGES from Day 6 at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Nadal taken to extra time but still downs Australian teenager

Rafael Nadal was kept on Centre Court longer than he would have liked but that did not...

India @ Wimbledon: Divij-Sitak stage remarkable comeback to advance

The duo of Divij Sharan and Artem Sitak showed remarkable resilience while fighting...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer marches on; Venus, Keys crash out

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer advanced to the Wimbledon last 16...

Serena on a roll as she roars into Wimbledon last 16

Seven-time champion Serena Williams moved ominously into the last 16 at Wimbledon when...

India @ Wimbledon: Bopanna out of doubles after injury setback

Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin crashed out of Wimbledon...

Changeover challenge proving tricky for Nadal

Brazil right back Danilo has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after...

India @Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak advance to second round

The Indo-Kiwi pair edged out Radu Albot and Malek Jaziri 7-6(4), 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-2 win...

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Cilic, Wawrinka, Konta exit

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 4 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at...

Wawrinka slump continues as he loses to Fabbiano

Wawrinka, winner of three Grand Slam tournaments, trailed by two sets overnight,...

PIX: Third seed Cilic stunned by Pella in second round

The Croatian third seed began the day two sets up but 4-3 down on Pella's serve in the...

Williams sisters happy as women given centre stage

Venus Williams said she was 'overjoyed' that Wimbledon organisers gave women the...

'Serena Williams not favourite -- yet'

Serena Williams has clicked into gear so quickly on her Wimbledon return it is hard to...

Why Wimbledon is proving barren ground for women's seeds

The top women's seeds continued to be scattered at Wimbledon on Wednesday, with...

PHOTOS: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners...

Wimbledon PIX: Wozniacki out; Pliskova, Venus advance to Round 3

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 3 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at...

India @Wimbledon: Raja-Martin bow out after five-set battle

The Indo-French pair was staring down the barrel, trailing by two sets but put the...

Wimbledon: Serena powers past qualifier into third round

The 36-year-old American barely broke sweat in a one-sided first set but was tested by...

Power servers are boring to watch: Keys

Tenth-seeded Keys, who reached the third round with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Luksika...

Agassi open to return to 'high pressure' coaching role

The American former world number one, who retired in 2006, said his first steps into...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Muguruza, Djokovic march on; Sharapova beaten

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 2 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at...

PHOTOS: Nadal powers past Sela at the double

A Sela double-fault secured Nadal the break of serve he needed in the first set and...

Federer's consecutive Slam appearance record broken by Lopez

Spaniard Feliciano Lopez has not beaten Roger Federer in 13 attempts but he finally...

Kyrgios serves notice of intent at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios cranked down 42 aces as he opened his Wimbledon campaign with 7-6(3),...

Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash

Tennis must avoid "internal battles" if its growth is to keep pace with other sports,...

Wawrinka upsets Dimitrov after girlfriend Vekic ousts Stephens

Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka returned to the big stage in style on...

PHOTOS: Serena back doing what she does best at Wimbledon

Steamrolls Dutch Rus to proceed to Round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Vekic knocks out Stephens; Wozniacki, Cilic advance

Croatian Cilic, who lost last year's final to Roger Federer, underlined his...

India @Wimbledon: Yuki crashes out

The 85-ranked Indian lost his first round match 6-2, 3-6, 3-6, 2-6 in two hour and 38...

Federer faces ID crisis in switch from Nike to Uniqlo

apanese casual wear designer Uniqlo has signed the 36-year-old Swiss as a global brand...

New-look Federer straight back in the old routine

Roger Federer's career-long association with Nike appeared to be over on Monday as the...

Murray withdraws from Wimbledon with heavy heart

Two-time champion Andy Murray withdrew from Wimbledon with a 'heavy heart' on Sunday...

Tricky Nicky? Kyrgios ready to get serious

The 23-year-old Australian, who will be seeded 15th at Wimbledon, says he is in his...

No time for 'greatest match' reminiscing for Nadal

'I'm feeling good...Expectations are always high. I am not here to play the...

Serena will be top contender at Wimbledon: Chris Evert

Wozniacki battles past Kerber into Eastbourne final

Sports Shorts: Bopanna-Sharan pair for Asian Games

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Meet the TOP 5 women's contenders at Wimbledon

Can World No. 1 Simona Halep thrive at the All England Club? Or will Serena Williams...

Meet the TOP 5 men's contenders at Wimbledon

Roger Federer's trademark serve-and-volley game makes him the bookmakers' favourite to...

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Nothing that has happened in the past 12 months suggests Roger Federer's hunger is...

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

The 36-year-old has been practising hard on the grass and few would bet against her...

Yuki drawn against Fabbiano in Wimbledon opener

In doubles, probably for first time, six players are featuring in the men's draw.

Wimbledon: Federer to start against Lajovic, Serena v Rus

Men's second seed Rafael Nadal starts against Israel's Dudi Sela while three-time...

Holder Pliskova beaten by Sabalenka at Eastbourne

World number two and top seed Caroline Wozniacki, runner-up at the south coast event...

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Williams's publicist Kelly Bush Novak was responding to a report on website Deadspin...

Tennis Roundup: Bouchard survives qualifying to grab Wimbledon spot

Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard successfully negotiated the qualifying...

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Williams, a record 23-times Grand Slam champion, will be returning to the All England...

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon

Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has called for 23-time Grand slam winner...

Murray in no rush to decide on Wimbledon

The Scot said it is still too early to make a call on whether was ready for the...

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Murray, who took a wildcard into the seaside event as a fitness test for next week's...

Ramkumar, Prajnesh, Nagal out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Ramanathan, who is seeded 15th in the Qualifiers, lost 3-6, 4-6 to Italian Simone...

Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

The 32-year-old, who was ousted in the fourth round at the All England Club last year,...

Djokovic plays down Wimbledon chances

His Queen's run, plus a quarter-final at the French Open suggest Novaj Djokovic, who...

Federer loses No 1 spot; Cilic battles past Djokovic to claim Queen's title

Borna Coric ended Roger Federer's 20-match winning streak on grass, beating him...

US Open will factor maternity leave into seedings

Serena Williams was unseeded at the French Open last month due to an extended absence...

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Unseeded Novak Djokovic was given some trouble by Jeremy Chardy in the opening set but...

Dazzling Kyrgios downs Lopez to set up Cilic clash

Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios blazed past Feliciano Lopez with a barrage of aces to...

No limits says Djokovic after reaching 800 wins milestone

Novak Djokovic chalked up his 800th career victory to reach the semi-finals of the...

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer

Novak Djokovic does not consider himself among the favourites at next month's...

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a 6-2, 6-4 defeat at the hands of...

Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Mirza, who is expecting her first child...

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka frustrated by Querrey at Queen's

The Swiss squandered seven set points in the opener and although he took the second on...

Tennis round-up: Murray unsure about Wimbledon

The 31-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion had not played a competitive match...

Tennis: Murray's comeback ends in defeat; Federer cruises

Former world number one Andy Murray's comeback from a year-long injury layoff was...

Wawrinka eases to opening win at Queen's

The 33-year-old Swiss, ranked 261 in the world after two knee surgeries, served...

Koepka fends off Fleetwood charge to win US Open

The American is the first player to win back-to-back US Opens since Curtis Strange in...

Federer beats Kyrgios in Stuttgart semis, regains No 1 spot

The 36-year-old Swiss will play Canada's Milos Raonic in Sunday's final.

Woods set to miss US Open halfway cut after 72

Tiger Woods will probably miss the halfway cut at the US Open despite recording...

Federer inches closer to top spot after strolling into Stuttgart semis

Roger Federer was one win away from reclaiming the world number one ranking after he...

Tennis: Konta, Barty cruise to victory at Nottingham

Defending champion Donna Vekic, of Croatia, earned a hard-fought win over British wild...

Federer makes winning return; Nadal withdraws from Queen's

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's Queen's Club...

Prajnesh SHOCKS Shapovalov in Stuttgart

Indian Davis Cupper Prajnesh Gunnewaran, on Wednesday, earned the biggest win of his...

Errani 'disgusted' by extended doping suspension

'I find, in all this matter, a very unfair treatment... I don't know if I will be able...

Nadal not worried about chasing Federer's slam record

17 is an incredible number. I want to enjoy the moment, says Nadal, who also admits he...

Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic boosted his chances of playing at Wimbledon after he accepted a...

Nadal unsure of Wimbledon appearance after record French Open win

Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on his participation at Wimbledon, saying he needs to see...

Rampant Nadal now three Grand Slams short of Federer

Austria's Dominic Thiem strained every sinew trying to cling on to the 32-year-old...

At Roland Garros, Nadal is still untouchable

Austria's Dominic Thiem strained every sinew trying to cling on to the 32-year-old...

Sports Shorts: Simran-Ritika win Mauritius Open

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Czech duo Siniakova and Krejcikova win women's doubles

Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova claimed their maiden Grand Slam title when...

Thiem hails 'awesome' King of Clay after French Open defeat

Dominic Thiem hailed Rafael Nadal's 'awesome' 11th French Open title after suffering a...

It's beyond a dream, Nadal says of 11th French Open title

"It's not even a dream to win here 11 times, because its impossible to think of...

Awe-inspiring Nadal wins historic 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal, the king of clay won his 11th French Open title on Sunday.

Know your French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to win his 11th French...

Salah flies to Russia but does not train with team

Mo Salah appeared with the rest of Egypt squad at a final training session in Cairo...

Halep's French Open title inspired by Ruzici

Newly-crowned French Open champion Simon Halep said she was inspired to win her first...

Home joy as Herbert-Mahut win French Open doubles

Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hughes Herbert became the third home duo to win the French...

French Open finalist Stephens proud of herself after great Paris run

Stephens used her powerful game to the full in the first set, hitting winners almost...

Factbox: List of French Open women's singles champions

Simona Halep became the first Romanian in 40 years to lift the French Open trophy at...

PHOTOS: Emotional Halep finally realises Major dream

'It's very emotional. I've been waiting for this moment since I was 14'

Know your French Open champion Simona Halep

Factbox on Romanian Simona Halep, who beat Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win the...

Halep fights back to finally clinch French Open crown

The popular Romanian, who had lost three major finals before Saturday, showed signs of...

French Open final preview: Thiem for a change? Or same old Nadal script?

Thirteen years on and his record next to the Bois de Boulogne stands at an incredible...

My dominance is never routine, says Nadal

Rafael Nadal, whose all-time claycourt record now stands at 414-36 says nobody should...

French Open final preview: Will Halep be fourth time lucky?

'I will put everything I have Saturday on the court'

French Open PIX: Nadal to meet Thiem in final after crushing Del Potro

IMAGES from the French Open semi-finals played at Roland Garros on Friday

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

Juan Martin del Potro could be a 'nightmare opponent' for Rafael Nadal when they clash...

Sport in 'stone age' on equal pay issues: Hamilton

Sport and society remain stuck in the 'stone age' when it comes to women's rights,...

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

It will be the second time Nadal and Del Potro meet at Roland Garros. The previous...

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Former men's champion Mats Wilander believes third seed Muguruza now looks like the...

French Open: Nadal trails as rain suspends play

Nadal will resume his fight to stay in the French Open on Thursday

Muguruza has her 'game face' on, smiles can wait

Spain's Garbine Muguruza insists she is enjoying herself at the French Open even if...

Halep feels no pressure in quest for elusive Grand Slam

World number one Simona Halep has twice been left heartbroken in her quest for Grand...

French Open PIX: Muguruza thrashes Sharapova, Halep powers past Kerber

Garbine Muguruza roared into the French Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition...

Sharapova hits back at Serena

Former world number one Maria Sharapova hit back at Serena Williams' criticism of her...

How Halep raced into French Open semis

Tactical change helps Halep to French Open semis

Stephens looking forward to juicy semi with friend Keys

While the stakes could not be higher on Thursday, Sloane Stephens said there will be...

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Andy Murray has postponed his return from hip surgery but the former world number one...

Beaten Djokovic says he may skip Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic said he does not know if will play the grasscourt season after tumbling...

How to be nice and strong: From French Open semi-finalist Keys

Madison Keys believes she is the perfect example that nice people can win.

French Open PIX: Cecchinato stuns Djokovic, Thiem crushes Zverev

IMAGES from matches on Day 10 at the French Open at Roland Garros

All-American semi in Paris

Keys will next face 10th seed Sloane Stephens, nine months after her compatriot beat...

Zverev rues injury after Thiem ends Paris hopes

Zverev needed treatment on his left hamstring in the second set and was clearly...

Gritty Shubhankar qualifies for US Open

Shubhankar Sharma's magnificent year continued as the Indian grabbed a spot in next...

French Open PIX: Nadal marches into quarters, Kerber downs Garcia

IMAGES from matches on Day 9 at the French Open at Roland Garros

French Open run leaves Kasatkina homeless

Russian youngster Daria Kasatkina's stirring run to the French Open quarter-finals...

Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Caroline Garcia was knocked out of the French Open fourth round by Angelique Kerber on...

Serena Williams withdraws from French Open

American Serena Williams withdrew from the French Open on Monday, shortly before she...

Yuki exempted for Asian Games; Paes returns

Since Yuki Bhambri, ranked 94, is likely to make the cut for the US Open, the AITA...

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Not just because Serena Williams looks capable of landing a 24th Grand Slam title...

Cecchinato: From match-fixing ban to French Open quarters

Cecchinato in 'dreamland' after stunning David Goffin on Sunday

Djokovic unhappy with courts at French Open

Novak Djokovic doused Fernando Verdasco's fire then aimed a dig at French Open...

French Open: Serena, Sharapova renew rivalry in blockbuster on Day 9

Sharapova's quarter-final defeat by Williams at the 2016 Australian Open was the last...

Leander set for Asian Games return, Yuki could opt out

Yuki, ranked 93, has told AITA that if he gets direct entry into the last Grand Slam...

Beware of flying barbs as Serena faces off with Sharapova

Making her Grand Slam comeback in Paris following the birth of her daughter Alexis...

French Open PIX: Nadal crushes Gasquet; Sharapova sets up Serena clash

IMAGES from matches played on Day 7 of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris...

India at the French Open: Bopanna and Roger-Vasselin reach quarters

They next face Nikola Mektic and Alexander Peya for a place in the semi-finals.

Davenport hails Serena's 'powerful message' for sporty mums

Lindsay Davenport hailed Serena Williams for delivering a 'powerful message' that...

What's in store at the French Open on Day 7

Order of play on the main show courts at the French Open.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle into last 16; Wozniacki cruises

Images from Day 6 of the French Open in Paris on Friday.

No need for 'Quiet Please' at French Open

Tennis fans expressed frustration that the players weren't getting better crowds.

Day of defeats for India at French Open

Yuki Bhambri, Divij Sharan and Rohan Bopanna bowed out of different events on an...

Like idol Nadal, Kasatkina shows she too can fight like an animal

A vicious topspin forehand modelled on her idol Rafael Nadal's weapon-of-choice got...

Serena out to prove she is the best

While trying to surpass Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles might be one...

French Open PHOTOS: Serena survives; Nadal rolls into third round

Serena Williams recovered from a set down to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty 3-6, 6-3,...

Indians at French Open: Yuki-Sharan pair in second round

The Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan advanced to the men's doubles second...

Meet the future superstar and Grand Slam champion

Alexander Zverev is a potential superstar who bears comparison not only with his...

Why Wozniacki is the danger in women's draw...

The Dane could be the dangerwoman at this year's French Open, according to former...

What to expect at French Open Day 5

Serena Williams faces her first seeded opponent at the French Open on Thursday and...

Papa Djokovic hails super-mom Serena

'All the superlatives and beautiful words that you can think of she deserves it.'

Misfiring Djokovic still searching for those golden shots

At the French Open on Wednesday, however, Djokovic's shots often failed to hit the...

French Open PIX: Halep rallies to advance; Djokovic, Kvitova through

IMAGES from matches played on Day 4 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday

Will Serena survive three rounds at Roland Garros?

Serena Williams will be favourite for a fourth French Open title if she survives into...

Why Japan's Osaka travels with her playstation

Naomi Osaka is happy to be lost in her virtual world.

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

'Nike came up with this idea right when I decided I was going to come back. And so...

What style at the French Open!

It wasn't just the tennis that amazed audiences at Roland Garros.

The secret behind Serena's superhero catsuit at French Open

A marvel on the tennis court, new mum Serena Williams is now sporting her own...

French Open PIX: Nadal downs Bolelli; Muguruza, Sharapova advance

Images from Day 3 of the French Open in Paris on Tuesday

Why Barty is the unluckiest Grand Slam seed

Her next opponent is tennis great and 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.

What Nadal must do to win 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal needs to play more aggressively if he is to claim a record-extending 11th...

New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove

Even the Parisian stormclouds cleared for Serena Williams on Tuesday, as the new...

Bryans ready to shut it down as Mike says no fun without Bob

Mike Bryan says is ready to shut down one of the best doubles partnerships ever if...

Indians at French Open: Yuki crashes out, Bopanna advances

Yuki Bhambri's maiden appearance at the French Open ended with a first round defeat as...

Open Diary: Of Mario's 1000km roadtrip with Granny and Paire's burning head

A 1,000km 10-hour roadtrip dash to Paris, squeezed into a small hire car alongside his...

French Open: Serena returns to Grand Slam action on Day 3

Former world number one Serena Williams returns to Grand Slam action for the first...

French Open PHOTOS: Azarenka, Wawrinka crash out; Djokovic through

Two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka crashed out of the French Open in the...

Flustered Champion Ostapenko falls at first French Open hurdle

By losing, Ostapenko joins a ignominious group including, as well as Myskina, Steffi...

Day 2 at French Open: Nadal begins title defence against Bolelli

World number one Rafael Nadal begins his French Open title defence, on Monday, with a...

French Open PIX: Defending champ Ostapenko shocked; Stephens advance

Jelena Ostapenko became only the sixth female Grand Slam champion to lose in the...

Kyrgios out of Roland Garros

Australia's Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the French Open after failing to shake off a...

Thiem gears up for Roland Garros with Lyon title

The 24-year-old was staring at defeat while down a set and a break but dug deep to...

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Also in action on the first day at Roland Garros is men's second seed Alexander Zverev...

'Give Serena Williams time to find top form'

Former World No 1 Kim Clijsters says, "I admire both Serena and Venus because they...

Can World No 1 Halep end Grand Slam jinx?

"I think she will win a Grand Slam. Which one and when I don't know, but definitely...

Sharapova will be fearless at French Open: Evert

'Maria will look at it and see no one dominant. Serena Williams is the only player in...

Aggression will be biggest weapon at French Open

It takes a brave, or foolish, pundit to look beyond Rafael Nadal for this year's men's...

Prajnesh does not qualify for French Open

The left-handed Prajnesh, ranked 183, lost 3-6, 4-6 in the third and final round...

Can anyone challenge Rafael Nadal on clay?

Nadal enters his title defence after a stellar season on his favourite surface.

When Roland Garros embraced 'Open' Grand Slam

The tournament marks the 50th anniversary of the first 'Open' Grand Slam event

Ivanka Trump slams WTA for 'ridiculous' maternity rule

Women's tour needed to change its rules for players that take maternity leave.

'Resurgent Djokovic ready for fresh start'

Far from being a fading force, 12-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has shown...

How to halt Nadal at French Open...

Underarm serve could be an effective weapon in halting Rafael Nadal's annual rampage...

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Maria Sharapova was dogged by injury and controversy as she tried to get her career...

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

The tennis ace's exclusion was on expected lines as she is expecting her first child...

From red carpet to red dirt, Muguruza the warrior

Being the reigning Wimbledon champion and former French Open winner has its perks for...

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Serena Williams has never been one to take too much notice of convention.

SPOTTED! Sania Mirza is back from Dubai

Tennis star Sania Mirza was spotted at Hyderabad airport.

Ankita bows out of French Open qualifiers

India's Ankita Raina crashed out of the the French Open qualifiers with a 3-6, 6-7...

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

The women's seedings at Wimbledon usually follow the WTA rankings list but can be...

'He's the one to win it'

Australian great Ken Rosewall will bestow the French Open trophy on the men's singles...

Sania Mirza: Fit, fab and pregnant!

Sania Mirza's sister, Anam showed off her working out.

French Open organisers snub Serena

Former world number one Serena Williams will not be seeded at this year's French Open,...

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Japan's Kei Nishikori, who will arrive at Roland Garros without an ATP title for more...

French Open Qualifiers: Prajnesh in 2nd round, Nagal, Ramkumar ousted

India's Prajnesh Gunnesweran won his encounter while Ramkumar Ramanathan and Sumit...

With an eye on French Open, Ankita puts in the work for qualifiers

It all began at the WTA event in Mumbai and a phenomenal Fed Cup, where she remained...

Nadal back at number one ahead of bid for 11th French Open crown

The 31-year-old becomes world number one for a sixth time ahead of the French Open.

Nadal wins Italian Open crown; Svitolina defends title

Rafael Nadal survived a fightback from Alexander Zverev to win a record eighth Italian...

Rampant Nadal beats Djokovic, meets Zverev in Rome final

A rampant Rafael Nadal turned on the style to beat old rival Novak Djokovic 7-6(4),...

How Queen of tennis Serena prepared for royal wedding

American tennis star Serena Williams rose early on Saturday to get ready for her...

Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome; Zverev marches on

Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to ease past Fabio Fognini 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the...

Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal swept into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday with a...

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's...

Tennis Roundup: Osaka eases past Azarenka; Djokovic, Nishikori advance

Naomi Osaka eased into the second round of the Italian Open on Monday with a 6-0, 6-3...

Parents-to-be Shoaib-Sania at Medina pilgrimage

The Indian tennis icon, who is pregnant with her first child, had first visited the...

Italian Open: Rusty Wawrinka suffers early exit

Wawrinka, who was making his first appearance since February after recovering from a...

Zverev crushes Thiem to win Madrid title

The 21-year-old German became only the fifth active player to win at least three...

Zverev faces Thiem in Madrid final; Kvitova wins record third title

Germany's Alexander Zverev won the battle of the young guns against Denis Shapovalov...

Thiem beats Anderson for first time to reach Madrid final

Austrian Dominic Thiem beat Kevin Anderson for the first time at the seventh attempt...

Nadal loses No 1 ranking; plays down Thiem hiccup

Rafael Nadal has played down the significance of his quarter-final defeat by Austrian...

Nadal's record run on clay ended by Thiem

Rafael Nadal suffered a shock 7-5, 6-3 defeat by Austrian Dominic Thiem in the Madrid...

PHOTOS: Pregnant Sania on a pilgrimage to Medina!

India's tennis star, who is pregnant with her first child, is visiting the Gulf nation...

Madrid Open: Nadal breaks McEnroe's record; Sharapova out

World number one Rafael Nadal set a new record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a...

Madrid Open: Nadal marches on; Wozniacki, Muguruza knocked out

World number one Rafael Nadal recorded his 20th straight win on clay as he began his...

Tennis Roundup: Edmund stuns Djokovic in Madrid second round

Milos Raonic overcame third seed Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the third...

Serena's French Open campaign in doubt after another withdrawal

The 23-times grand slam winner made her comeback at Indian Wells in March and has not...

Will Murray recover in time for grass-court season?

Johanna Konta hopes fellow Briton Andy Murray will be in action at this year's...

Tennis round-up: Djokovic powers past Nishikori; Wozniacki advances

Former world number one Novak Djokovic showed signs of a return to form with an...

Sports shorts: Another top-10 finish for Aditi

Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok notched up her second successive top-10 finish by...

Kvitova wins first Prague title

Petra Kvitova won her third title of the year as she fought back from a set down to...

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

American tennis ace Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open, saying...

Table Tennis: Koreas form unified team at world championships

The two Koreas will field a combined women's team at the table tennis world...

Will work hard to restore my confidence: Djokovic

Having exchanged a few shots with a young prospect after an intense training session...

Cilic marries long-time girlfriend in private ceremony

The wedding invites were sent to 400 guests, among them was Cilic's former coach Goran...

Indian tennis divided over Davis Cup revamp

'If it is a World Cup then yes, doing away with home and away format, is okay'

Nadal storms past teenager Tsitsipas to win 11th Barcelona title

World number one Rafael Nadal made light work of Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas to...

Dominant Pliskova beats Vandeweghe to win Stuttgart title

Karolina Pliskova won her first title of the year on Sunday with a 7-6(2), 6-4 victory...

Vandeweghe cruises past Garcia and into Stuttgart final

Flushing Meadows semi-finalist Vandeweghe will take on the winner of the contest...

Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas

World number one Nadal will meet Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's...

Rising tennis player Ankita Raina included in TOPS

"Wishing you all the best for your future endeavours, Ankita! Hope you continue making...

Nadal cruises into Barcelona semis; Tsitsipas stuns Thiem

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he...

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach semis

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he...

FIRST LOOK! Pregnant Sania Mirza felicitates kids at her academy

The mother-to-be handed out awards to children at the Sania Mirza academy in Hyderabad

Tennis round-up: Defending champ Pouille out of Hungarian Open

Millman, ranked 80 places above world number 14 Pouille, needed 73 minutes to clinch a...

Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, Dimitrov edges Jaziri

Top seed Rafa Nadal, who has won the tournament 10 times, also reached the last eight...

How Yuki is planning for his maiden French Open

Clay is not his preferred surface but Yuki Bhambri says he is ready for the French...

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Former world number one Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise second-round exit at the...

'Tsunami of integrity problems at lower level tennis'

The report paints a picture of financial privation among many of the sport's 15,000...

Sharapova stunned in Stuttgart opener

Maria Sharapova's claycourt season got off to a poor start on Tuesday as she lost in...

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Vasselin eye semi-final berth

Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin will look to seal a spot...

Sharapova eyes more Grand Slam glory

The 31-year-old Russian, who won her last Grand Slam title at the 2014 French Open,...

Sania-Shoaib expecting their first child in October

Sania's Instagram was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans as well as former...

Nadal claims record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title

Rafael Nadal clinched a record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title as he geared up for...

Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final

Defending champion Rafael Nadal remains on course for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters...

PIX: Sachin, Aamir, Paes, Vijender at Ambani party!

Nita Ambani, the chairperson at Reliance Foundation and International Olympic...

Fed Cup: Pliskova and Kvitova give Czechs commanding lead over Germany

Karolina Pliskova and Petra Kvitova won their opening singles matches to give Czech...

Ruthless Nadal sends Thiem packing in Monte Carlo

Defending champion Rafael Nadal thrashed Austrian fifth seed Dominic Thiem 6-0, 6-2 to...

Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash

Djokovic has not reached the last eight of a tournament since last year's Wimbledon...

Table tennis has found new star in Manika Batra

He has shouldered the burden of Indian table tennis for more than a decade and Sharath...

Sharapova to make grasscourt return in Birmingham

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will compete at the Birmingham Classic...

Dimitrov, Thiem survive early scares in Monte Carlo

Fourth seed Grigor Dimitrov survived a scare against Pierre-Hugues Herbert before...

Dominant Djokovic races past Lajovic in Monte Carlo

Former world number one Novak Djokovic showed signs of rediscovering his form with a...

Nadal returns to favourite hunting ground on red soil

Serbian former world number one Novak Djokovic will be in action at his home club,...

Gambhir, Sania, Jwala voice their opinions on Kathua, Unnao rapes

'Indian consciousness was raped in Unnao and then in Kathua'

Why this tennis player is suing WTA, ITF

Madison Brengle filed a lawsuit against the Women's Tennis Association and the...

Spain enter Davis Cup semis after epic Ferrer win

David Ferrer toppled Philipp Kohlschreiber in a thrilling five-hour marathon decider...

Manika Batra leads India to historic table tennis gold at CWG

Manika Batra inspired India to a historic gold medal with her stunning singles...

Germany on verge of knocking out Spain from Davis Cup

Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff and Tim Puetz pulled off a shock 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(4),...

India at CWG: Lifters add two more gold, lackluster hockey team draws

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Commonwealth Games on Day 3.

Leander's record will stay till eternity feels Indian tennis fraternity

Leander Paes has achieved by creating a Davis Cup world record on a 'phenomenal' day...

My child will have surname Mirza Malik, says Sania

ania Mirza would want her child's surname to be 'Mirza Malik'.

Paes creates world record in India's stunning comeback win

Leander Paes became the most successful player in the history of Davis Cup as he...

Davis Cup: Record-setter Nadal draws Spain level against Germany

Victory meant Nadal set the record for the longest Davis Cup winning streak in...

Davis Cup: India lose opening singles to China

The Indian Davis Cup team was staring at defeat at the zonal level for the first time...

Will Paes make Davis Cup history in China?

eander Paes will make yet another attempt to set a Davis Cup record for the most...

Djokovic ends partnership with coach Stepanek following Agassi split

Novak Djokovic has parted company with coach Radek Stepanek days after the departure...

PHOTOS: Best sports action from the month gone by...

Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback, in pictures of the month gone by...

Djokovic parts ways with coach Agassi

The split means Djokovic is now left with his part-time coach and former world number...

Rafael Nadal reclaims No 1 spot

Rafael Nadal reclaimed top spot in the men's ATP rankings on Monday

Isner outlasts Zverev for first Miami title

John Isner delved deep into his energy tank to outlast Germany's Alexander Zverev...

Sharan decides against travelling with Davis Cup team

Divij Sharan, who was a reserve in the Indian Davis Cup team, has decided not to...

Stephens sees off Ostapenko to win Miami crown

American Sloane Stephens kept intact her streak of never having lost a final as she...

Zverev rolls into Miami final, will battle Isner

German fourth seed Alexander Zverev beat Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6(4) 6-2 on...

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

US Open champion Stephens again ended former world number one Victoria Azarenka's...

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

IMAGES from the matches played at Miami Miasters in Key Biscayne, Florida, on Wednesday

Miami: Zverev battles past Kyrgios; Stephens, Azarenka in semis

IMAGES from the Miami Masters played in Key Biscayne, Florida on Tuesday

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

IMAGES from matches played at the Miami Masters in Key Biscayne, Florida

Nadal back from injury for Davis Cup

World number two Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain's squad for their Davis Cup...

India's No 1 player Yuki pulls out of Davis Cup tie

The selection committee has picked World No. 246 Prajnesh as Yuki's replacement as he...

Miami Masters: Cilic, Del Potro, Venus advance, Dimitrov beaten

IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Masters on Sunday

Wozniacki says she, her family verbally abused at Miami match

Wozniacki said tournament staff and security did nothing to prevent the abuse

Miami Open: Top seeds Federer, Halep shocked

Roger Federer suffered a shock 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4) defeat to Australian wildcard Thanasi...

Djokovic and Wozniacki crash out of Miami Open

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic's hopes of turning around his season at the Miami...

'It's impossible at the moment,' says Djokovic after Miami loss

The setback was a third straight loss for the 30-year-old Serb, who is trying to make...

Tennis roundup: Svitolina ends Osaka's run; Halep survives scare

Ukrainian second seed Elina Svitolina ended Naomi Osaka's remarkable recent run with a...

Yuki cruises into Miami Open second round

Yuki Bhambri continued his rich vein of form as he swept aside Mirza Basic of...

Red-hot Osaka powers past Serena in Miami

Naomi Osaka continued her stunning run of form with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over 23-times...

Djokovic feeling pain-free after years

The elbow injury sidelined him for six months after he was forced to retire at the...

Miami Masters: Yuki Bhambri qualifies for main draw

Indian tennis ace Yuki Bhambri continued his rich vein of form as he qualified for the...

American teen Anisimova stuns Wang, Tomic crashes out

American teenager Amanda Anisimova, fresh off an impressive run at Indian Wells, beat...

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

Tennis great Vijay Amritraj says there should be least controversy with regards to...

Yuki advances in Miami qualifiers

Yuki Bhambri crushed Argentina's Renzo Olivo in straight sets to move into the final...

Osaka dominates Kasatkina for career-first title

Japan's Naomi Osaka claimed her first career title with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory...

Del Potro's rise at Indian Wells has been inspiring

Juan Martin del Potro could barely believe he had finally won a Masters 1000 series...

Del Potro ends Federer's run to win Indian Wells title

Juan Martin del Potro saved three match points in a thrilling final at the BNP Paribas...

Indian Wells: Federer survives scare, to face Del Potro in final

World number one Roger Federer survived a scare from unseeded Borna Coric to beat him...

PHOTOS: Raonic sets up Del Potro semis; Halep and Venus crash out

The Canadian's win sets up a semi-final clash with Del Potro on Saturday that will pit...

Haas calls time on tennis career spanning more than two decades

Former world number two Tommy Haas officially announced his retirement from tennis at...

Indian Wells: Federer sends Chung packing, Venus in semis

South Korean Chung Hyeon managed to hang around against Roger Federer a little longer...

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Federer fends off Chardy; Halep in semis

IMAGES from the matches played at the PNB Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Wednesday

Indian Wells PIX: Kohlschreiber stuns Cilic, Yuki loses; Halep rolls on

Cilic's booming serve lacked its usual accuracy and Germany's Kohlschreiber was able...

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Rusty Serena knocked out by Venus; Federer cruises

IMAGES from the PNB Paribas Open played at Indian Wells in California on Monday

PHOTOS: Djokovic out; Yuki stuns Pouille as Federer, Halep advance

IMAGES from the matches played at the PNB Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Sunday

Davis Cup: AITA ignores Bopanna's reservation, pairs him with Paes

AITA brought back old warhorse Leander Paes in the Davis Cup team despite...

Indian Wells: Serena sets up showdown with sister Venus

It will be the earliest meeting between the two since their first professional match...

Will Leander make Davis Cup return against China?

Paes was dropped from the tie against Uzbekistan last April. He has been out of favour...

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Pospisil, Muguruza stunned; Yuki, Kvitova advance

American qualifier Sachia Vickery completed an astonishing comeback to stun third seed...

Struggling Sharapova splits with coach

The news comes after Sharapova, who said the decision to end their four-year...

PHOTOS: Serena makes winning return at Indian Wells

Delbonis to face Federer

Men should play three-set matches in Grand Slams: Billie Jean

The retired American ace said women were willing to play five-set matches but used the...

Indian Wells: Osaka too strong for Sharapova

Former world number one Maria Sharapova lost her second consecutive first round match...

Should Sania Mirza disassociate from 'misleading' advertorial?

A green body has urged tennis star Sania Mirza to disassociate herself from a...

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for...

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Will Serena be ready for Roland Garros?

Serena Williams' return to the WTA Tour following the birth of her first child will be...

Che Bella! Wimbledon champ Muguruza scorches red carpet at the Oscars!

US Olympian skier Lindsay Vonn also walked the red carpet, but her choice of outfit...

Tennis roundup: Del Potro, Tsurenko win Acapulco titles

Battle-scarred Argentine Juan Martin del Potro clinched his 21st career title with a...

Roundup: Nadal pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami; Del Potro in final

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments after...

PHOTOS: Grand double for Federer at Laureus Awards

Tennis legend Roger Federer became the most decorated winner in the history of Laureus...

Tennis round-up: Nadal's injury woes continue...

Top seed Rafael Nadal pulled out of this week's Mexican Open in Acapulco after...

Davis Cup revamp could 'kill its soul', say Belgians

When it comes to producing the raucous atmospheres which help make the Davis Cup...

It was safe to assume Ankita won't make it to Tokyo Games: Somdev

In a surprise decision, Ankita was left out of the financial assistance scheme despite...

Davis Cup shake-up as ITF unveils World Cup of Tennis

The event played in one location over seven days in November could start next year,...

Tennis Roundup: Schwartzman wins Rio Open; Khachanov upsets Pouille

Argentina's Diego Schwartzman ended a two-year wait for his second ATP tour title as...

World No.1 Federer to skip Dubai Championships

The 20-time Grand Slam champion decided to opt out of the event in order to attend an...

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja lose in Round 1 at Delray Beach

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Older, wiser Shapovalov bullish about challenges ahead

Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov believes his first season on the ATP Tour has...

Serena says 'almost died' after giving birth

Serena Williams 'almost died' after giving birth to her daughter last September, the...

Football fans protest with tennis balls!

Fans protested against Monday night football in the Bundesliga as Eintracht Frankfurt...

Tennis round-up: Kvitova back into top 10 after claiming Qatar title

Coming into the tournament 21st in the WTA rankings, the Czech won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in...

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings with his second...

Bhambri goes down fighting to Thompson in Chennai Open final

Yuki Bhambri went down fighting to top seed Australia's Jordan Thompson 5-7, 6-3, 5-7...

Fact file: Federer and the number one ranking

Here are some facts about Federer and his ranking.

Tennis round-up: Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar semis

ATP says 'no evidence' against Harrison's racist remarks

Back on top, Federer becomes oldest ATP world number one

Roger Federer added yet another record to his vast collection when he guaranteed...

Bhambri, Thompson to clash in Chennai Open final

In Chennai, on Friday, the second seeded Indian got the better of Korea's Duckhee Lee,...

Tennis Roundup: Federer closes in on World No 1 ranking

Roger Federer is one win from becoming the oldest world number one in ATP Tour history...

Tennis round-up: Federer advances in Rotterdam, closes in on No 1 spot

The 36-year-old Swiss master needs only to reach the semi-finals at the ABN Amro...

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.'

Sania Mirza is impressed with this one player

Sania Mirza feels Ankita Raina's performance in the recent Fed Cup was encouraging

Federer on how players can improve...

Breaks, lighter schedules can help players improve, says Federer

Tennis: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova knocked out

The 36-year-old Australian Open champion arrived in the Dutch port city at the weekend...

The man behind Federer's success at 36...

Pierre Paganini may be the most important reason Roger has the best record in men's...

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Williams, who played an exhibition match last December in the United Arab Emirates,...

Tennis Roundup: Venus, CoCo give US commanding lead

Venus Williams and CoCo Vandeweghe won the opening singles matches to give holders the...

Fed Cup: Ankita, Karman ensure India stay in Group I

India retained their place in the Asia/Oceania Group I in the Fed Cup after beating...

Serena unsure about participation in remaining grand slams

Serena was drawn on Friday to play doubles in a potentially decisive fifth rubber in...

Fed Cup: Ankita, Karman seal India's win over Hong Kong

Karman struggled to contain her unforced errors but prevailed 6-3 6-4 win over Eudice...

Sports Shorts: Top seed Wawrinka labours to three-set victory in Sofia

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

The Samjiyon Band's performance comes a day before South Korea opens its first Winter...

Fed Cup: Ankita shines again but India go down in doubles

Ankita also shrugged off poor umpiring to emerge a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 winner in two hours...

Serena Williams 'ready to go'

Serena Williams will be 'ready to go' when she returns to action this week in the...

Sports Shorts: Nadal confirms participation in Queen's Club

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

What frustrates Sania Mirza the most...

Sania Mirza says it will take her at least two more months to get battle ready

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina stuns Aus Open champ Wozniacki

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Djokovic undergoes surgery to cure troublesome elbow

Novak Djokovic has undergone an elbow operation in an attempt to cure an injury that...

Sports Shorts: Paes-Salisbury in Dallas Challenger semis

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Tomic unlikely to play for Australia again: Hewitt

Controversial Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic is unlikely to play for his...

Paes back in top-50 after winning Newport Beach title

Leander Paes regained his place in the top-50, courtesy a Challenger title win at the...

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Australian Open champion Roger Federer is set to continue defying Father Time after...

20 majors down, Federer thrilled as fairytale continues

Roger Federer savoured the latest chapter of a late-career fairytale that delivered a...

Cilic blames closed roof for slow start against Federer

Australian Open runner-up Marin Cilic queried the decision to close the roof at Rod...

Weeping Federer hails 20th Grand Slam title

Even after 20 Grand Slam titles, the tears gushing down Roger Federer's cheeks after...

In Numbers: Roger Federer's Grand Slam records

Here is a breakdown of Roger Federer's Grand Slam numbers.

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer,

Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open title

Switzerland's Roger Federer claimed a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title...

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905...

Australian Open final draws criticism

The Australian Open men's singles final between champion Roger Federer and sixth seed...

Bopanna-Babos lose in Aus Open mixed doubles final

The fifth-seeded Bopanna and Babos lost 6-2, 4-6, 9-11 to the Croat-Canadian pair of...

Hugs all round as Wozniacki completes return from wilderness

No wonder Caroline Wozniacki could not stop hugging the trophy she referred to...

No escapes for brave Halep in third Grand Slam final

Simona Halep's brave Australian Open campaign but the exhausted Romanian hit a dead...

Aus Open 2018: Wozniacki wins historic crown

It was third time lucky for Wozniacki following her runner-up finishes at the 2009 and...

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922...

Will Cilic turn up heat on Federer at Australian Open?

Croatian Marin Cilic prepares to try to stop the Swiss claiming a sixth Australian...

Will Chung bring more joy to South Koreans?

South Korean president Moon Jae-in has backed Chung Hyeon to bring more joy to his...

No holidays from tennis for Federer and Cilic

A family holiday in the Maldives might seem a good time for Roger Federer to put the...

Final is 'humongous' for Halep and Wozniacki

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki face a 'humongous' match that could define their...

One word which sums up Australian open finalists: Survivor

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki will compete for high stakes in Saturday's...

PHOTOS: Dominant Federer into Australian Open final after Chung retires

The 36-year-old was all over the world number 58 throughout a one-sided contest under...

Young gun Chung fires a blank after blister trouble

The fighting spirit that propelled Chung Hyeon to the Australian Open semi-finals went...

Bopanna inches closer to his second Slam

India's Rohan Bopanna inched closer towards his second Grand Slam title by reaching...

Timea Babos, Kristina Mladenovic win Australian Open women's doubles

Hungarian Timea Babos and France's Kristina Mladenovic defeated Russian duo Ekaterina...

Aus Open: When ruthless Cilic showed no mercy in Edmund rout

Sealing the match with a thumping serve, the 2014 US Open champion will bid for his...

Chung can end 'Big Four' era with semi-final win

In fact, barring 2014 when Stan Wawrinka won the title, no player apart from the...

Halep reaps reward for aggressive approach

'I was aggressive. I had this in my mind, and I wanted to finish the points quicker,...

Australian Open PHOTOS: Clinical Cilic tames Edmund to reach final

This is the first time that the towering Croatian has made the final of the Aus Open

PHOTOS: Halep outlasts Kerber in thriller to set up Wozniacki final

Second seed Caroline Wozniacki came through a late wobble to reach the Australian Open...

Cornet charged with anti-doping violation

France's Alize Cornet has been charged by the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP)...

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Federer welcomed the emergence of new challengers

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos in mixed doubles semis

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Hungarian partner Timea Babos entered the semi-finals of...

'Chung set to give rivals nightmares'

Nightmares loom for players dreaming of Grand Slam success if they have the misfortune...

Belgium's Mertens keeps calm, collected in Australian Open bid

Unseeded Elise Mertens has extended a breakout year to storm into the semi-finals of...

Aus Open: Federer dispatches Berdych to meet Chung in semis

Defending champion Roger Federer argued with an umpire but mostly let his racket do...

Why Halep is expecting second marathon at Australian Open

Simona Halep is prepared for her second marathon of the tournament when she faces...

Steely Edmund keeps it simple as final beckons

Edmund is no flash Harry, on or off the court

Aus Open PHOTOS: Halep, Kerber to clash in semis after easy wins

Germany's Angelique Kerber breezed past American Madison Keys in straight sets to...

Angry Sandgren says 'demonised' by 'sensationalist' media

An angry Tennys Sandgren slammed journalists for "demonising" him with...

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

A summary of sports events and sportspersons, who made news on Tuesday.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal limps out, Edmund stuns Dimitrov, Wozniacki, Mertens make semis

Images from the quarter-final matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park...

'Edmund's forehand is best in the business'

Kyle Edmund has the most destructive forehand in tennis and it can power him into the...

Is he the next Djokovic?

Chung is being touted as the next Djokovic because of his relentless defensive skills.

Australian Open quarter-final curse fells Nadal again

Rafael Nadal's Australian Open quarter-final curse struck again on Tuesday, an injury...

Giant killers Chung and Sandgren primed for big battle in Australian Open

The Australian Open will lose one of its giant killers when South Korean Chung Hyeon...

How Edmund subdued Dimitrov to reach Aus Open semis

Edmund, playing in his first Grand Glam quarter-final, showed no nerves as he blazed...

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos in mixed doubles quarters

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Hungarian partner Timea Babos entered the quarter-finals...

Kerber will be brutal test for Keys: Davenport

The 17th seed has been in no-nonsense mood so far in Melbourne, moving through the...

Inspiration runs dry for mentally jaded Dimitrov

After some patchy form in the opening rounds Dimitrov hit top form to beat home hope...

Agressive Mertens stuns Svitolina to reach Melbourne semis

Ukrainian Svitolina came into the match riding high on a nine-match winning streak...

Dimitrov is a guy in demand

'Baby Fed' steals hearts with the same ease that he wins matches.

Cucumber cool Pliskova ready for Halep challenge

The sixth seed burnt the midnight oil in her all-Czech fourth round grudge match...

Look who came to the Aus Open quarters!

Look who we spotted at the Melbourne Park this year.

Chung gives Djokovic a taste of his own medicine

Djokovic, who has ruled like no other on Rod Laver Arena simply had no answer as...

Djokovic to reassess options over elbow injury

Novak Djokovic said he would have to reassess the way forward for his injured elbow...

Aus Open PIX: Chung stuns Djokovic; Federer, Halep in quarters

Images from the matches played on Day eight of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne...

Terrific Tuesday at Aus Open: Cilic in way of Nadal's quest

Nadal braced for tough Cilic test in Melbourne showdown

Kerber back in quarter-finals club after tough year

The 2016 champion's next opponent may be far more to her liking than Hsieh, whose...

Nocturnal Federer makes light of day shift

The defending champion did not require his dazzling best against 80th-ranked Hungarian...

Aus Open: Bopanna, Sharan lose in doubles third round

India's Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan lost their respective men's doubles third round...

Fitter, stronger Berdych sweeps past Fognini into Aus Open quarters

Showing great mobility, the towering Czech neutralised the potentially tricky world...

Willow-thin Su-Wei leaves her mark at Australian Open

Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei has enjoyed double good fortune at Melbourne Park this week.

4 things to watch out for on Day 8 of Australian Open

Simona Halep's powers of recovery will be put to the test on day eight of the...

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles to meet Cilic into quarters, Dimitrov beats Kyrgios

Images from matches played on Day 7 at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Sunday

Kyrgios bows out defeated but wins over Australia

Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open ended with a gallant fourth round defeat by an inspired...

Here's what Kyrgios told Dimitrov after epic Australian Open match

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov kept cool in the Rod Laver Arena maelstrom to knock home...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki romps into quarters; Navarro rallies

Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro became the first player through to the quarter-finals of...

Andy who? Briton Edmund reaches first Grand Slam quarters

Britain's Kyle Edmund reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time...

Paes-Raja go down tamely in Aus Open pre-quarters

Leander Paes and Purav Raja were no match for Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal and...

Aus Open: Paes-Raja stun former champions to enter last 16

India's doubles great Leander Paes has had 119 playing partners in his 27-year career...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

World number one Simona Halep saved three match-points before edging past an inspired...

Aus Open: Kerber thrashes Sharapova to reach fourth round

Maria Sharapova's hopes of a title-winning return to the Australian Open were...

Kyrgios, Australia's new ace carrying the hopes of a nation

Nick Kyrgios toppled his childhood idol Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to bury his Rod Laver Arena...

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

Angelique Kerber's recent revival faces its toughest test in the shape of Maria...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal waltzes into last 16; Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Svitolina also through

Images from matches played on Day 5 at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Friday

Melbourne is frying others but Federer's unapologetic about his sched

Players complained about the conditions, with France's Alize Cornet stating extreme...

Aus Open Diary: Vandeweghe hit with $10k fine for obscene outburst

Vandeweghe, who had been suffering from flu, told reporters that Babos had been...

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

With colours resembling famous candies and lolly brands, Nike splashed bright hues to...

Australian Open: Bopanna, Sharan advance in doubles

India's Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin stormed into the...

Physically extraordinary Djokovic is battle ready, asserts coach Agassi

Physically extraordinary Djokovic is battle ready, asserts coach Agassi

'Almost on the edge' Cornet asks for Aus Open heat policy review

'The limit of not playing the match is really high, it's like it needs to be above 45...

Will Ferrell's tips on how to beat the heat in Melbourne

Comedian Will Ferrell discussed how he plans to beat the heat.

As temperatures rise in Melbourne, players find it 'risky'

Gael Monfils said playing Novak Djokovic in temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius on...

4 things to watch out for on Day 5 of Australian Open

Local hope Nick Kyrgios has been elevated to the Rod Laver Arena for his meeting with...

Will Rod Laver slot freeze Kyrgios?

Nick Kyrgios must not let playing on Rod Laver Arena douse his natural fire when he...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic, Zverev battle through; Muguruza, Wawrinka out

Images from matches played on Day 4 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday

PHOTOS: Big upsets on Day 4 at Australian Open

From potential dark horses to former champions, here are the players who were knocked...

Good day for India at Australian Open

Paes and Raja dispatched the pair of Nikoloz Basilashvili and Andreas Haider-Maurer...

PHOTOS: Djokovic survives Melbourne furnace to beat Monfils

Djokovic, playing his first tournament for six months because of an elbow problem,...

PIX: Sharapova sizzles in scorching Melbourne to reach 3rd round

So prior to their Melbourne Park rematch, former champion Sharapova said she was...

PIX: Players, fans melt under Melbourne sun at Aus Open

Here are images from a hot, hot day from Melbourne Park...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Wozniacki survives scare

Images from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Nadal says lower-ranked players need more money

Nadal's comments follow media reports this week that Novak Djokovic, the president of...

Aus Open: Tsonga edges Shapovalov to strike blow for old guard

Two errors from his favourite backhand and a double-fault opened the door for Tsonga...

Dream grand slam debut continues for 15-year-old Kostyuk

Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who made the third round of the 1997 US Open also at...

First Look: Enrique and Kournikova introduce their twins to the world!

In separate posts on their respective Instagram accounts, both, Enrique and Anna...

The ladies rock Melbourne Park in shorts

At this year's Australian Open, the ladies brought back shorts centrestage.

Nadal takes centre stage on Wednesday ahead of Kyrgios clash

The volatile 17th seed had a quiet evening by his standards in his opening match on...

Watch: Federer's entertaining exchange with comedian Will Ferrell

While Ferrell provided bonus comedy, Federer again proved that when it comes to tennis...

Pressure will determine whether Djokovic is back: Wilander

'When it's easy it's going to be no problem. When it gets tough that's when you know...

Aus Open Pix: Federer, Djokovic, Sharapova reach 2nd round, Kvitova exits

IMAGES of the all the action from Day 2 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne...

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Mischa still finds time to tease 'Sascha', despite his little brother's rapid ascent...

Djokovic dismisses talk of boycott over prize money

Six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has distanced himself from reports...

HOTTEST topic of discussion at Australian Open

Prize money row rumbling behind scenes at Melbourne Park

PHOTOS: Shocking early exits at Australian Open...

Rediff.com presents the early surprises at the year's first Grand Slam.

Fed Cup tennis: India grouped with tough Kazakhstan and China

The Pool B comprises Chinese Taipei, Japan, Thailand and Korea.

Day 2 at Aus Open: Federer, Djokovic in action on day of returns

Six times a men's singles champion Down Under, the Serbian will be joined in making a...

Fans swoon as sleeveless Nadal turns up the heat in Melbourne!

Fans literally broke Twitter, going gaga over Rafa's muscle-exposing sexy style.

Victorious Nadal says doubts are good

'It's a positive start with a good result. If I do months without playing an official...

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios ease into 2nd round, Venus ousted

IMAGES of the all the action from Day 1 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne...

Why lukewarm reception would not faze Sharapova

Maria Sharapova will not care less what reception she receives when she plays her...

Indians at Aus Open: Yuki Bhambri fails to go beyond first round

Yuki Bhambri struggled to rein in his unforced errors and played well only in patches...

Aus Open: Switch on your TV sets as Rafa, Venus take court on Monday

Order of play on the main showcourts, with IST timings, on the first day of the...

Bhambri qualifies for Aus Open, to face Baghdatis in opener

Yuki Bhambri on Sunday qualified for the Australian Open with a come-from-behind win...

Kyrgios finally beginning to look like the real deal

No home player has won the Australian men's title since Mark Edmondson in 1976 but...

Slam number 20 in sight but Federer plays down favourite tag

According to News.com.au, the 36-year-old tennis ace has said that his aspirations are...

The Australian Open will miss these stars

Laxmi Negi tells us about the stars we will miss at Melbourne Park this fortnight.

Uncle Toni still 'more than anything' for Nadal

World number one Rafael Nadal embarks on a new era without his coach and uncle in the...

Tired of the 'roller-coaster', Kyrgios seeks a steady ride

An upbeat but calm Nick Kyrgios heads into the Australian Open feeling confident about...

Tennis round-up: Kerber wins Sydney International

The German two-time grand slam champion, currently ranked 22nd in the world after a...

Djokovic makes service change as elbow still not '100 percent healed'

The six-time champion, who last played competitively at Wimbledon in July, says he is...

Wawrinka feared for career during long layoff

Stanislas Wawrinka feared his debilitating knee injury might be the end of a...

The top men's contenders at the Australian Open

Penpix of top men's contenders at the 2018 Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne...

The top women's contenders at Australian Open

As Serena Williams sits out a fourth straight Grand Slam, Simon Halep and Maria...

Federer still the man to beat at Melbourne Park

No such queries hang over his fitness this year and if bookmakers are to be believed...

Halep leads host of contenders for Serena's crown

Simona Halep arrives at the Australian Open as world number one but is yet to win a...

Bautista Agut beats del Potro to win Auckland title

Roberto Bautista Agut continued to shine in New Zealand when the Spaniard won his...

Yuki inches closer to Australian Open main draw

The Indian youngster will next play against Canadian Peter Polanksy for a place in the...

Tennis Roundup: Del Potro to face Bautista Agut in Auckland Classic final

Juan Martin del Potro overcame a stubborn challenge from David Ferrer to clinch their...

Love-all! They found each other on court

Playing tennis professionally can be difficult physically, mentally and emotionally....

Vandeweghe bringing new attitude to Melbourne

Vandeweghe's quest for maiden Slam title at Australian Open continues

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

While Federer and Nadal will look to reignite the flair and fight they showed to reach...

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener

Djokovic is clubbed with Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, David Goffin and Alexander...

Tennis round-up: Del Potro sets up Ferrer semis at Auckland

Former US Open champion Del Potro fired down 11 aces and did not face a break point...

Aus Open: Which new superstar will emerge in Serena's absence?

As Serena Williams sits out a fourth straight Grand Slam, Simona Halep and Karolina...

Bookies, experts, Federer is everyone's favourite for Aus Open

Federer's bid for a 20th grand slam title will be aided by the absences of Andy Murray...

Nadal, Halep top seeds at Australian Open

He leads the men's seedings ahead of defending champ Roger Federer, with Bulgarian...

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

The Austrian spent four days in bed with a virus after pulling out of a tournament in...

Hot new mommy Serena featured on Vogue cover!

For the first time ever Serena has been featured on the magazine cover with her baby...

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza withdraws; Del Potro too strong for Shapovalov

Garbine Muguruza's preparations for next week's Australian Open were thrown into...

Djoko tames 'greatest enemy' before hitting the straps with Thiem win

Six-time Australian Open champion Djokovic pulled out of a tournament in Abu Dhabi...

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

'It's a new era and will be like adapting to a different routine. Moya has come with...

Australia impatient for home champion at Melbourne Park

Forty years have passed since Chris O'Neil held the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup aloft...

Why Chung is in the spotlight

The absence of Japan's Kei Nishikori from this year's Australian Open has turned the...

Paes wants to be a role model

At 44, with 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal in his cupboard, Leander Paes is...

Tennis Roundup: Defending champ Konta, Williams exit

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli just wants to enjoy herself and play big...

CONFIRMED! Nadal, Wawrinka will play the Australian Open

Former champions Stanislas Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal gave Australian Open organisers a...

Murray undergoes hip surgery, hopes for Wimbledon return

Murray pulled out of the Australian Open on Thursday having failed to recover from the...

Walking wounded make opening Slam hard to predict

For good reason a two-week Grand Slam can be described as a 'last man standing'...

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios clinched his maiden tour title on home soil in a big confidence boost...

Serena shares adorable image of baby Alexis Olympia

Serena Williams is spending time with her daughter and sharing adorable photographs.

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Switzerland won their third Hopman Cup on Saturday as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic...

Simon downs Anderson to win Tata Open title

Gilles Simon's giant-killing spree culminated in a stupendous title win as he humbled...

Tata Open: Simon stuns top seed Cilic, sets up Anderson final

In a sensational turnaround, the unseeded Frenchman toppled the world number six from...

PHOTOS: Siniakova tames Sharapova; Kyrgios sets up Dimitrov clash

Czech defending champion Katerina Siniakova fended off Maria Sharapova in a fiercely...

Serena Williams pulls out of Australian Open

Serena Williams reluctantly pulled out of this year's Australian Open on Friday, the...

Tata Open: Defending champs Bopanna, Jeevan ousted

Defending champions Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan were ousted from the Tata...

Tennis round-up: Murray, Nishikori pull out of Australian Open

Bernard Tomic is set to sit out the Australian Open after Tennis Australia (TA)...

WATCH: How Cilic overpowered Ramakumar to moves into Tata Open quarters

Ramkumar played with a lot of passion against the 2014 US Open champion and 2017...

Tata Open: Indian challenge ends with Ramkumar, Yuki defeats

Ramkumar Ramanathan enhanced his reputation of being a passionate fighter even in...

Tennis round-up: Impressive Wozniacki continues march in Auckland

The Danish World No 3 ended 2017 with the biggest title of her career in Singapore and...

Djokovic to return to action before Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is finally set to return to action next week after six months out with...

Tata Open Maharashtra: Yuki tames Kadhe; Jeevan-Bopanna beat Paes-Raja

Yuki Bhambri asserted his class over a promising Arjun Kadhe even as young Sumit...

Tennis roundup: Federer in good shape but Murray doubtful for Aus Open

Former world number one Andy Murray withdrew from the Brisbane International with a...

Tata Open: Ramkumar ousts Baena to set up Cilic clash

Making a stupendous start to the fresh season, Ramkumar Ramanathan scalped...

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

World number one Simona Halep swatted aside American Nicole Gibbs while Maria...

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

World number one Rafael Nadal, who is struggling to get any match practice before the...

'You won't win every tournament unless you are Federer'

'You don't peak every week. One has to keep playing.' 'It's a sport where you have to...

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru FC beat Blasters; Marin keeps Hunters alive

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Serena loses on comeback in Abu Dhabi

Serena returned from a maternity break to lose 6-2, 3-6, 10-5 to the 20-year-old Latvian.

Hopman Cup: Sharp Federer gives Switzerland winning start

Coming off a fruitful year which yielded two grand slam titles, world number two...

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

As the countdown to 2018 starts, it's time to rewind those moments in sport that stood...

Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

The 30-year-old Serb had been scheduled to start the new season at an exhibition match...

Maharashtra Tata Open: Bhambri meets Kadhe in opener; Cilic gets bye

Bhambri, ranked 116 in the world, had reached the second round when the ATP 250 event...

Djokovic doubtful for Australian Open?

Former world number one Novak Djokovic's preparation for next month's Australian Open...

Federer keeping it realistic as 2018 season nears

The six months off, however, appeared to be positively cathartic as he provided...

Fitness comes first for returning Murray, Djokovic

Murray, who has struggled with a persistent hip injury since the Briton's...

Nadal withdraws from Brisbane tournament

The 31-year-old Spaniard has not played since he withdrew from the season-ending World...

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 1

Rediff.com gives you a throwback to an eventful 2017, in pictures.

PHOTOS: Serena, Aussie cricket stars celebrate Christmas

Tennis legend Serena Williams spent her first Christmas with her 3-month-old daughter,...

Serena set to launch comeback in Abu Dhabi

Twenty-three time grand slam champion Serena Williams will play her first match since...

Nadal out of season-opening Abu Dhabi event

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's season-opening exhibition event in Abu...

Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli announces return to tennis

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli announced on Tuesday that she would return to...

'Serena can strongly defend her Australian Open title'

Despite former world No 1 Serena Williams not being in action for almost a year,...

Kohli-Anushka are amazing together: Sania

The wedding of Indian captain Kohli and Bollywood actor Anushka away from the media...

Sania to miss Australian Open with knee injury, surgery likely

Sania won the 2016 Australian Open women's doubles title with Martina Hingis before...

Hewitt comes out of retirement to play doubles

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt is to come out of retirement temporarily and...

Serena hints at swift return to tennis

American Serena Williams dropped a large hint that she could soon be back on court...

Spaniards Nadal, Muguruza named ITF world champions

Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza were named as the International Tennis...

Tennis Roundup: Serena likely to return for Australian Open

American tennis player Serena Williams is all set to make her comeback at the...

Sania, Mithali on why women athletes are tougher

Sania Mirza, Mithali Raj and Pullela Gopichand, on Wednesday, sent out a strong...

Sports Shorts: Serena uncertain of making comeback at Aus Open

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Pouille wraps up 10th Davis Cup title for France

France won their 10th Davis Cup title when Lucas Pouille crushed Steve Darcis 6-3,...

Belgium's Davis Cup hopes boosted as Goffin shines

Belgium's chances of claiming a maiden Davis Cup title against hosts France remained...

Here's when Federer felt insulted

Can one imagine that Tennis ace Roger Federer, who has claimed 19 Grand Slams in his...

Grand Slam innovation: Australian Open to introduce shot-clocks

Players will have an additional five seconds between points at next year's Australian...

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot

The victory saw him move up by three places to stand only behind Spain's Rafael Nadal...

Remembering Novotna: A true winner who was famed for a sporting 'choke'

Jana Novotna was a true winner but it was the misfortune of the brilliant Czech, who...

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

After a long battle with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her...

Dimitrov sets sight on Grand Slam titles after ATP Finals triumph

Dimitrov has enjoyed the best season of his career in 2017, clinching four titles...

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career and sent out a huge statement...

Dimitrov snaps Sock jinx, to set up Goffin final

Grigor Dimitrov stood one win away from the biggest title of his career on Saturday...

Meet the first man who defeated Nadal and Federer in 2017

Goffin stuns Federer to reach London final

First Look: Serena Willams and Alexis Ohanian's fairy tale wedding

Vogue magazine, who were given exclusive rights to the photographs of the 'wedding of...

Murray splits with coach Lendl for second time

Murray was coached by Lendl from 2011-14 before he rejoined his team in June last...

ATP Tour Finals: Time up for Thiem as Goffin reaches semi-finals

Belgian Goffin, thrashed by Grigor Dimitrov two days ago, appeared to be feeling the...

Hitched! Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian say 'I do'

According to reports, the couple married at the Contemporary Arts Center in New...

PHOTOS: Sock stuns Zverev, Federer rolls on

Jack Sock became the first American to reach the last four of the ATP Finals in 10...

ATP Tour Finals: Perfect Federer downs Cilic

Cilic, eliminated after two three-set losses, was hoping to end his year on a high in...

Federer beats Woods to become highest-paid athlete

World No 2 Federer became the first player to book his place in the semi-finals of the...

ATP Tour Finals: Sublime Dimitrov thrashes Goffin to reach semis

The 26-year-old has not always handled the expectations placed on his shoulders after...

Serena Williams set to marry Alexis Ohanian in lavish do on Thursday?

Reports suggest that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will marry Ohanian at a lavish...

Shoaib Malik sends wife Sania a special birthday message

Sania also received warm birthday greetings from other cricketers and Bollywood...

Here's why Nadal, Sock and Thiem were all up at 4am!

Rafael Nadal and the world's best men's tennis players found themselves having to...

This young gun has it all!

Roger Federer has paid a glowing tribute to Alexander Zverev, hailing the 20-year-old...

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Serena Williams made her first public appearance since the birth of her daughter...

PHOTOS: Nadal's season ends in painful defeat by Goffin

The spirit was as strong as ever but Rafael Nadal's troublesome knee failed him in the...

ATP Tour Finals: Dimitrov marks debut with narrow victory over Thiem

The opening match in the Pete Sampras Group produced a feast of stylish backhands from...

Sports shorts: Croatia, Switzerland seal World Cup spots

Croatia clinched a place in next year's World Cup finals on Sunday after holding...

All of a sudden Federer doesn't agree with Nadal

Federer dismisses Nadal's suggestion to play ATP Finals on clay

Zverev beats Cilic in impressive ATP Finals debut

The 20-year-old German, ranked three in the world, was hot and cold against Croatia's...

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Roger Federer says he does not regret passing up the chance to topple great rival...

ATP Finals: Federer opens with win over American Sock

The 36-year-old was given a thorough workout by Sock although had he been a little...

Record-breaking Nadal ends year as World No 1

"It has been an amazing year. One year ago, for sure I never dreamed about being World...

Tennis round-up: Sania suffers knee injury; Chung wins Next Gen Finals

Sania, the country's finest woman doubles player, who began the year with the number...

This young gun had just 1 bad match during a sensational season

Reaching ATP Finals like winning a tournament, says Zverev

Here's why young gun Chung is enjoying the short clock

South Korea's Chung Hyeon said he hopes the shot clock being tested out at the...

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja reach quarters, Sharan out

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Here's why Vandeweghe thrives on team atmosphere

Coco Vandeweghe thrives on team play and said on Wednesday she hopes to cap a...

Andy Murray and wife blessed with 2nd child

Earlier in July, it was announced that Murray and Kim are expecting their second baby.

Nadal will be fit for London, reckons coach Moya

Nadal, 31, pulled out of the Paris Masters before his quarter-final match last week...

Murray insists he will return in time for Aus Open, Federer cautions

Former world number one Andy Murray is targeting a return to competitive tennis at the...

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

World No 1 Rafael Nadal, who is hoping to recover from a knee injury to play in the...

Like Roger Federer's new look?

Federer played one game in a kilt.

Bad news for line judges, Next Gen players like Hawk-Eye calling

Tennis line judges might grimace when they hear it, but players reacted positively to...

Custody battle keeps Azarenka out of Fed Cup

Victoria Azarenka will miss this week's Fed Cup final in Minsk against the United...

Are you ready for Next Gen revolution in tennis?

The future arrived late but after some old-fashioned glitches, two Russian...

Tennis rankings: Sharan breaks into top-50, Sania drops to 9th spot

According to the latest rankings issued on Monday, the left-handed Sharan is ranked...

Are these up and coming players the future of men's tennis?

Men's tennis steps into the unknown next week when the young guns expected to follow...

Sock snatches last ATP Tour finals spot with Paris title

American Jack Sock clinched the last spot in the ATP Tour finals when he beat Serbian...

Graf backs Williams to break Court's record

Serena Williams can 'absolutely' surpass Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand...

Sock on brink of Tour finals after setting up Krajinovic showdown

Jack Sock ended local favourite Julien Benneteau's run at the Paris Masters with a...

Nadal's participation in Tour finals in the balance

World number one Rafa Nadal's participation in the season-ending Tour finals hung in...

Isner keeps Tour finals hopes alive as Nadal withdraws in Paris

John Isner pushed on towards a Tour finals spot on Friday when he made it through to...

Nadal pulls out from Paris Masters

Nadal's participation in the season-ending Tour finals hung in the balance when the...

Nadal reaches quarter-finals of Paris quest

Rafael Nadal continued his quest for a maiden Paris Masters title when he survived a...

Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title

Roger Federer claimed an eighth Swiss Indoor title when he outlasted Argentina's Juan...

Bopanna, Myneni-Prashanth crowned champions

It was a memorable day for Indian tennis as Rohan Bopanna won the Erste Open in...

Wozniacki outclasses Venus to win WTA Finals title

Caroline Wozniacki claimed the biggest title of her career after the Dane staved off a...

Del Potro sets up another Basel final showdown with Federer

Juan Martin del Potro took advantage of an error-strewn Marin Cilic performance to...

Evergreen Venus rallies past Garcia to set up Wozniacki final

Venus Williams rallied from the disappointment of losing a tight first set to blast...

Not 'goodbye' for Hingis

Hingis bids farewell with doubles defeat in Singapore

Federer digs deep to beat Mannarino and reach semis

Top seed Roger Federer was finally forced to work hard for a win at the Swiss Indoors...

Halep shakes off disappointment of latest Singapore flop

Simona Halep was able to shake off the disappointment of a third consecutive early...

WTA Finals: Garcia stuns Wozniacki to advance, Halep out

Caroline Wozniacki 0-6, 6-3, 7-5 and advance to the last four at WTA Finals on Friday,...

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas shocked top seeds Marcelo Melo and Lukas Kubot to storm...

Razor-sharp Federer races through in Basel

Top seed Roger Federer needed less than an hour to dispatch Benoit Paire 6-1, 6-3 and...

Swiss great Martina Hingis announces retirement

Martina Hingis has announced she will retire from tennis at the end of this week's WTA...

WTA Finals: Veteran Venus stuns Muguruza to advance

Venus Williams gained revenge for her Wimbledon final defeat by Garbine Muguruza when...

Here's what debutant Ostapenko learnt from her Singapore experience

Jelena Ostapenko enjoyed a winning end to her season with a 6-3, 6-1 triumph over...

WTA Finals: Dominant Wozniacki swats aside Halep

Caroline Woznaicki produced an almost perfect display to dismantle world number one...

Venus survives marathon as Pliskova races into semis

Venus Williams produced a vintage display full of guts and determination to grind out...

Young tennis star back to the courts against all odds

Hyderabad girl Bhuvana Kalva's comeback story reflects true grit

Top-ranked Halep hoping to keep dream alive at WTA Finals

Halep became the first Romanian to reach the summit of the women's rankings when she...

Spain's Muguruza is WTA's Player of the Year

Becoming the WTA number one in the world is a dream come true'

WTA Finals: Hopeful Eight seek starring role in Singapore showdown

Three women in the field have topped the world rankings this season, incumbent Simona...

Berdych cuts season short with back problem

The 32-year-old world number 18 still had a remote chance of qualifying for the...

Nadal withdraws from Basel with knee problem

With the ATP Finals coming up next month, Nadal said on his Facebook page he had made...

Sports Shorts: Sharapova loses to Rybarikova in Kremlin Cup return

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Tennis Round-up: Federer 'really wants to win World Tour Finals'

Russian sixth seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova claimed her third title of the year by...

PHOTOS: Federer routs Nadal in Shanghai Masters final

Roger Ferdrer came up with a solid all-round display to beat world No 1 Rafael Nadal...

Sharapova wins first WTA title since return from ban

The former World No 1, who returned to the tour in April following a 15-month doping...

Tennis roundup: Nadal, Federer seal Shanghai final showdown

Former world number one Maria Sharapova eased past defending champion Peng Shuai 6-3,...

Nadal sues ex-French minister over doping allegations

Rafael Nadal is seeking 100,000 euros ($118,000) in damages from former French sports...

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Sharapova was broken in the first game but fought back to draw level before going on...

Nadal crushes Fognini to reach Shanghai quarters

Rafael Nadal continued to scythe his way through the Shanghai Masters on Thursday,...

Sports Shorts: Unseeded Zhu upsets Kvitova in Tianjin opener

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Shanghai Masters PHOTOS: Nadal, Federer cruise to third round

Top seed Nadal extended his winning streak to 13 matches with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of...

Serena to defend title at Australian Open?

'She wants to come back in 2018 and defend her title and she's in training now'

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to win China Open; Unseeded Garcia shocks Halep

World number one Rafael Nadal produced a ruthless performance to win his 75th singles...

Tennis Roundup: Halep on top of the world, Nadal battles past Dimitrov

Simona Halep will take over as the new number one in the WTA world rankings after...

Tennis Roundup: Ruthless Nadal storms into semis

A ruthless Sorana Cirstea took full advantage of Karolina Pliskova's patchy form at...

Kyrgios has a big serve and bigger heart

Kyrgios pledges to donate $50 per ace for hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

Tennis Roundup: Halep knocks out Sharapova, Ostapenko makes WTA Finals

World number two Simona Halep beat Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open third...

China Open: Nadal survives Pouille fright to advance

Nadal needed all his experience to keep Pouille at bay in the decider and the match...

Tennis roundup: Sharapova takes revenge, Garcia wins Wuhan title

Former world number one Maria Sharapova avenged her US Open loss to Anastasija...

When Sania Mirza beat her husband at table tennis

Indian star Sania Mirza, who is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, spoke...

Djokovic, Agassi duo will be back next season

Novak Djokovic will keep Andre Agassi as his head coach when he returns to action...

Sports Shorts: Hamilton not chasing Schumacher's F1 title record

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Did controversial Kyrgios kneel in protest against Trump?

Nick Kyrgios denied joining the growing movement against US President Donald Trump...

Federer leads Team Europe to victory in first Laver Cup

Federer delivered in a tight 4-6 7-6(6) 11-9 win over world number 20 Nick Kyrgios,...

Nadal and Federer team up to widen Europe's lead in Laver Cup

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal took care of business in their singles matches before...

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki stuns Muguruza to move into final in Tokyo

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Team Europe takes lead in inaugural Laver Cup

Team Europe swept the singles matches at the inaugural Laver Cup on Friday before...

Tennis round-up: Top seed Muguruza sails into Pan Pacific Open semis

The 23-year-old Wimbledon champion, who climbed to the top of the WTA rankings on...

Tennis Round-up: Paes and Raja in quarters

Leander Paes and Purav Raja, who are trying to establish as a pair on the ATP World...

Davis Cup: Spain to host Britain; India gets bye in first round

Five-times Davis Cup champions Spain will host Britain in the first round of the 2018...

Laver Cup: Nadal, Federer play together for a change

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will set aside their long-time rivalry when they play...

New mom Serena Williams pens emotional letter to her 'classy' mother

The new mom, who gave birth to her first child, daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr....

Sports shorts: India women beat Belgium junior men's team

Britain's world number three Andy Murray stressed the importance of gender equality in...

No coach, no problem as Pliskova targets WTA Finals

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova is confident that splitting with coach David...

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

Britain's world number three Andy Murray has stressed the importance of gender...

France to play Davis Cup final against Belgium in Lille

The tie will be played on a hard court indoor surface with the roof closed.

Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup final

David Goffin and Steve Darcis staged a thrilling comeback on Sunday to take Belgium...

Davis Cup: Yuki scores consolation win after Ramkumar loses

India was left to battle it out in the Asian zone yet again after Ramkumar...

France down Serbia to reach Davis Cup final

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Dusan Lajovic 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-2 to give France an...

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Raja lose as India's hopes suffer

India's World Group hopes suffered a huge setback as Rohan Bopanna and Purav Raja lost...

Davis Cup: India, Canada locked 1-1 after Day 1

Ramkumar Ramanathan fetched the crucial win but Yuki Bhambri made the day memorable...

TOP athletes to get monthly stipend of Rs 50,000; Paes snubbed

The Sports Ministry has chosen 152 athletes across disciplines for Rs. 50,000...

Davis Cup round-up: Kyrgios distances himself from troubled Tomic

'You'd also be wrong if you tried to lump me in the same category as Bernard Tomic'

Davis Cup, Day 1: A challenge in store for Bhupathi-led India v Canada

Ramkumar to play opening singles tie against Schnur, Yuki takes on Shapovalov on day 1

Look who is not surpised at Nadal, Federer's re-emergence

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes is not at all surprised with Rafael Nadal and Roger...

Nothing to prove, my career speaks for itself: Paes

The 44-year-old veteran says he has not lost hope and by his own admission, he is...

Davis Cup: Young blood to the fore as India take on Canada

Shapovalov made the world take note of him with his shock win over Rafael Nadal at the...

ADORABLE! Meet Serena's baby girl

ADORABLE! Meet Serena's baby girl

5 reasons why India stand better chance to make World Group in Davis Cup

Zeeshan Ali said Indian players are expected to do well in the World Group Play-off tie

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

'I don't understand Spain without Catalonia. I don't want to understand or see it'

'We'll be talking about Rafa for years to come'

'If he can stay as healthy as he is now, without injury, motivated, looking after...

Nadal and Muguruza have more than just nationality in common

Garbine Muguruza officially became the world number one as the Women's Tennis...

Davis Cup: Bhupathi confident while Shapovalov and Co await India

'The boys have hit a lot of balls and are feeling good, so we are looking forward to...

Can ruthless Nadal surpass Federer's 19 slams?

'I really don't think much about these kind of things. I do my way, he does his way'

WATCH: That winning moment when Nadal got to Slam No 16

Nadal claimed his second grand slam title of the year -- having won the French Open in...

With no top 25 player to face, Nadal had it easy but...

...There was more to his win as he made a few variations to his game en route his 16th...

Retracing Rafa's run to Sweet 16!

Here is a factual guide on the man of the moment...

Nadal feels 'lucky' being part of an 'incredible era'

'I feel happy to be part of this rivalry, but at the same time, I played even more...

Anderson targets return to top 10 after special fortnight

'It's a tough loss, but it was obviously a great experience' 'I'd love to build on...

Business-like Nadal bags third US Open title

Rafael Nadal captured his 16th career Grand Slam title and third at the US Open

Hingis wins second Slam in two days!

Switzerland's Martina Hingis and Taiwan's Chan Yung-Jan won the US Open women's...

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.

'If Stephens has ambition, she can win more Slams'

Sloane Stephens's US Open win could be the first of many Grand Slam titles for the...

Nadal v Anderson: Get set for conflict of styles at US Open

Both men are 31 years old but have little else in common.

That HUG says it all

"Sloane is truly one of my favourite people and to get to play her was really...

Stephens has no sympathy for vanquished Keys at US Open

US Open champion Sloane Stephens said she has no pity for Madison Keys after thrashing...

All you need to know about US Open champ Sloane Stephen

Factbox on American Sloane Stephens, who beat compatriot Madison Keys 6-3 6-0 to win...

Stephens routs Keys to win US Open title

Unseeded Sloane Stephens crushed fellow-American Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 to win her...

US Open women's final in numbers

Key statistics from American Sloane Stephens' 6-3, 6-0 victory over compatriot Madison...

Hingis and Murray win US Open mixed doubles title

Switzerland's Martina Hingis and Britain's Jamie Murray fought off a match point to...

Nadal gets his revenge against Del Potro... 8 years later!

'I wake up today and say to myself, 'Today is the day that I'll play'. I need to play...

Gen Next of American tennis vie for US Open crown

Keys and Stephens to put friendship to grand slam test

Meet US Open women's finalists Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens

Here is a player profile, a look at the form and records of American Madison Keys and...

US Open: Rojer makes political point in doubles triumph with Tecau

The 12th seeded Rojer and Tecau, who rallied from a set down to upset top seeded Henri...

Pressure on aggressive Keys in all-American US Open final

Keys is expected to be the aggressor on Arthur Ashe Stadium against a more defensive...

Nearly-man Anderson fights off injuries, reaps rewards for perseverance

'There have been a lot of ups and downs and I feel really happy, I've always kept belief'

US Open: What brought DelPo's downfall against Nadal

'When you don't have that confidence to play three, four hours with a good backhand...

US Open Pix: Nadal battles back to tame Del Potro for final spot

Rafael Nadal was at his awe-inspiring best as he recovered from a first set wobble to...

US Open: Nadal crushes Del Potro, sets up Anderson final

Rafael Nadal was at his awe-inspiring best as he recovered from a first set wobble to...

Sania Mirza out of US Open

Indo-Chinese pair were beaten 6-4, 6-4 by second seeds Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan...

Saina teaches Shraddha badminton!

The Bollywood star takes tips from the athlete she will play in Amole Gupte's biopic.

Meet the US Open men's semi-finalists

A look at the form and records of the four men's semi-finalists at the US Open.

US Open finalist Stephens: From foot cast to walking on air

Sloane Stephens watched January's Australian Open from her couch, a large cast on her...

Sania and China's Peng enter US Open semis

Sania Mirza reached her first Grand Slam semi-final of the year with China's Shuai...

Venus not going anywhere despite US Open defeat

Venus Williams rejected the suggestion she might be content to serve as an inspiration...

US Open semis: Stephens stuns Venus; Keys crushes Vandeweghe

Unseeded Sloane Stephens got the better of fellow-American Venus Williams in a...

Del Potro has done it once, can he do it again?

Del Potro eyeing another Rafael-Roger double in New York

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

The success of the American women at this year's US Open is nothing else than a reward...

Check out the US Open women's semi-finalists

Venus Williams will take on compatriot Sloane Stephens in one semi-final before her...

What caused Federer's downfall against del Potro

Roger Federer blamed troubled preparations for his US Open quarter-final exit on...

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

Rafael Nadal gave Russian teenager Andrey Rublev a tennis lesson on Wednesday, racing...

US Open: Del Potro knocks out Federer to set up Nadal semis

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro knocked out third seed Roger Federer to set up a...

US Open PIX: Keys downs Kanepi to set up all-American semi-final

A rampaging Madison Keys completed an American sweep of the US Open women's...

Injured Murray likely to miss rest of season

Britain's world number two Andy Murray will "most likely" miss the rest of the season...

Federer and Nadal one step from dream semi-final

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are just one step away from a US Open semi-final clash...

Veteran Venus still grabbing her opportunities

The 37-year-old has enjoyed a renaissance season that has seen her reach the...

US Open PIX: Anderson beats Querrey; Stephens through

Kevin Anderson spoiled the American party at the US Open when the big-serving South...

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Former world number one Mats Wilander says only two things can keep Roger Federer from...

PHOTOS: Venus sets up all-American semi at US Open

Venus Williams's renaissance year continued on Tuesday when she downed Petra Kvitova...

Davis Cup: Shapovalov leads Canada's challenge vs India

Canada named rising star and world number 69 Denis Shapovalov in its squad to take on...

Bopanna out of US Open after mixed doubles loss

Rohan Bopanna's campaign at the last Grand Slam of the season ended with defeat in the...

4 things to watch out for on Day 9 of US Open

Petra Kvitova, who missed part of the 2017 season after a home invasion left her with...

Meet the Russian teenager making waves in US

After a mature performance against ninth seed David Goffin, the 19-year-old set up an...

US Open PIX: Ailing Del Potro survives, Federer eases through

The 2009 champion who will next face Roger Federer, saved two match points in the...

Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

One of sport's great rivalries, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have clashed 37 times...

US Open: Nadal, Pliskova breeze into quarters

World number one Karolina Pliskova needed just 46 minutes to defeat American Jennifer...

Indians @ US Open: Sania and Bopanna reach quarters, Paes-Raja out

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna have reached the quarter-finals of their respective...

Sharapova back in business on and off court

Maria Sharapova's outfit sparkled even if her play sometimes didn't during her grand...

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

Maria Sharapova's contentious and captivating US Open run came to an end on Sunday...

Five things to watch out for on Day 8 of the US Open

Here are five things to watch for on day eight of the US Open on Monday.

Baby No 2 for Daddy Djokovic

World No 4 Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have become proud parents of a baby girl.

Upsets on Day 6 at US Open: French Open champion ousted

Rediff.com presents matches that shook up US Open.

Nadal criticises delay in Fognini ban

He was slapped with $24,000 in fines on Friday but was allowed to play two matches in...

How tearful Osaka handled the 'stupid question'

Naomi Osaka suffered more pain during her post-match news conference at the US Open

Today at US Open: Main focus on women

Women's tennis's biggest names still remaining at the US Open take centre stage on...

Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot at US Open

Nadal will next face Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov.

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

Chasing a sixth US Open title, Federer needed just one hour and 46 minutes under a...

US Open PIX: Pliskova survives scare, Thiem eases through

Karolina Pliskova showed the steel of a world number one as she fought off a match...

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

Maria Sharapova has shrugged off Caroline Wozniacki's criticism of US Open organisers...

India @US Open: Paes-Raja in 2nd round; Sania, Bopanna lose

India's Leander Paes and Purav Raja sailed into the men's doubles second round in the...

'Combination of Federer and Nadal': Is he the next big thing in tennis?

The charismatic 18-year-old Canadian has infatuated the New York crowds with his skill...

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Muguruza advance

Maria Sharapova's mix of grit and power were enough to see off American teenager Sofia...

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

For all their celebrated Grand Slam past, Nadal and Federer have never clashed in a US...

It's a baby girl for Serena Williams!

Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, the first child for the former world...

US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

Denis Shapovalov may not be old enough to drink in New York but is quickly becoming...

India @US Open: Bopanna, Mirza advance to 2nd round

India's leading doubles players Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza began their US Open...

US Open PHOTOS: Nadal overpowers Daniel, Federer struggles

Ukrainian fourth seed Elina Svitolina powered into the third round of the U.S. Open...

Upsets on Day 3 at US Open: Makarova shocks Wozniacki

Rediff.com presents the early surprises at the year's final Grand Slam

US Open: Kyrgios on another self-berating spree after 2nd round loss

'He probably deserves a player that is probably more dedicated to the game than I am....

Bouchard falls again at US Open as lawsuit continues

"Specifically, with Bouchard we are comfortable with our decision of putting her on...

Dolgopolov hits back at fixing claims: 'I don't want to talk about it'

Dolgopolov, who advanced to the 2nd round of the US Open on Wednesday, said he could...

Indians at US Open: Mirza, Bopanna look to begin on high

In the women's doubles event, the Indo-Chinese duo of Sania and Peng Shuai will take...

Thursday night live! Nadal faces unknown Japanese at US Open

The Spaniard, who is renowned for his strict on-court routines, complained about the...

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Venus roll on; Zvarev, Kyrgios, Wozniacki out

IMAGES from Day 3 of the US Open in New York on Wednesday.

Sharapova feels the love, respect from fans and fellow players

'I definitely feel the respect from the athletes. Certainly when I play against them,...

Sharapova returns to the US Open spotlight

Maria Sharapova will be back in the US Open spotlight on Wednesday hoping she can come...

US Open: 5 things to watch out for on Day 3

After rain led to the cancellation of all matches outside of the roof-covered Arthur...

'Quiet please' Nadal requests New Yorkers

'I understand it's a show, but under the roof we need to be a little bit more strict...

Stat pack: Federer holds off 19-year-old Tiafoe in 5 sets

Federer looked more relieved than overjoyed when Tiafoe's forehand found the net on...

US Open PIX: Federer stretched by teen Tiafoe before advancing

'It was exciting and this is why I came to New York, to go through these emotions'

Upsets on Day 2 at US Open: Defending champ Kerber ousted by Osaka

The German sixth seed, who has not won a title since winning at Flushing Meadows last...

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

While the year's final grand slam is just underway tennis fans have circled Sept. 8...

Kerber states, it's tougher to stay on top

German Kerber has not won a title since and will now drop out of the world's top 10.

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

Images from Day 2 at the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday

Proud Maria grabs spotlight in Big Apple after humbling Halep

However, the 30-year-old Russia belied her own self-doubt with an impressive three-set...

PIX: Venus Williams leads American charge at US Open

With the American men experiencing their longest US Open title drought in the Open...

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

The 24-year-old started brightly by taking the first set off the 19th seed on Monday...

Tonight at the US Open: Federer, Nadal kick-off proceedings

Federer and world number one Nadal won the first three grand slam titles of the season...

Federer ready to roll at Flushing Meadows

The Swiss snapped a five-year barren run at the slams by bagging the Australian Open...

US Open: Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

Still shaking off the rust from a 15-month doping ban and a string of nagging...

Upsets on Day 1 at US Open: Sharapova knocks out Halep, Konta loses

Sharapova, making her return to top-flight tennis after serving a doping ban, defeated...

US Open PIX: Zvarev struggles, Cilic, Muguruza march on; Halep stunned

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza notched up her first ever victory on Arthur Ashe...

US Open: Are you ready for Sharapova vs Halep?

Sharapova was granted a wildcard entry to the last Grand Slam of the season but...

Grand old lady of women's tennis calls time on career

Japan's Kimiko Date called time on her tennis career at the age of 46 on Monday,...

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Relentless schedule taking toll on big-name tennis players.

Murray pulls out of US Open, may miss rest of season

Britain's world number two Andy Murray pulled out of the US Open on Saturday, citing a...

Factbox - List of US Open men's singles champions

List of US Open men's singles champions since the open era began in 1968:

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Here is a list of US Open women's singles champions since the open era began in 1968:

Federer, Nadal look to turn back the clock at New York

With the physical demands of modern-day tennis taking its toll the tournament will...

Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve US Open puzzle

Now with Serena sidelined for the impending birth of her first child, the two-time...

Tennis round-up: Dzumhur battles to become Bosnia's first ATP finalist

The 25-year-old Dzumhur recovered from a poor start to beat the Briton 1-6, 7-5, 6-3...

US Open: Nadal could face Federer in semis, Sharapova draws Halep

US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, starts Monday, August 28, at Flushing...

Can Federer pull off unexpected with US Open crown?

'If Federer were to win the Open, if he's not the athlete of the year on every kind of...

India's last hope, Ramkumar ousted from US Open qualifiers

Ramkumar, who recently created ripples by scalping top-10 player Dominic Thiem, lost...

AITA regains recognition from Sports Ministry

'We had just kept their recognition in abeyance, pending a verification with regards...

Here's why this Canadian will miss US open

Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent wrist injury but plans...

EXPECT more Federer magic at US Open

American great John McEnroe expects Roger Federer's sensational comeback season to...

Sports shorts: Yuki, Prajnesh crash out of US Open qualifiers

India's big hope Yuki Bhambri crashed out of the US Open men's singles qualifiers with...

Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

The 49-year-old had a hugely successful spell coaching former world number one Novak...

Australia's bad boy Tomic to play US Open?

Tomic has withdrawn from his last four tournaments, pushing his ranking to depths that...

Vijay Amritraj is shocked! Here's why...

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday terminated the contract of Vijay...

Watch: 'Very happy' World No 1 Nadal thanks his fans

ATP chief hails Nadal's 'unprecedented' return to top

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

The 28-year-old Belarusian returned to action in June, after the birth of her son Leo...

Cincinnati Open: Muguruza thumps Halep; Dimitrov downs Kyrgios

Spanish fourth seed Garbine Muguruza fine-tuned her preparations for this month's U.S....

Sports Shorts: Paes teams up with Raja; Harika shares spoils

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday.

Here is where Nadal will start his 2018 season

Rafael Nadal announced on Sunday that he would be opening his 18th season as a...

Arjuna award: 'Myneni no less deserving than Bopanna'

Union Sports Secretary Injeti Srinivas on Saturday made it clear that Saketh Myneni is...

Coach dropped from Dronacharya list; Bopanna snubbed again

The Sports Ministry dropped para-sports coach Satyanarayana from the list of this...

Sania, Bopanna out of Cincinnati Masters

Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza bowed out of the Cincinnati Masters after losing their...

Kyrgios sweeps away Nadal in Cincinnati quarters

The 22-year-old Australian breezed past the 15-times Grand Slam champion in about one...

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

The seventh-seeded Bulgarian advanced to his eighth ATP World Tour Masters 1000...

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.

Venus gearing up for arrival of new family member and the US Open

While Venus has been doing pretty well on-court, the 37-year-old is busy with some...

Tennis round-up: Bacsinszky out of US Open with hand injury

India's Leander Paes and his German partner Alexander Zverev went down to the Spanish...

Check out Serena's 'outrageous' comeback plans...

Serena Williams aims to defend her Australian Open title next year, the American...

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first Grand Slam appearance in...

Cincinnati Open: Keys beats Vandeweghe; Querrey in 2nd round

Madison Keys beat fellow American CoCo Vandeweghe for the second time in eight days...

Rafael Nadal is back as World No 1!

Federer's pullout from Cincinnati hands number one spot to the Spaniard

Paes dropped; Bhambri, Myneni back in Davis Cup squad

Top singles player Yuki Bhambri on Monday returned to the Indian Davis Cup team along...

20-year-old Zverev stuns Federer in Montreal final

The victory over the 19-times Grand Slam champion was the second ATP World Tour...

Will Paes be considered for Davis Cup tie vs Canada?

Bopanna being the highest-ranked doubles player in the country is automatic choice for...

'Confident' Federer beats Haase to enter Montreal final

Roger Federer used a dominant service game to beat Dutchman Robin Haase 6-3, 7-6(5) in...

Federer cruises to semis; Wozniacki upsets World No 1 Pliskova

Roger Federer reached the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday after coming to the net...

Tennis round-up: Nadal stunned by teen, Federer staggers past Ferrer

The lanky wild card kissed the Montreal court after completing a rousing 3-6, 6-4,...

Tennis round-up: Nadal, Federer cruise in Montreal

A day after celebrating his 36th birthday, Federer played the aggressive game that has...

Another shocking exit for Canada's Bouchard

Eugenie Bouchard's mid-season nosedive continued on Tuesday as the Canadian was swept...

10 inspiring quotes from birthday boy Roger Federer

And as we celebrate the Swiss champ's decorated career on his 36th birthday, here are...

Tennis round-up: Venus advances; Kyrgios rolls on

Less than a month after her run to the Wimbledon final, where she lost to Spain's...

Sports Shorts: Italy's Errani banned for doping; Nadal eyes No 1 ranking

The 29-year-old former French Open finalist failed the out-of-competition test in...

PHOTOS: It's baby shower time for mommy-to-be Serena Williams!

Sister Venus, actress Eva Longoria; singer Ciara, singer Kelly Rowland, of Destiny's...

Tennis: Zverev youngest to claim four titles in a year; Keys wins

Zverev defeated Anderson 6-4, 6-4 and captured his fourth title of the year in the...

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Zverev, who is looking for his fourth tournament win of the year, needed only 64...

Bopanna blasts AITA over Arjuna snub

'I do understand Rohan is disappointed for not getting the award, but it was because...

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

The Indian qualifier, who savoured his best ever performance on the ATP World Tour,...

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Bhambri, ranked 200th, recovered from a set down and registered what turned to be an...

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Rogers Cup with a sore left arm on Thursday, putting...

Yuki Bhambri shocks Monfils at Citi Open

India's Yuki Bhambri produced one of the biggest wins of his career as he shocked...

Wawrinka to miss Rogers Cup and Cincinnati events

World number four Stan Wawrinka has withdrawn from this month's Rogers Cup in Montreal...

Watch the grand old lady of tennis at Japan Open

Former world number four Kimiko Date has been invited to play in next month's Japan...

PHOTOS: Sharapova struggles but advances on return

Maria Sharapova shook off some rust after injury and a 15-month doping ban to beat...

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

'It will take time for him to get his intensity back'

Sharapova reacts to criticism from Eugenie Bouchard & co

Maria Sharapova's love for tennis has only grown stronger during her 15-month doping...

Recovering Djokovic to miss the rest of the season

The 30-year-old former world number one retired with an elbow injury during his...

The fall of great Novak Djokovic

Here is a timeline of Djokovic's decline since the last of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

Tennis fans, are you ready for 'Mumbai Open'?

India will host its first WTA tournament in five years when the city of Mumbai stages...

Novak Djokovic likely to miss US Open

Former world number one Novak Djokovic is in doubt for the US Open due to his elbow...

Prannoy clinches US Open title

HS Prannoy notched up a thrilling three-game win over Commonwealth Games champion...

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Andy Roddick said on Saturday he was...

Tennis Roundup: Vardhan bags 2nd title, Paes loses

Vishnu Vardhan won his second Challenger level title of the season with Japanese...

Sports Shorts: Kashyap, Prannoy reach semis at US Open

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday.

Here's why the Amritraj brothers are disappointed

Shifting of India's only ATP event from Chennai to Pune after 21 years has...

After 21 years, Chennai Open ready for exit from city

Pune is likely to grab the hosting rights of India's only ATP 250 event, Chennai Open,...

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the...

Meet Roger Federer's adorable twins

Federer was cheered on by his wife Mirka Federer and children Charlene Riva, Myla...

Will Wimbledon victory change Muguruza's life?

Wimbledon women's champion Garbine Muguruza says she will savour her victory in order...

Tennis Rankings: Do you know India's best ranked player in singles?

Career best rank of 168 in singles for Ramkumar

PHOTOS: Federer, Muguruza sizzle at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner

Wimbledon champions Roger Federer and Gabrine Muguruza stole the show at the Wimbledon...

PHOTOS: When Hollywood biggies descended at Wimbledon

Be it cheering for Roger Federer or Garbine Muguruza at the Wimbledon final, the...

Cilic on what caused meltdown in Wimbledon final

Marin Cilic, thrashed by Roger Federer in straight sets in Sunday's Wimbledon final,...

Special: Relive Federer's super 8 Wimbledon titles

Here is a break-up of how the modern tennis great got to his 8 victories at the...

'If you keep believing, you can go far'

'I always believed.' 'I kept on believing and dreaming I could get back'

Wimbledon champion Muguruza eyes more trophies not rankings

The 23-year-old says the points and calculations are far from her mind and it is the...

Will Federer return to his favourite Wimbledon next year?

'I guess you would have laughed if I told you I was going to win two slams this year'

PHOTOS: Hingis-Murray are Wimbledon mixed doubles champions!

After fellow Swiss Roger Federer had claimed a record eighth Wimbledon singles title,...

Federer wins record eighth Wimbledon title as Cilic crumbles

Ruthless Roger Federer thrashed suffering Croat Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 to become...

Record-breaking Federer goes past Sampras, Renshaw

Roger Federer is the oldest male player to win a Grand Slam title since Australia's...

Tale of two coaches, two sisters for magnificent Muguruza

The Venezuela-born 23-year-old has the distinction of being the first player to beat...

Cilic ready to step up against record-chasing Federer

In last year's quarter-finals at the All England Club, Federer saved three match...

Meet Wimbledon men's and women's doubles champions

Russians Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina won the Wimbledon women's doubles title...

Error-prone Venus heaps praise on Muguruza after Wimbledon heartbreak

The manner of her defeat inevitably led to speculation that the 37-year-old may have...

Meet new Wimbledon champ Garbine Muguruza

Here is a Factbox on Spaniard Garbine Muguruza, who beat American Venus Williams 7-5,...

Muguruza eclipses Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

In the first women's final played under the Centre Court roof, a high-quality first...

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Already one of the greatest sportsmen of his era, Roger Federer will become the most...

Federer gives us a peek into his life after tennis

In beating Czech Tomas Berdych in straight sets, the Swiss became the first man to...

Federer not ageing, just proving his greatness in tennis: Berdych

'If you look at the other guys who are 35-36, I think you can very clearly see that...

I have mountain to climb against Federer in final, says Cilic

Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic said he had a "big mountain to climb" to defeat...

Federer outclasses Berdych to reach Wimbledon final

Roger Federer beats Tomas Berdych 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the final!

Muguruza poses formidable final hurdle for Venus

Venus Williams will try to become the oldest woman to win Wimbledon for 109 years on...

Pencil me in for Wimbledon final next year, says defeated Querrey

Defeated Wimbledon semi-finalist Sam Querrey said his tournament run had convinced him...

Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Croatian Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final with a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5...

Who do you think Tendulkar is cheering for?

Look who was watching the Wimbledon men's singles semi-final between Roger Federer and...

Hingis hails 'amazing' Venus

Former world number one Martina Hingis said on Friday it was "amazing" that her old...

Wimbledon special: Meet India's young and confident tennis duo

Meet India's newest Girls' Doubles pair of Mihika Jain and Mahak Yadav.

Wimbledon: Bopanna-Dabrowski ousted in mixed-doubles quarters

The 10th seeds and French Open champions lost 7-6(4), 4-6, 5-7 to the unseeded...

Serena 'rooting' for Venus to win her 6th Wimbledon crown

Venus has beaten Muguruza in three of their four meetings to date

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

World No 5 Roger Federer's possible records aside, it is the first time since 2003...

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

Venus Williams carrying the hopes of the Williams clan while her younger sibling takes...

Venus eclipses Konta to reach Wimbledon final

Venus Williams ended Johanna Konta's fairy tale run 6-4, 6-2 to reach her first...

I didn't know what to do, says crushed Rybarikova

Magdalena Rybarikova, who was crushed by Garbine Muguruza in the Wimbledon semi-finals...

Muguruza faces another Williams final showdown

Garbine Muguruza is aiming to become the first Spanish woman for 23 years to win...

Is 30 the new 20 in tennis?

As another Grand Slam crown looks set to be snaffled by a man in his thirties this...

Muguruza crushes Rybarikova to storm into Wimbledon final

Spain's Garbine Muguruza reached her second Wimbledon final in three years with a...

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Andy Murray should focus on regaining full fitness rather than rushing to be ready for...

Fighting-fit Federer fears for stricken rivals

Federer, who skipped the French Open this year to give his body time to recover from...

Wimbledon: Bopanna advances to quarters; Sania knocked out

India's Sania Mirza crashed out of the mixed doubles competition while Rohan Bopanna...

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

This is not the first time that Murray has won our hearts with his stance against sexism.

Konta humbled to be facing stellar Venus

'I think what Venus and her sister have given our sport is absolutely tremendous. The...

Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final

'I would say winning the US Open has helped me for all these grand slams I have played...

Hips don't lie for beaten Murray at Wimbledon

Andy Murray failed to overcome a troublesome hip injury.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits, Federer, Cilic power into semis

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in...

Wimbledon: Querrey shocks defending champion Murray in quarters

24th seed American Sam Querrey caused the biggest upset at this year's Wimbledon as he...

How veteran Venus is preparing for Konta barrage

American veteran Venus Williams was sharpening her reactions for the barrage of big...

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Seven-time champion Federer faces last year's runner-up Milos Raonic in his...

Venus draws on spirit of Serena in Wimbledon quest

In a professional career lasting more than two decades, Venus Williams is closing in...

'Big three' eye semi-finals but face tough challenges

The 'Big Four' has become a 'Big Three' with the shock exit of Rafael Nadal, and the...

Meet tennis' new World No 1

Czech Karolina Pliskova rose to the top of the WTA rankings without striking a ball on...

Big hitters vie for Wimbledon semis spot

Inspired Cilic vs 'tired' underdog Muller

Wimbledon PIX: Konta makes history, Muguruza, Venus race into semis

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in...

Djokovic complains about delay and 'hole' on Centre Court

Second seed Novak Djokovic complained of a "hole" on Centre Court at Wimbledon after...

Indians at Wimbledon: Mahak ousted, Desai advances in girls singles

Mahak Jain suffered a tame defeat to crash out of girls singles event of the junior...

Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight

Second seed Novak Djokovic eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a routine 6-2,...

Nadal's early exits at Wimbledon

Here's a look at Nadal's other early exits from the tournament:

French Open champion Ostapenko keen to show her best against Venus

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko believes she is getting better with every round and hopes to...

With Nadal out of the way, Wimbledon is fit Federer's for the taking

'I feel like I'm rested enough. I've had... not the toughest matches. I can look at...

Passionate Nadal grateful to crowd for support in near five-hour battle

'Just thanks for the support. I tried. I'm sorry for the crowd that were supporting...

Watch: Head-banging Nadal and his Monday blues

So by now we all know what has transpired at Court No 1 in Wimbledon on Monday.

Nadal-slayer Muller emerges from the shadows to march forth

Although he had beaten Nadal 12 years ago at Wimbledon, few gave Luxembourg's Muller a...

Djokovic in action on day of women's quarter-final

The Serbian second seed's match against France's Adrian Mannarino was delayed because...

Nadal makes no excuses after 'lost opportunity' in thriller

He paid for losing the first two sets 6-3 6-4 and while he hit back impressively to...

Sania knocked out of Wimbledon women's doubles

Sania Mirza and Kirsten Flipkens were on Monday knocked out of the women's doubles...

PHOTOS: Muller knocks out Nadal; Federer and Murray sail through

Defending champion Andy Murray eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 10th...

Wimbledon PIX: Ostapenko's double dream alive; Halep, Konta advance

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis...

Kerber knocked out by Muguruza, loses No 1 spot

Top seed Angelique Kerber was knocked out of the last-16 of Wimbledon by Garbine...

'Don't blame Wimbledon courts for players' tumbles'

Wimbledon's courts are playing as well as ever and there is nothing unusual in the...

Here's why Hingis is not impressed with younger players

Former number one Martina Hingis is not impressed by the current crop of young players...

Can top players deal with problems better?

Ivan Lendl says it is the ability to deal with distractions and overcome obstacles...

Why 40-year-old Grand Slam champion is real possibility

Stanislas Wawrinka started the run at last year's US Open, followed by a 35-year-old...

Today at Wimbledon: Big Four must switch off cruise control on Manic Monday

The 'Big Four' of men's tennis have made it into the second week of Wimbledon...

Why Nadal must be wary of lefty Muller

'Of course I feel that I can beat Rafa. He is looking good and injury free. But if I...

Zverev wants to go the distance at Wimbledon

The 20-year-old Alexander Zvarev has not dropped a set in the Championships so far and...

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania advances in women, mixed events

Capping off a great day for India, Sania Mirza advanced to the third round of both the...

Federer subdues old-school Zverev to reach Wimbledon last 16

Federer is safely into the second week at the All England Club for the 15th time.

Wimbledon Pix: Kerber, Muguruza, Dimitrov advance into fourth round

PHOTOS from day four of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and...

Djokovic means business as he reaches fourth round

Three-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic roared his way into the fourth round with...

Mattek-Sands faces surgery over ruptured tendon

American Bethanie Mattek-Sands, whose agonising on-court injury shocked Wimbledon,...

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

The courts are not the same as they used to be in the past are not in good condition.

Illegal coaching accusation irks Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka was anything but amused when Kim Clijsters accused her of benefiting...

Federer enters the unknown against Zverev

If seven-times champion Roger Federer is to be stopped from advancing to the last 16,...

Agassi on how he plans to help Djokovic find the killer touch

Andre Agassi says that he and Novak Djokovic need to learn to trust each other if...

Murray overcomes brutal tussle to reach last 16

The world number one and defending champion was far from his best against the...

Wimbledon Pix: Azarenka dashes Watson's dreams, Nishikori beaten

PHOTOS from day four of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and...

Nadal scorches into Wimbledon second week

Nadal kept up his bid for a third Wimbledon and French Open double, putting on an...

Indians at Wimbledon: Challenge ends in men's doubles

Purav Raja and Divij Sharan turned it around amazingly after losing the first two sets...

Did Tomic get off lightly for 'bored' comments?

Brad Gilbert, former coach to Andre Agassi and Andy Murray, believes Australian...

Today at Wimbledon: Nadal, Murray lead third-round charge

Both are in superb form and have yet to drop a set at this year's championship....

Paes loses in first round of men's doubles at Wimbledon

Veteran Leander Paes' 23rd appearance at the Wimbledon Championships ended with a...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Pliskova crashes out

PHOTOS from day four of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and...

Mattek-Sands hospitalised screaming in pain after Wimbledon fall

Mattek-Sands was playing Romania's Sorana Cirstea on outside Court 17 when she...

'Bad Boys' Tomic and Medvedev fined

Australian Bernard Tomic has been fined $15,000 after post-match comments saying he...

Not extinct, but odds stacked against serve and volleyers

Dustin Brown's audacious attempt to unseat defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray...

Indians at Wimbledon: Jeevan's debut ends, Sania advances

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan's Grand Slam debut ended in the first round itself.

Nishikori, Osaka keep Japanese flag flying high in SW19

Japan continued to maintain a keen interest in both singles tournaments at Wimbledon...

Tennis: Who's the greatest server? It's complicated

Putting all the stats together, 6ft 11in tall Ivo Karlovic emerges as arguably the...

When flying ants invaded Wimbledon

Wimbledon was invaded by thousands of flying ants on Wednesday, causing much annoyance...

Will new mum Azarenka get more facilities?

New mum Victoria Azarenka wants to see more child-friendly tournaments on the WTA...

Beckham Junior to take up tennis?

David Beckham's son Romeo is a talented tennis player with "a lot of potential"...

Today at Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic aim for match-point glory

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will be out to complete unfinished business at...

Red-hot Nadal rolls over American Young

Rafael Nadal continued his imperious run of form as he swept aside American Donald...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray, Konta delight home fans; Kvitova knocked out

PHOTOS from day three of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis...

Wimbledon: Raja-Sharan enter second round

Unseeded Indians Purav Raja and Divij Sharan entered the second round of the men's...

Wimbledon injury pull-outs raise questions about motives

Federer said the rate of dropouts would fall if the slams switched to...

Mid-match madness! Venus made to change bra during rain break

Williams's bra was a clear violation of the All England Lawn Tennis Club's dress rules...

When Federer, Djokovic almost played a practice match on Centre Court

Wimbledon fans with Centre Court tickets suffered the disappointment of seeing the...

More records for Federer but no match point glory

Fans who had poured in to see the Swiss master in action witnessed him fire down a...

Wimbledon 2017: The most shocking upsets so far...

Check out the most shocking upsets at this year's Wimbledon.

'I was bored,' Tomic says after first-round defeat at Wimbledon

Australia's former great hope Bernard Tomic admitted he was "bored" during a listless...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

PHOTOS from day two of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and...

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for the first day of Wimbledon on...

Revealed! This player appeared at Wimbledon while pregnant

Mandy Minella of Luxembourg played at Wimbledon while four and a half months pregnant.

Low and slow Wimbledon grass makes 'Rafa as much a favourite as Federer'

Wimbledon's grass is slower than when Sampras and all the classic serve-volley...

Haas leaves Wimbledon with heavy heart but bag full of memories

The 39-year-old German, awarded a wildcard for his 16th and final appearance at the...

Daniil Medvedev: The man who beat Wawrinka at Wimbledon

Russian Daniil Medvedev, fresh from upsetting world number three Stan Wawrinka in the...

Break won't do any good for 'lion-hearted' Djokovic, feels Agassi

But Agassi, who began working with Djokovic at the French Open last month, says...

PHOTOS: Serena joins in Wimbledon drills from afar

As the first day's play got under way, she posted a video clip on Instagram of her...

Today at Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic get their campaign underway

Federer begins the pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title and a record 85th match...

His aggressive forehand to the fore, Nadal cruises into Rnd 2

Rafael Nadal moved seamlessly from months of clay court success to a satisfyingly...

Laid low by sore knee, Wawrinka shown door by energetic Russian

The Swiss three-time grand slam champion was out-gunned by 21-year-old Medvedev, who...

Wimbledon PIX: Murray, Nadal, Halep march into Rnd 2; Wawrinka stunned

Images from all the action from Day 1 of the Wimbledon on Monday.

Here's why Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon early

Nick Kyrgios, who retired injured from Wimbledon on Monday, knew he was struggling...

Venus on fatal car crash and missing Serena

Venus Williams broke down in tears during her post-match news conference at Wimbledon...

What sore hip? Murray opens Wimbledon title defence in style

Andy Murray was still troubled by the sore hip that had bothered him in the build up...

Andy Murray to be daddy again!

World number one Andy Murray is all set to embrace fatherhood for the second time.

Look who Serena's coach is backing at Wimbledon

Two-time winner Petra Kvitova and world number three Karolina Pliskova will be tough...

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility but coach Andre Agassi says nobody...

And tennis players' favourite venue is...

And no, it doesn't begin with a W...

The top men's contenders at Wimbledon

Check out the top men's contenders at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships:

The top women's contenders at Wimbledon

Could French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko serve up another shock at Wimbledon this...

At Wimbledon, it's all white, but it's not boring!

A look at the trends and the controversies at Wimbledon and it's very strict dress code.

I'm fit for Wimbledon, says home favourite Konta after fall

A shaken Konta pulled out of last Friday's semi-final, raising doubts over her...

Djokovic's timely adjustments on grass to boost Wimbledon chances

It was his first tournament win since January and has left the world number four...

Defending champion Murray fit for Wimbledon

The world number one opens his defence against Alexander Bublik, a lucky loser ranked...

Wimbledon losses have not left scar on Nadal's mind

Rafael Nadal is adamant that he will not be discouraged by the memory of recent...

Here's why it will be special Wimbledon for new mom Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka is looking forward to a special Wimbledon after arriving with...

Pliskova sends out Wimbledon warning with Eastbourne win

Karolina Pliskova gave herself the perfect pre-Wimbledon tonic by lifting the Aegon...

Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash

Tennis star Venus Williams said she was heartbroken by the death of a man in a two-car...

Djokovic wins Eastbourne, brings Ancic into coaching team

Novak Djokovic looked to have regained his confidence and form just in time for a...

Djokovic cruises into Eastbourne final

Novak Djokovic sharpened his grasscourt game ahead of next week's Wimbledon by beating...

Why Wimbledon lacks women's favourite

The absence of expectant mother Serena Williams and a failure by any of the other top...

PIX: Tennis stars too hot to handle at pre Wimbledon party

The stars were out in full force at the Kensington Roof Gardens, in London, on...

Is Nick a REAL contender?

Nick Kyrgios is confident he can overcome his injury woes and win his first Wimbledon...

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Andy Murray will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against a qualifier after...

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of...

Tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Venus Williams, the world's former top-ranked tennis player, was the driver at fault...

Djokovic enter semis; Konta beats Ostapenko

Novak Djokovic continued his Wimbledon preparations by beating American Donald Young...

Federer picks his best Wimbledon match

Nadal, Roger get in the groove for the Big W

Gutsy Ramkumar goes down fighting to Baghdatis in quarters

The Indian youngster fought gallantly before he was beaten 7-6 (7-0), 3-6, 6-7 (6-8)...

Djokovic off to winning start in Eastbourne

Three-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic beat Canadian Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 6-3 in...

PHOTOS: Bold and bare -- athletes take centre stage in nude shoots

Here is a list of athletes, some of who just turned up the heat while some created...

AC Milan legend Maldini gets off to losing start in pro tennis debut

Maldini, an ace defender, who donned the Italian national team colours 126 times, made...

Djokovic seeded 2nd, Rafa 4th at Wimbledon

In the women's draw, Halep is seeded 2nd after top-ranked Kerber

McEnroe refuses to apologise to Serena, suggests a 'solution'

McEnroe had claimed that Serena, who is the best player of her gender, would be ranked...

Can win over Thiem mark turning point in Ramanathan's career?

It will motivate him to keep working hard and move to the top 100, feels India's Davis...

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Check out some of the up-and-comers who could cause an upset at Wimbledon this year.

First look: Pregnant Serena poses nude on magazine cover

Serena Williams was completely taken aback by her pregnancy, taking six home tests...

India's Ramanathan shocks World No. 8 Thiem

The unheralded Ramkumar, ranked 222 in the world, brushed aside the Austrian's...

Murray doubtful for Wimbledon?

World No. 1 Andy Murray pulled out of an exhibition match at London's Hurlingham Club...

Tennis round-up: French Open defeat still 'killing me' says Halep

Asked which thoughts, the world number two from Constanta said: "The only one, very...

Kerber says top ranking weighs, but ready for grass season

'I took the wildcard for Eastbourne and it's great to be feeling the grass again, and...

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shared the grand slam spoils this year and it...

Serena replies to McEnroe's comments with a winner!

The 23-time Grand Slam champion has retorted to former tennis ace John McEnroe's...

Kvitova plays down favourite tag at Wimbledon

'Maybe the last tournament changed something in people's minds but not in mine. I'm...

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Not since Croatian Goran Ivanisevic beat Australian Pat Rafter in 2001 has there been...

Serena will be ranked 700 if she plays men's circuit: McEnroe

The seven-time major champion, speaking as part of a tour to promote his new book 'But...

Djokovic to have Agassi in his corner throughout Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will have coach Andre Agassi in his corner for as long as required at...

Jeevan combines with Reid to beat French Open champions

India's Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Matt Reid on Monday knocked out reigning French Open...

SABR: Federer's new attacking weapon!

The SABR may have also been the catalyst for the improvement in Roger Federer's...

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

Andre Agassi and world number four Novak Djokovic need to work together for at least a...

Kvitova sends Wimbledon warning with Birmingham title

Czech Petra Kvitova won the Aegon Classic in Birmingham on Sunday after fighting back...

Federer demolishes Zverev to win ninth Halle title

World number five Roger Federer delivered a tennis masterclass to beat rising star...

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Top seed Roger Federer will challenge for a ninth Halle Open title after reaching the...

Federer cruises past defending champ Mayer into Halle semis

Top seed Roger Federer reached the Halle Open semi-finals on Friday, beating defending...

British tennis player tests positive for cocaine

British player Dan Evans has been provisionally suspended after admitting on Friday...

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Federer, who skipped the entire clay court season after winning the Australian Open...

Halep awarded wildcard at Eastbourne

French Open runner-up Simona Halep was awarded a wildcard entry to feature at the...

Tennis Roundup: Cilic into Queen's quarters; Nishikori retires

News of all that's transpired on and off the tennis courts

Aegon C'ships: Bopanna-Dodig storm into semi-finals

Paes-Shamsasdin also in last four

Tennis round-up: Tsonga joins exodus of seeds at Queen's

The Frenchman, seeded five, had no answer to left-hander Muller's swinging serve as he...

Former World No 1 Becker bankrupt

The decision came after a failure to pay long-standing debt, according to reports in...

Djokovic agrees to play Wimbledon warm-up for first time in 7 years

'This will be my first trip to Eastbourne, I have heard great things about the...

King of Queen's Murray falls in first round as top three seeds exit

With temperatures reaching almost 38 degrees on court, Murray, a twice Wimbledon...

Federer resumes comeback with easy win at Halle

The 35-year-old's first match back in action last week at the Stuttgart Open was a...

Murray to donate Queen's winnings to Grenfell Tower fire victims

The tower block is only a few kilometres away from the Queen's Club in West London.

Kvitova makes winning start at Birmingham

The 27-year-old's only appearance so far this year was at the French Open where she...

Azarenka relishing future 'battle of mums' with Serena

Victoria Azarenka cannot wait to renew her rivalry with close friend Serena Williams...

Aegon Challenge: Yuki moves into 2nd round

Yuki Bhambri saved a match point in a gruelling battle against Peter Polansky before...

British hope Konta will try to stay in 'bubble' for Wimbledon

But Konta, who is playing in the Aegon Classic at Edgbaston this week, says that she...

Kyrgios retires from Queen's; Tsonga advances

Tsonga outplayed his compatriot Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-2 in the opening round of the...

Murray on why he still is World No 1

'I've been better than them (Nadal, Federer, Djokovic) for the last 12 months, that's...

As Halle beckons, Federer talks of mentality he plans to adopt

Federer had no regrets about missing the French Open to focus on Wimbledon but said it...

Vekic savours coming-of-age win over Konta in Nottingham

Croatia's Donna Vekic came from a set down to win the Nottingham grasscourt event in a...

Major change as Brooks Koepka wins US Open

The winds of change were blowing at the U.S. Open on Sunday as Brooks Koepka sailed to...

Tennis round-up: Top seed Konta in Nottingham final

The British number one will play Croatian Donna Vekic, 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(4) victor over...

US Open Golf: Fowler back in the thick of action

Fowler birdied the 14th, 15th and 16th holes to lift himself to 10 under par, two...

US Open: Crowded leaderboard but world top three miss cut

Paul Casey rode a rollercoaster to a four-way share of second-round lead at the U.S....

Tennis Roundup: Konta through to semi-finals; Berdych crashes out

News of all that's transpired on and off the tennis courts.

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Halep, the beaten finalist in the French Open last week, is the latest top player to...

Konta through to quarter-finals in Nottingham

Konta, the world number eight who will carry Britain's hopes into Wimbledon along with...

Andy Murray supports radical rule changes

World number one Andy Murray has voiced his support for changes designed to speed up...

Haas cuts Federer comeback short in Stuttgart

Roger Federer slumped to a shock 2-6, 7-6(8), 6-4 loss to German veteran Tommy Haas at...

'UTT league will benefit the sport of table tennis in India'

World men's No.7 Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong believes that the Ultimate Table Tennis...

Here's what Bopanna learnt after winning French Open mixed doubles

Basking in the glory of his first Grand Slam title win, Rohan Bopanna says his mixed...

Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Championships...

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

With Federer certain, young Austrian Dominic Thiem is third in the ATP race to London,...

I couldn't have defeated Nadal at French Open, reckons Federer

'Obviously Rafa is in great position to finish World No. 1'

Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Sticking to a limited schedule has helped Roger Federer enjoy a renaissance late in...

Wimbledon will be complicated, says clay king Nadal

Rafael Nadal says winning a French Open-Wimbledon double for the third time in his...

Ricoh Open: Paes-Lipsky move to quarters

Leander Paes and Scott Lipksy faced stiff resistance from Steve Darcis and Gilles...

La Decima: 'Simply incredible Rafa'

Rafael Nadal's unprecedented 10th French Open title on Sunday drew praise from across...

Deflated Wawrinka says he was too hesitant in French Open final

Until Sunday, Stan Wawrinka had an unblemished record in grand slam finals -- but then...

King Nadal hails Uncle Toni after 10th French Open title

Nadal paid tribute to his uncle and coach Toni after winning a record-extending 10th...

Nadal reclaims throne with brutal defeat of Wawrinka

Rafael Nadal wins his 10th French Open title beating Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1...

Mind-blowing facts about French Open champ Nadal

Factbox on Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to...

Mattek-Sands and Safarova win French Open doubles

American Bethanie Mattek-Sands and the Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova claimed their...

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will miss the grasscourt season, including...

Ostapenko's dream at age 10: Winning French Open!

The unseeded Ostapenko, 20, downed Romanian third seed Simona Halep 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in...

Unseeded Ostapenko stuns Halep to win French Open crown

The 20-year-old Ostapenko was the first unseeded woman to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup...

All you need to know about French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko

Factbox on Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat Romania's Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 to...

Time for number 10 to become Nadal's favourite number

Victory on Sunday would see Nadal become the first player to win the same grand slam...

Will Wawrinka's aggressive tactics work against Nadal in final?

The 32-year-old Swiss will try and stop Rafael Nadal becoming the first player in the...

PHOTOS: Nadal crushes Thiem to set up Wawrinka showdown

Claycourt king Rafael Nadal marched into his 10th French Open final after demolishing...

Quickstepping Ostapenko is a woman in a hurry

Jelena Ostapenko, the youngest French Open finalist since Ana Ivanovic 10 years ago,...

Meet the French Open women's finalists

A look at the form and previous records of Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko and Romanian...

Daredevil Ostapenko aiming to break through the Halep wall

The 20-year-old, looking to become the first unseeded woman to lift the Suzanne...

AITA to recommend Bopanna's name for Arjuna award

All India Tennis Association (AITA) has decided to send his name to the government for...

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Andy Murray will need to be at his streetwise best to beat Stan Wawrinka in the French...

Time for Thiem or will Nadal march on?

Only one player has beaten Rafael Nadal on his beloved claycourts this year and that...

PHOTOS: Halep downs Pliskova to set up Ostapenko final

Romanian Simona Halep showed the full extent of her defensive skills to beat Karolina...

Bopanna takes 14 years to realise his dream

Rohan Bopanna says he is playing the 'best tennis' of his career after he achieved a...

French Open: Bopanna wins mixed doubles for maiden Grand Slam title

India's Rohan Bopanna won his first Grand Slam as he and his Canadian partner Gabriela...

French federation president hits out at Frenchmen

French federation president Bernard Giudicelli has hit out at the country's male...

Top ranking and French final in touching distance for Pliskova

Pliskova will be guaranteed toppling Germany's Angelique Kerber if she prevails...

'Scary' Wawrinka is hot title threat

If Stanislas Wawrinka's hot streak extends another four days, the Swiss might be...

Wawrinka eyes French revenge against Murray

Last year, Andy Murray prevailed on four sets but the Briton has been struggling to...

Halep roars back to reach semis, Pliskova ends French presence

Simona Halep trailed by a set and 5-1 against Elina Svitolina but somehow dug herself...

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

World number one Andy Murray shrugged off a sluggish start to reach his fifth French...

Bopanna enters French Open mixed doubles final

India's Rohan Bopanna earned himself an opportunity to become only the fourth Indian...

Struggling Djokovic searching for answers as slide continues

The Serb, who turned 30 last month, will drop outside the top two for the first time...

Records don't matter for record-breaker Nadal

Rafael Nadal has broken lots of records in his career but they do not matter to the...

What is going on with Djokovic?

Jim Courier said Novak Djokovic's decision to work with so-called 'guru' Pepe Imaz was...

French Open: Thiem knocks out Djokovic, Nadal in semis

Nadal was leading the match 6-1, 2-0 when Correno Busta decided he had had enough.

French Open: Two birthdays, one present

Timea Bacsinszky and Jelena Ostapenko will celebrate birthdays on Thursday, but one...

Rain hands French Open fans bumper Day 11

Nadal, Djokovic, Murray, Wawrinka all will be in action at Roland Garros on Wednesday

Djoko, Wawrinka will have to play 'match of their lives' to beat Nadal

"You can't think that (Kei) Nishikori, Dominic Thiem or Marin Cilic have a chance,"...

Should women's tennis also have five-setters?

'Physically, tactically, emotionally, three out of five separates the great players...

Ostapenko outclasses Wozniacki to reach French semis

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko's dream run at the French Open continued as she stunned...

Bacsinszky knocks out French favourite Mladenovic in Paris

French favourite Kristina Mladenovic skidded out of a storm-struck French Open on...

French Open: Djokovic and Nadal matches postponed because of rain

The two men's quarter-final matches due to be played at the French Open in Paris on...

Underperforming French men a disappointment at Roland Garros

France's wait for a men's singles champion at Roland Garros will stretch into a 35th...

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Dabrowski beat Sania-Dodig to enter semis

Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski stormed into the semi-finals...

Wawrinka ends French men's challenge to reach last eight

Stanislas Wawrinka's array of shots was too much to handle for a resurgent Gael...

Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organisers

Martina Navratilova is awaiting a response from Australian Open organisers after...

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep, Svitolina enter quarters

Images from Day 9 of the French Open in Paris on Monday.

London attacks: Djokovic's Wimbledon plans on track

'Everything will progress the same in terms of my plans for Wimbledon and I will try...

Here's why departing champion Muguruza broke down in tears

Garbine Muguruza's defence of her French Open title ended in tears on Sunday when the...

Indians at French Open: Sania storms into mixed doubles quarters

Sania Mirza stormed into the quarter-finals of mixed doubles event as she and her...

Nadal moves into French Open quarters in ominous style

Rafael Nadal returned to Roland Garros after his birthday celebrations and showed no...

'Kiki' Mladenovic downs Muguruza as impressive run continues

Defending champion Garbine Muguruza of Spain was knocked out of the French Open when...

French Open: Venus sent packing, Nishikori wins all-Asian battle

Images from the matches played on Day 8at the Roland Garros on Sunday

Wozniacki closer to erasing unwanted asterisk next to her name

Caroline Wozniacki moved a step closer to erasing an unwanted footnote from the list...

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Wawrinka advance; Radwanska out

Images from the matches played on Day 7 at the Roland Garros on Saturday

'It's time for me to take care of this guy': Agassi on Djokovic

The 47-year-old agreed to coach Djokovic, who has been through a crisis of confidence...

Venus makes swift work of Mertens to roll back the years again

American Williams, seeded 10th and competing in her 20th French Open, powered 22...

French Open: Djokovic escapes Schwartzman's clutches in five sets

Novak Djokovic survived a scare at the French Open to beat unseeded Argentine Diego...

'Kiki' Mladenovic feeds off home crowd to advance in Paris

Kristina Mladenovic took her love affair with Roland Garros to a new level on Friday.

French Open PIX: Muguruza, Raonic, Thiem through; Dimitrov, Goffin out

Images from Day 6 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Indians at French Open: Purav-Divij enter pre-quarters, Paes exits

The Indian pair of Purav Raja and Divij Sharan upstaged the 15th-seeded Austrian-Croat...

Incredible Nadal storms into French Open fourth round

Clearly Nikoloz Basilashvili had come to face Rafael Nadal with a plan but, like Mike...

Here's why Juan Martin Del Potro got standing ovation at French Open

Juan Martin del Potro offered a wailing Nicolas Almagro a shoulder to cry on at Roland...

What to watch out for on Day 6 of French Open

Things to watch out for on Day Six of the French Open on Friday:

Nishikori vs Chung: Asian eyes on Paris

An All-Asian tie that catches the eye is rarer than a bottle of Australian wine at...

This former champ tells it straight on Day 5 at Roland Garros

Three-time Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day Five of the French...

Racket-smashing Kyrgios asks for beer

"Get me a beer now," Kyrgios reportedly said.

Bopanna-Dabrowski enter second round of French Open

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski dished out a...

Mouma-Manika create history at World TT Championships

Manika Batra and Mouma Das made history by becoming the first Indian pair to reach the...

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Wawrinka advance; Kyrgios crashes out

Images from Day 5 of the French Open in Paris on Thursday.

Serena still in the dark about unborn baby's sex

Serena Williams denied that she already knows the sex of her unborn baby, a day after...

Navratilova blasts 'racist, homophobe' Court in open letter

'And now, linking LGBT to Nazis, communists, the devil? This is not OK. This is in...

Wilander on how to curb Big Four dominance in tennis

'There has to be some collective responsibility, that is what I'm saying... the only...

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

The Swedish former world number one is in the French capital soaking up all the action...

Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Day 5

Five things to watch out for on day five of the French Open on Thursday

1996 Olympics reunion: Paes catches up with Agassi, Bruguera at French Open

It was a reunion of the medal winners in the men's singles at the 1996 Olympic Games...

Understated Nadal hits top gear

Pummelling the ball with such force that it appeared distorted into an oval shape at...

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Kvitova crashes out

Images from Day 4 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on...

India at French Open: Paes, Bopanna advance; Sania knocked out

Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes crossed the first-round hurdle in the men's doubles...

Venus becomes oldest woman to reach French Open 3rd round

The win makes her the oldest woman to reach the third round at the French Open since...

'Abandoned' luggage causes security scare at French Open

The section affected was situated just below Court Philippe Chatrier, the main arena...

Margaret 'Courts' controversy again, says tennis 'full of lesbians'

Australian 24-time Grand Slam winner Margaret Court said on radio on Wednesday that...

Was 2006 French Open victory Nadal's toughest?

Rafael Nadal is chasing a historic 10th French Open title in Paris, but nothing will...

Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos

Last week, Court wrote an open letter to Qantas Airlines opposing their support of...

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Three-times Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day 3 of the French Open...

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 4

Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Wednesday.

Frenchman Hamou kicked out of French Open for kissing journalist

Maxime Hamou was banished from the French Open on Tuesday after the French player...

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday

French Open: Kyrgios gets down and dirty with Grosjean in his box

'I don't really like running. I don't like that my shoes get dirty. I don't train too...

Will players boycott Margaret Court stadium for her anti-gay stance?

Samantha Stosur has suggested players at the Australian Open could boycott the...

Will we witness Murray's exit from French Open tonight?

With 'nothing to lose', Kuznetsov senses upset over vulnerable Murray

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Three-times Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day Two of the French Open.

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 3

Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Tuesday.

Mladenovic beats pain and Brady to advance

French hope Kristina Mladenovic fought through the pain with a 3-6, 6-3, 8-6 win over...

Who is saying what at French Open on Day 2

Top tweets from the second day's play at the French Open featuring John Peers, Novak...

Becker backs Federer's decision to skip French Open

Roger Federer's decision to skip this year's French Open has been applauded by Boris...

Divorcing from tennis? Not so sure anymore says Schiavone

Francesca Schiavone is considering giving her marriage -- with tennis, that is --...

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Defending champion Novak Djokovic enjoyed a winning French Open start under new coach...

French Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki survives scare, Muguruza advances

Images from Day 2 of the French Open in Paris on Monday.

Nadal brushes aside France's Paire in opener

Rafael Nadal smoothly negotiated the potential stumbling block presented by Frenchman...

It took him 18 attempts to reach main draw of Slam

The motto 'if at first you don't succeed' might have been coined for Japan's Yuichi...

Is she 'best player' on WTA Tour?

Svetlana Kuznetsova has the versatility and mentality to mark her out as the 'best...

REVEALED! Why Djokovic decided to work with Agassi

Novak Djokovic says the decision to begin working with Andre Agassi came after he...

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Rafael Nadal returns to his favourite tournament, albeit not his preferred court, to...

French Open PIX: Kerber stunned, Kvitova wins on return; Thiem advances

Images from all the action from Day 1 of the French Open played at Roland Garros in...

With feet of clay, Kerber wilts under weight of expectations in Paris

'Right now I think that I have to find to myself again and just trying to forget the...

Kvitova makes emotional winning comeback at French Open

The twice Wimbledon champion, a semi-finalist at Roland Garros in 2012, looked poised...

Roundup: Tsonga wins first claycourt title; Stosur wins in Strasbourg

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga polished his preparation for the French Open in style by claiming...

Wawrinka storms back to win Geneva tournament

World number three Stanislas Wawrinka stormed back from a set down to beat German...

Nuremberg Cup: Bertens cruises to second consecutive title

Title holder Kiki Bertens swept aside Czech qualifier Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-1 on...

5 reasons why Nadal is favourite to regain Paris throne

Nadal has turned back the clock to sweep through the European claycourt season with...

Kerber out to find elusive love for French Open

World number one Angelique Kerber is out to find a love for clay in Paris on the...

Djokovic excited by 'new vibe' with Agassi

Defending champion Novak Djokovic says he is excited to have created a "new vibe" by...

Why Thiem can dream big at French Open

Dominic Thiem, the only player to beat claycourt giant Rafael Nadal on the red dirt...

Top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open:

Tennis Roundup: Zverev beats Nishikori; Tsonga in final

Mischa Zverev took some of the limelight back from younger brother Alexander when he...

Top men's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2017 French Open:

Factbox: A list of French Open women's champions over time

List of French Open women's singles champions

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the...

Wimbledon fire: Firefighters tackle blaze on practice courts

The London Fire Brigade were called to put out a blaze at Wimbledon on Friday, the All...

French Open: Djokovic to face Granollers, Nadal meets Paire

In the women's draw, defending champion Garbine Muguruza will play 2010 French Open...

Women's tennis comes of age as youngsters battle to keep up

With five of the top 10 in the current rankings aged 28 or older, form suggests...

First Look: Djokovic working on finding lost mojo with coach Agassi

Djokovic had named Agassi as his new coach on Sunday, following his defeat to...

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

Andy Murray's wretched form ahead of the next week's French Open has left pundits...

Murray struggling with illness on French Open eve - reports

World number one Andy Murray is battling to recover from illness before the French...

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to semis

Leander Paes and Scott Lipsky progressed to the semifinals of the ATP Geneva Open...

Lyon Open: Tsonga saunters into semis, Raonic joins him

Home favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sauntered into the semi-finals of the Lyon Open with...

Why Djokovic-Agassi combo sounds 'interesting'

Djokovic and Agassi are deep thinkers about the sport and McEnroe said that their...

World No 1 Murray finds it tough to motivate himself

The Scot said the last few months had been difficult and he had had some problems with...

Kyrgios envious of fast progressing 'Sacha' Zverev

Australian Kyrgios was beaten in his first match in Lyon on Tuesday by Argentina's...

Injured Halep '50-50' for French Open

Kvitova to decide on participation on Friday

QUIZ: Are you a Roland Garros know-it-all?

How much do you know about the French Open?

Back at full power, Nadal closing in on La Decima

Since returning in January Rafael Nadal looks a man reborn. No wonder it is hard to...

Sharapova handed wild card for Rogers Cup in Toronto

Maria Sharapova's comeback from a doping ban will include an appearance at the Rogers...

French Open could be 'tense' after UK bombing: Pouille

Security worries could create a tense atmosphere at the French Open this year after a...

Sania-Shevdova crash out of Nurnberg WTA event

The top seeded pair of Sania Mizra and Yaroslava Shvedova crashed out of the Nurnberg...

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to second round

Leander Paes and Scott Lipsky progressed to the second round of the ATP Geneva Open...

'Agassi could bring something special to Djokovic'

Novak Djokovic could be on the verge of 'something special' after teaming up with...

Former champion Kvitova set for Wimbledon return post stabbing

Twice champion Petra Kvitova is set to play at Wimbledon this summer, less than seven...

Vulnerable Murray must stop Sampras-like slide as French Open beckons

With the French Open starting on Sunday, Murray has accrued 1,210 to the 4,915 of...

French Open: Yuki, Ramkumar bow out of qualifiers

Yuki Bhambri went down fighting while Ramkumar Ramanathan suffered a tame defeat as...

Rafael Nadal is the man to beat at French Open

German Alexander Zverev says he cannot rest on his laurels after beating Novak...

Zverev stuns Djokovic to win Italian Open

German youngster Alexander Zverev pulled off the biggest win of his career on Sunday...

Divij-Raja wins first title of 2017 season

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja won their first title of the 2017 season and maiden on the...

Italian Open: Svitolina wins after Halep falters

Elina Svitolina won the women's singles at the Italian Open final to claim her fourth...

Sharapova faces 10-match marathon to win Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova will probably have to win 10 matches to claim a second Wimbledon title...

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza withdraw from the Italian Open semi-finals with a neck...

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

The Serbian second seed will now play Austrian Dominic Thiem, who shocked seven times...

Halep cruises into Italian Open final

The sixth seed, a winner in Madrid last weekend for the second year in a row, will...

Bopanna, Sania knocked out of Rome Masters

Meanwhile, in the WTA event, third seeded-pair of Sania Mirza and Yaroslava Shvedova...

Halep, Muguruza through to Italian Open semis

She will now play Dutch 15th seed Kiki Bertens, who saw off Australian qualifier Daria...

Raja-Sharan beat Paes-Lipsky to enter Challenger final

Third seeds Raja and Sharan got the better of second seeds Paes and Lipsky 6-2, 6-3 in...

Italian Open: Thiem ends Nadal's unbeaten run on clay in Rome

Beaten twice by Nadal in the space of a month, in the Barcelona and Madrid Open...

Sharapova won't request Wimbledon main draw wildcard

The 30-year-old Russian, who returned last month from a 15-month doping ban, said on...

Will Murray, Wawrinka lift their game at French Open?

World number two Novak Djokovic expects Stanislas Wawrinka and Andy Murray to lift...

Rome Masters: Bopanna,Cuevas in quarters

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas came from behind to knock out seventh seeds Feliciano...

Italian Open: Wawrinka falls, Djokovic into quarter-finals

Third seed Stanislas Wawrinka became the latest high-profile casualty at the Italian...

Williams sees off Konta to reach Rome quarters

Venus Williams powered into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a...

Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard to the Wimbledon...

Djokovic on why 'smart' Federer pulled out of French Open

Roger Federer made a smart decision by pulling out of this month's French Open, where...

Can anyone in men's draw challenge Nadal at French Open?

World number one Andy Murray will be ready for Roland Garros despite his poor recent...

Italian Open: Muguruza survives day of shocks, Kerber out

Garbine Muguruza emerged as a favourite to win the Italian Open after beating Latvia's...

Paes-Lipsky storm into Bordeaux Challenger semis

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes and American Scott Lipsky beat French pair of...

Nadal through to last-16 in Rome after Almagro retires with injury

Nadal, who is the clear tournament favourite and looks to be in the form of his life...

Sharapova ready to 'rise up again' after being left out of French Open

'No words, games, or actions will ever stop me from reaching my own dreams. And I have...

What Sharapova must do after French Open snub

Maria Sharapova can rise above the furore surrounding her return from a 15-month...

Sharapova retires hurt in Rome, Wimbledon main draw hopes hit

Maria Sharapova retired injured from her second round match with Croatia's Mirjana...

Italian Open: Murray thumped by Fognini, Djokovic eases through

Defending champion and world number one Andy Murray was swept aside by home favourite...

Here's why Sharapova was DENIED French Open wildcard

The president of the French tennis federation (FFT) said he had a moral responsibility...

Paes-Lipsky move to Bordeaux Challenger quarters

The second-seeded Indo-American duo defeated unseeded Bourgue-Barrere 6-2, 7-5 in...

No French Open wildcard for two-time champion Maria Sharapova

The 30-year-old Russian, who made her comeback last month after serving a suspension...

Injured Kyrgios out of Italian Open?

Kyrgios was due to play Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round in Rome, but...

Mourinho bemoans 'crazy' fixture congestion

'The accumulation of the games, I never had that'

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season...

Sharapova targeting return to the top

Maria Sharapova says she is not looking too far ahead after returning from a doping...

Federer pulls out of French Open

"Regrettably, I've decided not to participate in the French Open," Federer said on his...

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

The latest tennis rankings have been announced by the ATP and WTA

Sharapova advances in Rome, but will she make Wimbledon main draw?

Should the 30-year-old three-time Rome champion, ranked 211 in the world, reach the...

Murray says health key to hopes of prolonging his career

'I mean, a lot can change in a week in tennis... So I don't think that just because...

Nadal overpowers Thiem to win fifth Madrid title

Rafael Nadal consolidated his flying start to the clay-court season by taking a...

Nadal ends Djokovic hoodoo to reach another Madrid final

A red hot Rafael Nadal ended a seven-match losing streak against Novak Djokovic in...

Nadal sets up Djokovic showdown in Madrid

Saturday's match between Djokovic and Nadal will be the 50th between the two great...

Nadal, Murray back Pique's revolutionary format for Davis Cup

The centre-back was at the Madrid Open earlier this week, reportedly to discuss a...

Sports Shorts: Under-fire Sharapova gets Navratilova backing

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Madrid Open: Kuznetsova crushes Bouchard in quarters

The Canadian set the tournament alight with a scintillating, three-set win over Maria...

Madrid Open: Murray sent packing, Nadal, Djokovic ease into quarters

The Briton, who was thrashed 6-3 6-1 by the Croatian in the Dubai Championships in...

Djokovic, Nadal battle through at Madrid Open

The Spaniard, who has never gone beyond the quarter-finals in a grand slam, grew in...

Here's why Sharapova is getting wildcards

The level of media coverage surrounding Maria Sharapova's return to tennis from a...

Bopanna-Cuevas bite the dust in Madrid Open first round

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Uruguayan partner Pablo Cuevas were knocked...

Madrid Open: Murray sails into third round

World number one Andy Murray beat Romanian Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third...

What Paes and I were able to achieve will never be replicated: Bhupathi

'I don't think you can fault us for not trying. We kept giving our best shot because...

Sharapova set for wildcard entry in Birmingham

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will be awarded a wildcard by the Lawn Tennis...

Agassi to take over as Djokovic's new 'supercoach'?

Former World No. 1 and Wimbledon champion has emerged as the surprised as the surprise...

'Motivated' Bouchard claims victory over Sharapova in thriller

Eugenie Bouchard pulled off her first win over Maria Sharapova with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4...

Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai fail to resolve dispute

The Supreme Court, on Monday, said it cannot force ace tennis player Leander Paes and...

In battle of big servers Cilic wins

Marin Cilic warmed up for this month's French Open by capturing his first claycourt...

'Aiming to find winning spark', Djokovic parts ways with coaching team

A winner of 12 Grand Slam titles, the Serb has suffered a noticeable dip in form since...

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Former Romanian world number one Ilie Nastase called Wimbledon organisers...

Paes-Sa, Sharan-Raja advance to quarters in Estoril

Fourth seeds Leander Paes and Andre Sa progressed to the Estoril Open quarter-finals...

Wimbledon keeps Sharapova guessing on wildcard entry

Former champion Maria Sharapova's hopes of playing at this year's Wimbledon...

Nastase not welcome at Wimbledon this year

Former Romanian tennis player Ilie Nastase will not be welcome at this year's...

Wimbledon organisers hike prize money for 2017 championship

This year's Wimbledon singles tennis champions will receive 2.2 million pounds ($2.84...

A whopping 2.2 million in prize money awaits 2017 Wimbledon champ!

In percentage terms, it is those first round losers who benefit the most -- their...

Savannah Challenger: Ramkumar staggers through to Round 2, Yuki ousted

Young Indian Davis Cupper Ramkumar Ramanathan advanced to the second round of the...

Here's why Murray expects Sharapova to play at Wimbledon

The Russian can qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon by reaching the semi-final of...

Sports Shorts: Europe calls for new record ratification laws

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

First Look! Mommy-to-be Serena rocks the red carpet at Met Gala

The mother-to-be showed off her baby bump in a flowing green gown as she entered with...

Nadal eases to 10th Barcelona Open title

Rafael Nadal won a record-extending 10th Barcelona Open title on Sunday by thrashing...

Veteran Paes wins Tallahassee Challenger

Veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes won his second Challenger-level title of the...

Gutsy Mladenovic ends Sharapova comeback at Stuttgart

Former world number one Maria Sharapova crashed out of the Stuttgart Grand Prix...

Nadal to face Thiem in Barcelona Open final

Thiem became the first Austrian since Thomas Muster in 1996 to reach the final of the...

Ramkumar and Paes in Tallahassee Challenger final

Ramkumar battled past Italian qualifier Andrea Arnaboldi 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the...

Nadal, Murray move into Barcelona semis

Rafael Nadal survived a difficult start to see off Chung Hyeon of South Korea in...

Sharapova cruises into Stuttgart semis

Wildcard entrant Sharapova returned to action this week following her 15-month ban,...

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Maria Sharapova has offered her congratulations to pregnant rival Serena Williams.

Sharapova eases past Makarova into Stuttgart quarters

The 30-year-old Russian, who has won five Grand Slams and is among the highest-paid...

Nadal logs 50th win at Barcelona Open after cruising into quarters

Third seed Rafael Nadal remains on course for a 10th Barcelona Open title, advancing...

'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard called Maria Sharapova as a 'cheater' over her...

Bopanna-Cuevas bite dust in Barcelona

After the high of Monte Carlo Masters title triumph, India's Rohan Bopanna and his...

Barcelona Open: Nadal wins on own court, Murray advances

Rafael Nadal saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of...

Sharapova marks comeback from doping ban with win over Vinci

Former world number one Maria Sharapova made a winning comeback to the tour on...

Do you think Sharapova should be punished more?

Women's Tennis Association Chief Executive Steve Simon has defended the wildcard entry...

Serena had no intention of sharing her pregnancy news

Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but...

Rare honour for Nadal in Barcelona Open

Resurgent Spanish great Rafael Nadal will have the rare privilege of playing on a...

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Nastase was also heard to call her and British No. 1 Johanna Konta "f****** b******"...

Serena thanks unborn baby after returning to World No. 1

Serena Williams returned to the top of the WTA world rankings on Monday and...

All eyes on Stuttgart as Sharapova poised for return

While some say the five-times Grand Slam champion, initially banned for two years...

Nadal not thinking of his 10th French Open title... just yet

It was Nadal's 50th trophy on clay court, his 70th overall and his first title in...

Nastase suspended after verbal abuse allegations at Fed Cup

The 70-year-old former French and US Open champion, who earned a reputation for...

Why Djokovic should seek Federer's advice

A floundering Novak Djokovic should seek advice from evergreen Swiss maestro Roger...

Nadal claims record-extending 10th Monte Carlo title

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Masters title as he geared...

Bopanna-Cuevas win Monte Carlo Masters

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Uruguayan partner Pablo Cuevas lifted the men's doubles...

Nadal reaches final after controversial umpire call

Rafael Nadal stayed on course for a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Masters title...

Nastase faces investigation over Serena Williams comments

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) launched an investigation into Romanian Fed...

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Former world number one Djokovic saved four match points but cracked under his...

'Sharapova should not get French Open wildcard'

She should win her place thanks to good results, says Radwanska

Is pressure a big problem for top ranked Murray?

Andy Murray has dismissed suggestions that the pressure of being the world's top...

Monte Carlo Masters: Bopanna, Cuevas reach quarters

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Pablo Cuevas knocked out fifth seeds Raven Klaasen and...

Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says legendary Court

Australian great Margaret Court won 24 grand slam singles titles, one ahead of...

Monte Carlo Masters: Murray, Wawrinka ousted; Rafa, Djokovic advance

Murray, who suffered an elbow injury in March and made his return from a five-week...

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

It would be perfectly safe for Serena Williams to continue with rigorous training...

Serena Williams pregnancy likely to boost sponsorship

A pregnant Serena Williams makes the tennis superstar even more attractive to...

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately...

Serena Williams '20 weeks' pregnant?

Tennis star Serena Williams on Wednesday dropped a big hint that she could be pregnant...

Former captain Anand Amritraj on India's chances at Davis Cup

'Drawing Canada is golden chance for India to get into World Group'

Did Sania Mirza regret ending her singles career early?

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, on Saturday, said she has had a 'solid year already'...

Dope ban: Sharapova blames ITF

Five-times Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has criticised the International Tennis...

Sports minister offers to broker peace in Paes-Bhupathi battle

'But as far as the sport is concerned, I don't think I should interfere because it is...

Davis Cup: India to face plucky Canada in World Group Play-offs

This is the first time, after three consecutive home ties, that that India will play...

AITA steps in to douse Lee-Hesh flames

Bhupathi had, on Sunday, made public his WatsApp chat with Paes, to counter...

What former captain Amritraj has to say about the Bhupathi-Paes row

'All Mahesh needed to do was send an e-mail to Leander that he was not being...

Paes leaving midway into Davis Cup tie was final nail in coffin: Bhupathi

Mahesh Bhupathi said he has no 'personal agenda' in keeping Leander Paes out of...

Bhupathi's conduct unbecoming of Davis Cup captain: Paes

Livid at Mahesh Bhupathi for making their private conversion public, Leander Paes said...

Paes should not sulk; Bopanna is No 1 doubles player: Bhupathi

'Like I said in the press conference on Thursday, I am a big believer that we don't...

Davis Cup: Goffin sends Belgium into semi-final against Australia

Goffin's 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 triumph in front of a boisterous home crowd gave Belgium a 3-1...

Davis Cup: Prajnesh loses but India beat Uzbekistan 4-1

Ramkumar Ramnathan continued India's domination of the home tie by outclassing Sanjar...

France and Serbia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash

France will meet Serbia in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after both finished off...

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Balaji seal India's place in play-offs

Rohan Bopanna and debutant N Sriram Balaji were clinical in routing their rivals as...

Davis Cup: Djokovic helps Serbia take 2-0 lead over Spain in quarters

Serbia's Novak Djokovic showed glimpses of his best form with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over...

Will respond to Paes after winning Davis Cup tie: Bhupathi

After being left out of the Davis Cup for the first time in 27 years, an angry Paes...

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Gunneswaran give India 2-0 lead vs Uzbekistan

Downs Uzbek Isamilov in four-set thriller

Davis Cup: When Paes, Bopanna inspired Ramkumar

'Before the match I spoke to Leander and he told me to play for the country and 'Davis...

Davis Cup: Kyrgios, Thompson give Australia a perfect start

Nick Kyrgios eased past John Isner 7-5, 7-6(5), 7-6(5) in a duel of big servers to...

'Paes sacking sad but step in the right direction'

Former Davis Cup captain Jaidip Mukerjea on Thursday termed Leander Paes'...

Dropped Paes lashes out at Bhupathi

Leander Paes felt humiliated that he was called all the way from Mexico, only to be...

Davis Cup: Here's why Bhupathi dropped Paes

Long-serving Leander Paes was, on Thursday, dropped for the first time in 27 years...

Bhupathi puts Paes' Davis Cup record on hold

India's Davis Cup Captain Mahesh Bhupathi picked Rohan Bopanna for the Davis Cup match...

'Rejuvenated' Paes impresses Bhupathi in training

India's non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday said he will assess Leander...

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

Amid continuing suspense over India's doubles combination, veteran Leander Paes, on...

Boost for India as Istomin ruled out of Davis Cup

Uzbekistan suffered a blow with their top player Denis Istomin ruled out of the Davis...

Davis Cup doubles combination not yet finalised: Bhupathi

India's Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi refused to reveal the doubles combination...

Missing Miami title defence was refreshing: Djokovic

Djokovic missed the Masters series event with an elbow injury and, having recovered,...

Tennis Rankings: Federer is new No 4

Eighteen time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has climbed up to the fourth spot in...

Why Team USA must be wary of Nick Kyrgios

Australia's number two Bernard Tomic will be absent from this week's Davis Cup...

Rest key for ageing Federer before French Open approaches

'I'm not 24 anymore so things have to change in a big way and I probably won't play...

Sania-Strycova stunned by unseeded Dabrowski-Yifan in Miami Open final

The third-seeded pair was defeated by the unseeded Canadian-Chinese duo 6-4, 6-3.

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

The 35-year-old Swiss, showing no sign of losing his edge, improved to 19-1 this year,...

Paes or Bopanna, who will play Davis Cup tie vs Uzbekistan?

In a big setback to the Indian Davis Cup team, country's leading singles player Yuki...

Veteran Paes wins first title of season in Challenger tournament

Leander Paes, on Sunday, won his first title of the season, combining with Canadian...

Konta beats Wozniacki to win Miami Open

Late-blooming Johanna Konta won the biggest title of her career when she beat Caroline...

Miami Open: Sania-Strycova battle through to final

Sania Mirza combined with her partner Barbora Strycova to stave off a strong challenge...

Paes in line for title at Leon Challenger

Leander Paes, named a reserve in India's Davis Cup team for the Uzbekistan tie, is in...

Federer outlasts Kyrgios to set up Nadal final

Rafael Nadal, who lost all four of his previous Miami Open finals, will be out to snap...

PHOTOS: Federer survives scare to enter semis, Wozniacki in final

Roger Federer stared down defeat and saved two match points before knocking Tomas...

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Rafael Nadal moved into the Miami Open semi-finals with a straight sets win over...

Miami Open: Venus beats Kerber, Konta ousts Halep

Venus Williams beat top seed Angelique Kerber on Wednesday to advance to a Miami Open...

Sharapova excited about her return after doping ban

Tennis star Maria Sharapova said on Tuesday she is excited about her return to...

Miami Open: Federer in, Wawrinka out on mixed day for Swiss

Roger Federer survived a stern test from Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut to reach the...

Miami Open: Pliskova, Wozniacki advance to semis

Czech second seed Karolina Pliskova avenged her Australian Open quarter-final loss to...

Bhupathi keeps Davis Cup record-hunter Paes out of playing squad

Bopanna also in reserves while four single specialists named in squad

PHOTOS: Nadal wins in 1000th match, Raonic withdraws

Rafael Nadal celebrated his 1,000th tour level match with a come-from-behind victory...

Miami Open: Radwanska ousted; Muguruza, Federer march on

Polish fifth seed Agnieszka Radwanska was the highest women's casualty at the Miami...

Miami Open: Nadal, Venus advance; Dimitrov, Vesnina ousted

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic made a strong return to competition on Friday by...

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Pliskova, a finalist at last year's US Open who reached the semi-finals at Indian...

No 1 Kerber prefers to play good and consistence tennis

German tennis star Angelique Kerber, who has surged back to the world number one...

Miami Open: Bouchard, Puig exit; Escobdeo upsets Britain's Evans

But for the 23-year-old Bouchard, a former world number five who has slumped to 56th...

Can Federer jump back to No 1 in tennis rankings?

Tennis star Stanislas Wawrinka has backed 18 time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer to...

Pakistan's tennis authorities disappointed with Davis Cup snub

Pakistan's tennis authorities expressed disappointment at the decision of Hong Kong to...

Hong Kong pull out of Davis Cup tie in Pakistan over security fears

Hong Kong have withdrawn from their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan in Islamabad citing...

Vesnina outlasts Kuznetsova in marathon Indian Wells final

Elena Vesnina survived a battle of attrition and nerves to beat fellow Russian...

Federer tops Wawrinka in all-Swiss Indian Wells final

A rejuvenated Roger Federer beat fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 in the BNP...

Federer to meet Wawrinka in all-Swiss final at Indian Wells

Roger Federer continued his sizzling form on Saturday to set up an all-Swiss final...

Kyrgios pulls out of quarters clash with Federer

Suspected food poisoning forced Nick Kyrgios to pull out of his much anticipated...

Indian Wells: Kuznetsova, Vesnina set up all-Russian final

Twice Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova and 14th seed Elena Vesnina posted...

Indian Wells: Sock knocks out Nishikori to meet Federer in semis

Jack Sock celebrated a pair of firsts on Friday by powering past fourth seed Kei...

PHOTOS: Vesnina ousts Venus, Mladenovic beats Wozniacki

Elena Vesnina denied Venus Williams another comeback win, while Kristina Mladenovic...

Pliskova battles past Muguruza to reach Indian Wells semis

World number three Karolina Pliskova overcame a stern test to reach the semi-finals of...

Evert has no issue with Sharapova wildcards

Former American great Chris Evert has no issue with tournaments handing Maria...

PHOTOS: Kyrgios stuns Djokovic again, Federer thrashes Nadal

Nick Kyrgios ended Novak Djokovic's 19-match winning run at Indian Wells by beating...

Sania-Barbara lose in Indian Wells quarters

India's Sania Mirza and her women's doubles partner Barbara Strycova crashed out of...

Indian Wells: Vesnina upsets Kerber to meet Venus in quarters

Russia's Elena Vesnina ousted German second seed Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-3 to reach...

Indian Wells: Nadal, Federer set up yet another mouth-watering clash

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal powered to third-round wins at the BNP Paribas Open at...

Indian Wells: Wawrinka advances, to face lucky loser Nishioka

Stanislas Wawrinka breezed into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday and...

Kerber rallies to reach fourth round; Halep bows out

Angelique Kerber displayed her grit and vaunted fitness as she battled back to beat...

Muguruza survives Day challenge at Indian Wells

Muguruza used her experience to get out of trouble, eventually set up a meeting with...

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal stay on course for desert showdown

Both won in style on Sunday, with Spanish fifth seed Nadal pouncing on Guido Pella's...

Indian Wells: Sania-Strycova in quarters; Leander exits

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova stormed into the quarter-finals of...

Indian Wells: Kerber sails, Pospisil sends Murray packing

Angelique Kerber, who will reclaim the world number one ranking on Monday, breezed to...

Bopanna-Cuevas knocked out by Djokovic-Troicki

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas yet again failed to click as a team, losing the...

Bopanna to face Djokovic at Indian Wells

Bopanna is back with his regular partner Pablo Cuevas for this tournament and they...

Has Davis Cup door been bolted on Paes with Bhupathi's comments?

'The team will be chosen the day before the draw. I am not sure who is going to play...

Paes in Davis Cup team, but will Bhupathi pick him in final 4?

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes was retained in the Indian Davis Cup team for next...

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia's tour of India...

The relentless grind of the professional tennis tour proved too much for Australia's...

Will selectors pick Paes in Davis Cup team?

Senior pro Leander Paes's place in the Indian Davis Cup team will be up for discussion...

Querrey thrashes Nadal in Mexico Open final

American Sam Querrey claimed the biggest title of his career with an emphatic 6-3,...

Dubai Open: Bopanna-Matkowski lose in final

Dubai, Mar 4 (PTI) India's Rohan Bopanna and his Polish partner Marcin Matkowski...

Resurgent Venus refuses to retire

Venus Williams sees no end in sight on the tennis court, even envisioning another...

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Soccer's rule makers are considering a tennis tiebreak-type system to make penalty...

Mexico Open: Nadal breezes into final

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Mexican Open on Friday night in Acapulco,...

Dubai Open: Bopanna-Matkowski reach final

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Polish partner Marcin Matkowski reached the men's...

Mexico Open: Kyrgios stuns Djokovic

Australian Nick Kyrgios served like a demon to bounce Serbia's world number two Novak...

Is this the sign that French Open chief will snub Sharapova?

Newly-elected president of the French Tennis Federation (FFT), Bernard Giudicelli, has...

Dubai Open: Murray survives 38-point tiebreak to reach semis

Andy Murray saved seven match-points in a 31-minute tiebreak that stretched to 38...

Mexico Open: Nadal, Djokovic advance in Acapulco

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has entered the quarter-finals of the...

Bopanna-Matkowski reach semis in Dubai

India's Rohan Bopanna joined forces with Marcin Matkowski to reach the doubles...

Dubai Open: Russian Donskoy stuns Federer

Roger Federer suffered a shock 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(5) loss to world number 116 Evgeny...

Murray subtly hits out at Sharapova

World number one Andy Murray is against giving wild cards to players returning from...

Why this Israeli tennis player quit?

Former world number 11 Shahar Peer, the most successful Israeli woman to play on the...

When Wawrinka 'was not good enough'

World number three Stanislas Wawrinka fell at the first hurdle in the Dubai Open on...

Dubai Open: Federer returns with easy win over Paire

Roger Federer breezed back into action to reach the second round of the Dubai Open...

Leggy Maria Sharapova lets her hair down

Maria Sharapova hit the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Roger Federer commits to keep playing in Basel until 2019

Roger Federer has signed a three-year deal to play at his hometown event in Basel...

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Roger Federer said on Monday, dismissing concerns that players might treat the event,...

Qatar Open: In-form Pliskova wins second title of the year

Karolina Pliskova stormed to her second WTA title of the year, beating Caroline...

Sania Mirza again hits out at media

Sania Mirza has launched a scathing attack on the country's media, saying a certain...

Qatar Open: Sania Mirza-Strycova knocked out

Sania Mirza and her partner Barbora Strycova of Czech Republic suffered a major blow...

Tennis players sizzle in swimsuits

Sports Illustrated has featured three players in the annual swimsuit issue.

Serena Williams burns up the beach at this sizzling shoot

Looking smoking hot for the Sports Illustrated's special swimsuit issue, the World No...

Bangalore to host India's next Davis Cup tie in April

India will host Uzbekistan on the hard courts of Karnataka State Lawn Tennis...

Commentator fired for Venus 'guerilla' remark suing ESPN

Adler, who has since apologised for how he spoke about Williams, has maintained that...

Becker believes Sharapova deserves second chance

Sharapova, 29, had called the ITF's original ruling "unfairly harsh" because she had...

Toni to quit as Nadal's coach after this season

Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni Nadal, will step down as his coach after this year's ATP...

Nadal advised rest, to miss Rotterdam Open

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Rotterdam Open after being advised by...

Murray to return to Davis Cup action against France

Britain's world number one Andy Murray will play against France in the Davis Cup...

Sania summoned for alleged tax evasion

Indian ace tennis star Sania Mirza has been summoned by the service tax department in...

Oh how we've missed you, Maria!

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been invited to play at the Madrid Open in...

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will join world number...

'Ashamed and embarrassed' Shapovalov fined $7,000 for striking umpire

Canada's Denis Shapovalov was left mortified after joining tennis's hall of infamy on...

Davis Cup: Britain qualify after Canadian strikes umpire with ball

Britain reached the Davis Cup quarter-finals in bizarre circumstances on Sunday when...

'Was hoping for three singles wins, got four': Proud captain, Amritraj

'In my eight ties as captain we won five and lost three to Serbia, Czech Republic and...

Davis Cup: India trounce NZ 4-1, to meet Uzbekistan in April

A lanky Ramkumar cruised to a 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 win in exactly two hours in windy...

Former Davis Cup coach paints bleak picture of Indian tennis future

Enrico Piperno, who was also India's Fed Cup coach says, lack of funding, support and...

Davis Cup: Australia, France and USA progress

British pair Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot defeated Canadians Daniel Nestor and...

Davis Cup: Paes fails in record bid as India lose in doubles

Leander Paes' hopes of creating a world record in Davis Cup were dashed when the...

Davis Cup: Maradona's presence fails to inspire Argentina

Raucous home support for holders Argentina did not make up for the absence of Juan...

Davis Cup: Bhambri, Ramkumar give India a flying start

Ramkumar Ramanthan scored a fluent win after Yuki Bhambri eked out a straight set...

Davis Cup: Paes eyes doubles world record

All eyes will be on veteran Leander Paes, who is the on the cusp of a historic world...

Tiger Woods takes inspiration from renewed Federer

Lavishing praise on Federer, Woods said that the tennis star has truly proved himself...

Should Leander Paes consider retirement?

Leander Paes gave ample indications that he will not announce his Davis Cup retirement.

Davis Cup: Anand Amritraj hopes to bow out on a high

India's non-playing captain Anand Amritraj was upbeat ahead of the Asia Oceania Group...

Nadal left out of Spain Davis Cup squad

Rafael Nadal has been left out of Spain's Davis Cup squad for their World Group...

Decoded! How Federer managed to win his 18th Slam

In his darkest moments last year when he doubted if he would ever get back to full...

Bring on the clay, says rejuvenated Nadal

Rafael Nadal's hopes of a 15th Grand Slam title were crushed by an inspired Roger...

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th slam win

An emotional Roger Federer wiped away tears and urged Rafael Nadal to stay with him on...

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

List of leading men's grand slam singles title winners after Roger Federer beat Rafael...

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final...

Mind-blowing facts about Australian Open winner Roger Federer

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer, who defeated Rafael Nadal in the Australian...

What Serena needs to do to aid her Grand Slam quest

Serena Williams plans to play fewer tournaments in the future to aid her quest to win...

Australian Open: Sania-Ivan fall at final hurdle

India's Sania Mirza was eyeing her seventh Grand Slam title during the Australian Open...

After record Slam, what next for Serena?

Serena Williams said it was a 'great feeling' to surpass Steffi Graf as the most...

The Roger-Rafael show 'is going to be a freakin' amazing match'

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal take to Rod Laver Arena to reprise one of the great...

We're just going for some dreams: Venus on Williams sisters' greatness

Upbeat Venus ready to 'kill it' after loss to little sister

Record-breaker Serena on inspirational Venus and the Jordan connection

Serena Williams clinched a record 23rd grand slam title at the Australian Open on...

Serena Williams, the Greatest Of All Time

A quick guide into the life of Serena Williams, the GOAT - The Greatest of All Time!

Stat attack: Roger Federer v Rafa Nadal head-to-head results

Following is a list of the previous matches between Switzerland's Roger Federer and...

PHOTOS: Revisit Serena Williams's 23 grand slam singles titles

Following is a list of Serena Williams' 23 grand slam singles titles after the...

Aus Open: Kontinen-Peers stun Bryan twins to lift men's doubles title

Henri Kontinen and John Peers stunned the Bryan twins 7-5, 7-5 to win the Australian...

PHOTOS: Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd grand slam crown

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final on...

Meet the most successful women tennis stars of the Open era

List of leading women's grand slam singles title winners in the professional era after...

HIL: Dabang Mumbai thrash Jaypee Punjab Warriors

Skipper Florian Fuchs and striker Affan Yusuf struck a brace each as Dabang Mumbai...

Nadal wipes tears away to reach Australian Open final

It took nearly five hours of gruelling tennis for Rafael Nadal to fend off Grigor...

Dream final! It's Federer v Nadal at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal defeated 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the...

Williams sisters add another chapter to great sibling rivalry

An Australian Open electrified by the revivals of seasoned champions will bathe in the...

All you want to know about Australian Open finalists

Factbox on American Serena Williams, who plays sister Venus in the final of the...

India at Australian Open: Sania reaches final, a win away from 7th Major title

India's Sania Mirza put herself in contention for a seventh Grand Slam title as she...

Australian Open: Roger Federer fights off Wawrinka to reach final

Roger Federer held firm against a furious fightback from fellow Swiss Stanislas...

Inspirational Lucic-Baroni leaves Melbourne on a high

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni offered no excuses for her meek departure from the Australian...

Venus in dreamland as she twirls into family final

Despite her poor recent track record against her sister Serena, Venus Williams will...

India at Australian Open: Paes-Hingis pair out

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis crashed out of the...

Ageless Venus vanquishes Vandeweghe to reach Australian Open final

Venus Williams drew on the experience of 73 grand slam campaigns to come from a set...

'A Williams is going to win Australian Open'

Serena and Venus Williams rolled back the years as they swept through their last four...

Aus Open: Serena beats Lucic-Baroni, to meet sister Venus in final

Serena Williams ended the fairytale run of Mirjana Lucic-Baroni at the Australian Open...

Has Nadal still got the winning touch to win Slams?

Rafael Nadal's path to his Australian Open semi-final against Grigor Dimitrov on...

'30 is the new 10': Serena Williams leads charge of 30 somethings

" As six-time Melbourne Park champion, Serena will be clear favourite, of...

Aus Open: Doubting Nadal crushes Roanic to seal semis spot

Rafael Nadal continued his brilliant revival at the Australian Open to topple Milos...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal to face Dimitrov in semis; Serena sets up Lucic-Baroni reunion

Images from all the action on Day 9 at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

'God is great': Life takes a 180 turn for Lucic-Baroni

Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni could barely contain her joy after reaching the...

Dimitrov buries Goffin in baseline battle to book semis spot

Grigor Dimitrov dismantled 11th seed David Goffin 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in their Australian...

India at Aus Open: Sania-Dodig edge Bopanna-Gabriela in quarters

Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig held their nerves and saved two match points against Rohan...

What to expect at Australian Open on Wednesday...

Britain's Johanna Konta has learned much from matches against Grand Slam champions and...

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

Four-times champion Roger Federer took apart Mischa Zverev 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 with a...

I deserve this, says ageless Venus, as she reaches Melbourne semis

Venus Williams said she was by no means finished yet after swatting aside Anastasia...

Australian Open PIX: Federer to meet Wawrinka, Venus strolls into semis

Images from all the action on Day 9 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

Get ready for Sania vs Bopanna at Australian Open

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna set up a mixed doubles quarter-final clash against each...

Wawrinka wins testy Tsonga clash to reach Aus Open semis

Former champion Stan Wawrinka engaged in a war of words with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga before...

Scrap 'nonsense' doubles format, says Jamie Murray

Top men's doubles player Jamie Murray has called for an end to the ATP Tour's scoring...

Indians at Australian Open: Bopanna-Dabrowski in mixed doubles quarters

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada...

Aus Open: When Van moved like a 'freight train' to slay Muguruza

Coco Vandeweghe blasted her way into her first grand slam semi-final with a dominant...

Venus 'does not want to stop' after rolling into semis

Venus Williams continued her astonishing late-career revival by felling Anastasia...

Clijsters, Roddick new Hall of Fame inductees

Former world number one players Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick headlined the...

Italian junior controversially disqualified at Australian Open

An Italian junior was in floods of tears after she was disqualified at the Australian...

What to expect at Australian Open

Seeing world number 50 Mischa Zverev and wildcard Denis Istomin upset the top two...

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives Monfils fightback, Konta to meet Serena

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 the Australian Open on Monday

With top two seeds gone 'Baby Fed' sees himself in with a chance

Grigor Dimitrov reached his first grand slam quarter-final in over two years on Monday...

Aus Open: Top surviving seed Raonic storms into last eight

Third seed Milos Raonic came safely through a potentially tricky match against Roberto...

Karolina Pliskova hungry for Grand Slam success

Karolina Pliskova reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on...

Serve-and-volley tennis rises from the dust in Melbourne

Cash believes there will never be a return to the golden era of serve-and-volley...

Indians at Australian Open: Paes-Hingis ease into quarters

Veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis sailed...

'Tough little cookie' Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni could barely contain her joy after continuing her remarkable run...

Here's why Konta will cherish every moment against Serena

Johanna Konta earned the chance to fulfill a childhood dream when she advanced to an...

Serena turns back the clock while Konta awaits

It was back in 2003 that Serena Williams first stamped her name on Australian Open...

Aus Open: How Serena ground down dogged Strycova

Serena Williams battled a misbehaving serve and scorching heat but stayed cool under...

Top seed Kerber stunned by American Vandeweghe

Reigning champion and top seed Angelique Kerber was knocked out of the fourth round of...

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the...

Venus, Serena stay on course for final showdown but...

Venus Williams was not prepared to even countenance the suggestion she could...

I'll be back, says thwarted Andy Murray

World number one Andy Murray vowed to return as strong as ever after his bid for a...

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Andy Murray's dream of winning a maiden Australian Open title was left in tatters on...

Aus Open: Top seed Andy Murray knocked out; Venus, Wawrinka reach quarters

Top seeded Briton Andy Murray was knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth...

India at Oz Open: Paes in last 16, Sania knocked out in women's doubles

India had mixed fortunes at the Australian Open as Leander Paes got off to a winning...

USA's Bryan brothers retire from Davis Cup

United States Grand Slam doubles record holders Bob and Mike Bryan have retired from...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Raonic recovers from stumble; Serena marches on

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Saturday.

19 years on, Lucic-Baroni's inspirational comeback at Aus Open

The Croatian was one of the hottest properties in tennis as a teenager before the...

Tennis great Agassi on how Djokovic and Murray can get better

Andy Murray is yet to reach his maximum potential and should only get better but the...

PHOTOS: Nadal survives Zverev challenge to enter last 16

Rafael Nadal held off a fierce challenge from one of the hottest prospects in the game...

Aus Open: Contrasting wins for Sania, Bopanna in mixed doubles

Sania Mirza and Rohana Bopanna advanced to the mixed doubles second round with their...

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class at the Australian...

Positive Venus not focussing on 'gorilla' comment row

Doug Adler, commentating on the African-American 13th seed's second-round match...

Aus Open PIX: Murray, Kerber cruise ahead; Coco, Wawrinka fight back

Images from all the action on Day 5 of the Australian Open

The strange story behind birth of Vandeweghe-Hingis partnership

Coco Vandeweghe was in two minds whether to answer the call when an unknown number...

An ugly win is still a win, says Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka was not fully convincing in his four-set victory against Serbian Viktor...

Indians at Aus Open: Sania advances, Bopanna loses controversial match

It was a mixed day in office for Indian tennis players in the season-opening...

India captain Amritraj says no action against Sumit Nagal

It is learnt that Nagal was dropped from the Indian Davis Cup team because of...

Nadal demolishes Baghdatis to reach third round

Rafael Nadal stormed into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a...

Stylish Istomin says demolishing Djokovic 'feels unreal'

Exhausted by a near five-hour contest, Denis Istomin struggled to formulate his...

Aus Open PIX: Defending champ Djokovic out; Serena, Raonic, advance

Images from all the action on Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday

Djokovic 'disappointed' after being done in by Istomin high

A deflated Novak Djokovic blamed a bad day at the office for his stunning second-round...

India at the Australian Open: Paes-Sa knocked out in first round

India's Leander Paes and Brazil's Andre Sa crashed out in the men's doubles event of...

PHOTOS: Istomin stuns defending champ Djokovic in 2nd round at Aus Open

'I surprised myself also today'

'Ask Johnny Mac, he knows everything', Kyrgios hits back at McEnroe

Nick Kyrgios hit back at John McEnroe's suggestion that he had stopped trying late in...

PHOTOS: Murray hands out masterclass to reach third round

Andy Murray looked every bit the world number one as he gave a Russian teenager Andrey...

Aus Open PIX: Kyrgios, Cilic out; Federer Kerber stagger to Round 3

Images from all the action on Day 3 at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Birthday girl Kerber gifts unnecessary points before winning

World number one Angelique Kerber got the birthday gift she wanted Wednesday by making...

Federer wary of Berdych test after fending off Rubin challenge

Roger Federer dug himself out of a late slump to fend off American qualifier Noah...

PHOTOS: Tennis legend Agassi makes Mumbai stop over!

Former World No 1 and tennis legend Andre Agassi was named ambassador for the True...

Devvarman backs Nagal in scathing letter to AITA

Defending Nagal, who has been dropped from the team for the upcoming New Zealand tie...

Indians at the Aus Open: Sania and Bopanna march forth in doubles

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna made winning starts to their respective campaigns at the...

True love keeps Venus coming back for more

Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams advanced to the third round at Melbourne...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena and Raonic enjoy easy wins

Rafael Nadal easily avoided the embarrassment of a back-to-back first round exits at...

PHOTOS: Djokovic fends off Nadal-slayer Verdasco

Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a record seventh Australian Open title on Tuesday...

Why youngster Nagal was dropped from India's Davis Cup

Sumit Nagal had impressed on his Davis Cup debut against Spain not so long ago but the...

Wozniacki leaves behind White House memories to halt slide

Since reaching the Australian Open semi-finals in 2011, Wozniacki had fallen one round...

I can win Australian Open whatever Federer says: Kyrgios

Roger Federer may have his doubts about Australia's Nick Kyrgios, but the firebrand...

The great escapes on Day 1 of Australian Open

Defending champion Angelique Kerber battled her nerves and blew a match point in the...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Halep ousted; Wawrinka and Nishikori survive

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open, in Melbourne, on Monday.

PHOTOS: Federer makes winning return at Australian Open

Roger Federer made a winning return to competitive tennis after six months out of the...

Australian Open: Knight in rusty armour Murray battles through

Andy Murray took to Melbourne Park's centre court as top seed at a grand slam for the...

'Switch hit': Big Bash cricket to Aus Open, Barty back with Beck win

The 20-year-old, free of a shoulder injury that forced her out of qualifying for last...

Almagro denies money motivation after playing just 23 minutes!

'I was top 10, I have more than $10 million. I'm not going to play for $50,000. It is...

Aus Open: Federer, Kerber in the spotlight on day one

Andy Murray embarks on his first Grand Slam campaign as world number one with much...

Tennis round-up: Tearful Muller wins in Sydney for first tour title

The 33-year-old left-hander from Luxembourg had lost all five of his previous tour...

Serena defers engagement joy as 7th Aus Open in sight

The World No 2 announced her commitment to the social media entrepreneur shortly...

No Sir, confident Murray comfortable with being called 'Andy'

Losing five Melbourne Park finals would leave many believing they were destined to...

Government ask AITA to conduct election as per Sports Code

To ensure that the National Sports Federations (NSFs) elect office bearers as per the...

Yuki falls to make cut for Australian Open

There will be no Indian presence in the singles main draw at the Australia Open this...

Sania-Strycova fail to cross final hurdle at Sydney International

Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova went down to...

Tennis round-up: Konta wins Sydney title; Goffin retains Kooyong crown

Britain's Johanna Konta overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 6-2 in a one-sided...

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Top seed Andy Murray could meet Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the third round,...

Who will wear the champions' crown at the Australian Open?

As the players warm up before the tournament, meet the players who could well be...

Djokovic. Novak Djokovic. Licensed to thrill

'007, Why not? Maybe this is the year. Seven in 17. I'm not a numerologist but it...

Murray, Kerber top seeds at Australian Open, Federer is 17th

World No 1s Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber have been named top seeds for the first...

Vijay Amritraj slams AITA decision to sack brother Anand as Davis Cup captain

Surprised by the sacking of his elder brother as India's Davis Cup skipper, the...

PHOTOS: Djokovic tries his hand at cricket

The 29-year-old Serbian tried his hand at different sports including cricket,...

Paes-Sa oust top seeds; Sania-Strycova in quarters

Leander Paes and his new partner Andre Sa shocked the top-seeded pair of Treat Huey...

Mixed day for India at Australian Open qualifiers

The 534th ranked Yuki, who missed out on half the season in 2016 due to a tennis elbow...

PIX: Russian teen ousts World No 1 Kerber; Sharapova to return

Angelique Kerber's build-up for next week's Australian Open suffered a setback with...

Agut subdues Medvedev to lift Chennai Open title

The World number 14 subdued the young Russian 6-3, 6-4 to capture his fifth ATP...

How to produce an Indian tennis champ

Tamil Nadu Tennis Association Vice President Karti Chidambaram says the top 5-6...

Dimitrov stuns Nishikori to end trophy drought with Brisbane title

The 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win at the Pat Rafter arena was the 25-year-old's first in four...

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Murray to win Qatar crown

Novak Djokovic made an immense statement in his bid to rule men's tennis again when he...

Kuznetsova opens Sydney defence with win, seeds withdraw

Svetlana Kuznetsova opened the defence of her Sydney International title with a...

Sania ends 91-week reign as World No 1 despite Brisbane title

Her doubles partner, Bethanie-Mattek Sands now wears the 'Miss World No.1 crown'

Pliskova breaks into top five after claiming Brisbane title

Czech Karolina Pliskova crushed Frenchwoman Alize Cornet 6-0, 6-3 with a barrage of...

Siniakova captures maiden title with Shenzhen win

The Czech world number 52 had beaten top-10 players Simona Halep and Johanna Konta on...

Dimitrov vs Nishikori in Brisbane; Murray-Djokovic face off in Doha

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov upset top seed and defending champion Milos Raonic of...

Australian Boys champion Anderson charged with match fixing

Australian teenager Oliver Anderson, one of the brightest young talents in tennis, has...

Nadal bows out, Nishikori eases into Brisbane semi

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Brisbane...

Croatian Cilic ready to challenge Big Four for Slams this season

'Goran had quite a big influence on me to change my mentality and focus on my game. He...

Yuki ousted as India's challenge ends in singles at Chennai Open

An erratic Yuki Bhambri paid for his unforced errors as he was knocked out of the...

Paes rules out retirement, says his comments were misread

The iconic Leander Paes has ruled out immediate retirement from the competitive...

Paes starts 2017 season with defeat in company of new partner

Veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes began the 2017 season and his partnership with...

Federer stunned by teenager at Hopman Cup

Roger Federer's return from a six-month injury layoff suffered a setback when German...

Wawrinka and Nishikori reach Brisbane quarter-finals

World number four Stan Wawrinka began the new season with a straight-sets victory over...

Erratic Serena loses to 72nd ranked Brengle in Auckland

Serena Williams crashed out of the Auckland Classic after fellow American Madison...

Nadal beats Dolgopolov on return to action in Brisbane

Rafael Nadal beat Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 6-3 in the Brisbane International first...

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Rohan Bopanna was axed from the Davis Cup side since he pulled out of the Spain tie...

Serena shakes out rust to advance in Auckland

World No 2 Serena Williams shook out any cobwebs from four months away from tennis...

Djokovic recovers from slow start to begin year with win in Doha

Defending champion Novak Djokovic made a sticky return to action before recovering...

Chennai Open: Chung upsets sixth seed Coric in opener

Korean qualifier Hyeon Chung produced the first upset of the ATP Chennai Open by...

Somdev lashes out: 'Unreliable' AITA not creating a culture and system

'If I keep criticising AITA, I won't get a call from them. I am still weighing my...

Brisbane: Ferrer, Muguruza break Australian hearts

David Ferrer sent local favourite Bernard Tomic packing with an easy 6-3, 7-5 win in...

On return to the tennis court, fit Federer keen to win another Slam

Federer walked out to a standing ovation from more than 13,500 fans at the Perth Arena...

Leander Paes drops retirement hints

Legendary Leander Paes, on Sunday, dropped elaborate hints that he has reached the...

Chennai Open: Yuki Bhambri qualifies for singles draw

Yuki Bhambri, making a comeback from an elbow injury, on Sunday qualified for the...

3 reasons why Somdev quit professional tennis

Passion in my game was dying, so hung racquet, says Somdev Devvarman.

Somdev retires from professional tennis

Ravaged by injuries, India's star singles player Somdev Devvarman announced his...

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sania wish fans a Happy New Year!

With the hope that 2017 will be a prosperous and peaceful year, Indian sports...

Chennai Open: Yuki wins opening round of qualifiers

Yuki Bhambri breezed past Italy's Marco Cecchinato in the opening round of the...

Murray ends landmark year with win over Raonic

World No 1 Andy Murray ended 2016 with a 6-3, 7-6(6) win over big-serving Canadian...

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List.

Murray loses season opener to Goffin in Abu Dhabi

World No 1 Andy Murray started his new season with a surprise 7-6(4), 6-4 loss to...

Confident Myneni gears up for Chennai Open

Looking back at the year 2016, Indian Davis Cupper Saketh Myneni says he is very happy...

Serena quickly back on court after engagement

Newly-engaged Serena Williams touched down in Auckland on Friday and quickly made her...

Returning Nadal, Federer build mindset for long term

With fire in their bellies, former Grand Slam champs Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer...

She said yes! - Serena Williams engaged to Reddit co-founder Ohanian

Tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian are engaged.

Why Ivanovic took the 'difficult decision' to quit tennis

Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic announced her retirement from tennis at the...

Sania, Paes enjoy success but egos dash India's Olympic dream in 2016

India's Olympic aspirations failed to blossom in the face of personal egos of star...

Del Potro to miss Australian Open over injury concerns

The former US Open champion said he needs more recovery time after leading Argentina...

Why Federer believes injury layoff 'could be very beneficial'

Roger Federer believes his six-month absence due to a knee injury could help prolong...

Bitter-sweet decision, Bhupathi may have tough time: Amritraj

India's outgoing Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj termed as bitter-sweet, the All...

Mahesh Bhupathi to replace Anand Amritraj as Davis Cup captain

Indian tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi was named the new non-playing captain of the...

Flashback: How dominant Murray, Kerber owned the year

Audacious coups by Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber have transformed the tennis...

Kvitova faces around 6 months away from competition

Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will not be able to play competitive tennis...

I'm underrated because I'm a woman, says Serena Williams

Former world number one Serena Williams believes the only reason she is not in the...

Will Del Potro be fit in time for Australian Open?

Juan Martin del Potro is unlikely to be fit enough to play in next month's Australian...

Kvitova undergoes hand surgery following knife attack

Doctors operated on all five fingers of her left hand and she will not be able to...

What are Sania Mirza's plans for 2017?

Tennis star Sania Mirza says she enjoyed incredible results in 2016 and it would be...

Two-time Wimbledon champ Kvitova attacked, 'badly injures' playing hand

Two-time Wimbledon champion and world number 11 Petra Kvitova was attacked in her home...

Ferrer backs Nadal to return to winning ways

David Ferrer has backed fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal to bounce back to winnings ways,...

Murray bags BBC award for record third time

World No. 1 Andy Murray capped off his glorious year by winning the coveted BBC Sports...

Moya joins Nadal's coaching team

Fourteen-times grand slam champion Rafael Nadal has turned to fellow Mallorcan Carlos...

Novak Djokovic's next coach: Nenad Zimonjic?

A report has surfaced from a Serbian publication which reveals that World No. 2 Novak...

Murray, Kerber named ITF players of the year

Briton Andy Murray and Germany's Angelique Kerber were named ITF World Champions on...

Kyrgios thinks ban will help him push for top 10 in 2017

It was a fun year. I did a lot of fun things. I got Australia back in the world group...

Indian Aces lose 20-24 to UAE Royals before IPTL final

Indian Aces, already assured of a place in the title clash, suffered a 20-24 defeat...

Australia beefs up integrity unit ahead of 2017 Oz Open

Australia's tennis association has added two full-time investigators to its integrity...

Another defeat for Indian Aces in IPTL

Indian Aces suffered a 20-27 defeat at the hands of a determined Japan Warriors in the...

Djokovic has not worked hard enough, says Becker

Novak Djokovic lost his momentum in the second half of last season and was toppled as...

Djokovic splits with coach Becker after three years

World number two Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he and his coach Boris Becker have...

Federer, Serena skip IPTL due to 'economic climate'

International Premier Tennis League founder Mahesh Bhupathi, one of India's most...

IPTL: Indian Aces suffer first defeat of season

Indian Aces lost all but one match as they suffered their first defeat of the 2016...

IPTL: Narrow win for Indian Aces over defending champs Singapore

Kirsten Flipkens led India Aces to a tight one-point win over defending champions...

IPTL: Indian Aces trump Japan Warriors 30-17 in opener

The Indian Aces began their 2016 IPTL campaign with an easy 30-17 win over hosts Japan...

Murray's wife deserves credit for his recent success: Djokovic

World No. 2 Novak Djokovic believes Andy Murray's wife Kim Sears deserves much credit...

Raonic parts ways with coach Moya after excellent year

Canada's world number three Milos Raonic has parted ways with coach Carlos Moya after...

Ice-cool Del Potro paves the way for Argentina's Davis Cup win

Juan Del Potro's tennis career looked over after a second wrist injury sidelined him...

Saketh gets wild card for Chennai Open

India's No. 1 ranked player Saketh Myneni and Norway's tennis sensation Casper Ruud...

Davis Cup: Resilient Cilic fires Croatia ahead in final

Marin Cilic overcame Federico Delbonis 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 1-6, 6-2 after a titanic tussle...

No Federer, Nadal in Bhupathi's IPTL this season

Only one of world tennis' Big Four -- Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and...

World No. 1 Murray feels 'too young' for knighthood

With reports suggesting that Andy Murray, who finished the ATP year as world No 1...

Nishikori targets top 3 ranking for next year

Kei Nishikori has set his sights on making a grand slam breakthrough in 2017 after the...

Murray to take aura of invincibility into new year

Andy Murray is undefeated since September, has won 24 matches in succession and his...

PHOTOS: Stars flock to Murray vs Djokovic shootout

Ace British tennis player Andy Murray ended his 2016 campaign on a perfect note after...

Murray defeats Djokovic to end year as world No1

His season had already provided several unforgettable chapters but Andy Murray saved...

Murray says his best years can still be ahead of him

Andy Murray believes the best years of his career could still be ahead after...

World No. 6 Cilic confirms return to 'lucky' Chennai Open

World number six Marin Cilic will be the biggest international star in the singles...

Fitting climax to the season as Murray takes on Djokovic in title clash

It is the first time the final match of the season will decide who is ranked number one.

Paes reminisces about Bhupathi, says 'we respect each other'

They were a top pair on court and off it their differences had reached epic...

World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Wawrinka to reach semi-finals

Andy Murray crushed Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 to win his group at the ATP World Tour...

Murray-Soares clinch year-end top doubles ranking

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares will end the year as the top-ranked...

Djokovic thrashes Goffin, picks row with umpire

Defending champion Novak Djokovic trounced stand-in David Goffin 6-1 6-2 for a clean...

Murray endures Nishikori's onslaught; to face Wawrinka next

Andy Murray has already scaled the tennis summit but Japan's Kei Nishikori did his...

With 2022 Olympics in focus, Venus Williams has no plans to quit

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has affirmed that she has no plans to...

PHOTOS: Djokovic digs deep to repel Raonic onslaught

Novak Djokovic rediscovered his warrior spirit to tame Canada's Milos Raonic 7-6(6),...

ATP Tour Finals: Thiem to replace 8th ranked Nadal after first win

Dominic Thiem stayed very much in the mix at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3,...

PHOTOS: Murray masters Cilic, Nishikori thrashes Wawrinka

Four more performances like that at the O2 Arena this week should guarantee Andy...

Mauresmo to quit as head of French Fed Cup team

Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo is stepping down as France's Fed Cup captain...

ATP Tour Finals: Nishikori thrashes wayward Wawrinka

Japan's Kei Nishikori dispatched error-strewn Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3 in a...

Czech Republic down France to retain Fed Cup title

The Czech Republic further established themselves as the dominant force in women's...

Fed Cup: Strycova beats Cornet to take tie into decider

Barbora Strycova beat Alize Cornet 6-2, 7-6(4) to put defending champions Czech...

ATP World Tour Finals: Djokovic beats Thiem after scare

Deposed World No 1 Novak Djokovic suffered an early scare against Austrian debutant...

France seeking major upset in Fed final v Czechs

Outsiders France face a daunting task when they take on 2014 and 2015 champions Czech...

Sharapova to resume as UN goodwill ambassador in April

Five-times Grand Slam champion Sharapova became an ambassador for the UN Development...

ATP Tour Finals: Year-end top spot in focus as Murray faces tough draw

With 1,500 points available for an undefeated champion next week, the tournament could...

Nadal to make comeback in December

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal will return to action at the Mubadala...

Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg

Roger Federer has fallen outside the world's top 10 for the first time since 2002 but...

Paris Masters in pocket, Murray just wants to enjoy No1 status for now

As the new World No 1, Andy Murray could be troubled by the weight of expectations on...

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

The triple grand slam winner, who will take over from Serb Novak Djokovic at the top...

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years!

Briton Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as World No 1 when the rankings...

PHOTOS: Murray set for No. 1 ranking after Djokovic crashes out

Novak Djokovic was dumped out of the Paris Masters in straight sets by Marin Cilic on...

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray win as battle for No. 1 spot hots up

Novak Djokovic recovered from a slow start as he continued the bid to retain his world...

Paris Masters: Djokovic cruises, Murray struggles, Wawrinka out

Novak Djokovic began his bid to hold on to his number one ranking with an easy win...

Djokovic not losing sleep over battle for No 1 ranking with Murray

Novak Djokovic has admitted that Andy Murray's attempt to surge to the top of the...

Sania stays atop rankings; Prajnesh sees big leap

India woman's tennis ace, Sania Mirza continues to hold on to her be world number one...

Cilic wins Basel title, edges nearer ATP Finals spot

Rafael Nadal's decision to end his season early means Cilic is actually holding the...

Andy Murray claims Vienna title to stay on course for No.1 ranking

Andy Murray's charge towards the world number one ranking continued as he beat...

Sania retains World No. 1 status for second successive year

India's tennis star Sania Mirza retained her numero uno status in women's doubles for...

Cibulkova storms to first WTA Finals title triumph

Dominika Cibulkova completed a remarkable debut at the WTA Finals when the Slovakian...

Ruthless Kerber sets up final with Cibulkova

Angelique Kerber continued her relentless march towards a maiden WTA Finals crown with...

Govt to support Pune in hosting loss-making Davis Cup

Paes' inclusion under cloud as Indian team readies for a shake-up

Radwanska, Kuznetsova in WTA Tour Finals semis

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska stayed patient in the face of a barrage of big serving to...

Sania-Hingis advance into last four of WTA Finals

Indian ace Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis entered the semi-finals of the...

I am not training the way I used to train 20 years ago: Paes

Practising his strokes for over seven million times has given him an unforgettable...

WTA Tour Finals: Perfect Kerber helps Cibulkova advance

Dominika Cibulkova kept her hopes of reaching the last four of the WTA Finals alive...

'Hungry' Paes won't stop yet... eyes new partner, more Slams in 2017

Having ticked off all the boxes during an eventful 2016, a 'hungry' Leander Paes is in...

What's wrong with Djokovic?

'Just six months ago, you would've been labelled mad for even suggesting the...

WTA Tour Finals: Superb Kerber overwhelms Halep

Angelique Kerber produced a polished display to claim her second straight win at the...

WTA Finals: Tireless Kuznetsova edges Radwanska in Singapore thriller

Svetlana Kuznetsova dug deep into her reserves to overcome Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5,...

When a hair-cut between games saved the match for Kuznetsova

Svetlana Kuznetsova had been steamrolled in the second set and was a break down in the...

Sania rates them as India's next generation of tennis stars...

Tennis ace Sania Mirza has revealed the names of players she thinks will rule the...

WTA Finals: Kerber outlasts Cibulkova, Halep unlocks Keys

Angelique Kerber was forced to dig deep in her WTA Finals opener before the German...

Kuznetsova claims last WTA Finals berth

Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova raced to a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Australian Daria...

WTA Finals: Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes, Radwanska hoping for luck

Angelique Kerber showed more passion in the media centre than on the court when she...

WTA Finals: Kuznetsova chasing Konta for last place

Britain's Johanna Konta faces an anxious 24-hour wait before discovering whether she...

Nadal ends 2016 season to recover from left wrist injury

Former world number one Rafael Nadal ended his season on Thursday as he has yet to...

80 weeks and counting... it's the kind of stuff dreams are made of: Sania

After achieving the rare feat of being the World No. 1 in women's doubles for 80...

Federer launches Nadal Academy in Majorca

Roger Federer, being the gentleman he is, accepted Rafael Nadal's invite to launch the...

Confident Kerber enjoying the challenges of a World No 1

Angelique Kerber is the world number one in women's tennis yet it remains a title she...

Connors a Kyrgios choice as coach for hothead talent

American tennis great Jimmy Connors has put his hand up for one of the toughest...

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Australian Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open in February to play in...

Manjrekar's attempt to troll Sania on Twitter backfired... and how!

Sanjay Manjrekar loves to court controversy. Or so it seems. After taking a dig at the...

Mexican tennis player banned for six months for match-fixing

Mexican tennis player Daniel Garza has been suspended for six months and fined $5,000...

Pat Cash blames Tennis Australia for Kyrgios's mental meltdown

Australia's tempestuous talent Nick Kyrgios has the potential to be a future grand...

Kyrgios banned for Shanghai outburst

Nick Kyrgios has been banned for eight tournament weeks for his conduct during his...

Serena withdraws from WTA Tour Finals

World No 2 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the season-ending WTA Championships in...

Wozniacki wins Hong Kong Open title

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki captured her 25th career Tour title when...

Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Bautista Agut to win title

Andy Murray powered his way to a third Shanghai Masters title by beating Spanish 15th...

Peng wins first tour title at Tianjin Open

Chinese veteran Peng Shuai beat American Alison Riske 7-6(3), 6-2 in the final of the...

Hong Kong Open: Wozniacki ends Jankovic title defence

Fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki ousted defending champion Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-4 in...

Agut stuns Djokovic in Shanghai Masters semis

World number one Novak Djokovic suffered a shock 6-4, 6-4 loss to Spaniard Roberto...

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic survives Zverev scare, Murray cruises

World number one Novak Djokovic recovered from a first-set loss to overcome Germany's...

Tashkent Challenger: Paes-Begemann fall at final hurdle

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and Andre Begemann of Germany went down to local hero...

Hong Kong Open: Gavrilova stuns Kerber

World number one Angelique Kerber crashed out of the Hong Kong Open in the...

Tennis has yet to fulfill its full potential, believes Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic, who believes that tennis "has yet to fulfill its full...

PHOTOS: Simon knocks out Wawrinka; Djokovic, Murray advance

US Open champion Stan Wawrinka was knocked out of the Shanghai Open after a third...

Djokovic, Nadal differ on scoring format change

World No 1 Novak Djokovic called for tennis to "improve and evolve" after the women's...

Paes-Begemann in Tashkent Challenger final

Leander Paes earned himself a shot at his third ATP Challenger title of the season by...

Kyrgios fined heavily for Shanghai meltdown

Australia hot-headed tennis star Nick Kyrgios was handed a $16,500 fine on Thursday...

Sit down and shut up and watch: Kyrgios tells spectator

Australian Nick Kyrgios caused more on-court controversy in his defeat by unseeded...

Holder Jankovic advances in rain-hit Hong Open

Defending champion Jelena Jankovic ousted fellow Serb Aleksandra Krunic to reach the...

Nadal stunned, Murray cruises in Shanghai

Fourth seed Rafa Nadal was stunned by Serb Viktor Troicki in an upset-filled Shanghai...

'In-form' Wawrinka has no plans to quit

orld number three Stan Wawrinka, who recently captured his third Grand Slam title at...

Paes-Begemann in semi finals of Tashkent ATP Challenger

Third seeds Leander Paes and Andre Begemann secured a close 4-6,6-4,10-8 win over...

Japan's Nishikori qualifies for ATP Tour finals in London

Japan's Kei Nishikori will make a third straight appearance at the ATP Tour finals...

Kerber makes short work of Sakkari in Hong Kong

Germany's Angelique Kerber beat Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Hong...

Sharapova loses on return to exhibition tennis

Maria Sharapova returned to the tennis court for two exhibition matches on Monday, her...

Murray battles past Dimitrov to clinch China Open title

Andy Murray outgunned Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 7-6(2) in the final of the China...

China Open: Radwanska powers past Konta to capture title

Agnieszka Radwanska collected her 20th career WTA title after a dominant 6-4, 6-2...

Kyrgios keeps cool to win Japan Open

Nick Kyrgios shelved the on-court histrionics and let his tennis do the talking to win...

Konta breaks into top 10 after reaching China final

Britain's Johanna Konta will become the first British woman to reach the top 10 of the...

Konta to meet Radwanska in China Open final

Britain's Johanna Konta withstood a fightback by Madison Keys and third seed Agnieszka...

Murray to face Dimitrov in China Open final

Top seed Andy Murray cruised past Spain's David Ferrer 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday and...

Kyrgios to meet Goffin in Japan Open final

Sixth seed Nick Kyrgios battered Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 and David Goffin outlasted Marin...

China Open: Dimitrov upsets Nadal to join Murray in semis

Bulgarian's Grigor Dimitrov claimed a first career win over former world number one...

Nishikori rules himself out of Shanghai Open

World No 5 Kei Nishikori has withdrawn from this week's Shanghai Rolex Masters due to...

Monfils, Cilic advance to Japan Open semis

Second seed Gael Monfils edged past Croatia's Ivo Karlovic 7-6(6), 7-6(6) and Marin...

China Open: Nadal eases into quarters

Second seed Rafael Nadal survived a late fightback from Adrian Mannarino as he beat...

ITF hits back at Sharapova criticism

The administrator of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme denied it had sought a four-year...

Match-fixing clouds over Wimbledon tie

For the first time, Wimbledon have been officially linked to suspicious betting patterns.

Svitolina stuns Kerber to reach China Open quarters

Elina Svitolina stayed calm in the face of adversity to secure a surprise 6-3 7-5 win...

New film explores fiery rivalry of tennis greats Borg, McEnroe

The heated rivalry between Swede Bjorn Borg and American John McEnroe is the...

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Maria Sharapova's reduced suspension for a doping violation is set to provide a...

Murray, Nadal ease into second round of China Open

World No 2 Andy Murray overwhelmed Italy's Andreas Seppi 6-2, 7-5 and second seed...

Murray was 'stalked by a hotel maid'

The double Olympic gold medallist and three time Grand Slam champion described waking...

Sharapova 'counting days' to make return

Russia's former World No 1 Maria Sharapova said she could not wait to return to tennis...

CAS reduces Sharapova's doping ban to 15 months

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday reduced by nine months former...

CAS to rule on Sharapova's ban appeal on Tuesday

The verdict in Maria Sharapova's appeal against a two-year doping ban will be...

Roland Garros extension work to resume after high court ruling

The re-development of Roland Garros, home to the French Open, was set to resume after...

Bopanna, Paes knocked out in opening round of China Open

India's campaign folded at the China Open in the opening round with both Leander Paes...

Murray threatens Djokovic's ranking

Andy Murray begins his late-season assault on Novak Djokovic's world number one...

Kvitova powers past Cibulkova to capture Wuhan Open title

Petra Kvitova raced to a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Dominika Cibulkova in the Wuhan Open...

Sania-Strycova lose in final of Wuhan Open

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova suffered a straight-set loss...

So, these days what is Djokovic's priority?

Novak Djokovic no longer sees winning Grand Slam titles or staying top of the men's...

Wuhan Open: Sania-Strycova reach final

Sania Mirza earned herself a shot at another WTA title by reaching the summit clash of...

Wuhan Open: Kvitova stuns World No 1 Kerber

Angelique Kerber suffered her first defeat as world number one when Petra Kvitova beat...

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

World number one Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from next week's China...

Sania-Strycova enter third round of Wuhan Open

India's Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Barbora Strycova from Czech Republic...

World No 1 Sania unmoved in WTA doubles rankings list

India's Sania Mirza continued to stay on top of the WTA women's doubles ranking...

Zverev shocks Wawrinka to win St Petersburg Open

German teenager Alexander Zverev won his first ATP Tour singles title with a 6-2, 3-6,...

Moselle Open: France's Pouille claims first ATP title

Frenchman Lucas Pouille claimed his first ATP title by beating Austrian top seed...

St Petersburg Open: Paes-Begemann lose in final

India's Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann conceded a one-set...

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki wins first title of the season

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki continued her revival by brushing aside...

Wawrinka and Zverev to meet in St. Petersburg Open final

World number three Stan Wawrinka beat Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(8) 6-2 on Saturday and...

Paes one win way from ending men's doubles title drought

India's Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann made it to the finals of...

Sania-Strycova pair win Pan Pacific Open title

India's Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova defeated China's Chen...

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki ends Radwanska reign to reach final

Caroline Wozniacki outlasted Agnieszka Radwanska 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in a dog fight of a...

Paes-Begemann roll into St Petersburg semis

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann have stormed into...

Injured Serena pulls out of Wuhan, China Opens, eyes Tour Finals return

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wuhan and China Opens due to a persistent...

Sania-Strycova enter Japan final

India's Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova defeated unseeded pair of...

India to host New Zealand in next Davis Cup tie

India were today drawn to play New Zealand at home in their next Davis Cup tie in the...

Sania-Strycova make winning start in Pan Pacific Open

India's Sania Mirza and her partner Barbora Strycova entered the second round of the...

Davis Cup: India get second seeding for 2017 season

The Indian Davis Cup team, whitewashed by formidable Spain in the World Group Play-off...

Men's tennis seems so middle-aged...

'Not only are four of the top five fathers, but Federer famously injured a knee,...

Leander Paes on jealous competitors and personal life issues

His monumental achievements notwithstanding, controversies keep chasing Leander Paes.

Exhausted Murray desperate for a break

Andy Murray is itching for a break after an exhausting few months, the world number...

Davis Cup: Argentina dump Britain; Cilic fires Croatia into final

Marin Cilic sent Croatia into the Davis Cup final with a 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 victory against...

Davis Cup: Nagal shows spark but Spain inflict 5-0 whitewash on India

Young Sumit Nagal showed spark in his game on Davis Cup debut before 'breathing...

We didn't put best mixed team in Olympics, says bitter Paes

The bitterness of not getting a shot at the Olympics mixed doubles event continues to...

Spain back where they belong, says Nadal

Two years after Spain's stunning fall from grace in Davis Cup tennis, Rafael Nadal has...

Nadal showers praises on veteran Paes

Indian ace Leander Paes is one of the biggest stars in doubles and one of the best...

Davis Cup: Nadal/Lopez beat Paes/Myneni as Spain lead 3-0

Rafael Nadal came to the party just when it mattered most as he partnered Marc Lopez...

Davis Cup: Del Potro sinks Murray in epic tie, Argentina take 2-0 lead

Juan Martin del Potro delivered a huge blow to Britain's hopes of retaining the Davis...

Davis Cup PIX: Croatia and France deadlocked after singles

Croatia and France were tied at 1-1 after Friday's singles in their Davis Cup...

'We have to have more speed and consistency'

Blown away by Spain's David Ferrer in the second singles, Shaketh Myneni said he will...

The curious case of Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from Davis Cup tie

Rafael Nadal's decision to opt out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off opening tie...

Lopez clarifies: Nadal sat out with wrist injury, not upset stomach

'Rafa is okay, nothing serious. He did not have any stomach upset. He was playing in...

Davis Cup: Spain take 2-0 lead vs India in World Group play-offs

India lost the opening tie of the Davis Cup World Group play-off against Spain after...

WADA leaks: Sania denies asking AITA to look into Venus's medical data

With speculation rife that Rio Olympics silver medallist Venus Williams was allegedly...

Stomach bug rules Nadal out of Davis Cup opener vs India

Spain's World No 5 Rafael Nadal has been ruled out of opening singles rubber against...

WADA data leak: AITA biding time before heeding Sania's request

According to sources, Sania's mother Naseema had rung up AITA Life President and ITF...

Davis Cup: Ramanathan faces Nadal challenge in opening singles

Rafael Nadal to play against Ram Kumar Ramanathan on the first day of their Davis Cup...

Andy Murray in 'one more push' as Britain eye final

Andy Murray is ready for "one more big push" this week as he tries to steer defending...

PHOTOS: Saketh Myneni proposes to girlfriend at Davis Cup dinner!

Myneni, who will lead India in the Davis Cup tie against Spain, on Friday, proposed...

Davis Cup: Minnows India eye big fight vs Spanish giants

The Indian Davis Cup team is set for a battle of gigantic proportions as it takes on...

Nadal's intense training session ahead of India tie

It was an intense training session for the visiting Spanish tennis team that turned...

'I don't have a Grand Slam because I don't deserve it'

Only three active players -- Novak Djokovic (1080), Nadal (804) and Roger Federer...

Spain have respect for India, they have a good team: Nadal

The pain of not living up to the favourites tag in the previous ties still rankles the...

Davis Cup: Doubles team yet to be decided; fitness a concern for India

Indian captain Anand Amritraj hinted that Saketh Myneni partner Leander Paes for the...

The Big Four stay the Big Four, says Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka has refused to be drawn into comparisons with the 'Big Four' of tennis-...

CAS to rule on Sharapova doping ban appeal in early October

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will rule in the first week of October on...

Nothing left for me to prove, says new world number one Kerber

Newly-crowned world number one Angelique Kerber has nothing left to prove after...

Playing Spain in the evening a smart decision: Paes

India's non-playing captain Anand Amritraj may feel otherwise, but Leander Paes...

At 43, after 18 Grand Slams, Paes wants to learn from Nadal

The 43-year-old, whose longevity is a talked about tale in world tennis, said the...

Davis Cup: India will have it tough as Nadal wants 'World Group spot back'

Spain did not need their best players to beat India but then they are taking the World...

SA top court rejects ex-tennis star's bid to appeal rape conviction

South Africa's top court has dismissed an application by disgraced former grand slam...

Wenger calls for patience with new Arsenal signing Perez

New recruit Lucas Perez needs time to find his scoring touch at Arsenal, said manager...

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Fans tuning in to the 2016 World Chess Championship from home may well have the best...

Wawrinka was not expecting to become oldest US Open champ

Stan Wawrinka, who captured his maiden US Open title and first grand slam trophy of...

Career-best ranking for India Davis Cupper Myneni

Following his maiden appearance at the US Open, Saketh Myneni achieved a career-high...

Lessons from US Open champion Kerber's journey...

Angelique Kerber climaxed a dream season at the US Open on Saturday, performing as the...

Time to expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to 'Big Five'?

Following Stanislas Wawrinka's win at the US Open on Sunday, it may finally be time to...

PHOTOS: US Open pauses to remember 9/11

The US Open reached an emotional climax on Sunday as the year's final grand slam...

In decisive moments Wawrinka was a better player, admits Djokovic

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka rose to the occasion once again to beat Novak...

Time to revise Wawrinka's tattoo?

Wawrinka has a quote from literary giant Samuel Beckett inked on his left forearm...

US Open: Mattek-Sands and Safarova win doubles

Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US and Czech Lucie Safarova fought back from the brink of...

Wawrinka fights back to beat Djokovic in US Open final

Third seed Stan Wawrinka battled back after losing the first set to beat top-seeded...

US Open: Aggressive style almost pays off for Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova suffered a narrow US Open defeat at the hands of Angelique Kerber on...

Will India field a Myneni-Paes combination for Davis Cup tie vs Spain?

As India gear up to host five-time champions Spain in a Davis Cup World Group Play-off...

Djokovic, Wawrinka set to renew rivalry in US Open final

World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Sunday's U.S. Open...

Kerber begins reign as No 1 with US Open win

Germany's second seeded Angelique Kerber beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to...

US Open: Murray-Soares sweep to doubles title

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares swept the Spanish duo of Pablo...

Another blow for India as Bopanna pulls out of Davis Cup with injury

An already depleted India suffered another blow on Saturday with Rohan Bopanna pulling...

3 things Nishikori learnt from US Open loss

'Tired' Kei Nishikori takes positives out of Open despite loss.

Meet the US Open women's finalists

Angelique Kerber has yet to lose a set in Flushing Meadows, but she has not faced the...

Wawrinka beats Nishikori to set up final against Djokovic

Stan Wawrinka outslugged Japanese sixth seed Kei Nishikori 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 in...

Djokovic solves Monfils puzzle to reach US Open final

World number one Novak Djokovic scrapped his way into the US Open final for a seventh...

Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

Croatia's Mate Pavic and Germany's Laura Siegemund claimed the first silverware of the...

PHOTOS: When Serena was hit by a double whammy

Serena Williams crashed out of the US Open after losing in the semi-final to Karolina...

Why Djokovic starts as the big favourite against Monfils

With Roger Federer missing due to injury, Andy Murray upset in the quarters and Rafael...

Czech Pliskova pulls off rare Williams double at US Open

While 40 have tried only nine times have both Williams sisters been beaten by the same...

Kerber celebrates No. 1 by reaching US Open final

Reaching top of the world seemed to agree with Angelique Kerber, who celebrated her...

Serena stunned by Pliskova in US Open semis

For the second straight year Serena Williams saw her bid for a seventh U.S. Open title...

Why India will play Davis Cup tie vs Spain in the evening

The captain may be loathe to the idea, but the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association defended...

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

How former champion Juan Martin del Potro won the crowd at US Open is amazing.

Murray proud of his stellar run despite shock defeat at US Open

Andy Murray's runstellar stretch included his second Wimbledon title, second Olympic...

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

It was his first victory ever against a player ranked in the top two and it avenged...

Why Serena is wary of another semis slip-up at US Open

Serena Williams will be wary of another semi-final slip-up when she takes to the...

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

Swiss third seed Stanislas Wawrinka outlasted tiring former champion Juan Martin del...

Serena, Venus, Wozniacki: Who's the BEST dressed player at US Open?

Breeze though the outfits that caught the maximum shutterbugs at the final Grand Slam...

SHOCKING! Nishikori upsets Murray to reach US Open semis

Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame second seed Andy Murray for a gruelling 1-6, 6-4, 4-6,...

US Open PHOTOS: Williams fights off Halep to reach semis

Simona Halep did something no one else was able to do against Serena Williams at the...

US Open: Pliskova crushes Croatian teen to reach semis

Karolina Pliskova, a grand slam underachiever, took a big step towards shedding that...

Davis Cup: 'Evening time for Spain tie is unfortunate'

The evening start for the Davis Cup tie against Spain has caught the Indian team by...

Sania loses in mixed doubles as Indian challenge ends at US Open

World No 1 Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbara Strycova were ousted from the...

Day 10: What to expect at US Open

Ana Konjuh was not a year old when Serena Williams played her first US Open match but...

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Ana Konjuh has opened some eyes at Flushing Meadows as the 18-year-old former world...

US Open PIX: Wozniacki drops Sevastova; Djokovic, Kerber also reach semis

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki eased into the semi-finals of the US Open...

Nadal named in Spain's squad for India Davis Cup tie

India will have to contend with none other than 14-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal...

US Open: Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova breeze into quarters

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Czech Republic partner Barbora Strycova stormed...

What women's tennis needs

Dhruv Munjal insists that women's tennis needs a golden generation, one that can make...

Davis Cup: Australian bad boys Kyrgios, Tomic in squad

Australia's bad boys of tennis Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have been named in the...

How men's matches can attract attention...

Tennis must consider shortening matches in a bid to engage with a younger fanbase and...

US Open PIX: Radwanska falls; Murray, Nishikori march into quarters

It may have been the Labor Day holiday in the United States on Monday but Andy Murray...

Day 9: What to expect at US Open

Men's top seed Novak Djokovic and women's number two Angelique Kerber look to book...

No Williams sisters' showdown at US Open

Karolina Pliskova ruined any chance of another Flushing Meadows sister showdown as she...

US Open: Serena storms into quarters in record-smashing style

Serena Williams stormed into the US Open quarter-finals in record-smashing style on...

US Open PIX: Del Potro in quarters after Thiem retires; Halep advances

Juan Martin del Potro's summer renaissance continued on Monday as the unseeded...

US Open: Bopanna-Dabrowski exit in quarters

India's Rohan Bopanna and his partner Gabriela Dabrowski fought hard before crashing...

After US Open ouster, Nadal now eyeing spot in World Tour Finals

Rafael Nadal said he was sad to have squandered an opportunity to do something special...

'Stronger than before' Pouille's career set to skyrocket

Lucas Pouille was not prepared to say his pulsating four hour, fourth-round upset of...

PHOTOS: Djokovic shakes off rust, to face Tsonga in quarters

Top seed Novak Djokovic has been starved of competitive action at the US Open but on...

Pouille upsets Nadal to reach US Open quarters

Lucas Pouille crowned a glorious French charge at the U.S. Open on Sunday by ousting...

US Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki, Vinci, Monfils through to quarters

Photos from matches played at the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Sunday

Top seeds Sania-Dodig crash out of US Open

India's Sania Mirza and her partner Ivan Dodig were knocked out by Barbora Krejcikova...

Why this former champion is 'surprising' everyone at US Open

Six months on, with an Olympic silver medal in the bag, the Argentine beat 11th seed...

Djokovic, Nadal closing in on SUPER showdown at the Big Apple

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal can take a step closer to a 50th career showdown when...

Venus takes next step to possible sisters showdown at US Open

Venus Williams moved within two wins of a possible sisterly showdown with Serena in...

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives, Kyrgios out with injury

Images from Day 6 of the 2016 US Open tennis tournament in New York, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Serena reaches US Open last 16 with milestone win

With a 6-2, 6-1 3rd round win over Swedish Johanna Larsson at the US Open at Flushing...

US Open: Sania, Bopanna advance; Paes' campaign ends

India's Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna progressed with their respective partners but...

US Open PHOTOS: Halep gets Hungarian fright before reaching last 16

Fifth seed Simona Halep narrowly avoided a third-round upset with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 win...

DRAMATIC match! Keys claims comeback win over tearful Osaka

American eighth seed Madison Keys claimed a dramatic 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3) comeback win...

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

India's top doubles players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were dumped from the US...

US Open PIX: Nadal fist-pumps into last 16; Djokovic also advances

Fourth seed Rafael Nadal showed he is healthy and ready to challenge for a third US...

Day 6: What to expect at US Open

Serena Williams will try to take a step closer to history on Saturday when she plays...

US Open, Day 5: Wozniacki, Vinci reach last 16

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki continued her resurgence at the U.S. Open...

US Open: Paes-Begemann bow out in first round of doubles

Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann were knocked out in the first round...

Aussie brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Bernard Tomic was sent packing early at the US Open and his minimal earnings were...

Day 5: What to expect at US Open...

Rafael Nadal, with his troublesome left wrist improving every day, will be eyeing more...

US Open PHOTOS: Queen Serena downs King; Venus, Radwanska advance

After 17 trips to Flushing Meadows and six US Open titles Serena Williams did...

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Andy Murray said on Thursday the noise created by the US Open's new retractable roof...

US Open, Day 4: Halep marches under roof after rain

Romanian fifth seed Simona Halep advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with a...

US Open 2016: The most shocking upsets so far...

Rediff.com presents matches that shook up US Open.

SHOCKING! Garbine Muguruza US Open hopes dashed

Garbine Muguruza was once again left to sift through the remains of another failed US...

Indians at US Open: Paes, Sania, Bopanna reach second round

Indian tennis stars Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna made a rampaging start...

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rafael Nadal boasted after his first-round US Open match that he had a video recording...

US Open PIX: Kerber, Wozniacki, Cilic charge into 3d rd; Raonic ousted

Second seed Angelique Kerber stayed on track in her quest to unseat Serena Williams as...

SCARY! Konta collapses but recovers to reach third round

British 13th seed Johanna Konta felt 'embarrassed' after recovering from a health...

US Open, Day 3: Walkover for Djokovic; Vinci advances

World number one Novak Djokovic received a free pass into the third round of the U.S....

US Open PHOTOS: Williams sisters, Murray, del Potro sail into second round

World number one Serena Williams opened her US Open account with a tidy 6-3, 6-3 win...

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

After the 'lingerie' outfit during the Wimbledon, Nike is back with fluorescent yellow...

Aussie tennis brat Tomic courts controversy again

Australian Bernard Tomic courted controversy yet again when he fired lewd comments...

Bouchard out of US Open but legal battle continues

Eugenie Bouchard slumped to a first-round defeat at the US Open on Tuesday but the...

Meet Ivo Karlovic, the King of aces...

Ivo Karlovic set a US Open record on Tuesday when he banged down 61 aces on his way to...

US Open, Day 2: Ivanovic knocked out; Nishikori advances

Former world No.1 Ana Ivanovic suffered a shock 6-7(4), 1-6 loss against Denisa...

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Rediff.com gives you a peek of the big names who were in attendance of the US Open.

Kyrgios makes career-altering claim!

Australian controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has announced that he will call...

Paes-Bopanna pairing retained for Davis Cup tie vs Spain

The All India Tennis Association's selection committee retained all four playing...

'Without Federer US Open not the same'

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic admitted that they miss their old rival Roger Federer,...

PHOTOS: Keys locks out Riske to end busy day for Americans

Eighth-seeded Madison Keys was forced to stay up late before overcoming fellow...

Serena conqueror Muguruza not confident about US Open chances

The 22-year-old French Open champion downplayed her chances following a 2-6, 6-0, 6-3...

Fitness concerns for Djokovic in opening round win

Novak Djokovic opened defence of his US Open title with a laboured 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1...

PHOTOS: Energised Nadal completes straight-sets win in opener

Rafael Nadal, who said his injured wrist is improving daily, beat Denis Istomin of...

US Open: Injured Myneni goes down fighting to World No. 49 Vesely

India's Saketh Myneni went down fighting to world No. 49 Jiri Vesely of Czech Republic...

US Open, Day 1: Gasquet stunned, Cilic advances

The year's final grand slam began with an upset as 13th-seeded Frenchman Richard...

Paes, Bopanna went in cold into the Olympics: Bhupathi

Ace doubles player Leander Paes and his big-serving partner Rohan Bopanna did not...

McEnroe to no longer coach Roanic

Seven-time major winner John McEnroe has ended his coaching role with Canada's Milos...

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Olympic champion Monica Puig wants to capitalise on her victory, both on and off the...

French tennis fededation provisionally ban players

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has provisionally suspended Benoit Paire, Kristina...

Davis Cup: India to host Spain under flood-lights

In its endeavour to bring more fans to the stadium for watching the Indian Davis Cup...

Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Rafael Nadal was exhausted yet exhilarated following his emotional return to action at...

Paes-Begemann lose summit clash at Winston-Salem Open

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann squandered as...

Sania wins Connecticut Open doubles title

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza received a confidence booster ahead of the US Open...

Radwanska tunes up for US Open with Connecticut victory

Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska declared it mission accomplished after clinching a 6-1,...

Here's why Djokovic failed in his pursuit of Grand Slam sweep

World number one Novak Djokovic has disclosed that his sudden slump in form was due to...

US Open: Saketh Myneni makes it to singles main draw

India's Saketh Myneni literally beat Serbian Pedja Kristin 6-3, 6-0 in only 56 minutes...

Is Serena Williams the US Open favourite?

Top-seeded Serena Williams said on Friday that she was not sure about the state of her...

US Open: Challenging early foes for Williams, Djokovic

Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams face challenging early tests at the US...

Connecticut Open: Radwanska crushes Kvitova to ease into final

Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska put on a dominant performance against double defending...

Winston Salem Open: Paes-Begemann make it to final

Veteran Leander Paes brushed off the disappointment of Rio Olympics as he and his...

Myneni one win away from US Open main draw

India's Saketh Myneni is one win away from making the singles main draw of the US Open...

Davis Cup: Nadal unlikely to play against India in Sept 16-18 tie

With Yuki Bhambri and Somdev Devvarman still recovering from their respective...

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann knocked out top...

Connecticut Open: Kvitova advances, Vinci ousted

Petra Kvitova moved closer to a third straight Connecticut Open crown after defeating...

Expect the unexpected at this year's US Open!

With Serena Williams vying to safeguard her World No 1 ranking and Djokovic fighting...

Ramkumar loses in first round of US Open qualifiers

Ramkumar Ramanathan failed to make it to the main draw of a Grand Slam yet after...

Murray confident of clinching his second US open title

Olympic tennis champion Andy Murray said he is playing the best tennis of his career...

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

The tennis greats announced on Wednesday that they had committed to lead the teams for...

Federer hoping to be 'super strong' on come back

The World No 4, recovering from a knee surgery, eyes January return for Hopman Cup,...

Paes reaches quarterfinals with 108th partner

Leander Paes joined hands with Germany's Andre Begemann, his 108th partner on the ATP...

Djokovic, Serena get top billing for US Open

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named as top seeds for the US...

Kerber eyes victory after qualifying for WTA Tour Finals

Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, battling it out for the world number one...

Cincinnati: Murray sails on as Nadal, Wawrinka fall; Kerber's march continues

Olympic champion Andy Murray restored some order at the Western & Southern Open by...

Sania-Strycova seeded 7th at Cincinnati

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her new Czech partner Barbora Strycova have been...

Venus, Hingis add Olympic medal to their rich career

Venus Williams' record-equalling fifth Olympic tennis medal was silver rather than...

Murray tames Del Potro to retain title

Britain's Andy Murray beat Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a...

Don't know if I will be there in 2020, says emotional Sania

Trying hard to hold back tears, an emotional Sania Mirza was at loss of words in...

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

India's tennis campaign at the Rio Olympic Games ended in disappointment as Sania...

Lalita shines before Sania-Bopanna stumble in tennis

India were left to rue a missed opportunity in tennis with Sania Mirza and Rohan...

Puig wins Puerto Rico's first Olympic gold medal

Monica Puig gave Puerto Rico its first ever Olympic gold after an a outstanding...

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna lose semi-final, to play for bronze

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna sqaundered a set advantage to lose to USA's Venus...

Rio: Del Potro beats Nadal, to face Murray in men's final

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro won a semi-final thriller against Spain's Rafa Nadal...

Indians at Rio Olympics: Focus on Sania, Bopanna on Day 8

India's focus on day eight will be centered around tennis mixed doubles pair of Sania...

Highlights of Day 7: Tennis, boxing bring smile after spate of failures

India lifted its sagging morale as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna cruised into the...

We have to keep our emotions aside: Sania Mirza

One win away from assuring themselves of an Olympic medal, Sania Mirza and Rohan...

Spain's Nadal, Lopez win gold in men's doubles

Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez of Spain won the Olympic men's doubles tennis title on...

Sania-Bopanna enter semi-finals, one win away from medal

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna subdued Britain's Andy Murray and Heather Watson with...

Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal stay on course for final showdown

Defending Olympic champion Andy Murray reached the semi-finals of the men's tennis on...

Sania-Martina to reunite for year-ending WTA Championships

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis on Thursday announced that they will join forces once...

I don't feel extra pressure to win an Olympic medal: Sania

Tennis ace Sania Mirza feels that there is 'enough pressure' on them as elite athletes...

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarterfinals of the mixed...

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Rafael Nadal reached the Olympic Games quarter-finals on Thursday, winning the first...

Police to investigate 'poisoning' at Wimbledon

Police are investigating an allegation that teenage British tennis player Gabriella...

Here's why Sania-Martina split...

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis on Thursday claimed that the decision to end their...

Rio Olympics: Will Sania and Saina sizzle on Day 6?

The shuttlers led by Saina Nehwal will make their first appearance in the Olympic...

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out

Olympic champion and world number one Serena Williams tumbled out of the Rio de...

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna draw Stosur-Peers in mixed doubles round 1

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, who are touted as India's best bet for a tennis medal...

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

The Indian tennis ace will team up with Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, while...

Williams stays alive; Wozniacki knocked out in Rio

US tennis powerhouse Serena Williams dispatched France's Alize Cornet in two sets on...

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of Rio Games in the first round on...

Safarova-Strycova stun Williams sisters in first round

Serena and Venus Williams, three-time women's doubles Olympic champions, crashed out...

Rio Olympics: Williams, Murray, Nadal cruise into second round

World number one Serena Williams and second seed Angelique Kerber progressed through...

'I don't think we should write Paes off, maybe he will be back'

Leander Paes may have just played his last Olympics with a record seventh straight...

India always wants gold for me no matter what I play: Sania

Sania Mirza remained confident of winning a medal for India in the mixed doubles after...

Sania-Prarthana go down fighting to Zhang-Peng

World No 1 doubles player Sania Mirza's campaign in the women's tennis event came to...

Rio 2016: I'm a soft target and people want to take potshots at me, says Paes

An emotional Leander Paes did not hide his disappointment after losing the first round...

Rio 2016: Paes-Bopanna crash out in first round

Leander Paes's dreams of winning a second Olympic medal went up in smoke as he and...

Reports of me refusing to share room with Bopanna false: Paes

Tennis ace Leander Paes termed reports that he had refused to share a room at the...

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Friday voiced its support for Leander Paes,...

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

A fair share of controversies rattled Indian tennis in the run-up to the Olympics with...

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

While every other team practises their hardest in the few hours left for the Rio...

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Andy Murray says carrying the British flag at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony will...

Paes-Bopanna face Kubot-Matkowski in Rio opener

Indian tennis pair of Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna was pitted against the Polish...

Andy Murray to carry British flag at Rio Opening Ceremony

Andy Murray, who won the Olympic tennis title at Wimbledon four years ago, will carry...

Stan Wawrinka pulls out of Olympic Games due to injury

Switzerland's world number four Stan Wawrinka has pulled out the tennis competition at...

Delhi to host Indo-Spain Davis Cup tie

India will host five-time champions Spain on the hard courts of Delhi Lawn Tennis...

PHOTOS: Sania, TT squad at Rio Games Village

Tennis star Sania Mirza arrived at the Games Village of the Rio Olympics and so did...

Nadal unsure about participation at Rio Games

Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able to represent Spain...

Rogers Cup: Djokovic beats Nishikori in final

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominance of Kei Nishikori with a 6-3,...

Rogers Cup: Halep beats erratic Keys to win title

Fifth seed Simona Halep of Romania took advantage of an error-prone display by...

Bryan twins pull out of Rio Games citing health concerns

Americans Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful doubles team in men's tennis...

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten record against Frenchman Gael Monfils with a...

Sania-Martina ousted from Rogers Cup in quarters

Top seeded pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis crashed out of the Rogers Cup after...

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka, Nishikori in last four; Halep, Kerber to face off

Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka advanced into the semi-finals at the Rogers Cup with a...

Rogers Cup: Sania-Martina storm into quarters; Bopanna ousted

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis produced a sublime...

Injured Baghdatis withdraws from Rio Games

Cypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis has withdrawn from next month's Rio Olympics...

Djokovic stands between Murray and second Olympic gold

Britain's Andy Murray, bristling with confidence after ending a three-year wait for...

Rogers Cup: Djokovic joins tops seeds in quarters

Swiss second seed Stanislas Wawrinka won a hard-hitting battle with American Jack Sock...

Rogers Cup: Djokovic survives scare to reach third round

Novak Djokovic was given a scare in his North American hardcourt season opener but...

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka battles past Youzhny; Monfils cruises

Stanislas Wawrinka survived a thriller against Mikhail Youzhny in the second round of...

Roger Federer to miss Rio Olympics and rest of season

Roger Federer has pulled out of the Rio Olympics and said he will miss the rest of the...

Ramkumar in quarter-finals of US Challenger

Davis Cupper Ramkumar Ramanathan rallied past New Zealand's Jose Statham to enter the...

Can Leander Paes beat Ramanathan Krishnan's Davis Cup record?

Leander Paes aspires to win not only a second Olympics medal but also obliterate the...

What forced former US Open winner Cilic to split with coach Ivanisevic

Marin Cilic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after three years, the world number...

Roger Federer to open 20th pro season at Hopman Cup

Roger Federer will kick off his 20th season as a professional at the Hopman Cup next...

Match-fixing rears its ugly ahead in tennis circuit

Italian tennis player Marco Cecchinato has been banned for 18 months and fined 40,000...

Nadal hoping there is no repeat of 2012 Olympics no show

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is optimistic he will be ready for the Rio Olympics...

SRK, PM Modi, Vece Paes pay homage to departed hockey legend Shahid

Tributes poured in for India's former hockey captain Mohammed Shahid who passed into...

Will Bouchard join compatriot Raonic in skipping Rio Olympics?

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard is undecided about her participation in next...

Federer, Nadal pull out of Toronto event

Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have pulled out of the Rogers Cup in...

Davis Cup: India draw Spain for World Group play-offs

India were on Tuesday pitted against European powerhouse Spain as their Davis Cup...

'Paes, Bopanna and Sania have a chance of winning a medal at Rio'

AITA chief Anil Khanna says Indian men stand a chance of winning a medal at the Rio...

Sania Mirza's battles on court and off

Multiple Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza is only 29 but the iconic sportswomen has put...

Andy Murray pulls out of Toronto event to focus on Rio Olympics

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto so...

Sania ready for Rio Olympics but not predicting medal

Tennis super star Sania Mirza is geared up to represent the country in next month's...

Davis Cup: Croatia beat US in stunning comeback

Teeanger Borna Coric completed an unlikely comeback for Croatia as the small Balkan...

PICS: Salman Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan launched ace tennis player Sania Mirza's autobiography...

Davis Cup: Lim prevents clean sweep by India

Not used to playing singles anymore, India's Rohan Bopanna found rhythm in nick of...

Youngsters need to improve on fitness front, says Bopanna

Rohan Bopanna advised the Indian youngsters to get fitter to negotiate the challenging...

Henin, Safin inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Justine Henin, a shy, petite Belgian with a fierce desire to win, and big-serving...

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Davis Cup holders Britain edged into a 2-1 lead in Serbia after Jamie Murray and...

When Sania was touched by Federer's gestures

He is inarguably the greatest tennis player of all time but what makes Roger Federer,...

Davis Cup: Paes, Bopanna seal play-off place with easy win

Veteran Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna outclassed the Korean pair of Seong Chan Hong...

Raonic and Halep withdraw from Rio tennis over Zika

Milos Raonic, the finalist at Wimbledon this year, and women's world number five...

Nadal gets ITF nod to play at Rio Olympics

Amid increasing speculation surrounding his participation at the Rio Olympics, the...

Pregnant Azarenka wants to return to the top

World number six Victoria Azarenka said on Friday she will miss the rest of the season...

'It was 'initiation by fire' for Saketh and Ramkumar'

India's captain Anand Amritraj said it was "initiation by fire" for both Saketh Myneni...

With Sania by her side, Prarthana confident of taking on the big guns

Tennis player Prarthana Thombare, who will partner India ace Sania Mirza in the...

Davis Cup: Ramanathan, Myneni give India 2-0 lead over South Korea

India won the opening singles to take a 2-0 lead over South Korea on Day 1 of the...

Senior journalist apologises after a 'sexist' question to Sania

Ace tennis star Sania Mirza gave a fitting reply to senior Television journalist...

Can't keep dwelling on the past: Bopanna on teaming with Paes

Forget the past and communicate as much as possible -- that's how Rohan Bopanna plans...

Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Paes

With wet conditions caused by incessant rain adding to the challenge, veteran Indian...

Davis Cup: Ramanathan meets Seong-Chan Hong in opening singles

Ram Kumar Ramanathan will take on Seong-Chan Hong, ranked more than 200 places below...

Davis Cup: India start favourites against Korea

Beset by injuries to singles players and 'mistrust' between the Rio-bound doubles...

Fan and friend, SRK compliments Sania's determination at book launch

'She never gave up on tennis despite her injury and that connects me to a great...

Sania has done more than anyone to make India proud: Shah Rukh

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the autobiography of tennis star Sania...

Deepika, Serena inspire fans to 'sweat with sport'

The new Da da ding Nike ad, featuring actor Deepika Padukone, has gone viral. It has...

Sania Mirza's autobiography to be unveiled by Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is all set to formally launch the autobiography of star...

Murray targets top ranking after Wimbledon triumph

World No 2 Andy Murray has set his sights on overtaking Novak Djokovic at the top of...

PHOTOS: Dominika Cibulkova sizzles in wedding gown

Dominika Cibulkova took the loss in her stride and focused her energy into her nuptials.

Wimbledon 2016: Britain didn't have to wait long this time

The man who ended Britain's 77-year wait took only three more years to add to that...

Davis Cup: Murray likely to miss Britain's quarter-final

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray says he is unlikely to play in Britain's Davis Cup...

Russia's Maria Sharapova to miss Rio Olympics

Maria Sharapova will miss next month's Rio Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for...

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Andy Murray proved himself the bastion of British tennis once again as he outclassed...

Fatherhood breathes new life into Murray's career

Rather than being distracted by the sleepless nights or the regular nappy changing...

I will leave no stone unturned to win a Slam, declares Raonic

Canadian Milos Raonic declared that he would stop at nothing to win a major title...

Murray relieved to end 36-month Grand Slam drought

Once the immediate euphoria of winning Wimbledon for a second time had subsided, the...

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Britain's Andy Murray won lifted his second Wimbledon title after defeating Canadian...

The key factors to Murray lifting his 2nd Wimbledon title

World No 2 two Andy Murray produced a masterful performance to beat Canada's Milos...

Dominant Murray downs Raonic to win second Wimbledon title

Britain's Andy Murray defeated Canadian Milos Raonic to win his 2nd Wimbledon title in...

'Serena is not someone who equals records but one who beats them'

If Serena Williams' rivals were hoping that the American would take some time out to...

This one I'll always remember, promises forgetful Serena

Serena Williams' memory is not as powerful as her first serve these days, although...

Williams sisters lift Wimbledon doubles title

The Williams sisters - Serena and Venus - defeated Hungarian Timea Babos and her...

Contemporaries, fans and friends hail champion Serena

Tennis fans -- commoners and celebrities -- took to Twitter to convey their...

Tell us! Is Serena Williams the greatest tennis player of all time?

American Serena Williams was third time lucky as she finally equalled Steffi Graf's...

Wimbledon: Mahut-Herbert win all-French men's double final

Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hughes Herbert won the Wimbledon men's doubles title after a...

Wimbledon: 'Workaholic' Murray ready to dodge Raonic's missiles

Since Andy Murray's memory is as razor sharp as his service returns, he will not have...

'Pained' Serena Williams speaks out on Dallas shooting

'I don't think that the answer is to continue to shoot our young black men in the...

Serena avenges Aus Open loss to Kerber and equals Graf's win record

It was third time lucky for American Serena Williams as she finally matched Steffi...

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Following Serena Williams's win over Angelique Kerber for her 7th Wimbledon crown,...

The greatest: Listing Serena Williams's 22 grand slam singles titles

Following is a list of American Serena Williams' 22 grand slam singles titles as she...

The indefatigable Serena Williams: Slam number 22 and counting...

American Serena Williams won her seventh Wimbledon singles crown, and equalled the...

Serena downs Kerber to win Wimbledon title, equals Graf's record

Serena Williams beat Germany's Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to claim a seventh Wimbledon...

Badminton: Jayaram outclasses Pawar to enter US Open semis

It was a tough day for the Indian shuttlers barring Ajay Jayaram, who sailed into the...

What makes Murray the big favourite to win Wimbledon

Canadian Milos Raonic will not be the only man experiencing something new on...

History calls as Serena and Kerber face off in Wimbledon final

The showdown will see world number one Serena Williams try to equal Steffi Graf's...

Time waits for no man, not even Federer

A month shy of his 35th birthday, Roger Federer knows time is not on his side if he...

Raonic adds chapter to Canada's feel-good tennis story

Milos Raonic has been called the present and future of Canadian tennis for years, and...

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Canadian Milos Raonic recovered to upset seven-times champion Roger Federer 6-3 6-7(3)...

Who said what after Federer's Wimbledon exit

World No.3 Roger Federer was knocked out of Wimbledon semifinal by sixth seeded Milos...

PHOTOS: Beckham, Bradley Cooper on Wimbledon's celebrity court

Wimbedon, which is considered as the top tennis tournament in the world is drawing to...

Wimbledon outfits: The short and sweet of 2016

Check out the various outfits that caused controversy during the tournament.

No escaping Serena for beaten Vesnina

After a 48-minute battering at the hands of Serena Williams on Wimbledon's Centre...

Indian challenge ends at Wimbledon

India's miserable campaign at the Wimbledon ended as defending mixed doubles champions...

I'll be back for my 20th Wimbledon, says Venus Williams

Venus Williams is planning to return to Wimbledon next year to make her 20th...

Kerber confident she can beat Serena in final showdown

Germany's Angelique Kerber said she felt confident about facing Serena Williams in...

Serena on verge of 22nd major, again, after thrashing Vesnina

A Champagne cork popped somewhere on Centre Court four games into Serena Williams's...

I'm scared for my life, says Bartoli after picking up a mystery virus

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli is suffering from a virus that forced her...

Serena wants equal prize money for women

Serena Williams was forced to go on the attack once again to defend equal prize money...

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Serena Williams thrashed unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0 to reach a ninth...

Euro 2016: We've only just to begun to live, believes Bale

Wales will move higher than their richer rivals and neighbours England when the new...

Babos-Shvedova stun Sania-Martina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Defending champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered a shock defeat in the...

Berdych stands in the way of Murray and Wimbledon final

Tomas Berdych gets a shot on Friday at his second Grand Slam final in 52 attempts, but...

Is Murray one of the greatest grasscourt players?

Slowly but surely Andy Murray is scratching his name alongside the all-time grasscourt...

Wimbledon: How did Federer get out of that? Unbelievable

When Roger Federer stood on the dusty baseline with the scoreboard showing he was...

Wimbledon: Cilic 'regrets' defeat against Federer

Having let three match points slide in the fourth set against Roger Federer on Centre...

Wimbledon: Federer stages epic fightback to beat Cilic

Roger Federer put his global army of "Fed-Head" fans through the wringer for four...

Wimbledon: Kerber and Vesnina out to halt march of Williams sisters

It would be hard to bet against the Williams sisters meeting in their first Wimbledon...

Rafael Nadal on track to compete at Rio Olympics

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is recovering well from a left wrist injury and is...

PHOTOS: Serena, Venus remain on course for final showdown

Serena Williams battered Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals at...

Wimbledon: Toilet break denied, players threaten to urinate on court

Pablo Cuevas and playing partner Marcel Granollers held a sit-down protest at...

Serena backs off threat to 'sue' Wimbledon organisers

Serena Williams made the most of a break in her match against 13th seed Svetlana...

Is Nick Kyrgios 'pretty pathetic' or 'little soft' to win Grand Slams?

Nick Kyrgios himself gave a typically unvarnished verdict: 'Pretty pathetic'.

Federer's suggestion to end marathon sets

Roger Federer thinks a tie-breaker at 12-12 would be the best compromise following...

Cibulkova wedding plans uncertain after advancing at Wimbledon

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova may have to postpone her wedding on Saturday after...

India at Wimbledon: Paes, Sania cruise; mixed day for Bopanna

Defending champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis brushed aside Christina Mchale and...

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Serena in quarters, injured Nishikori retires

Croatian ninth seed Marin Cilic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the third...

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Welspun India Ltd bought British towel manufacturer Christy in 2006. And since then...

Kyrgios must avoid physical battle against Murray: Hewitt

Nick Kyrgios has the weapons to beat Andy Murray in their Wimbledon fourth-round clash...

Kuznetsova says politics behind Russia's athletics ban for Rio Olympics

Russian tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova blamed politics for the decision to ban her...

Three hundred up and counting as Serena powers through

World number one Serena Williams kept her Wimbledon title defence on track on Sunday,...

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania-Martina ease into third round; Paes out

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis breezed into the women's third round with a...

Wimbledon PIX: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

World No 1 Serena Williams kept her Wimbledon title defence on track on Sunday,...

Cibulkova on a roll, while Bouchard loses her cool

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova is on an eight-match winning roll on grass she hopes...

Laver's record safe as Djokovic feels weight of history

Serena Williams knows how tough it is to reach tennis's Holy Grail by winning all four...

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

American Sam Querry became the latest Wimbledon giant slayer on Saturday as he beat...

Santina begin title defence in style; Bopanna wins

Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea advanced to the pre-quarterfinals...

Querrey just overpowered me; says Djokovic after shock exit

Novak Djokovic is fallible after all, as American powerhouse Sam Querrey proved in...

Wimbledon: Djokovic knocked out by Querrey; Murray wins

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) by American Sam...

Djokovic stunned by Querrey in the third round of Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is fallible after all, as American powerhouse Sam Querrey proved in...

Giggs quits Manchester United after 29 years at the club

Ryan Giggs announced that he will leave Manchester United to pursue his desire to be a...

Wimbledon 2016: Paes, Bopanna ease into second round

Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his Polish partner Marcin Matkowski cruised into...

Old guy Federer thanks the luck of the draw at Wimbledon

For a seven-time champion who is a month shy of his 35th birthday, and is known to...

Del Potro returns from wilderness to knock out Wawrinka

Juan Martin Del Potro, world number 165, was feeling "so alive" that by the time the...

Saved by the rain, Djokovic's hopes hanging by a thread at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic's hopes of a calendar year Grand Slam are hanging by a thread as he...

Kyrgios involved in heated row with journalists at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios was involved in a heated row in his post-match news conference after...

PHOTOS: Del Potro knocks out Wawrinka, Serena and Venus survive

The Argentine, making his first appearance at Wimbledon since reaching the semi-finals...

Injured Yuki pulls out of Davis Cup tie against Korea

Yuki Bhambri opted out of the upcoming Davis Cup match against Korea Republic after...

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Venus Williams accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women...

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

Second seed Garbine Muguruza, bidding to add the Wimbledon crown to her French Open...

Furious Troicki joins Wimbledon hall of shame

A hot-headed Viktor Troicki added his name to Wimbledon's hall of shame on Thursday...

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

Novak Djokovic brushed past France's Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-3 7-6(5) on Wednesday to...

Why Serena will go 'super protected' to Rio

Serena Williams is intent on defending her Olympic titles in Rio and finds it sad that...

PHOTOS: Kuznetsova dumps out Wozniacki, Serena and Murray advance

A summary of Tuesday's play at Wimbledon.

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

'One year Borg worked on his serve, another year on the slice, the third year on his...

World number 772 Willis wins in Wimbledon dreamland

World number 772 Marcus Willis proved the unlikeliest of home Wimbledon heroes on...

Wimbledon: Djokovic's solid start to title defence; Federer advances

Photos from the Wimbledon matches on Day 1

Banned tennis star Sharapova is off to Harvard Business School

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is putting her time away from tennis to...

"Pressure? What pressure?," asks Serena Williams at Wimbledon

Serena Williams gave little away on Sunday as she assessed her chances of retaining...

Novak Djokovic focused on Wimbledon defence

On court Novak Djokovic is taking tennis to extraordinary new levels with his...

Without Rafa, Muguruza flies Wimbledon flag for Spain

Wimbledon will naturally miss an old favourite with Rafael Nadal sidelined by injury...

Wawrinka adds former Wimbledon champ Krajicek to coaching team

Yet to feel completely at home on the Wimbledon lawns, Stan Wawrinka became the latest...

Cibulkova wins first grass title at Eastbourne

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova warmed up for Wimbledon with her first grasscourt title,...

Paes and Bopanna likely to clash in Wimbledon pre-quarters

Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna, who will represent India at the Rio Olympics as a...

Federer ready to put 'one stupid move' behind him

All it took was "one stupid move" for Roger Federer's season to fall into an abyss.

Kerber eyes German Wimbledon-Euros double

Angelique Kerber is looking forward to a potential German sporting double over the...

High on grass, Tomic raring to go at Wimbledon

Australia's Bernard Tomic thinks he is playing some of the best grasscourt tennis of...

The REAL motivation behind Paes's bronze in Atlanta Olympics

Leander Paes, one of the 12 individual Olympic medal winners that India has produced...

PHOTOS: Stars of women's tennis glitter at pre-Wimbledon bash

When it comes to tennis parties, there is none bigger than the WTA Pre-Wimbledon...

Cibulkova works overtime to reach Eastbourne final

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova stunned top seed Agniezka Radwanska and then trounced...

Djokovic to play wildcard Ward in Wimbledon first round

Roger Federer, who missed the French Open through injury, plays Guido Pella in the...

The real reason behind Eugenie Bouchard's slump

Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard's slide down the tennis rankings had...

Why Serena Williams is stuck on 21?

The peak remains tantalisingly close for Serena Williams but negotiating the final...

Serena concerned over Zika outbreak

Tennis star Serena Williams says she is concerned about the Zika outbreak ahead of...

Ramkumar, Raja-Sharan pair out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Ramkumar Ramanthan played his heart out before losing a tight second round singles...

Djokovic planning to go; Berdych undecided on Rio Olympics

World number nine tennis player Tomas Berdych has said he is undecided whether to...

Murray re-hiring Lendl no surprise: Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic's brow may have furrowed slightly when he heard Andy...

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Murray seeded for final showdown

Defending champion Serena Williams is the top seed in the women's draw. The American...

Why McEnroe's coaching relationship with Murray won't last long?

John McEnroe feels world number two Andy Murray has a temper like him and a coaching...

Jankovic hopes Mallorca tonic can lead to upturn at Wimbledon

After a season plagued with injuries and a health scare Jelena Jankovic, perhaps more...

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

At a time when Indian tennis fans are content with success in doubles competitions,...

Sharapova owed apology from WADA, her lawyer says

Maria Sharapova's lawyer blasted WADA chief Craig Reedie for making remarks about the...

Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt granted bail to appeal rape sentence

A South African high court on Monday granted disgraced former grand slam doubles...

Leander Paes, legend

'He will always be an enigma.' 'But it's because of players like him that some people...

Halle Open: Mayer puts injury struggles behind him to win title

Florian Mayer put more than a year of injury problems behind him to secure a 6-2, 5-7,...

Murray downs Raonic to win record fifth Queen's Club title

Andy Murray became the first player to hold aloft the super-sized Queen's Club trophy...

Lahiri, Jeev exit early in US Open

Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri and Jeev Milkha Singh exited early, as did many other...

Halle Open: Teenage starlet Zverev dethrones Federer

Roger Federer's bid to win a ninth Halle Open title was ended in the semi-final on...

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Andy Murray has what it takes to ruin Novak Djokovic's dreams of sweeping to a 'golden...

Federer makes winning start in Halle, injured Nishikori out

Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer stepped up his bid for a record ninth Halle...

Queen's Club: Raonic off to a winning start under gaze of McEnroe

Third seed Milos Raonic edged past Australia's Nick Kyrgios in a rain-delayed Aegon...

'Sania-Bopanna at Rio is a practical decision'

Why did the AITA pair Sania Mirza with Rohan Bopanna for the mixed doubles at the...

Queen's Club: Murray downs Mahut in front of Lendl, Wawrinka out

Stan Wawrinka's new union with coaching consultant Richard Krajicek got off to the...

Lendl's reunion with Murray no threat to Djokovic at Wimbledon: Henman

Former Britain No 1 Tim Henman has picked top-ranked Novak Djokovic as favourite for...

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova is seeking to have her two-year doping...

'Paes, Bopanna have differences, but India comes first'

'The best bet for Indian tennis to win a medal at the Olympics would be having Leander...

Paes's racquets auctioned for Rs 1.5 lakh; Dhoni's kit for Rs 1 lakh

Leander Paes's Wimbledon mixed doubles winning racquets and India's limited overs...

Murray hopes Lendl holds key to end Djokovic's dominance

Confirming his reunion with Ivan Lendl, world number two Andy Murray hopes that his...

Thiem proves a man for all surfaces

Austrian Dominic Thiem became the first player to capture titles on three different...

Murray is committed for the long haul with Lendl

Britain's Andy Murray has reunited with former coach Ivan Lendl as the World number...

Murray and Lendl to team up again

World number two Andy Murray is reuniting with his former coach Ivan Lendl and the two...

'To play for the flag has always been the greatest inspiration for me'

Leander Paes, the winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, will make his seventh Olympic...

History beckons Paes as Bopanna agrees to play with him at Rio Olympics

Leander Paes will make it to his seventh Olympic Games after the All India Tennis...

Paes won't be picked for Korea Davis Cup tie

The All India Tennis Association may be backing Leander Paes to the hilt in him making...

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist will be making his fifth Olympic appearance...

Wawrinka to work with Krajicek for grasscourt season

World number five Stanislas Wawrinka has added former Wimbledon champion Richard...

Bopanna dares to end Paes's Rio dream, but AITA won't listen

Bopanna is justified in picking a partner of his choice since rules permit him to do...

Paes's Rio hopes crash as Bopanna chooses Myneni

India's tennis star Rohan Bopanna picked young Saketh Myneni over the legendary...

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Experienced Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will make his fifth appearance at the US...

Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon due to wrist injury

Twice former champion Rafael Nadal will not play at this year's Wimbledon due to the...

Has Sania opted for Bopanna over Paes at Rio Olympics?

She was forced to partner Leander Paes during the 2012 Olympic Games in London but...

Sharapova won it all in the Serena era

The glittering career of Russian former World No 1 Maria Sharapova was in tatters...

Sharapova says will appeal two-year ban

Maria Sharapova will appeal a two-year ban for doping imposed by the International...

Sharapova's great fall: From most followed athlete to two-year doping ban

Factbox on Russia's Maria Sharapova who was banned until January 2018 on Wednesday...

Sharapova banned for two years for positive drug test

Russian former world number one Maria Sharapova was suspended for two years by the...

Federer to face fearless American teen Fritz

Teenager Taylor Fritz earned the chance to face his hero Roger Federer after the...

Woods not ready to return to action at U.S. Open

Tiger Woods ruled himself out of next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont and the Quicken...

We definitely don't want a repeat of London: Leander Paes

His participation at the Rio Olympics still shrouded in suspense, veteran Indian...

Should Murray team up with Lendl again? Yes, thinks McEnroe

French open runner-up Andy Murray should consider re-hiring Ivan Lendl as his coach...

Serena passes suspended Sharapova as top woman earner

Serena Williams may have been second best at the French Open on Saturday but the...

Federer fit and ready to return in Stuttgart

Roger Federer is optimistic his back is on the mend as he prepares to return to action...

Bopanna back in Top-10, secures direct entry for Rio Games

Rohan Bopanna secured a direct entry into the men's doubles at the Rio Olympics after...

Paes may have to skip mixed doubles to play in seventh Olympics

The 42-year-old Leander Paes's dream of appearing in a record seventh Olympics may...

The best of French Open in pictures...

After two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best fought hard to assert...

Career Grand Slam done, Djokovic believes Calendar slam 'achievable'

'Whether or not I can reach a calendar slam, that's still a possibility. But I don't...

Rod Laver leads applause for Djokovic

Australian tennis great Rod Laver has wished Novak Djokovic luck in matching his feat...

5-2 loss record and an unexpected final berth, Murray's fate was sealed

For Andy Murray, reaching Sunday's French Open final was a bonus, but he was in no...

Making peace with this fact made Djokovic the best

The moment Novak Djokovic accepted that being part of the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal...

Former Roland Garros king Guga on new French Open champ Djokovic

As the holder since Sunday of all four grand slam titles, Novak Djokovic has no equal...

Lopez and Lopez break Grand Slam duck in Paris

Marc Lopez and Feliciano Lopez made Saturday in Paris a day to remember for Spain as...

The real Serena finally shows up but it's all in vain

The real Serena Williams finally turned up at the French Open on Saturday in pursuit...

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List of French Open women's singles champions

French Open: Muguruza stuns Serena Williams to win women's final

Spanish fourth seed Garbine Muguruza claimed her maiden Grand Slam title when she beat...

All you need to know about French Open champ Garbine Muguruza

Spain's Garbine Muguruza beat Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 to win the French Open on...

Blockbuster Paris final! Djokovic, Murray eye milestones

An 18-year rivalry will play out its next gripping chapter at Roland Garros as Andy...

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and...

Will Serena win her 22nd Major with the French Open crown?

Garbine Muguruza's chances of winning her maiden grand slam title -- and achieving the...

French Open: Murray downs Wawrinka, to face Djokovic in final

Britain's Andy Murray knocked out defending French Open champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4,...

Paes-Hingis rally to win their first French Open mixed doubles title

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis beat Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig to win the French Open...

Serena, Muguruza to clash in French Open final

Serena Williams overcame a gritty challenge from unseeded Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens,...

Djokovic, Serena face overtime in Paris

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will feel like they are working...

3 reasons why Murray has best chance to win French Open

Britain's Andy Murray has his best chance of winning the French Open this year,...

Australia's No. 1 Kyrgios pulls out of Rio Olympics

Australia's number one tennis player Nick Kyrgios has blamed "unfair and unjust...

Wet Roland Garros will suit underdogs, expect new champion at French Open

If there is a new member of the grand slam champions' club this weekend, nobody should...

French Open: Sania-Dodig to face Paes-Martina in mixed doubles final

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes will battle it out for the French...

Djokovic, Serena avoid distractions of French Open 'circus'

A competitor lambasted the French Open as "one big circus" on Thursday as soggy...

Berdych slams French Open's decision to stop play

French Open organisers, having been criticised for allegedly ensuring the players...

French Open PIX: It's Djokovic vs Thiem in semis; Serena staggers ahead

Photos from the French Open matches played at the Roland Garros on Thursday

Sania, Paes in French Open mixed doubles semis

India's Sania Mirza and Croatia's Ivan Dodig moved into the semi-finals of the mixed...

French Open: Murray, Wawrinka to meet in semis; Djokovic, Serena advance

Images from Wednesday's matches at Roland Garros

Injured Nadal withdraws from Queen's Championship

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal on Wednesday pulled out of the Queen's...

Quarter-finalist Djokovic hits US $100 million jackpot at French Open

World No 1 Novak Djokovic, on Wednesday, became the first player to earn more than...

French Open: Paes, Bopanna out of men's doubles

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea were knocked out of the...

French Open: Sania-Dodig fight back to enter mixed-doubles quarters

India's Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig rallied from a set down to...

French Open organisers under fire as backlog grows

Fans spent more time looking at the murky Parisian sky than watching tennis on Tuesday...

French Open PIX: Djoko back on top before rain stops play, Radwanska exits

Sam Stosur powered into the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-6(0), 6-3 win against...

Murray ponders over Rio participation despite Zika concerns

World number two Andy Murray is planning to participate in the forthcoming Rio...

Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay

For all their success together, the red dirt isn't Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis'...

Can people keep their opinions to themselves please: Kyrgios

Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash has urged Nick Kyrgios to cut out distractions such...

Rain washes out day's play at French Open, first time in 16 years

Persistent rain showers accompanied by a flood warning washed out the entire day's...

Djokovic on brink of $100million-prize money earnings

World number one Novak Djokovic is on verge to become the first man to win US$100...

French Open PIX: Wawrinka, Murray reach quarters; Raonic ousted

Garbine Muguruza reached the French Open quarter-finals for the third year in a row...

Mirza-Hingis lose chance to complete 'Santina Slam'

Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza lost their cool as their hopes of holding all four...

US dark horse Rogers is outside her comfort zone...

When this year's French Open draw was made just over a week ago, American Shelby...

Meet this new Spanish left-hander in French Open quarters...

A Spanish left-hander moved into the quarter-finals of the French Open on Sunday. No...

French Open: Bopanna-Mergea rally to reach doubles quarters

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea produced a...

Djokovic, Serena and their stand on tackling Zika at Rio Games

Novak Djokovic urged people to think about Brazilians who are having to live with the...

When Serena failed to convert 11 of the 12 break points!

The imposter who did turn up got dragged into a two hour 11 minute tussle in which she...

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises; Serena survives, Ivanovic out

Holder Serena Williams survived her toughest challenge yet at this year's French Open...

Paes-Hingis knock out fourth seeds, enter mixed doubles quarters

India's Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis moved a step closer to their...

Justine understands what I feel...that's the main key: Svitolina

Ana Ivanovic's hopes of adding to her 2008 French Open success ended rather tamely on...

Want more spotlight? Get better, Bacsinszky tells women

Timea Bacsinszky has a simple message for women players wanting more of the media...

Paes could soon be 6th in list of most doubles victories

Gunning for a record seventh appearance at the Olympics this year, one more milestone...

Murray aware of Nadal injury during practice last week

Seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe called Nadal's latest injury "extremely...

Wins for Paes, Sania and Bopanna at French Open

Paes, Bopanna in men's doubles 3rd round

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep advance; Kvitova bows out

Photos from French Open matches played at the Roland Garros on Friday

Wrist injury forces Rafael Nadal to pull out of French Open

Nine-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the French Open on...

Venus counting her blessings as she advances at Roland Garros

The French Open has not produced a lot of happy memories for Venus Williams in recent...

The saddest moment of Nadal's career was...

Rafael Nadal knows only too well what it's like to miss out on playing at the...

A day in the life of a globe-trotting Ana Ivanovic...

Ivanovic enters a twilight zone, aka the French Open press room.

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

What happened on Day 3 of the French Open was more surprising. Two of the top five...

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic, Serena march on; Bouchard ousted

A dominant Rafael Nadal arrived at one career milestone on Thursday but the speed of...

Tomic hits back at Australian coach Rasheed

Bernard Tomic lived up to his reputation as an outspoken player when he hit back at...

Paes-Hingis, Sania-Dodig make winning start in French Open

Indian tennis stars Leander Paes and Sania Mirza cruised into the mixed doubles...

Despite doping ban Sharapova named in Russia's Olympic team

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova has been provisionally named in her country's...

Agassi's inspiring note to 'decima'-chasing Nadal

Former Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has penned a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal...

French Open PHOTOS: Murray survives; Wawrinka, Nishikori, Radwanska win

Defending champion Stan Wawrinka avoided a repeat on Wednesday of his first-round...

Wins for Sania, Bopanna and Paes at French Open

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis went through several anxious moments before...

French Open PHOTOS: Easy for Serena, Djokovic and Nadal; Kerber shocked

Angelique Kerber's first Grand Slam match since winning the Australian Open in January...

Find out Wawrinka's favourite nickname

Defending French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka has revealed that his favourite...

Upsets on Day 2 at the French Open

Three fancied players did succumb on a cheerless day.

FRENCH OPEN PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives Rosol scare

Images from the second day's play of the 2016 French Open at the Roland Garros

Damp fans learn French Open roof still years away

Two days of rain delays at Roland Garros have had tennis fans huddled under umbrellas...

French Open: Wawrinka made to wait as rain delays play on Day 2

Heavy rain postponed play on day two of the French Open with organisers saying no...

What to expect at French Open...

Wily Czech Radek Stepanek, the oldest player in the men's singles, will take his bag...

French Open PHOTOS: Kyrgios, Kvitova record hard-fought wins

Australian Nick Kyrgios did his best to enliven a damp and dismal Parisian day with...

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka warmed up for the defence of his title at Roland...

'We were at the end of what we could do professionally'

Amelie Mauresmo ended her coaching relationship with Andy Murray because she felt she...

History in the making at Roland Garros

Playing better and with solid purpose this clay court season, Rafael Nadal is looking...

Djokovic, Nadal on semi-final collision course in Paris

World number one Novak Djokovic is on a French Open semi-final collision course with...

Local favourite Monfils pulls out of French Open

World number 14 Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the French Open with a viral...

Federer pulls out of French Open

Former champion Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open on Thursday, citing...

Serena chasing tennis history at the French Open

Challengers to Serena Williams' throne have proved as fickle as a Paris spring and as...

Novak Djokovic eyes elusive French Open title

Andy Murray has been the standout performer on clay for the past 12 months but world...

Sharapova may NEVER play again!

The situation of Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova is "bad" after she tested...

India's singles challenge at French Open ends in qualifiers

India's hopes of a singles entry in the main draw at the French Open were dashed when...

Sharapova's future to be decided in London

Maria Sharapova will attend an International Tennis Federation anti-doping hearing in...

Wozniacki, Bencic pull out of French Open

Former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki and rising Swiss talent Belinda Bencic have...

Murray throws support behind embattled Kyrgios

World number two Andy Murray has thrown his support behind Nick Kyrgios amid...

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

British tennis maestro Andy Murray has reclaimed his second spot from Roger Federer in...

Sania and Martina clinch Rome Masters

Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis won their first ever title on red...

Italian Open: Serena Williams wins first title of season

Serena Williams had to overcome a stubborn effort from Madison Keys to win the first...

Italian Open: Djokovic suffers rare loss as Murray takes Rome title

Andy Murray punctured Novak Djokovic's air of dominance by beating the out-of-sorts...

Djokovic and Murray to face off in another final

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will face off in a second claycourt final within eight...

Kyrgios ups the ante in Rio Olympics row

Controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has launched a fresh social media attack on...

Sania-Martina march into Italian Open semis

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss doubles partner, Martina Hingis, have...

Italian Open: Djokovic fends off Nadal as Williams, Murray win

World number one Novak Djokovic fended off a resurgent Rafael Nadal 7-5, 7-6 (4) in a...

Italian Open: Djokovic to face-off with Nadal for 49th time!

The Serbian fought back from a first set bagel to storm into the quarters

Serena falls ill after eating dog food

Women's top seed Serena Williams won through to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open...

Tomic 'too busy' to represent Australia in Rio

Bernard Tomic ruled himself out of representing Australia at the Rio Olympics in...

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Roger Federer's struggles continued when he was beaten 7-6 (2), 6-4 by fast-rising...

Italian Open: Sania-Hingis make winning start; Bopanna-Mergea reach quarters

Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis progressed through to the...

Murray on his relationship with super-coach Mauresmo

British tennis star Andy Murray has stated he hoped his decision to part ways with...

Italian Open: Serena commences clay-court season with thumping win

World number one Serena Williams has started her clay-court season in dominant style,...

Now, Tennis Australia chief slams Tomic, Kyrgios

Tennis Australia chief Steve Healy has labelled Bernard Tomic disrespectful and said...

Halep back into WTA's top five post Madrid Masters title

Simona Halep has moved back to the top five in the latest women's tennis world...

Aussie tennis brats unperturbed by Rio Games warning

Nick Kyrgios has defended compatriot Bernard Tomic against allegations of failing to...

Bopanna drops two places to 13th in doubles rankings

In singles, out of action Yuki Bhambri dropped seven places to 129 while Myneni lost...

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

Andy Murray has lost the world number two spot to Roger Federer in the latest ATP...

Murray splits with coach Mauresmo

Andy Murray and his coach Amelie Mauresmo have agreed to end their two-year working...

'Arrogant brat' Tomic withdraws from Rome Masters after eight minutes

Australia's controversial tennis star Bernard Tomic has been labelled as the 'king of...

Madrid Open: Masters record as Djokovic sinks Murray in final

World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the...

Bopanna-Mergea go down in Madrid Masters final

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea failed to cross the final...

Madrid Masters: Sania-Hingis fall at final hurdle

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis lost went down in straight sets to Caroline...

Madrid Open: Murray beats Nadal again to reach final

Andy Murray reached the final of the Madrid Open for the second year running by...

Nadal hits out at doping accusers, says rivals are 'totally clean'

Rafael Nadal is convinced that none of his rivals are taking performance-enhancing...

Madrid Open: Djokovic sets up semi-final showdown with Nishikori

World No 1 Novak Djokovicremained on course for his fifth title of the season after...

Australia's bad boys told to behave or forget Rio

Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios have been told their behaviour must improve or they...

Sania-Martina romp into Madrid Masters final

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis entered the final at the Madrid Open after a...

Madrid Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray cruise into quarters

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Andy Murray produced contrasting...

PHOTOS: What have Djokovic and Nadal been up to in Madrid?

Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were spotted together as Real Madrid...

Tennis Australia's integrity unit beefed up after corruption claims

Tennis Australia are to beef up their integrity unit to fight corruption in the sport...

Madrid Open: Kyrgios knocks Wawrinka out; Djokovic advances

Australian Nick Kyrgios let his tennis do the talking against Stanislas Wawrinka as he...

Australia's Tomic slammed again!

Bernard Tomic's on-court commitment has come under renewed scrutiny after the...

Federer out of Madrid Open with back injury

Former world number one Roger Federer has pulled out of this week's Madrid Open with a...

Serena deletes airbrushed Instagram photo after being slammed

Serena Williams recently faced a social media criticism after she posted a...

Istanbul Open: Dimitrov suffers racket-smashing meltdown

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov smashed three rackets on his way to losing the Istanbul Open...

Transparency can prevent 'stupid fixing' accusations: Nadal

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal believes his call for all his...

Serena withdraws from Madrid Open

Women's World No 1 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of flu,...

Fit Federer gears up to play in Madrid Masters

As part of his preparations for the second major of the season, the French Open, world...

'Don't be surprised if Serena is no longer No 1 by end of the year'

Serena Williams remains the 'queen' of women's tennis but don't be surprised if she's...

Paes-Bhupathi to reunite for Rio Olympics?

In what could be huge news for Indian tennis fans, two stalwarts of the game --...

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Rafael Nadal has asked the International Tennis Federation to publish the results of...

Tiger registers for US Open but return date still unknown

Tiger Woods has registered to play in June's US Open at Oakmont Country Club in...

Resurgent Nadal reclaims Barcelona crown, equals Vilas's record

Rafael Nadal maintained his ominous claycourt form by seizing back the Barcelona Open...

Sania-Hingis stutter in Stuttgart Open final

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis lost the...

Kerber ends Siegemund fairytale to defend Stuttgart title

World No 3 Angelique Kerber beat qualifier Laura Siegemund 6-4, 6-0 on Sunday to...

Barcelona Open: Nadal storms into final, closes in on Vilas

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Barcelona Open for the ninth time by beating...

Despite tough schedule, Murray will play Davis Cup

Andy Murray is prepared to switch from grasscourts to clay in a matter of days to play...

Barcelona Open: Nadal sees off troublesome Fognini

Rafael Nadal struggled to finish off Fabio Fognini at the Barcelona Open on Friday but...

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Rojer knocked out by unseeded duo

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Jean-Julien Rojer of...

Djokovic eyes Olympic gold even as he defends defamed tennis

Tennis is going through 'tricky' times amid the swirling 'rumours' of doping and...

Dominant Djokovic, Serena claim top honours at Laureus Sports Awards

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams completed a clean sweep for...

Paes, Sania, Bopanna's last chance at Olympic glory

As tennis raise hopes of an Indian medal at the Rip Olympics, Bikash...

Boris Becker slams Murray over doping suspicions

German tennis legend Boris Becker has issued a stringing rebuke against second-ranked...

After finding his mojo, Nadal now has Vilas's record in sight

'I had a tough season in the last few years, but I've had better preparation this...

Fed Cup: France beat Dutch to set up final with Czechs

Netherlands' dream run in the Fed Cup ended agonisingly short of the final when they...

Finally! Nadal sees off Monfils to end four-year Monaco wait

Rafael Nadal ended his four-year wait for a ninth Monte Carlo Masters title by...

Messi, Bolt, Serena vie for Laureus honours

From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the...

Monte Carlo: Resurgent Nadal downs Murray to reach 100th career final

Rafael Nadal continued his resurgence with a thrilling 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over...

Indian junior Fed Cup team qualifies for World Group

The Indian junior Fed Cup team has qualified for the World Group after finishing third...

Table tennis: Sharath, Mouma fight back to book Rio Olympic berths

India's table-tennis ace Achanta Sharath Kamal and Mouma Das booked their tickets to...

Bopanna-Mergea crash out of Monte Carlo Masters

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea knocked out of...

Monte Carlo: Federer out; Nadal, Murray storm into last four

There were glimpses of the formidable Rafa Nadal as the eight-times champions swept...

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic knocked out by Czech Vesely

Czech Republic's Jiri Vesely pulled off a huge upset at the Monte Carlo Masters after...

Sharapova could return sooner as WADA announces meldonium amnesty

'The situation with Sharapova could be resolved after April 21 when we meet with the...

Sania Mirza 'humbled, honoured' by Padma Bhushan

Sania Mirza has expressed that she felt ' honoured' and ' humbled' after being...

Russia hopes Sharapova will feature in Rio Olympics...

'We really hope that Sharapova will still be allowed to take part in the Olympic Games.'

Monte Carlo Masters: Federer coasts into third round

Former World No 1 Roger Federer returned from a 10-week layoff with a 6-3, 6-4...

WTA Rankings: Serena still on top

American tennis ace Serena Williams has maintained her No 1 spot, while German...

When Federer mocked Murray...

Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer poked fun at Andy Murray after scribbling his own...

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

American seventh seed Sloane Stephens captured her third title of 2016 by defeating...

Modest hopes for Federer ahead of injury comeback

Roger Federer was giving absolutely no guarantees about his form on Sunday, as the...

Sania Mirza turns up as jury at Femina Miss India

Taking a break from tennis courts Sania Mirza was part of the jury at a beauty pageant...

Kerber eases into semi-finals in Charleston

Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber eased past nemesis Irina-Camelia Begu with a...

Venus upset by Kazakhstan's Putintsevain at Charleston

Venus Williams's bid for a 50th WTA title ended when she fell to Kazakhstan's Yulia...

Charleston: Venus powers on, while it's curtains down for Bencic

Venus Williams avoided another early exit with a routine win over fellow American...

Shamed Hewitt expelled from Hall of Fame

Disgraced former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt has been expelled from the...

ATP rankings: Record-breaking Djokovic maintains top spot

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has continued his domination on an unchanged top 10...

The Fifth Major...and doing the double

What makes winning in Indian Wells and Miami difficult is the fact that the two...

Novak Djokovic: Repeat. Three-peat.

He is the first player to win an ATP tournament three times in succession on seven...

Djokovic joins game's greats after claiming Miami title

The World No 1 beat Japan's Kei Nishikori for his 63rd career title

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Azarenka punished her Russian opponent's weak serve to wrap up the final in 80 minutes...

Miami Open: Djokovic beats Goffin, to face Nishikori in final

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a strong challenge from Belgium's David Goffin to...

Miami Open PHOTOS: Azarenka to face Kuznetsova in final

In-form Victoria Azarenka battled past an ailing but determined second seed Angelique...

Sharapova doping hearing likely to be held in June

Former World No 1 Maria Sharapova is expected to face a disciplinary hearing over a...

Miami Open: Azarenka, Djokovic roll into semis

Victoria Azarenka withstood some early pressure from Britain's Johanna Konta to...

Miami Open: Sania-Martina knocked out in 2nd round

Defending champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered yet another early exit on...

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters; Halep ousted

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Tuesday

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Monday

Yeh Serena! Way to go!

'The one match I would really like to watch would be Williams versus Djokovic.'

Australian Open champion Kerber advances in Miami heat

Second seed Angelique Kerber advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open when Dutch...

Down but not out: Djokovic made to sweat in Miami

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set spill to beat unseeded Joao...

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Serena Williams won her 750th career match to stay on track for her ninth Miami Open...

Miami Open: Djokovic continues winning run, Del Potro out

Novak Djokovic barely got out of first gear but had more than enough in the tank to...

Sania moves ahead, Bopanna ousted from Miami Open

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis clinched a facile...

Miami Open: Serena Williams edges McHale in three, Halep wins

Top seed Serena Williams dropped the second set before bouncing back to beat...

Revealed! How Federer suffered knee injury while running a bath

Roger Federer, not known for serious slip-ups in his flowing run to a record 17 grand...

Matchup of comebacks: Del Potro to face Federer

Juan Martin del Potro's comeback trail will collide with Roger Federer's after the...

Like a boss! Serena responds to gender pay row

'I wouldn't say my son deserved more money than my daughter because he's a man.'

Djokovic clarifies and apologises for comments on gender pay

Novak Djokovic has apologised for his comments suggesting tennis's top men should get...

Tournament chief Moore resigns over controversial comments

Raymond Moore has stepped down as CEO and tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open...

'Moore's comments about women in poor taste'

'If I was a lady player, I'd go down every night on my knees and thank God that Roger...

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

World No 1 Novak Djokovic added to the sexism row, saying male tennis players should...

Meldonium tests reignite doping scandal in Russian athletics

The Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) said on Monday four athletes had tested...

Indian Wells CEO says women 'ride on the coattails' of men, apologizes

BNP Paribas Open chief executive and tournament director Raymond Moore provoked...

Djokovic wins unprecedented fifth Indian Wells title

World number one Novak Djokovic produced sublime form to clinch an unprecedented fifth...

Azarenka stuns erratic Williams in Indian Wells final

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka took advantage of an error-prone display by...

Indian Wells: Djokovic thrashes Nadal to meet Raonic in final

Defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to a fifth title at...

Indian Wells: Rafa to face Djokovic in semis; Serena cruises into final

Fourth seed Rafael Nadal survived a few anxious moments before booking his place in...

Indian Wells: Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis

Big-serving Czech Karolina Pliskova cruised into the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas...

Nike leaves door open to Sharapova after doping scandal

'At the end of the day, athletes are humans just like the rest of us.'

Indian Wells: Nadal scrapes through; Wawrinka buried by Goffin

Third seed Stan Wawrinka was sent packing in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open...

Indian Wells: Djokovic hangs on, Nadal, Serena advance with ease

Photos from the tennis matches played at Indian Wells on Tuesday

Italian prosecutor wants dozens of tennis players probed for betting

More than two dozen players who feature in evidence collected from gamblers should be...

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

Maria Sharapova has been suspended as a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations...

Sania-Shoaib's 'domestic tiff' delights in new Nestle ad

It's a TV commercial that has gone viral in Pakistan and that's all thanks to Sania...

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists

Chris Evert said on Monday she was stunned to hear that Maria Sharapova failed a...

Nadal to sue former French minister over doping claims

Rafael Nadal has said he will sue the former French government minister Roselyne...

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal tested at Indian Wells, Serena strolls

Top seed Serena Williams turned an early challenge into an eventual cakewalk as she...

Indian Wells: Mirza-Hingis suffer shocking loss

Defending champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis crashed out of the Indian Wells...

Serena Williams shows off her nose piercing

After straightening her hair, it was time for nose piercing for Serena Williams.

Another fiery exit: 'Nick, stop using 'F' words'

Australian Nick Kyrgios was involved in a fresh dispute after being accused of...

Why McEnroe is not buying Sharapova's story on meldonium ban

Tennis great John McEnroe finds it hard to believe that Maria Sharapova was unaware...

Bopanna-Mergea pair ousted from Indian Wells Masters

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea suffered first round defeat for the second time in a...

With Sharapova's admission, many cans of worms will open

'The suspicion of doping will hang over numerous men and women players including the...

Sania, Martina make winning start at Indian Wells

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis saw off the challenge of Australian team of Casey...

Venus makes early exit, dominant Serena advances

Venus Williams' return to Indian Wells lasted just one match but sister Serena looked...

Sharapova slams media coverage of doping case

Five-times grand slam tennis champion Maria Sharapova hit out at some media accounts...

Sharapova should be banned, says Murray

World No 2 Andy Murray says Maria Sharapova should be banned after her positive test...

Nadal fumes over doping rumours post Sharapova controversy

Spanish tennis maestro Rafael Nadal has defended his training methods and outrightly...

Maria Sharapova thanks fans for support

Days after Maria Sharapova announced that she tested positive for meldonium during the...

Meldonium prevalent in tennis, says former WADA chief

'If you have an IQ higher than room temperature you should stop (using it). There is a...

Sharapova's intent questioned - Why was she taking banned heart drug?

'Sharapova has been a US resident since early in her career, which does bring in a...

Kremlin: Sharapova failed drug test does not mirror Russian sports

The Kremlin's spokesman said on Wednesday that a failed drug test by Russian tennis...

Sharapova showed courage in taking responsibility, says Serena

Serena Williams, the top-ranked player in women's tennis, said on Tuesday she was...

'Lengthy ban for Sharapova would be devastating'

A lengthy ban for doping would be devastating for five-times grand slam champion Maria...

What will happen to brand Sharapova now?

In the day following Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova's admission that she failed a...

What is meldonium? Why did Sharapova use it?

What we must know about the substance the Russian tennis ace was taking before it was...

Blow for Sharapova: Nike suspends contract, TAG Heuer won't renew

One of Maria Sharapova's biggest sponsors, Nike Inc., said it was suspending ties...

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

Most expressed shock and a degree of sympathy for Maria Sharapova others were less...

6 Things you need to know about Maria Sharapova

Take a look at the profile of Maria Sharapova who told a news conference on Monday she...

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Rediff.com takes a look at players who tested positive for use of banned substances...

Sharapova faces suspension after failing drug test

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, the highest-paid woman in sports, said on Monday...

'Don't want to end my career this way...hope I'll be given a chance'

Former tennis world number one Maria Sharapova said on Monday that she failed a drug...

Sharapova admits that she failed a dope test

Maria Sharapova has admitted that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open this...

Davis Cup: Murray, Djokovic win epic encounters, to meet in quarters

A round-up of results from Davis Cup matches played on and Sunday

War of words: Kyrgios hits back at Tomic

Nick Kyrgios has hit back at Bernard Tomic after his compatriot accused him of...

Sharapova set to make 'major announcement'

Former tennis World No 1 Maria Sharapova will be holding a news conference in Los...

Davis Cup: Djokovic loses first match in 5 years; US make quarters

A round-up of results from Davis Cup matches played on Saturday and Sunday

Davis Cup: Murray wins but Japan level with holders Britain

Davis Cup champions Britain were locked at 1-1 with Japan after the opening two...

Djokovic finds form to delight Serbian fans in Davis Cup

World number one Novak Djokovic shook off an eye infection to beat Kazakhstan's...

Sania reveals India's success mantra in doubles

Tennis ace Sania Mirza, who has won three Grand Slams in a row combining with Swiss...

Davis Cup: Tomic revives Australia vs USA

Bernard Tomic ground down Jack Sock 7-6(2), 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to level Australia's Davis...

Serena Williams aiming for gold in Rio Olympics

Having played just one tournament since mid-September due to various injuries and a...

Sharapova withdraws from Indian Wells

In the absence of Sharapova, Colombia's Mariana Duque-Marino moves into the main...

'Providing everything goes well, I would play in the Davis Cup'

Andy Murray remains committed to playing a full part in Great Britain's Davis Cup...

Australia name retired Hewitt as reserve in Davis Cup squad

Hewitt has been reeled in as replacement for unwell Nick Kyrgios

French Open is going to be our toughest Grand Slam to win: Sania

Sania Mirza has said that French Open is going to be the "toughest" for her and Swiss...

Serena, Federer, Sharapova dazzle on Oscars night

Tennis stars Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova came in their finest...

Dubai title: Wawrinka wins after marathon tiebreak

Stanislas Wawrinka edged out Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in a nerve-jangling, near-30...

Recovering Federer to miss Indian Wells event, to return in April

World No 3 Roger Federer has delayed his ATP World Tour return by a month and plans to...

Wawrinka into Dubai final as injured Kyrgios withdraws

Stan Wawrinka reached his second final of the season as Nick Kyrgios retired injured...

Here's what Sania says after SanTina's 41-match win streak ends

Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis lost 2-6, 6-4, 10-5 to Russian pair...

Guess who stopped the Mirza-Hingis juggernaut

Top ranked women's doubles pair Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza had their 41-match...

Djokovic retires from Dubai Open, ends streak of 17 successive finals

Novak Djokovic's run of 17 successive Tour finals came to a grinding halt when he was...

Novak Djokovic in Club 700!

Novak Djokovic is only the 12th - third among active - player in the Open Era (since...

First round exit for Paes-Chardy from Mexico Open

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes and his French doubles partner Jeremy Chardy...

Wawrinka joins Queen's Club field

French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka will join Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal at this...

Bopanna-Mergea knocked out of Dubai tennis

The Indian challenge at the $2.2 million Dubai Tennis Championships ended with Rohan...

Sania-Hingis extend unbeaten streak to 41 matches

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis survived a scare...

Yuki squanders 3 match points, bows out in Dubai

Yuki Bhambri was well on course of an upset win over world number 51 Lukas Rosol but...

A birthday surprise for Somdev... but little else!

From a career-high ranking of 62 in 2011, Somdev Devvarman has plummeted to 279.

Bhambri drops out of top-100, Myneni rises after Delhi Open showing

A first-round exit at the Delhi Open, where he was defending a lot of points, cost...

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Novak Djokovic has vowed not to become over-confident as he seeks to extend a 15-match...

Querrey ends drought with Delray Beach victory

American Sam Querrey won his first ATP World Tour title in four years when he defeated...

Delhi Challenger Open: Myneni loses to Roberts in title clash

Struggling to cope with the windy conditions, Saketh Myneni suffered a tame defeat to...

Paes-Chardy knocked out of Delray Beach Open

Veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his French partner Jeremy Chardy bowed out...

Nadal dumped from Rio semi-finals by Uruguayan battler

Rafa Nadal's below-par season has continued with the former world number one dumped...

Querrey snuffs out Del Potro's hopes of fairytale return

Juan Martin del Potro's return to tennis fell short of a fairytale ending on Saturday...

Delhi Open: Bhupathi wins first title in 3 years!

Mahesh Bhupathi, who is making a comeback to competitive tennis after an injury...

The aim is to be in the top-10 till the French Open: Bopanna

Amid rising speculation on who is going to partner Sania Mirza at the Rio Olympics,...

Paes-Chardy in semi-finals of Delray Beach Open

India's Leander Paes along with his French partner Jeremy Chardy prevailed over Marcel...

Here's what you need to know about betting in tennis

Tennis accounted for nearly three quarters of all the suspicious betting alerts issued...

Thai player gets 18-month ban for corruption

Unranked Thai player Jatuporn Nalamphun has been suspended for 18 months and fined...

I don't think it is the right time to take a call on Rio: Sania

Sania Mirza has said it is too early to take a call on who she would partner in mixed...

Olympics not on my mind at all: Bhupathi

Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi insists that his consistent presence on the pro...

Unwell Serena pulls out of Qatar Open

Serena Williams will miss next week's Qatar Open because of the flu, she said on...

'Sania has acquired a lot of depth in her game'

As Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis stand on the threshold of a unique milestone, former...

Australian Open champ can't wait to go home...find out why...

Angelique Kerber, who recently won the Australian Open, has revealed that she has lost...

Nadal not worried about Zika threat ahead of Rio Open

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, who will play this week in the Rio Open,...

Bencic becomes first teenager since 2009 to crack WTA top 10

Switzerland's Belinda Bencic became the first teenager in seven years to reach the top...

Streak continues! Mirza-Hingis win 40th match to lift St Petersburg title

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis extended their...

Taiwan Open: Venus vanquishes Doi to claim title

American multiple grand slam champion Venus Williams collected the 49th title of her...

Nadal loses to Thiem, Almagro finally beats Ferrer

Former world number one Rafa Nadal wasted a match point as he slipped to a surprise...

Sania-Martina juggernaut continues; win 38th straight match

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis notched up their...

37 and counting! Sania-Hingis extend winning streak

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis extended their...

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Two tennis umpires were banned, one for life, last year for breaches of the sport's...

Nadal to play Wimbledon warm-up tourney at Queen's

Spaniard Rafael Nadal will sharpen his grasscourt game at London's Queen's Club ahead...

Andy and Kim Murray blessed with baby girl

This is the couple's first child.

'If India can have a world-class singles player...'

'Djokovic is playing some of the best tennis in the history of the game.'

India is on right path, says former Wimbledon champ Bartoli

India is steadily moving forward in the highly competitive world of tennis and people...

Tennis Roundup: Gasquet retains Montpellier title; Agut wins in Sofia

Richard Gasquet won a 13th career singles title by beating fellow Frenchman Paul-Henri...

Fed Cup: India thrash Uzbekistan 3-0 after Ankita Raina's twin wins

After two consecutive losses, the Indian team finally tasted success in Fed Cup as it...

Henman wants to see serve and volley in modern tennis

Four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman on Thursday said that conventional serve...

Federer sidelined for a month after undergoing knee surgery

The 17-times grand slam champion suffered the injury the day after his Australian Open...

Meet Sharapova, the gymnast!

Her ranking has dropped to number 6 in the WTA ranking charts after losing the...

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

Andy Murray may have a dismal record in the Australian Open final, but he is not the...

'Australian Open title was a perfect way to start the year'

Having returned to Hyderabad following a triumphant run at the Australian Open, Sania...

PHOTOS: Best of 2016 Australian Open

So it is over. Two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best competed for the...

Djokovic talks about karma and fighting hungry wolves

The battle to stay at the top of men's tennis is like a fight to keep hungry wolves at...

The numbers behind Djokovic's domination

Novak Djokovic claimed his sixth Australian Open title on Sunday as the 28-year-old...

At his peak, Novak now hungry for bite of the Parisian desert

Novak Djokovic vanquished Andy Murray for the fourth time in an Australian Open final...

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Newly crowned Australian Open champion NOvak Djokovic was not short of energy as he...

Emotionally taxed, error-prone, Murray unable to break Djokovic jinx

With another Australian Open title having slipped through his fingers after a...

Realistic Sania wants to enjoy the highs while they last

Following her triumph in the doubles at the Australian Open, Indian tennis ace Sania...

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

Novak Djokovic crushed Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3) on Sunday to match Roy Emerson's...

Djokovic matches Roy Emerson's record with 6th Aus Open title

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic who won his sixth Australian Open men's singles...

Djokovic downs Murray to claim 6th Australian Open title

World No 1 Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 6th Australian Open title after...

Kerber dives into Yarra river to celebrate Aus Open triumph

Angelique Kerber leapt into murky surroundings on Sunday, just hours after she became...

Coffee-fuelled Soares serves up 'double' treat at Australian Open

Brazil's Bruno Soares, fuelled by numerous cups of coffee, produced a doubles double...

Big brother Murray sets the tone by clinching doubles crown

Britain's Jamie Murray gained an early claim to bragging rights over younger brother...

Why spectators want Djokovic's opponents to win

'If one thing seemed clear in this week of very uneven tennis in Melbourne though, the...

5 instances that prove Serena was gracious in defeat

Serena Williams' relaxed outlook on life spilled over even in defeat on Saturday when...

Kerber's dream comes true in Melbourne

Angelique Kerber said her dreams came true in just over two hours on Rod Laver Arena...

Debutant Kerber upsets record chaser Williams

Angelique Kerber won her first Grand Slam by beating World No 1 Serena Williams 6-4,...

All you need to know about Aus Open men's finalists Djokovic and Murray

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Great Britain's Andy Murray who will contest...

Aus Open: Baseline battle in view as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar...

Why Milos Raonic was heartbroken...

A gallant Milos Raonic was left heartbroken by his Australian Open semi-final loss to...

Murray survives Raonic scare to enter Australian Open final

Second seed Andy Murray of Great Britian edged past Canadian Milos Raonic to set up a...

Australian Open is special, it's like home, says Sania Mirza

"I would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting us. For me Australian...

Sania loses in 'mixed'; hopes of grand double dashed

Sania Mirza's hopes of a grand double at the Australian Open were dashed after she and...

Can hot favourite Serena match Steffi Graf's major haul?

Serena Williams is on course to match Steffi Graf's major haul in the Australian Open...

All you need to know about Australian Open finalist Williams and Kerber

Factbox on American Serena Williams, who will bid for her 22nd Grand Slam title...

PHOTOS: Sania-Hingis extend winning run to 36 with Aus Open crown

The Santina juggernaut rolls as the Indo-Swiss pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis...

Sania-Hingis win Australian Open, complete 'Grand' hat-trick

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis edged out their Czech Republican rivals Andrea...

Serena warns Kerber ahead of final

Despite dominating the year by winning three Grand Slam titles in 2015, World No.1...

Sania-Hingis eye third straight Grand Slam

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are gunning for their third title of the season as they...

When devastating Djokovic left Rod Laver Arena crowd cold!

Champion Novak Djokovic was unable to draw much support from the crowd at Rod Laver...

6 Takeaways for Roger Federer from Australian Open

Roger Federer sees light at end of dark tunnel.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena hit new heights in Melbourne semis

Novak Djokovic held off a Roger Federer fightback as he reached the final of the...

Djokovic quells Federer fightback to enter Aus Open final

Champion Novak Djokovic foiled a stirring fightback from Roger Federer to defeat the...

Konta's fairytale run ends but she is hungry for more Slam success

Johanna Konta's exhilarating run at the Australian Open was finally halted by...

4 reasons why Kerber belongs in Grand Slam finals

Angelique Kerber feels vindicated that she now belongs at the upper echelons of the...

What Murray needs to do to win against Raonic assault...

Andy Murray has had his mind elsewhere for much of the Australian Open but will need...

4 reasons why Serena Williams is in TOP form

Serena Williams is playing at another level, says beaten Agnieszka Radwanska

Australian Open: Sania-Dodig upset holders Hingis-Paes

Sania Mirza of India and Ivan Dodig of Croatia bested defending champions Martina...

Kerber ends Konta's run, to face holder Serena in Melbourne final

Angelique Kerber ended Johanna Konta's fairytale run at the Australian Open with a...

Serena demolishes Radwanska to make seventh Australian Open final

Serena Williams underlined the difference in class and power between her and the rest...

When the 'unseeded' went the distance at the Australian Open

The Australian Open has seen many unheralded players punching above their weight....

Sania-Hingis storm into Australian Open final, eye third successive Slam

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis stormed into the final of the...

Serena bidding for 22nd Grand Slam title

Women's champion Serena Williams, bidding for her 22nd Grand Slam title, will have to...

Lip-smacking Aus Open semis! Djokovic to meet Federer

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic and No 3 seed Roger Federer will square off in a...

She is no triple agent, just Johanna Konta...

With not one, or two but three passports in her possession, Britain's Johanna Konta...

4 reasons why win against Ferrer was Murray's best match

Andy Murray thinks he played his best tennis of the tournament during his Australian...

Aus Open: Raonic storms past Monfils into last four

A clinical Milos Raonic stormed past Gael Monfils 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the...

India at Australian Open: Bopanna's campaign over

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna's challenge at the Australian Open ended, on...

Where is the proof of match-fixing?

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic says players are being hounded like 'serial...

3 positives for Azarenka from Melbourne loss

Victoria Azarenka's hopes of a remarkable comeback Australian Open victory crumbled...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Kerber thwarts Azarenka comeback, Murray in semis

Images from the matches played on Day 10 at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on...

Longevity has its place but Serena just wants to have fun

Serena Williams, with 21 grand slam titles in her trophy cabinet, thinks she has...

Aus Open: 'Less is more' for Djokovic as Federer looms in semis

Champion Novak Djokovic did not bother with a practice hit before his showdown with...

'My bad', says Federer after ruffling temperamental Tomic

Tennis great Roger Federer has issued a tacit apology for inadvertently provoking a...

Federer ramps game up to move into Aus Open semis

Roger Federer advanced to his 12th Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday with an...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Nishikori to set up Federer showdown

Images from the matches played on Day 8 at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on...

Sania vs Paes in mixed doubles quarter-finals at Australia Open

Sania Mirza entered the women's doubles semi-finals and set up a high-intensity clash...

Serena routs Sharapova to reach Aus Open semis

Reigning champion Serena Williams ramped up the power in the second set to vanquish...

Doubles players at Aus Open questioned by officials over fixing report

Two players at the Australian Open revealed that they have been interviewed by...

'Drained' Murray would have quit Aus Open over Sears's health

Andy Murray would not have continued playing at the Australian Open if his...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray eases into quarters, Raonic stuns Wawrinka

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Aus Open: Emotions run high as Murray scrambles past Tomic

Becomes first Briton to make tournament quarters since 1977

Aus Open: Ailing Wawrinka concedes Raonic was better on the day

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka blamed a lingering cold for his exit from the...

Padma Bhushan for Sania, Saina; Deepika to get Padma Shri

Women dominated this year's Padma awards for sports with tennis star Sania Mirza and...

Australian Open: Sania, Bopanna enter quarters of doubles events

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna advanced to the quarter-finals of...

After breast reduction, it's nose surgery for Simona Halep

orld No 2 Simona Halep is to have an operation on her nose after an illness-plagued...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic wins marathon battle; Serena, Maria advance

Photos from matches played Day 7 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday

Aus Open: When big-hearted Simon almost did Djokovic in

Gilles Simon will carry the distinction of being the first man to prise a set off...

India at Australian Open: Paes, Bopanna advance in mixed doubles

It was a good day at office for India's mixed doubles pairs as both Leander Paes and...

Angry Tomic gives Federer bitter retort

Australian Bernard Tomic has hit back at Roger Federer's suggestion that he is a long...

Ivanovic bows out after coach hospitalised following collapse in stands

The coach of Ana Ivanovic, and father-in-law of men's world number two Andy Murray,...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray, Wawrinka, Azarenka in last 16; Ivanovic ousted

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Saturday.

Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse

Andy Murray moved into the fourth round of the Australian Open in surreal...

How Serena is trying to bring 'pop culture' to tennis courts

Known for her attention seeking clothes, Serena Williams is trying to bring pop...

Sick but slick Wawrinka records 400th ATP win to move to fourth round

Stan Wawrinka let his tennis do the talking as he brushed off the after-effects of a...

India at the Australian Open: Sania, Juniors cruise

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis continued to...

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Johanna Konta spurned the country of her birth to play tennis for Britain but the...

Aus Open: Bopanna-Mergea in third round; Bhupathi-Muller exit

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea breezed into the pre-quarter-finals of the men's...

PHOTOS: Djokovic checks tricky Seppi after Federer defuses Dimitrov

A patient Roger Federer weathered a second set storm from Grigor Dimitrov before...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena marches on; Sharapova survives scare

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Friday.

Sharapova re-dresses for success

Former champion Maria Sharapova found inspiration in a change of dress to put away...

Best PHOTOS from the Australian Open

From Rafael Nadal's shock exit in the first round to Novak Djokovic's clinical run. We...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray negates Groth's attack; Azarenka advances

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Thursday.

'I've been so fortunate to be able to compete 20 years in a row'

Lleyton Hewitt was ushered into retirement as Spain's David Ferrer ended the...

PHOTOS: Ivanovic shaken after spectator falls during match

Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic was shaken up when a spectator was injured...

Sania, Bopanna ease into second round at Australian Open

India's tennis stars enjoyed comfortable wins in the Australian Open on Thursday as...

Djokovic denies report that 2007 loss to Santoro was fixed

Novak Djokovic has denied an Italian media report he deliberately lost a match in 2007...

Federer is no pushy parent!

Roger Federer is in love with tennis even after nearly two decades but may not be that...

Bouchard fails to live up to expectations once more

Former golden girl Eugenie Bouchard's hopes of rehabilitation at the Australian Open...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Kvitova upset even as Djoko, Federer, Serena, cruise

Images from Day 3 of the 2016 Australian Open in Melbourne, on Wednesday

Aus Open: Bhupathi in men's doubles second round, Paes loses

Mahesh Bhupathi returned to Grand Slam action with a first-round win at the Australian...

Hewitt prolongs Australian Open swansong as family watches from stands

An emotional Lleyton Hewitt staved off retirement for at least one more match by...

Confident and injury-free, Sharapova surges forth at Melbourne Park

Maria Sharapova declared herself free from the worry of a forearm injury after...

'Pumped up' Federer sees off Dolgopolov to reach third round

Roger Federer overcame some feisty resistance from Alexandr Dolgopolov to safely...

Will Venus be back at the Australian Open next year?

Serena Williams expects her sister Venus to be back at Melbourne Park next year for a...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Halep, Venus knocked out; Murray forges ahead

Photos from matches on Day 2 at the Australian Open on Tuesday

PHOTOS: Sublime Verdasco sends Nadal packing in first round

Fernando Verdasco sent shockwaves through the Australian Open on Tuesday by defeating...

Revelations by tennis players on fixing approaches come thick and fast

After startling claims, on Monday, by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News accusing tennis...

Federer wants names revealed as match-fixing allegations mar tennis

Roger Federer called for 'concrete' facts while Novak Djokovic spoke of his team once...

Eight players in Australian Open suspected of match-fixing

Some secret files exposing widespread match-fixing in Tennis have rocked the...

Upsets on Day 1 at the Australian Open

Rediff.com takes stock of the seeded casualties on the first day of the Australian Open.

India at Aus Open: Yuki Bhambri ousted by Berdych

Star Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri suffered a major setback in the Australian Open...

I was indirectly approached for fixing, admits Djokovic

Novak Djokovic said an approach had been made offering him $200,000 to throw a match...

Wozniacki kicking herself after loss to unseeded Putintseva

Caroline Wozniacki was left ruing her inability to see off Kazakhstan's Yulia...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djoko, Sharapova cruise; Wozniacki stunned

Photos from Day 1 of the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Monday

4 reasons why tennis is ripe for match-fixing!

Tennis was rocked on Monday by allegations that the game's authorities have failed to...

Serena, Nishikori shoot down match-fixing claims

World No.1 Serena Williams has refuted any hints of match-fixing in women's tennis....

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Widespread suspected match-fixing exists at the top level of world tennis, including...

Is she the new Grand Slam champion in waiting?

Garbine Muguruza is doing her best to stay grounded ahead of the Australian Open after...

Record-chasing Djokovic ready to rumble in Melbourne heat

World number one Novak Djokovic is a red hot favourite to overcome all opponents and...

Hingis joins Sania at top of world rankings

Swiss tennis great Martina Hingis has joined her Indian partner Sania Mirza at the top...

Wawrinka down plays impact of Djokovic victory

For someone who was the only man to beat world number one Novak Djokovic in a grand...

Azarenka eyes fun ride to third Australian title

After two years of injury frustration and bouts of depression, Victoria Azarenka is...

'I actually just returned a pair of underwear that wasn't mine'

Maria Sharapova says her Australian Open preparations have gone smoothly despite her...

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

Novak Djokovic deserves a "little star" next to his name for a spectacular 2015 season...

Hobart International: Cornet hammers Bouchard to take title

France's Alize Cornet thrashed an error-prone Eugenie Bouchard 6-1, 6-2 to win the...

Sydney International: Bopanna, Mergea beaten in final

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea had to be content with a runners-up finish at the ATP...

'My wife and child are more important to me than a tennis match'

World number two Andy Murray has repeated, emphatically, that he will abandon the...

3 enemies standing in Serena's way to seventh heaven

Ailing knees, Father Time and even a resurgent Victoria Azarenka stand in the way of...

It was a dream and now it's reality: Hingis

The golden girls of world tennis, Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their...

Sania-Hingis reign in Sydney after 30th straight win

The world No 1 women's doubles team added another crown to their overflowing trophy...

Australian Open: India's Bhambri faces World No. 6 Berdych in first round

India's tennis player Yuki Bhambri was handed a tough draw at the Australian Open when...

Sydney International tennis: Bopanna-Mergea in final; Halep loses

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea entered the Sydney...

Rio cancels contract for Olympic tennis centre due to delays

The city of Rio de Janeiro cancelled the construction contract for the Olympic tennis...

Aus Open draw: Djokovic to open title defence against plucky Korean

Serena faces hard-hitting Giorgi in first round while former World No Hewitt play his...

Sania-Martina win 29th consecutive match, break 22-year-old record

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis, on Thursday, rallied to win...

Somdev knocked out of Australian Open qualifiers

India's singles player Somdev Devvarman suffered disappointment in the Australian Open...

Defending champs Djokovic, Williams get top billing at Australian Open

Reigning champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named top seeds for...

Auckland tennis: Anderson socked by American Jack

Jack Sock started a new tradition on Thursday, one that the 23-year-old hopes will...

One thing Serena Williams can't afford to do in 2016...

Serena Williams must stop giving opponents head starts if she is to come anywhere near...

Sharapova fully fit and ready for Australian Open challenge

Multiple grand slam champion Maria Sharapova has declared herself fully fit and ready...

Unstoppable Sania-Hingis equal record winning streak

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis equalled the record...

Djokovic not as smooth on romantic dates as on tennis court...

It seems Novak Djokovic's moves with the ladies are not as perfect as the moves with...

Australia hoping bad boys come good in Melbourne

Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic gave Australia an unwanted reputation as a breeding...

Sydney International: Sania-Martina continue unbeaten run

The seemingly unstoppable duo of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis eased past Anastasia...

Paes knocked out in first round of Sydney International

India's tennis star Leander Paes and his partner Jeremy Chardy suffered a straight-set...

Sania maintains top spot, Bopanna ninth in doubles rankings

India's Sania Mirza continues to top the women's double chart while her partner...

Andy Murray's No 1 goal is...

Finally clinching an elusive Australian Open crown is Andy Murray's number one goal...

Bernard Tomic: The apology after infamous rant

Australia's top-ranked tennis player Bernard Tomic has apologised after a row with...

Djokovic, Serena named players of 2015, Sania-Hingis crowned Doubles champions

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were named men's and women's world champions for...

Chennai Open: Wawrinka makes it three in a row

Living up to his top billing, Stan Wawrinka annexed his third Chennai Open singles...

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer

An inspired Milos Raonic toppled Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 to win the Brisbane...

Djokovic crushes Nadal to start new year with Doha title

Novak Djokovic moved ahead for the first time in his long-running rivalry with Rafael...

Chennai Open: Wawrinka eases into final with win over Paire

Top seed and defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka punctured the challenge of Benoit...

Tennis 'bad boy' Kyrgios helps Australia to win Hopman Cup

Nick Kyrgios continued his impressive run of form ahead of this month's Australian...

Yet another milestone for Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis continued their domination in...

Azarenka sounds Australian Open warning with Brisbane win

Victoria Azarenka displayed the kind of form that could lead her to a hat-trick of...

Auckland Classic: Spirited Stephens bags title as Melbourne looms

Sloane Stephens ground down unseeded German Julia Goerges 7-5, 6-2 to win the Auckland...

Shenzhen Open: Radwanska takes Riske for easy triumph

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska celebrated her rise to the top four of the world rankings...

PHOTOS: Champion Federer sets up Raonic final in Brisbane

Defending champion Roger Federer will meet big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic in the...

Ramkumar wins hearts in defeat, Wawrinka in semis

A marauding Ramkumar Ramanathan dished out yet another commendable performance, albeit...

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Defending champion Federer, battling a flu bug according to the local media, was made...

Brisbane International: Tomic proving to be giant killer at 'home'

Home hope Bernard Tomic continued his promising form ahead of the Australian Open by...

Unstoppable Sania-Hingis make it 25 WINS in a row; enter Brisbane final!

India's tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis continued their...

Safarova calls in sick, will miss Australian Open

World No 9 Lucie Safarova will miss this month's Australian Open as she has yet to...

Ramkumar rallies into Chennai Open quarterfinals

A gutsy Ramkumar Ramanathan buried a sluggish start to eke out an inspiring win over...

Federer sails in Brisbane, Crawford crushes Petkovic

Roger Federer took 55 minutes to dispel all injury doubts with a 6-2, 6-1 routing of...

Paes forced out of Chennai Open after partner falls ill

Indian tennis great Leander Paes will not take further part in the the Aircel Chennai...

Chennai Open: Wawrinka breezes into quarters; Indians advance

Ramkumar Ramanathan's good run at the Chennai Open continued as he combined with...

Hopman Cup: Murray shown the door by 'improved' Kyrgios

?Andy Murray's preparations for this month's Australian Open suffered a setback on...

Brisbane: Nishikori, Azarenka move through to quarters

Japan's Kei Nishikori and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus continued their Australian Open...

Auckland Classic: Broady lets her racquet do the talking

A fired up Naomi Broady let her racquet do the talking as she stormed back to beat...

Chennai Open: Wild carder Ramkumar marches on but Somdev knocked out

Ramkumar Ramanathan recorded the second-biggest win of his career by shocking world...

Hopman Cup: Serena retires with knee injury

World No 1 Serena Williams retired from her Hopman Cup match against Australian...

Auckland Classic: Venus eclipsed by rising Russian, Ivanovic out

Former world number ones Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic endured a humbling start to...

Sharapova's Brisbane withdrawal a 'precaution' ahead of Aus Open

Multiple grand slam champion Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International...

PHOTOS: Ivanovic, Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland

Ana Ivanovic and Caroline Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland to play some street...

Chennai Open: Qualifier Pavic, Coric advance to 2nd Round

Eight seed Borna Coric of Croatia survived anxious moments before getting the better...

Brisbane International PIX: Easy for Azarenka; Stosur survives

Former Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka began her warm-up to the first Grand...

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

With only two weeks to go for the Australian Open, tennis stars Roger Federer,...

Hobbling Serena Williams ruled out of opening Hopman Cup tie

World number one Serena Williams was ruled out of her opening match at the Hopman Cup...

Paes doesn't want repeat of 2012 London Games selection drama

Leander Paes is hoping that there will be not be repeat of a selection fiasco ahead of...

Somdev rallies to qualify for Chennai Open main draw

Somdev Devvarman joined compatriot Ramkumar Ramanathan in the singles main draw of the...

Here we come again to a new season, starting with Doha: Djokovic

Six weeks after completing one of the greatest seasons in tennis history, Novak...

Tendulkar, Kohli, Serena celebrate the New Year in style...

Rediff.com presents how the sporting stars welcomed 2016 in style with glamorous...

You have to remain mentally strong while facing Djokovic: Wawrinka

Stanislas Wawrinka eked out the "biggest win" of his career when he downed Novak...

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 2

From a bloodied face of Spanish club Atletico's Madrid's Mario Mandzukic, to...

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Vanity Fair's August issue, featuring Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as 1976 Olympic...

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 1

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Sania, Saina super show dominates 2015

Away from the cricket field, it was a year in which Sania Mirza was unarguably the...

Yuki Bhambri pulls out of Chennai Open

India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri on Sunday withdrew from the Chennai Open as he...

Soderling finally retires after long-running illness

Sweden's Robin Soderling, the player best-known for being the first man to beat Rafael...

'To play in my seventh Olympics..this is what dreams are made of'

Leander Paes has said he's all geared up to win a medal in next year's Rio Olympics.

In-form Paes eyes medal at record seventh Olympic Games

India's tennis star Leander Paes on Wednesday said he is all geared up to win a medal...

Wawrinka to start Chennai Open defense against Croat teen Coric

Stan Wawrinka will begin his title defense at the Chennai Open facing off against...

10 BEST Sports Images of the Week!

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Arsenal believe they can win Premier League: Ozil

Arsenal can win the Premier League title this season if they can continue playing the...

Djokovic and Serena Williams named ITF world champions for 2015

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were named men's and women's world champions for...

2015 Rewind: Historic year for Sania

Sania Mirza savoured a historic 2015 as she became the first female player from India...

Sania to captain India Fed Cup Team

World No 1 Sania Mirza was, on Monday, named captain of the Indian team for next...

Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Davis Cup hero Andy Murray won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2015...

PHOTOS: Wawrinka inspires Singapore to IPTL title victory

Stan Wawrinka showed his class in both singles and doubles to lead the Singapore...

Now, Virat Kohli wants to play tennis!

India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli seems to be smitten by the International...

When Serena Williams did not finish...

Serena Williams has won 21 Grand Slam titles but failed to finish 5km run in Miami,...

Thanks to Jonas for helping out, nice to have Amelie back: Murray

World number two Andy Murray will not be working with Swede Jonas Bjorkman next year...

Serena crowned Sportsperson of Year, eyes more slams

Serena Williams added to one of the longest resumes in sports by collecting the...

IPTL: Indian Aces down Japan Warriors for seventh win

Indian Aces continued their dominance in IPTL 2 with a 25-18 win over Japan Warriors...

And the Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year is...

Serena Williams, who held all four of tennis's grand slam titles for the second time...

Don't know what to call IPTL but I have loved it: Federer

"The question is what an exhibition is? There is a kids' day exhibition in Australia...

IPTL: Nadal beats Federer in marquee final set to help Indian Aces win

Indian Acres' Rafael Nadal beat UAE Royals' Roger Federer to win the last set 6-5...

Federer excited to partner Hingis at Rio Olympics

Switzerland's two greatest tennis players will join forces at next year's Rio Olympics...

'Our relationship doesn't only revolve around tennis'

Their friendship and camaraderie, they say, goes way beyond tennis but Sania Mirza and...

IPTL: Moya masterclass as Slammers thrash Mavericks

Temperamental Australian star Nick Kyrgios provided the perfect finish after veteran...

Serbian beauty Ana Ivanovic rocks the saree look!

Ana Ivanovic took the opportunity to experience the Indian culture and tried the...

Nadal refuses to partner Leander Paes 'anytime soon'

World No 5 Rafael Nadal has ruled out joining forces with Indian tennis great Leander...

Nadal v Federer: Much-awaited showdown of IPTL

The marquee clash between a vintage Roger Federer and classy Rafael Nadal, the legends...

IPTL: Nadal, Sania help Indian Aces thrash Philippines Mavericks

Legendary Rafael Nadal was at his energetic best in his two wins as rampaging Indian...

IPTL PHOTOS: Paes inspires Japan Warriors to victory

Indian veteran Leander Paes and his doubles partner Hugues Herbert turned it around...

Rafael Nadal shares his success mantra

"When I was a kid, I just dreamt about playing at Roland Garros, at Wimbledon,...

Delhi gears up for Nadal-Federer clash

The marquee clash between a vintage Roger Federer and classy Rafael Nadal, the legends...

Rejig in Roger Federer's coaching team

Roger Federer has rejigged his coaching team for next year by parting company with...

Canadian beauty Bouchard sweats it out on the beach

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard tried to forget her poor results on the court.

Title holders Indian Aces make it two in a row

Defending champions Indian Aces bounced back in style to beat Singapore Slammers 27-20...

IPTL: Kyrgios takes Slammers past Mavericks

Mavericks won the men's doubles and men's legends singles rubber, but the Slammers...

Did Sania ask for money, private jet to be chief guest?

A day after Sania Mirza was accused of not attending Madhya Pradesh awards ceremony...

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Indian Premier Tennis League...

Sania continues to rule women's doubles rankings

Sania Mirza has enjoyed a dream run in the history Indian tennis this year. With two...

Here is what Murray thinks about the future of British tennis

Andy Murray, who put Britain on top of the tennis world with victory in the Davis Cup...

British hopes fulfilled... Murray can now focus on his career

In winning the Davis Cup Andy Murry has fulfilled the hopes Britain had in him. Now,...

Sania Mirza holidays in Goa with actress Parineeti Chopra

The tennis champ is now out on a mini-vacation with the Bollywood actress. Both Sania...

Davis Cup win caps remarkable year for Britain's Andy Murray

World No 2 Andy Murray's three-point contribution to Britain's defeat of Belgium in...

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Andy Murray beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 to seal Britain's first Davis...

Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title

The magnificent Murrays, Andy and Jamie, put Britain within touching distance of a...

Punjab Marshalls break home-ground jinx in CTL 2015

Punjab Marshalls swept the first home tie 23-15 against Raipur Rangers in possibly the...

Leander is my favourite mixed doubles partner: Navratilova

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, on Friday, described multiple Grand Slam winner...

Sania-Leander pair at Rio Olympics? Hit or miss?

India's best chances of a medal was in the mixed doubles in which Leander Paes is...

Davis Cup final: Edmund faces baptism of fire as Britain play Belgium

Unheralded British youngster Kyle Edmund faces a Davis Cup baptism of fire when he...

Caption this: Sania gives Didi a helping hand in tennis

Tennis stars descended on Kolkata when a prelude to the Indian Premier Tennis League...

Can Wawrinka win his third successive title in Chennai?

World No.4 Stan Wawrinka will look to win his third successive Chennai Open title,...

Sania-Bhupathi prevail over Paes-Navratilova pair

Legendary Martina Navratilova showed glimpses of her past with her super-fit partner...

No one has the right to ask me what happens in my bedroom: Sania

Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza, currently the world women's doubles champion,...

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend...

Tennis this year is only about 'The One'

The Serb's dominance in 2016, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com, is way beyond numbers....

Davis Cup final will go ahead: ITF

The Davis Cup final between Belgium and Britain will go ahead despite Brussels being...

My quality to adapt to moments and partners is the key: Hingis

Having captured two Grand Slam doubles titles as well as the year-ending WTA Tour...

PHOTOS: Djokovic crushes Nadal to reach final in London

Novak Djokovic turned on the style to outclass old adversary Rafael Nadal and reach...

World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea storm into final, eye No. 1 ranking

Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea on Saturday made it to the final...

Tour Finals PHOTOS: Wawrinka knocks out Murray; Nadal survives Ferrer

World number two Murray, who smashed a frame in anger in the final game, said the...

It's tough to have a better year than 2015: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza says it is tough to have a better year than 2015 but she will strive hard...

Nadal is back with a bang; proving to be a 'threat' again

Rafael Nadal will be pose a significant Grand Slam threat again next year after...

ATP World Tour PHOTOS: Federer repels Nishikori fightback; Bryans edge cliffhanger

Roger Federer's enduring brilliance and his sheer hatred of losing allowed him to...

World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea lose to Fognini-Bolleli

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea finished second in Ashe/Smith Group after losing to...

Tour Finals PIX: Nadal powers past Murray, Wawrinka downs Ferrer

Rafael Nadal produced one of his best performances of the year to beat Andy Murray...

World Tour Finals PIX: Federer ends Djokovic's 23-match winning streak

Photos from the ATP World Tour Finals matches played in London on Tuesday.

Bopanna-Mergea in World Tour Finals semis

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea reached the semi-finals...

It's been an amazing year for me, gushes Sania

Having won two Grand Slams and become World No 1 in women's doubles this year, Indian...

ATP Tour Finals PIX: Nadal hammers wayward Wawrinka, Murray wins

Photos from the ATP World Tour Finals matches played in London on Monday

Tour Finals: Novak is year-end No 1; Bopanna-Mergea down Bryan twins

Novak Djokovic handed Kei Nishikori a brutal lesson in hardcourt tennis as the Serb...

India's 'tennis sensation', Sania turns 29. Wish her!

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who had a rollicking 2015 season, turned 29 on Sunday.

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

They have been drawn in Group Ashe-Smith along with John Peers/Jamie Murray and Simone...

7 ways Djokovic can end his golden year with a bang!

With three of the four Grand Slam titles and a record six Masters Series crowns...

It's important I'm not too hard on myself: Murray

Andy Murray is performing a delicate balancing act as he prepares for a claycourt...

Top tennis stars in Amritraj's CTL commencing November 23

Martina Hingis, Flavia Pennetta, Jelena Jankovic, Thomas Johansson and other top...

Can India win an Olympic medal in tennis?

India have a good chance of winning medals in both, men's doubles and mixed doubles...

'Not trying to keep status quo, because for me that's regression'

A long year has taken its toll on some of the world's best tennis players but the...

Impressive Djokovic makes history with Paris title

Novak Djokovic's already brilliant season took on another dimension on Sunday when the...

Bopanna-Mergea qualify for ATP Tour finale

Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Florin Mergea qualified for the year-end ATP...

Record-chasing Djokovic sets up Murray showdown

World number one Novak Djokovic survived a second-set blip to reach the Paris Masters...

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Djokovic makes it 20 wins in a row, Nadal out

Novak Djokovic beat Tomas Berdych 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8) in the quarter-finals of the Paris...

Paris Masters: Murray sees off Gasquet to reach semis

Andy Murray remained on course for a maiden Paris Masters title after the Briton saw...

Who will win USOC honours? Serena Williams or Simone Biles

Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Ted Ligety were among the finalists for United...

Paris Masters: Bopanna-Mergea pair in doubles quarterfinals

Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea scraped past Colombian duo of...

Meet the new 'Supergirl'... Serena Williams

Serena Williams chased down a man, who stole her phone while dining at a restaurant,...

Paris Masters: Murray crushes Coric to set up Goffin meeting

Andy Murray demolished Croatian teenager Borna Coric 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of...

Paris Masters round-up: Paes-Nadal out; Djokovic, Wawrinka surge ahead

All the results from the matches played in the BNP Paribas Paris Masters on Tuesday

Yuki reaches career-best rank of 89, ensures Australian Open place

India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri regained his place in top-100 as he jumped 16...

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

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'I lost first two matches but it's not like I was playing bad'

With the unique format at the WTA Finals, it is all about how you finish rather than...

PHOTOS: Emotional Radwanska claims maiden WTA Finals title

An emotional Agnieszka Radwanska claimed her maiden WTA Finals title with a...

Sania-Martina bag 9th title of the year! Congratulate them!

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis lifted their ninth...

Super Sania-Martina clinch WTA Finals title

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis ended their dream...

How Nadal did a 'favour' to fellow Spaniard Ferrer

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Swiss Indoor tournament when he beat Frenchman...

Yuki set to re-enter top-100

India's Yuki Bhambri fashioned an impressive if not dominating win to clinch his...

This is how you actually have a Happy Halloween!!!

It proved a happy Halloween for Czech Petra Kvitova after she made the most of coming...

After sealing No 1 spot, Sania-Martina enter 10th final of the year

The duo of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis sailed into the 10th final of the year at...

WTA Finals: Radwanska sees off Muguruza to book final berth

Agnieszka Radwanska rallied past an exhausted Garbine Muguruza to book her place in...

Paes to partner Rafael Nadal in Paris Masters

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes is set to partner Spanish legend Rafael Nadal in the...

WTA Finals: Majestic Muguruza advances, Kvitova gets reprieve

Garbine Muguruza continued her dream debut at the WTA Finals by completing round robin...

WTA Finals: Unstoppable Sania-Martina ease into the semi-finals

World's numero uno women's doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued...

Injury layoff gave me a chance to look through my schedule: Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is used to having to rebuild from scratch after suffering a string of...

WTA Finals PHOTOS: Spotless Sharapova carries Radwanska into semis

Maria Sharapova made light of her long injury layoff by advancing to the last four of...

'Serena is dominant because she has the ability to hold serve'

Tennis legend Chris Evert believes an inability to dominate on serve is preventing the...

Game, set, match: Has Serena found new love?

Tennis world No 1 Serena Williams's love-life is always in the news - that is when she...

WTA Finals: Sania-Hingis virtually in semis after second win

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis defeated Czech pair of Andrea Hlavackova and...

Valencia Open: Paes-Kubot in quarter-finals

Leander Paes and his Polish partner Lukasz Kubot entered the men's doubles...

WTA Finals: Sharapova screams past Halep, Pennetta prevails

Maria Sharapova continued her mastery of Romania's Simona Halep with a high quality...

WTA Finals: Sania-Martina make winning start

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their rampaging form and recorded a...

'Kyrgios doesn't realise how powerful his image can be'

Australia's new Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has backed the country's bad boy of...

WTA Finals: In-form Muguruza downs Safarova

Garbine Muguruza made an imposing start to the WTA Finals by confidently swotting...

Sharapova delights on return from layoff

Maria Sharapova had not completed a match since losing at Wimbledon in July, so the...

Berdych removes Sock to win Stockholm Open

Tomas Berdych swept aside American Jack Sock to make it two Stockholm Open titles in a...

WTA Finals: Halep storms to victory, Sharapova wins marathon

Romania's Simona Halep kicked off her campaign for a maiden WTA Finals title in...

Cilic beats Bautista Agut to win Kremlin Cup

Marin Cilic beat Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets to win a second successive...

Kremlin Cup: Kuznetsova wins women's event; Cilic in final

Svetlana Kuznetsova thrashed defending champion and fellow Russian Anastasia...

Stockholm Open: Berdych reaches final as Baghdatis pulls out

Defending champion Tomas Berdych advanced to the Stockholm Open final after his...

Maria Sharapova: Fit, revitalised and raring to go

Maria Sharapova is renowned for her sheer determination in the face of adversity but...

Former World No 1 Henin, Safin headline list of Hall of Fame nominees

Belgian former World No 1 and seven-time grand slam singles champion Justine Henin...

Cilic to face Donskoy in Kremlin Cup semi-finals

World No 14 Marin Cilic is through to the semi-finals of the Kremlin Cup after the...

Halep, Sharapova drawn together at WTA Finals

Top seed Simona Halep was pooled with grand slam winners Maria Sharapova and Flavia...

Czech Safarova completes WTA Finals line-up

Czech Lucie Safarova took the final qualifying spot for the end-of-season WTA Finals...

Ferrer into Vienna quarters, on course for London

Spain's David Ferrer, his eyes fixed on qualifying yet again for the ATP World Tour...

Serena to start 2016 season with Hopman Cup

Williams reached the final of the mixed team event earlier this year with American...

Djokovic is the Master of Shanghai

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his rich vein of form as he brushed aside...

With Tianjin title in bag, Radwanska books WTA Finals place

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska booked a spot at the end of season WTA Finals in...

Shanghai Masters: Tsonga outplays Nadal, to face Djokovic in final

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga recorded a first win over Rafael Nadal in almost four...

Bopanna-Kubot knocked out of Shanghai Masters

Bopanna and Kubot saved five of the seven chances while their rivals got broken only...

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

"I hope they both become ultra successful because at the end of the day, they will be...

Sania-Mahesh vs Leander-Navratilova in exhibition tie in Delhi!

In a rare appearance together, India's top tennis stars led by World No 1 one doubles...

Nadal trounces Wawrinka to set up Tsonga semi-final

Former world number one Rafael Nadal displayed more signs of a return to top form with...

Nadal is enjoying his tennis, again!

Former World No 1 Rafael Nadal says regaining control of his emotions has sparked a...

Why tennis star Bouchard is suing US Tennis Association...

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard has filed a case against the United States...

US Open squash: Dipika progresses, Joshna loses

India's Dipika Pallikal returned to top form after two forgettable tournaments as she...

Federer knocked out by 70th-ranked Ramos-Vinolas in Shanghai

World number three and defending champion Roger Federer suffered a surprise defeat in...

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Wawrinka wins Japan Open, takes career title count to 11

Switzerland's French Open champion Stan Wawrinka captured his fourth title this year...

Incredible Sania-Hingis conquer Beijing too!

Extending their unbeaten record, India's Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis...

Japan Open: Paire upsets Nishikori, faces Wawrinka in final

Paire won his first ATP Tour title on the clay at Bastad in July and will go in search...

Sania-Hingis enter China Open final, poised for eight crown

The top seeded Indo-Swiss pair stormed into the final of the China Open, beating the...

Sania-Hingis advance to China Open semis

Eyeing their eight title of the season, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her doubles...

'Sania Mirza is an inspiration but singles are the real deal'

The franchise-based Champions Tennis League, which will begin its second season next...

HOTTEST Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts her killer curves!

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Wuhan Open: Sensational Sania and Hingis lift women's doubles title

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Wuhan Open: Sania-Hingis storm into doubles final

The Indo-Swiss duo of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis reached the final of Wuhan Open...

Serena pulls out of WTA finals citing injury issues

'I've played injured most of the year -- whether it was my elbow, my knee, or in the...

Sharapova not bogged down by latest injury

Maria Sharapova's return from injury after an almost three-month break was cut short...

Sania-Hingis continue golden run, ease to Guangzhou title

Sania and Hingis eased to a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory against the Chinese pairing of...

'Sania has put tennis on the front pages'

Former India tennis ace Vijay Amritraj hailed the exploits of Sania Mirza on...

US Open champ Pennetta to play for Mumbai in CTL

Flavia Pennetta, Italy's newly-crowned US Open women's singles champion, will...

Wawrinka to defend Chennai Open 2016 crown

Two-time Grand Slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka will be back in Chennai to defend his...

'Go and play tennis if you do not like my combative style'

Back in Italy after a four-year absence, Felipe Melo has quickly made his mark on...

10 Best Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

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Virat, Sania have some healthy advice for young sportspersons...

Kohli said people should also understand the sacrifices made by the sportspersons in...

After shock loss, Paes praises 'excellent' Czech youngster Adam

Leander Paes was, on Saturday, gracious in defeat and conceded that Czech player Adam...

Paes reckons belief in the partnership can win India Olympic medal

'The belief in each other is what is going to get us the medal'

Davis Cup: Paes, Bopanna lose; Czech Republic take 2-1 lead

Leander Paes, partnering Rohan Bopanna, suffered a rare doubles defeat in the Davis...

PHOTOS: Somdev draws India level after Rosol gives Czechs lead

Somdev Devverman kept India's hopes alive in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie...

Davis Cup play-off: Yuki meets Rosol in opening singles

Yuki Bhambri, the country's No 1 singles player, will open India's Davis Cup campaign...

'I believe that a young one should come and take me out of my job'

India's Davis Cup legend Leander Paes made it clear that he opted to play World Team...

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The 28-year-old Serb's initial slow accumulation of major silverware after his...

How Hollywood star Butler inspired Djokovic to US Open triumph

Novak Djokovic summoned some cinematic inspiration to help him conquer grand slam king...

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Djokovic plays pantomime villain in US Open final to cap great season

'As a father and a husband, experiencing a different variety of things in my life,...

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Unlike the women's US Open final there was no centre court retirement announcement on...

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A summary of Novak Djokovic's rise in the tennis circuit in photos.

Djokovic overpowers Federer to win US Open crown

World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to win the US Open...

Hingis, Sania end perfect U.S. Open with doubles title

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their domination in the women's doubles by...

'Michelle Obama congratulates Serena over successful 2015 season

Italian Roberta Vinci crushed the world number one's hope of completing a calendar...

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Both players burn with heaps of motivation to hoist the winner's trophy at Arthur Ashe...

Vinci can't stop gushing after 'miraculous' run at US Open

Roberta Vinci, playing in her first grand slam singles final, lost twice at the US...

Pennetta beats Vinci to win US Open title

Flavia Pennetta beat unseeded Italian compatriot and childhood friend Roberta Vinci...

US Open champion Pennetta says 'goodbye to tennis' moments after win

'I was trying to play every match like it was my last one. Trying to play best all the...

Herbert, Mahut first French pair to win U.S. Open doubles

Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut became the first all-French duo to win the...

US Open: Italy PM to travel to New York to watch women's final

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi dropped his busy weekend schedule and headed to...

Serena finally falls after riding her luck

Serena Williams had been a vulnerable conqueror at this year's majors, living...

PM congratulates Paes-Hingis for record-breaking US Open victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes...

Vinci finds it tough to stitch up words after upsetting Serena

'I don't know. It's tough to explain my emotion right now. Maybe tomorrow morning I...

'Gutsy' Paes says he learns a lot from Hingis

Soon after he won his historic US Open title, Paes said more than technique it is his...

Paes wins US Open mixed doubles and scripts record. Congratulate him!

The 42-year-old Paes now has won nine Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, surpassing...

Paes-Hingis lift US Open mixed doubles title

Entering their third Grand Slam final of the year, Leander Paes and Martina Hingis...

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Five-times champion Roger Federer reached his first US Open final in six years as he...

How Serena's Grand Slam bid was brought to a grinding halt

Inspired Vinci rallies to beat World No 1 and then tells US crowd: 'But today is my...

Vinci makes rare list in women's tennis after upset win

Following is a list of biggest shocks in women's tennis after Italian outsider Roberta...

Vinci stops Serena's bid to complete calendar Grand Slam

Serena Williams' bid for a rare calendar-year Grand Slam came to a shuddering halt at...

Pennetta stuns Halep to reach U.S. Open final

Flavia Pennetta crushed Romanian second seed Simona Halep 6-1, 6-3 to kick off a...

Annoyed Serena tells media she's sick of repetitive questions

Following her US Open quarter-final win over elder sister Venus, the 21-year-old...

India win tennis singles gold medals at C'wealth Youth Games

The Indians clinched the boys' and girls' singles titles in tennis through Sasi Kumar...

Djokovic, Federer face tough road to US Open final

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer remain on course for a marquee one-two clash in the...

New York police chief apologises to arrested ex-tennis star Blake

New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton apologised on Thursday to former US...

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

The US Open women's semi-finals scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed due...

Wawrinka becomes fourth player to seal ATP Tour Finals spot

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka has become the fourth player to qualify for the...

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Wawrinka set up Swiss showdown in NYC

Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka shrugged off the threat of rain to storm into the US...

Paes-Hingis enter US Open final, eye third Grand Slam in 2015

India's veteran Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis stayed on course for...

PHOTOS: Sania-Hingis storm into US Open final

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis stormed into the US Open...

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Roger Federer conceded he has changed some things because of his age.

Ex-US tennis star Blake mistakenly slammed to ground, handcuffed by NYPD

Former tennis star James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for...

US Open: Bopanna-Mergea crash out of men's doubles

Rohan Bopanna, along with his Romanian partner Florin Mergea, crashed out of the...

PHOTOS: Best of Hollywood at the US Open

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Sania-Hingis advance to US Open semis

Top seeds Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis advanced to the semi-finals...

PHOTOS: Djokovic repels net-charging Lopez to advance to semis

Top seed Novak Djokovic was tested by net-charging Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in a duel...

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Serena and Venus Williams added another chapter to what the world number one claims to...

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Defending champion Marin Cilic and unseeded Roberta Vinci were the first through to...

US Open: How Anderson upset Murray and advanced to last 16

Anderson is the first South African in New York's last 16 since Wayne Ferreira in 2002.

Paes, Bopanna to clash in US Open mixed doubles semis

In what seems to be a mouth-watering clash for Indian tennis fans, Rohan Bopanna set...

Williams sisters to put family ties to ultimate test

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Murray had battled his way back from two sets down in the second round against...

Indians at the US Open: Sania-Martina cruise into last eight

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US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

Konta first British woman in US Open last 16 since 1991

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Paes, Sania suffer defeats at US Open

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Defending champion Marin Cilic had to battle hard before beating Kazakhstan's Mikhail...

NYC teacher arrested for flying drone at US Open stadium

Daniel Verley, 26, was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless operation of a...

Indians at the US Open: Paes-Verdasco knocked out

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Simona Halep and Stan Wawrinka beat the heat with straight-sets wins to reach the...

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The upset left only three of the top 10 seeds still alive in the year's final Grand...

PHOTOS: Murray's great escape in New York heat

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Roger Federer kept up his sprint through the early rounds of the US Open on Thursday,...

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US Open PHOTOS: Serena show rolls on while Fish bows out

The Serena Williams show continued at the US Open as the world number one moved a step...

US Open PHOTOS: Federer cruises, Murray swats aside Kyrgios

Roger Federer glided to victory on another hot, steamy day at the US Open, the envy of...

Federer commences US Open bid against challenging Mayer

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Fourth seed Kei Nishikori's hopes of making another magical U.S. Open run came to a...

US Open PHOTOS: Williams scripts ruthless win; Djokovic, Nadal advance

Photos from the US Open matches played on Monday

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US Open: In-form Federer, Murray acknowledge opening round challenges

Federer has been brandishing an aggressive style of play, forcing the action and...

US Open to miss star power as Sharapova pulls out

Russian Daria Kasatkina will replace Sharapova in the main draw

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

World number one Novak Djokovic lost to rivals Roger Federer and Andy Murray in the...

Big ticket showdowns on Day 1 at US Open

Top-seeded world number ones Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic help launch the US...

Tennis: Kvitova, Anderson get in form before US Open with title wins

Defending champion Petra Kvitova used a dominant serve to beat Lucie Safarova 6-7(6),...

Sania Mirza conferred Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards also given

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Serena Williams must navigate a heavily American quarter of the draw including sister...

Check out what is at stake for Serena Williams at US Open

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Nadal makes 'brief' appearance in new 'steamy' underwear ad

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World number ones Serena Williams, aiming to complete the first calendar-year Grand...

Somdev, Saketh fall at first hurdle in US Open qualifiers

While Somdev was beaten 7-5, 5-7, 1-6 by Slovakian 20th seed Nerbert Gombos, Saketh...

Court stays Sania's Khel Ratna award following paralympian Girisha's plea

The Karnataka high court brought a stay on the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to be conferred...

'In better shape now', Nadal ready for US Open challenge

Former world number one Rafael Nadal is feeling confident about his chances of...

Wawrinka rant earns Kyrgios 28-day ban, fine

Australia's tennis badboy Nick Kyrgios was on Monday handed a suspended ban and fine...

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Five-times winner Roger Federer will go into next week's U.S. Open as the world number...

The happy hunting grounds for Roger Federer

Roger Federer has now won all the seven finals he has contested in Cincinnati....

Serena all set for US Open with Cincinnati title in bag

Defending champion Serena Williams finished her last US Open tune-up in style by...

Cincinnati Open: Federer denies Djokovic history bid

Roger Federer avenged his Wimbledon final loss to Novak Djokovic by beating the...

Heartbreak for Sania and Hingis in semis

India's campaign came to an end at the Western and Southern Open after Sania Mirza and...

Lip smacking Cincinnati final! Serena Williams to meet Halep

Serena Williams brushed off some serving troubles before cruising to a 6-4, 6-3 win...

Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer

Roger Federer and Andy Murray advanced to the semi-finals of the Western & Southern...

Sania in Cincinnati semis; Bopanna, Paes bow out

Sania Mirza was the only Indian left competing in the Western and Southern Open by...

Serena survives Ivanovic scare in Cincinnati

Defending champion Serena Williams reached the semi-finals of the Western & Southern...

Bopanna-Mergea, Sania-Hingis scrape through in Cincinnati

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea saved a match-point before emerging winners, while...

Cincinnati Open: Former champion Nadal ousted; Serena in quarters

Photos from Day 5 action at the Western & Southern Open at Cincinnati on Thursday.

Cincinnati Open round-up: Wawrinka unfocussed but wins; Serena advances

Stanislas Wawrinka had to dig deep to beat Borna Coric at the Western & Southern Open...

Paes-Wawrinka in Cincinnati Open quarter-finals

Leander Paes and Stanislas Wawrinka shocked 2014 Wimbledon champions Vasek Pospisil...

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Roger Federer returned from a month-long layoff with a 6-4, 6-4 second round victory...

US Open wildcards for former champion Hewitt and cancer-survivor Duval

Hewitt, the 2001 champion, received his wildcard via a reciprocal agreement with...

Paes-Wawrinka fight back from a set down to advance at Cincinnati

They now face eighth-seeded pair of Canada's Vasek Pospisil and local boy Jack Sock,...

'Tanking' controversy strikes men's tennis again

Gael Monfils loses in Cincinnati amid accusations of tanking.

Latest from the world of tennis: Swiss teen Bencic claims Rogers Cup

Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic capped a brilliant run to the Rogers Cup title on Sunday.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com brings you this and a lot more gripping sporting action from the week gone...

Why rising Aussie tennis stars are 'losing the plot'?

After Nick Kyrgios, another Aussie involved in verbal volley as tempers flare in Ohio.

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Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis were ousted from the Rogers Cup...

Swiss teen Bencic stuns Serena in Rogers Cup

The unseeded Bencic, who also beat former world number ones Caroline Wozniacki and Ana...

Murray to meet Djokovic in Rogers Cup final

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Sania-Hingis in Rogers Cup semis

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis eased into the semifinals of the WTA Rogers Cup.

PHOTOS: Sportsmen celebrate India's Independence Day

Rediff.com brings how the sportsmen celebrated India's 69th Independence Day.

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Kei Nishikori swept aside Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup.

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

Sania Mirza's was officially named for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on...

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World No 1 Novak Djokovic, second seed Andy Murray and three-time champion Rafael...

After the sledge, here come the boos

Australian Nick Kyrgios exited the Rogers Cup to boos and a hefty fine from the ATP...

Paes returns to Davis Cup team; Rohan, Somdev, Yuki also named

Leander Paes makes a return to the country's Davis Cup team as India named a...

Nick Kyrgios 'courts' another controversy

Australia's Nick Kyrgios courted more controversy with an off-colour remark to his...

5 reasons why Serena plays second fiddle to Sharapova

Williams is arguably the greatest female athlete, but sponsors have often avoided the...

Sensational Sharapova: 11 years of domination and counting!

Tennis star Maria Sharapova again tops the list of highest earning female athletes...

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Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal were winners but six seeds were beaten in a day of upsets...

Glasgow to host Britain's Davis Cup semi-final

Andy Murray believes the unique Glasgow atmosphere can fire Britain to the Davis Cup...

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Eugenie Bouchard was hailed as the new face of women's tennis just 12 months ago but...

Broken four times by Panetta, rusty Williams advances despite glitches

Playing her first match of the North American hard court swing after pulling out of...

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World No 1 Novak Djokovic kicked off his bid for a fourth Canadian crown with a 6-3,...

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Sania Mirza reacted with delight at her being recommended for the prestigious Rajiv...

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

Tennis ace Sania Mirza wins the Khel Ratna award. Last week, the Sports Ministry...

Sania is only second tennis player to be named for Khel Ratna

Sania Mirza was recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on...

History-chasing Serena wants to be in the 'here and now'

'I'm not thinking ahead to the Open right now because I am here in Toronto and I...

Kerber matches Serena's title record this season with Stanford triumph

Runner-up Pliskova will move into the top-10 of the world rankings for the first time...

Nishikori rises in the rankings after claiming Washington title

"It's been an amazing year so far," said the 25-year-old Nishikori, who will move up...

Nishikori reverses 2014 US Open result

Kei Nishikori exacted a measure of revenge against Marin Cilic when the Japanese world...

Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup; Pliskova now among top-10

Maria Sharapova's US Open preparations took a major blow with the Russian World No 2...

Cilic and Nishikori set for US Open rematch in Washington

Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori will meet in the semi-finals at the Citi Open in...

Mrs Andy Murray is pregnant!

Great Britain's tennis star Andy Murray and his wife, Kim Sears, are expecting their...

Citi Open: Bopanna and Mergea reach semis

Third seeds Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea progressed into the men's doubles semifinals.

Bopanna-Mergea down Murray-Nestor to enter Citi Open quarters

The Indian doubles specialist and his Romanian partner defeated the Scottish-Canadian...

Meet Sania, the elegant showstopper!

The World No 1 doubles tennis player, was adorned with ornaments designed by jewellery...

Isner beats the heat and Baghdatis to rule in Atlanta once more

Overpowers the ailing Cypriot to win the hardcourt title for third time in succession

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

The Sports Ministry has confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza has been...

Yuki cruises into Round 2 of Lexington Challenger

Yuki Bhambri beat Croatia's Matija Ecotic in straight sets to advance to the second...

Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in Montreal

World number two Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month's Rogers Cup in Montreal,...

Players' choice Delhi gets the nod for Davis Cup tie vs Czech Republic

Agreeing to the popular demand from players, the All Indian Tennis Association on...

Hamilton assures Wimbledon he will dress up next year

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has recognised a fashion faux pas and...

It's break point for tennis couple Sharapova-Dimitrov

"We experienced wonderful moments together. I wish her much happiness and success in...

Tomic spurns Tennis Australia olive branch

Bernard Tomic's rift with Tennis Australia looks unlikely to end any time soon after...

Air India almost stopped Sumit Nagal from flying to Wimbledon!

'Even if we ate our chappatis with pickle, we ensured proper food for Sumit.'

Meet the big guns of US Open

Wimbledon champions and World No 1s Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams head the field...

Sania-Shoaib's after-success party has just started!

Sania Mirza and her Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik seem to have finally got...

Murray carries Britain to Davis Cup semi-finals

Andy Murray carried Britain to their first Davis Cup semi-final since 1981 after he...

Serena to rest for a week due to elbow injury

Serena Williams will rest for a week after withdrawing from the Swedish Open due to an...

India were done in by 'flawless' tennis

Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni were done in by some 'flawless' tennis played by the...

Davis Cup: Kiwis tame Bopanna-Myneni; India trail 1-2

World No 10 Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni suffered a shock straight set mauling at...

Tomic not ready to mend fences with Tennis Australia

Bernard Tomic has swatted aside offers of help from Australian tennis officials...

Australian tennis player Tomic charged after noisy penthouse party

Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has been charged with trespassing and resisting...

PHOTOS: Hot and sexy at the ESPY

Barcelona's star footballer Lionel Messi was named the Best International Athlete...

Ooh... aah... ouch!

When sport stars collide, crash and fall!

Navratilova and Sania hold joint tennis Masterclass in Hyderabad!

When two champions of tennis share their knowledge of the sport they most love and...

US Open prize money hits a record $42.3m

US Open aces Wimbledon for top Grand Slam prize money.

Leander: Age can be just a number to look at and smile

'One of the biggest things I've learned over the years is adaptability. Playing with...

10 lesser known facts about newly-crowned Wimbledon champ Sania Mirza

Sunita Iyer, lists the10 lesser known facts about the golden girl of Indian tennis.

'It's a marvel that Leander is still playing so well'

'Even at 42, Leander's ball skills, his reflexes at the net, the hand-eye...

Serena extends lead in WTA rankings

Serena Williams has extended her lead in the WTA rankings after her fourth consecutive...

Novak Djokovic: 2011 Redux!

Sunday's four-set verdict over Roger Federer was the 28-year-old's 200th singles...

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com gives you a flashback of these events in pictures snapped right here...

Somdev survives marathon final to win US ATP Challenger

The seventh seed Indian overcame stiff resistance from American Daniel Nguyen before...

When India's new tennis star Sumit Nagal had a fanboy moment

Before becoming the newest tennis sensation in India, Nagal was busy being the fanboy,...

This Wimbledon title is among my most special wins: Paes

Leander Paes said lifting the Wimbledon mixed doubles title with Swiss legend Martina...

Champions Djokovic, Serena show off their footwork at Wimbledon ball

The Wimbledon dinner was an evening with an exciting mix of tradition and fun as newly...

Your accomplishments are truly inspiring: PM Modi to Paes

Leaders across the political spectrum took to Twitter on Monday morning to extend...

Will Roger Federer win Wimbledon again?

Roger Federer left wondering if he can conquer Wimbledon again.

F1 champion Hamilton refused entry to Wimbledon's Royal Box

F1 champion Hamilton misses final over dress code hitch.

Steel-plated Djokovic a step too far for Federer

Novak Djokovic again revealed the true depth of his steely core to grind Wimbledon...

Here's why Serena Williams is trending...

It all started when JK Rowing decided to lend her support to 33-year-old Serena Williams.

Paes-Hingis win mixed doubles title at Wimbledon

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis thrashed Austrian-Hungarian fifth seeds Alexander Peya...

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer for a second year running to retain his Wimbledon...

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

Sumit Nagal entered the history books as only sixth Indian to win a Grand Slam junior...

PHOTOS: Celebrities glam up Wimbledon finals

Here are some of those lucky celebrities who were invited to watch the Ladies Singles...

Bollywood stars celebrate Sania Mirza's Wimbledon victory

Bollywood fraternity is celebrating Sania Mirza's Wimbledon win as the celebs have...

Wimbledon winner Serena eyes fairytale in New York

Serena Williams allowed herself a few moments to enjoy her sixth Wimbledon title...

We're just getting started, warns history maker Sania Mirza

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis said sheer belief...

PM Modi leads the applause for Sania Mirza

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated tennis star Sania Mirza for becoming the...

Federer will be no walk in the park for Djokovic

One thing both men have in common is that they will be aided by two men famed for...

Sania seals historic Wimbledon crown with Hingis

India's Sania Mirza and her partner Martina Hingis staged a superb comeback to clinch...

Congratulate Sania on winning Wimbledon doubles title

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis produced a stirring fightback...

Wimbledon: More Murray misery in men's doubles final

Jamie Murray's hopes of making up for brother Andy's Wimbledon semi-final defeat by...

Muguruza will be a Wimbledon champion soon, says Serena

After feeling the full force of Garbine Muguruza's ferocious forehand and being made...

Factbox - Wimbledon champion Serena Williams

Serena Williams is third on the list of female Grand Slam title winners. She is one of...

Serena surpasses Navratilova, eyes Graf's record!

Serena Williams won a sixth Wimbledon title on Saturday as she became the oldest woman...

India youngster Nagal enters Wimbledon boys' doubles final

India's youngster Sumit Nagal teamed up with his Vietnamese partner Nam Hoang Ly to...

Serena holds off battling Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon title

Serena Williams claimed a sixth Wimbledon title and fourth successive Grand Slam crown...

Wimbledon: Look who came to meet Leander Paes!

"A real treat to meet David Beckham Wimbledon ...A thorough Gentleman," Paes wrote on...

Federer of yore sets up prime time showdown with Djokovic

The problem with addictive TV box sets is that when the credits roll on the final...

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Murray was slightly vexed by a question at the post-match news conference that...

PHOTOS: How Murray was done in by Federer

A year after Andy Murray's reign as Wimbledon champion ended lamely at the hands of a...

How Muguruza can topple the mighty Serena in Wimbledon final

21-year-old Garbine Muguruza has already proved that she has the power and...

Djokovic to lock horns with Federer for Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic eased into Wimbledon final after beating Richard Gasquet 7-6 (7-2),...

Sania enters doubles final; Paes chases mixed doubles glory

Sania Mirza set herself up for her first-ever women's doubles Grand Slam title, while...

Photos: Tendulkar, Kohli enjoy English summer at Wimbledon

Check out who was at Wimbledon on Day 11 of The Championships

Serena, Wozniacki accuse Wimbledon of 'sexist scheduling'

World No 1 Serena Williams has backed Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki's...

Murray and Federer to resume Wimbledon rivalry

A lot has happened to Andy Murray in the three years since he choked back the tears on...

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Maria Sharapova must be driving herself crazy every time she steps on court to face...

I don't need to win another Wimbledon: Serena

If Serena Williams wanted to sound like someone who did not really care whether she...

Radwanska pays price for not following her instincts

Agnieszka Radwanska paid the ultimate price for following the orders of her coaching...

Spanish finalist Muguruza growing to love grass

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza's relationship with grasscourt tennis has not been smooth...

Wimbledon: Paes-Hingis through to semi-finals, Sania crashes out

India's Leander Paes entered the semi-finals of the mixed doubles event even as Sania...

Serena mauls Sharapova, to face Muguruza in Wimbledon final

Serena Williams is now one match away from reinforcing her stranglehold on the women's...

Bopanna-Mergea lose thrilling five-setter to bow out in semis

Rohan Bopanna's bid to enter his maiden Wimbledon doubles final came to a...

First Look: Bopanna catches up with Man United trio at Wimbledon

Rohan Bopanna catches up with Manchester United trio at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon: Guess the player

Check out the pictures below and identify the players.

PHOTOS: Murray marches forth as celebs cheer from the sidelines

The Royal Box was packed with stars from the world of cricket, football, athletics and...

When a 'wiser' Gasquet left Wawrinka and the crowd awestruck!

The 29-year-old Frenchman crashes 'top-four' party to set up semi-final against World...

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

As Russian Maria Sharapova and American Serena Williams get ready to slug it out in...

A winning shriek? Sorry, talent speaks loudest!

'If grunting would win titles then everybody in the world would be grunting as loud as...

Gasquet downs Wawrinka in battle of booming backhands

Richard Gasquet sent French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka flying out of Wimbledon...

Sania-Hingis storm into Wimbledon semis

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis cruised to a comfortable 7-5, 6-3 win over...

Sharapova can't wait to duel with 'vulnerable' Serena on Centre Court

Maria Sharapova and world No 1 Serena Williams haven't played each other at the...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Andy Murray stayed on course for a second Wimbledon title while setting setting up a...

Andy Murray plays with pups in sniffer-dog video

Andy Murray goes to the dogs, or more precisely the puppies, in a video released on...

Bacsinszky and Keys silenced at Wimbledon

The daughter of two lawyers and a former waitress received their last orders at the...

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

The ninth seeded Indo-Romanian rallied to shock the three-time champions 5-7, 6-4,...

'Shocked' Kyrgios demands 'respect if not love' from Aussies

'I'm not asking everyone to love me but at least know me as a person first before you...

This 'perfect player' is first Spanish woman in 18 years to make semis

A heady mix of talent and gumption, Garbine Muguruza now in the same league as...

Wimbledon: Sharapova accused of unsporting behaviour

"What I experienced, what I felt from her moving around in between my serving motion...

Wimbledon: Sharapova, Serena set up mouth-watering semis clash

Maria Sharapova made it a remarkable 20 victories from 23 grand slam quarter-finals...

Djokovic offers to apologise to upset Wimbledon ballgirl

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic promised to apologise to a shaken ball girl for an...

Djokovic pulls off the great escape against Anderson

Top seed and reigning champion Novak Djokovic pulled off the great escape at Wimbledon...

Paes-Hingis race into mixed doubles quarters

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis proved too strong for Artem Sitak and Anastasia...

Sharapova's boyfriend Dimitrov splits from coach

"After much thought I have decided to end my working relationship with Roger," the...

Wimbledon Sidelights: When a journalist tested Berdych's patience

Reporter asks beaten Tomas Berdych how it felt to go through.

Wawrinka marches forth in bid to be in Federer's league

In-form Swiss man in fray to become only the fifth player in the professional era to...

Bad light stops Djokovic after epic fightback, Federer in quarters

Holder and top seed Novak Djokovic suffered an almighty scare against South African...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova into last eight, Serena downs Venus

Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Andy Murray were the big names to win on Monday...

Wimbledon men's doubles: Paes bows out, Bopanna advances

It was mixed fortunes for Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles at the...

Sania in QF; on track for first women's doubles Grand Slam title

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis got past the Spanish pair of Anabel Medina Garrigues...

Another record for the indefatigable Serena Williams...

The World No 1 becomes earliest qualifier for WTA Finals

Australia's Davis Cup team dumps Tomic

Tomic dropped from Davis Cup after blast at officials.

Paes advances in mixed doubles, Bopanna crashes out

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis eased into the mixed doubles pre-quarterfinals of the...

Why is Federer still not happy with Hawkeye?

If it is so dark that Hawkeye stops working, then matches should be called off at...

Wimbledon: Massaged Murray bites back to reach last 16

Andy Murray reprised his familiar role of being the last British singles player...

Dreadlocked Brown's Wimbledon exit disappoints fans

Wimbledon lost one of its biggest crowd pleasers on Saturday when dreadlocked German...

Wimbledon: How an inspired Jankovic stunned holder Kvitova

Holder Petra Kvitova suffered a shock 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 defeat by Serbia's former World No...

Wimbledon: Paes-Nestor fight back to advance; Sania-Soares cruise

India's Leander Paes and his doubles partner Canada's Daniel Nestor entered the third...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Defending champ Kvitova knocked out; Federer wins

Photos from the Wimbledon matches played on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Pranjala advances to 2nd round in girls singles

Indian youngster Pranjala Yadlapalli made a confident start to her junior Wimbledon...

'What's going on? Where is the support?'

Tomic slams 'disrespectful' Tennis Australia.

Wimbledon: Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis ease into 3rd round

India's Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis entered the women's doubles third...

Once an idol, now an enemy...

Serena Williams once featured among Heather Watson's bedroom posters but after the...

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

It was job well done for Novak Djokovic as he silenced Bernard Tomic and his...

Wimbledon still abuzz over dread-locked Brown

Dread-locked German Dustin Brown was nowhere to be seen at Wimbledon on Friday, at...

Bopanna, Mergea make it to Wimbledon pre-quarters

India's Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea battled past Thomas Bellucci and Guillermo...

PHOTOS: Celebrities glamour-up Wimbledon

As the stars of tennis sweat it out in pursuit of the Wimbledon Championship crown at...

Dustin Brown, who?

Dustin Brown stole the show at Wimbledon with a sensational upset win over Rafael...

Slumping Nadal set for first slam-less year since 2005

Rafael Nadal is likely to end the year without a grand slam singles title for the...

Guys, take your shirt off!

Check out how fans go wild when tennis stars take off their shirts.

Wimbledon 'all-white' clothing rule is quite extreme: Federer

Players' efforts over the years to get Wimbledon's "all-white" clothing rule relaxed...

'My motivation is to be back to that level but I don't know if I can'

It was a clearly deflated Rafa Nadal who admitted he has no idea whether he can ever...

Superman Dustin sends Nadal to the dustbin again

A 30-year-old German journeyman who once travelled around Europe's Challenger Circuit...

Nadal loss sends shockwaves round Wimbledon

The untroubled advance of the heavy hitters at Wimbledon was spectacularly halted on...

Duchess of Cornwall is proud owner of a Murray souvenir

Every fan visiting Wimbledon hopes to be lucky enough to walk out of the All England...

Qualifier Brown sends Nadal crashing out of Wimbledon

Two-times champion Rafa Nadal crashed out in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday...

Avian star 'Rufus' patrols the skies during Wimbledon

Male tennis players from the United States are almost as rare as hen's teeth at...

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Serena Williams wasted no time in sweeping aside big-serving Hungarian Timea Babos.

Wimbledon: Sania-Hingis advance to second round

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis advanced to the second round of the Wimbledon...

Wimbledon: Ivanovic dumped out by American qualifier

Ana Ivanovic became the highest-profile casualty of Wimbledon's opening days as the...

Meet the 'bad girl' of British tennis

Naomi Broady was branded the 'bad girl' of British tennis.

Serve and volley: Back to the future as moribund tactic is revived

The yellowing obituaries are looking premature as serve-and-volley tennis creeps, with...

Wimbledon in meltdown as temperatures soar

When tennis fans from Arizona say it is hot at the Wimbledon championships, then it...

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova, Djokovic ease into 3rd round

Novak Djokovic outclassed Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to move safely into...

Wimbledon: Paes-Nestor advance; Raja-Martin exit

Leander Paes and his Canadian partner Dainel Nestor advanced to the second round of...

Japan's Nishikori pulls out of Wimbledon with calf strain

Japanese fifth seed Kei Nishikori pulled out of Wimbledon before his second round...

What Serena Williams did before Wimbledon...

Serena Williams appeared on stage with the American popstar at Hyde Park festival.

Wawrinka gets mixed reviews for 'challenging' photoshoot

The French Open champion is pictured playing his famously brutal on-handed backhand...

With most likes, followers, Wimbledon takes social media by storm

It's the most popular Grand Slam across popular social networking sites

'It was probably not the smartest decision to play at Wimbledon'

Eugenie Bouchard was brutally honest after suffering a first-round defeat by China's...

I knew it would be a difficult tournament for me: Halep

Simona Halep lost her chance to go on a court she likened to "a very nice hotel" after...

Umbrellas up at Wimbledon - to keep the sun off

The weather was the number one topic of conversation at Wimbledon on Tuesday but for...

Wimbledon 2015: Most shocking upsets so far...

2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie eliminated in 1st round.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer outclasses Dzumhur, Nadal cruises

Roger Federer began his 63rd consecutive Grand Slam tournament with a majestic 6-1,...

Venus and Serena Williams pull out of Wimbledon doubles

American five-time Wimbledon women's doubles champion Serena and Venus Williams pulled...

'They deserve to be the big four but I personally don't care'

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka feels completely comfortable about his failure to...

It never entered my mind that this could be the last time: Hewitt

Fighting tooth and nail as only he knows how old warrior Lleyton Hewitt waved an...

Serena and Djokovic up and running at Wimbledon

Defending champion Novak Djokovic moved confidently into the second round of Wimbledon...

Bopanna-Mergea make sound start at Wimbledon

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea began their campaign at...

Champion Djokovic faces tough opening match at Wimbledon

As tradition demands the Serb will open play on Centre Court on Monday as defending...

'Serena always finds good form for the important points'

Petra Kvitova is not the type to talk herself up even if she does arrive at Wimbledon...

Serena under no pressure to complete Grand Slam

Such has been Serena Williams's iron-fisted dominance of women's tennis that the...

Communicating with Becker not cheating: Djokovic

Coaches will come under nearly as much scrutiny as the players over the next fortnight...

David Ferrer withdraws from Wimbledon with elbow injury

Spain's David Ferrer has pulled out of Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament because...

Murray hails Mauresmo after recent resurgence

The Scot credits Mauresmo for guiding him through some testing times and contrasted...

Wawrinka doesn't want Big Four to become Fab Five

His success in Paris means Wimbledon remains the one major where he has not reached at...

New racquet-wielding Federer says never felt better before Wimbledon

- 'It's probably been the best preparation I've ever had for Wimbledon because we have...

No pressure for highest ranked Asian at Wimbledon

Kei Nishikori has shrugged off the pressure of being Japan's highest-seeded player at...

Tennis beauties add zing to pre-Wimbeldon bash

Rediff.com lets you into the party zone...

Can we have the 'superbrat' attitude back at Wimbledon?

Watching a grey-haired, smart-suited 56-year-old John McEnroe speak with mature...

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Defending champion Novak Djokovic's preparations for Wimbledon have been laid back in...

Sania-Hingis beaten in Aegon semis

The top seeds lost to the fourth seeded French-Slovak pair of Caroline Garcia and...

Djokovic handed tough Wimbledon opener, Federer has it easy

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was handed a tough opening round at Wimbledon when...

Williams must avoid drama to complete Serena Slam

Twelve months on from making the most bizarre of exits from Wimbledon, drama queen...

PHOTOS: The life and times of the glamorous Sania Mirza

She has spunk, confidence, some naughtiness and lots of style. Meet Sania Mirza,...

No Indian in Wimbledon singles draw this year

Earlier, compatriots Yuki Bhambri and Somdev Devvarman had also crashed out of the...

Paes-Granollers bow out of Aegon Open

Top seeds Leander Paes and Marcel Granollers were knocked out of the ATP Aegon Open...

Leander records 100 partnerships as Wimbledon beckons

Leander Paes has experimented with 100 different players.

Sania-Hingis pair enters semis of Aegon International

Top-seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis entered the semifinals of the WTA Aegon...

Tenth-seeded Nadal lurks as dangerous Wimbledon foe

Former Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal could be heading for a clash with one of his Big...

Murray seeded third, Nadal 10th at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are top seeds at the major starting Monday

Sania-Hingis storm into Aegon International quarters

Sania and Hingis thrashed the unseeded Czech-Dutch pair 6-0, 6-2 in the opening round...

Baghdatis stuns Ferrer, advances to third round of Nottingham Open

The Cypriot fired nine aces and won 73 per cent of his service points to overcome...

Bjorkman relishing partnership with 'perfectionist' Murray

Jonas Bjorkman, the deputy coach of Andy Murray, says that he is relishing his...

Kyrgios splits with coach before Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios has split with a second coach in a year after deciding to part ways with...

I hope to be fine for Wimbledon: Kvitova

Petra Kvitova will start the defence of her Wimbledon title next week with no...

Mauresmo, Bjorkman's flair perfectly compliment Murray's skill

Andy Murray says he is playing better than when he won Wimbledon in 2013 and after the...

US Open badminton: Manu-Sumeeth lose in final

Their dreams of a maiden Grand Prix gold title went up in smoke after the Indian men's...

US Open: Golfer Jordan Spieth seals heart-stopping win

Masters champion Jordan Spieth added another chapter to golf's record books with a...

Bopanna-Mergea stumble on final hurdle in Halle

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea ended runners-up at the ATP Gerry Weber Open following...

Paes-Nestor pair knocked out of Aegon Championships

Leander Paes and Daniel Nestor put up a stiff resistance before losing the semi-final...

US Open: Day grabs lead; McIlroy frustrated

Jason Day wrote his name into US Open folklore on Saturday, grabbing a share of the...

Praneeth, Jwala-Ashwini, Manu-Sumeeth reach semis of US Open

India's men singles shuttler B Sai Praneeth alongwith two other doubles pairs advanced...

India's Lahiri, Kapur fail to make the cut at US Open

The Indian duo of Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur made an early exit after missing the...

Woods in major trouble, misses US Open cut

After opening with a 10-over 80, the former world number one's fate had appeared...

US Open GP Gold badminton: Praneeth in quarters; Jwala-Ashwini advance

It was a day of mixed fortunes for India's badminton players at the $120,000 US Open...

Here's what Murray craves when he's home in the UK

World No 3 Andy Murray, who is enjoying his long stay at home, has been relying on...

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

'Even though she's still playing arguably her best tennis, you have to wonder at a...

Queen's Club: Paes-Nestor sail into semifinal

legend Leander Paes and Daniel Nestor disposed off the challenge of Marc Lopez and...

US Open golf: Woods sinks to bottom; Johnson, Stenson share lead

Tiger Woods sank to the bottom of the US Open leaderboard after an opening round...

Three Indian shuttlers in pre-quarters of US Open GP Gold

Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram, R M V Gurusaidutt and Sai Praneeth entered the...

Sania-Dellacqua suffer 1st round defeat in Birmingham

Playing with new partner Casey Dellacqua in the absence of Martina Hingis, India's...

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Stanislas Wawrinka should stop being so modest and put himself on a par with the...

Wawrinka stopped in his tracks by Anderson bombardment

French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka was scythed back to earth by big-serving South...

Paes tastes victory at Queen's on 42nd birthday

Leander Paes celebrated his 42nd birthday by making it to the men's doubles...

Bopanna-Mergea reach quarters in Halle

The second seeds defeated Czech-Ukrainian duo Luka Rosol and Sergiy Stakhovsky 2-6,...

PHOTOS: The sensational Maria Sharapova off the court!

As the world No 2 women's player focuses on the next big Grand Slam, Wimbledon,...

Bad light halts Dimitrov match; Hewitt plays last match at Queen's

Photos from the Queen's Club tennis tournament played in London on Monday

Rohan Bopanna is just loving the grass!

Rohan Bopanna has already bagged four ATP doubles titles in 2015, the maximum by a...

Bopanna-Mergea win 2nd title of season in Stuttgart

India's Rohan Bopanna and Romania's Florin Mergea won their second title of the season...

Bopanna-Mergea squeeze into Mercedes Cup final

The Indo-Romanian pair won 6-3, 6-7(6), 10-7 over the second seeded Polish-Serbian...

Paes unavailable for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

In Paes's absence, seasoned Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni will do the doubles duty...

Nadal battles past Baghdatis in Stuttgart

Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal kicked off his grasscourt season with a 7-6(5),...

Sharapova is the highest-paid female athlete... yet again!

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova yet again rules the Forbes' list of highest-paid...

Topshelf Open: Paes, Nestor bow out in quarters

The second seed pair of Leander Paes and Daniel Nestor suffered a shock quarter-final...

Bopanna-Mergea in quarters of Mercedes Cup

The fourth seed Indo-Romanian pair needed 70 minutes to get the better of the 2014 US...

Paes splits with doubles partner Klassen ahead of Wimbledon

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Paes has now joined forces with Canadian doubles...

Out of Federer's shadow, Wawrinka scripts own legacy

Bikash Mohapatra traces the rise of the Swiss, first man to win multiple Slams in the...

Wawrinka's backhand bullets burst Big Four's bubble

Stanislas Wawrinka and his wondrous one-handed backhand managed to pull off a feat no...

Wawrinka in top-5, Nadal drops to 10!

French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka has moved up five places to number four in the...

'Nervous' Wawrinka surprised at French Open win

Stanislas Wawrinka was still struggling to digest the fact that he had won a second...

How Wawrinka dashed Djokovic's Paris dream...

As his blazing backhand skidded off from inside the baseline, Stanislas Wawrinka sent...

Wawrinka's crazy shorts to go right where they belong... in the museum

'Everybody talks about those shorts since I put them on. Apparently I'm the only one...

Inspired Wawrinka tames Djokovic to win French Open

There were no jeers this time as Swiss Stan Wawrinka defied the odds to win the French...

'I have got a Serena-Slam and am excited to be close to another'

Serena Williams is a five-times Wimbledon champion but the American has surprisingly...

No stopping Serena as she hoists 20th major trophy

Nothing, absolutely nothing could stop Serena Williams from completing the magnificent...

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

World number one Novak Djokovic rediscovered a ruthless streak when it mattered most...

Wawrinka faces boos after beating local boy Tsonga

As if playing Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in the French Open final was not a tough...

Wawrinka enters French Open final; Storm halts Djokovic vs Murray semi

Stanislas Wawrinka entered the men's singles final at the French Open, beating...

Can Serena brave through illness to claim French Open crown?

World No 1 Williams, 33, could not practise on Friday, still suffering from an illness...

Serena skips practice ahead of French Open final

Serena Williams is skipping practice on the eve of the French Open final as the World...

French Open Sidelights: Serena did not do it on purpose...

Serena Williams's health and gamesmanship were the subjects on everyone's lips at the...

Sorry I am sick, says Serena but squeezes into final

Serena Williams did not smile, celebrate or even acknowledge the standing ovation she...

French Open: Serena stays on course for 20th Grand Slam title

An ailing Serena Williams stayed on course for a 20th grand slam singles title as she...

French Open: Safarova whips Ivanovic to make maiden major final

The 13th seeded Czech proved too strong for Serb, who lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup...

Novak Djokovic seals spot at season-ending ATP World Tour Finals

World number one Novak Djokovic will bid for a record fourth successive ATP World Tour...

Serena breezes past Errani, to meet Bacsinszky in semi-finals

World number one Serena Williams crushed Italian Sara Errani 6-1, 6-3 to reach the...

French Open: Top seeds Sania-Martina fall by the wayside

Hot favourites Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis fell by the wayside at the French Open,...

French Open: Wawrinka trumps Federer, to meet Tsonga in semis

Stanislas Wawrinka trumped fellow Swiss Roger Federer at a grand slam for the first...

Tennis star Sania lends support to PETA campaign

Sania Mirza has lent her support to the cause of animal welfare, calling for adoption...

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

It's on! Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set to clash in the French Open...

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova ousted, Djokovic sets up Nadal clash

A summary of the matches from Day 9 at the French Open.

Japan's Nishikori breaks 72 year record on Parisian clay!

The fifth seed's success made it the first time a Japanese male player had reached the...

Sania-Martina pair storms into quarters; Paes, Bopanna ousted

Sania Mirza remained the only Indian surviving in the French Open by cruising to the...

French Open Sidelights: Are you sure Martina didn't do it?

Serena Williams is the first woman in the professional era to win 50 matches at each...

'It took me a while to realize I won't win every single match'

Maria Sharapova knows the pitfalls of being a prodigy and after easing into the fourth...

French Open: Paes-Nestor in 3rd round; Sania-Hingis win

Leander Paes and his Canadian partner Daniel Nestor cruised into the third round of...

PHOTOS: Check out the most heavily tattooed tennis player!

Fighter. That's what Svetlana Kuznetsova is all about. And she tries to tell the story...

When a seed of doubt crept into 'unprofessional' Serena's mind

Defeat is never an option for Serena Williams, but the World No 1 came close to an...

Top seeds Sania-Soares beaten in first round at French Open

Sania Mirza and Bruno Soares of Brazil were beaten in the first round of the mixed...

PHOTOS: Nadal dismisses Almagro; Injured Djokovic brushes Muller

Rafa Nadal got his usual confidence boost from Nicolas Almagro at Roland Garros,...

Difficult journey leads Bosnia's Dzumhur to idol Federer

His early tennis experiences were at the shell-ravaged Zetra Olympic Hall which was...

Sharapova shows displeasure at Fed Cup scheduling

Defending French Open champion Maria Sharapova, on Wednesday, called for a change in...

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

Round-up of the Rolland Garros tournament being played in Paris.

Confident Sharapova ready for Stosur challenge

There was only a scattering of fans inside the stadium as Sharapova took to the court...

Saina, Paes, Bopanna advance in doubles at French Open

India's Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna along with their respective partners crossed...

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena advance; Venus exits

Tournament favourite Novak Djokovic beat Finnish veteran Jarkko Nieminen 6-2, 7-5, 6-2...

Will lady luck shine on Nadal?

Girlfriend Xisca Perello, sister Maria Isabel Nadal and mother Ana Maria Parera help...

Find out why fans BOOED Maria Sharapova at French Open...

Maria Sharapova was feeling off colour but her game looked in good health.

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Murray, Berdych storm into 2nd round

Czech fourth seed Tomas Berdych bulldozed his way into the second round of the French...

Indian badminton's golden girls Sania and Sindhu set for clash

Three-time champion Saina Nehwal is likely to clash with fellow Indian P V Sindhu in...

Disrespectful to talk about Nadal's downfall: Sharapova

Predicting Rafael Nadal's downfall as he prepares to try and win a record-extending...

Djokovic, Nadal drawn in same pool for French Open

The duo could face each other at the quarter-final stage.

Somdev, Bhambri lose French Open singles qualifiers

There will be no Indians in this year's French Open singles draw as all three...

Watch out for Murray, Nishokori at French Open!

While all eyes will be on Nadal and Djokovic, US tennis legend John McEnroe said Andy...

McEnroe dissects problems in Nadal's game

Seven-times Grand Slam John McEnroe knows how it feels when a tennis career starts...

PHOTOS: Tennis stars Serena, Caroline party with Eva Longoria

The World No 1 Serena was joined by Hollywood actress Eva Longoria at a Champ'Seed...

Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt gets six years for raping minors

Former Grand Slam doubles tennis champion Bob Hewitt was sentenced to six years in...

An underwater tennis court? Now that's cool!

Dubai may become home to the first underwater tennis centre.

Sharapova claims Rome Masters title

Russian Maria Sharapova ground down Carla Suarez Navarro 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 to win the Rome...

Sania, Hingis second best in Rome but reclaim top rank

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis ended runners-up at the WTA Internazionali BNL...

Djokovic to meet Federer in Rome final

For the first time this week Novak Djokovic needed only two sets to triumph at theRome...

Italian Open: Wawrinka upsets Nadal; Sharapova overpowers Azarenka

Seven-time Italian Open winner Rafael Nadal lost 7-6(7), 6-2 to Stanislas Wawrinka.

Rome Masters: Sania-Hingis in semis, Bopanna-Mergea lose

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis of Switzerland stormed into the semi-finals of the Rome...

Rome Masters: Djokovic survives Almagro scare, Serena through

Novak Djokovic scraped over his first hurdle at the Rome Masters.

Newly married Murray wears his wedding ring on his ...errr shoelace

Andy Murray had his wedding ring tied to his shoelace.

Meet the contenders for Nadal's crown...

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are determined and inspired by the opportunity to win...

Rohan Bopanna is now India's number one doubles player

Rohan Bopanna gained three places to be world number 21, and is now country's top...

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

The past week saw a lot of brilliance in sports. It started with Juventus and...

Bopanna lifts Madrid Open trophy with Florin Mergea

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna won his third title of the 2015 season and first with...

Madrid gears up for heavyweight final

Rafael Nadal looked something close to his old masterful self on clay again as he...

Kvitova ends Serena's long unbeaten run

World No 1 Serena Williams's 27-match unbeaten run ended with a 6-2, 6-3 defeat by...

Sania ousted from Madrid Masters, loses number one ranking

Top seeded pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered their second defeat since...

Madrid Open: Serena, Sharapova on course for BIG showdown

Serena Williams and defending champion Maria Sharapova remained on course for a...

Madrid Open: Sharapova battles past Wozniacki into semis

Maria Sharapova remained on course for consecutive Madrid Open titles when she...

Azarenka suffers match-point meltdown in Serena loss

Victoria Azarenka suffered a stunning meltdown and blew three match points against...

World No. 1 Sania wants to inspire girls across subcontinent

Outside Bollywood films, Sania Mirza might be the only Indian success welcomed as...

Serena can break Court's 24 Slams singles record: Navratilova

Serena Williams can break Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles despite...

Bopanna-Mergea score hard-fought first round win at Madrid Open

The Indo-Romanian pair defeated the Croat-Finnish combination of Marin Draganja and...

Can racquet switch halt Nadal's slump?

The World No 4 is unfazed by rankings drop before Madrid tournament and the French Open.

Table Tennis: Ding defies injury to win second world title

China's Ding Ning has claimed a second women's singles world title by battling through...

After six decades, China, S Korea team-up for table tennis title

China's Xu Xin and Yang Ha-eun of South Korea have teamed up to become the first...

Paes-Stepanek knocked out in quarters of BMW Open

India's Leander Paes and his partner Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic were knocked...

Wimbledon the richest Grand Slam but prize money rises slow

All England Club officials on Tuesday announced a seven percent overall rise, down...

India's Sathiyan in World TT main draw

India's G Sathiyan continued his good show and qualified for the main draw of the...

Nishikori claims ninth ATP title with Barcelona win

Kei Nishikori was crowned Barcelona Open champion for the second consecutive year...

Sania, Martina's winning run broken in Stuttgart Grand Prix

Playing her first match as world number one, India's Sania Mirza crashed out of the...

Nadal comfortably passes Almagro test in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal eased past Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 6-1 to reach the...

SPOTTED! Andy Murray at Camp Nou

Britain's No 1 tennis player Andy Murray watched Neymar score twice.

Wawrinka announces end of on-off relationship with wife Ilham

Swiss tennis ace Stanislas Wawrinka has revealed this week that his on-off...

Lok Sabha felicitates World No 1 Saina and Sania

The Lok Sabha on Monday felicitated badminton star Saina Nehwal and tennis player...

Sania not willing to relinquish No 1 ranking any time soon

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza says she would do all it takes to maintain her world...

Returning Hingis impressive despite losing Fed Cup tie

Martina Hingis has no plans of returning to play singles on the women's tour after a...

Fed Cup: Sizzling Sania leads India to Asia/Oceania Group triumph

Indian captain Sania Mirza led from the front as the hosts registered a 2-1 victory...

Parenthood not on the cards, insists Sania's husband

Right now both of us have busy schedules meeting our sporting commitments, Shoaib...

Paes-Nestor bow out of Monaco Masters

Leander Paes and his partner Daniel Nestor bowed out of Monte Carlo masters following...

Hingis back in Fed Cup after half a lifetime away

The last time Martina Hingis appeared in the Fed Cup for Switzerland she was a...

Monte Carlo Masters: Swiss giants Federer, Wawrinka beaten

Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka and compatriot Roger Federer suffered...

Novak Djokovic, Genzebe Dibaba bag Laureus Awards

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and Ethiopian sprinter Genzebe Dibaba were named...

It's great to come back home being the number one: Sania

India's playing-captain Sania Mirza, who returned from the United States after...

Nadal, Federer bulldoze into Monte Carlo last 16

Seventh seed Wawrinka of Switzerland set up a third-round meeting with Bulgarian ninth...

Sharapova pulls out of Fed Cup semi-final with leg injury

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of Russia's Fed Cup semi-final against Germany in Sochi...

Shoaib says wife Sania's No 1 ranking is pride for Pakistan also

Pakistan's ex-cricket captain Shoaib Malik says he is proud his Indian wife Sania...

It's official! Sania dethrones Errani for No 1 ranking

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked world...

Sania to lead Indian challenge in Fed Cup

India will be led by newly-crowned world number one Sania Mirza as 11 nations will...

'Feel privileged that I was able to achieve the no.1 ranking'

There has been many cherished moments in her eventful tennis journey during the last...

Find out who is Sania Mirza's fan No 1...

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked World...

PM Modi leads the applause for new world No 1 Sania

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee and to big names in...

The rise and rise of India's tennis queen Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza became the first Indian to climb to the top of the WTA doubles ranking...

Sania's mantra to being the world's best is...

An ecstatic Sania Mirza on Monday shared her joy at becoming the World number one in...

Congratulate World No 1 Sania Mirza

Charleston will always be special to me," said the new World No 1 in women's doubles.

Sania Mirza seals historic World No 1 rank

Sania Mirza on Sunday created history by becoming the first female tennis player from...

IPTL 2: Indian team snares Nadal; Japan Warriors pick Paes

Rafael Nadal will play for the Indian side in the second edition of the International...

Just 1 more win and Sania Mirza will be World No 1!

India's Sania Mirza is standing on the cusp of history as she is now one win away from...

Sania-Hingis rally to enter Family Circle Cup semis

India's Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis battled past defending champions Medina...

Sania-Hingis in Charleston WTA quarter-finals

The top-seeded duo battled past the Rodionova sisters of Australia, Anastasia and...

'A big country like India needs a top 10-ranked tennis player'

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has said India can't forever sit on the...

Sania closing in on world No 1 ranking

Sania Mirza took a giant leap towards becoming the world number one player in the...

Sania records 25th doubles title with Miami Open win

In individual doubles rankings, Sania is now only 145 points away from becoming World...

Serena Williams strolls to eighth Miami title

Serena Williams won her eighth Miami Open title with little trouble, enjoying a 6-2,...

Sania-Hingis waltz into Miami Open final

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are in line to win their second title in a row as they...

She has earned Serena's respect; find out how and why...

Simona Halep is emerging as one of the few players on Tour.

Miami Open: Serena edges brave Halep in thriller

World No 1 Serena Williams edged an enthralling battle with third-seed Simona Halep.

I didn't know I had 700 wins, gushes Serena

World No 1 Serena Williams overcame a dreadful second set to beat Germany's Sabine...

Miami Open: Sania-Hingis enter doubles semis

The top-seeded Indo-Swiss duo served past the Rodionova sisters, Anastasia and Arina,...

Miami Open: Williams sisters head into last eight

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams marched into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open...

Miami Open: Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic reach last 16

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Belgium's Steve Darcis 6-0, 7-5 on Monday...

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

World No 1 Serena Williams comfortably beat 15-year-old CiCi Bellis.

Force India go pointless at Malaysian GP

Sahara Force India drew a blank from the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix after Sergio...

Djokovic survives tricky test, Nishikori off to flying start

World number one Novak Djokovic survived a second set fightback from Slovak Martin...

Shocking! Sharapova suffers loss at Miami Open

Maria Sharapova suffered a shock 7-6(4), 6-3 defeat to compatriot and wildcard Daria...

Nadal returning to Queen's for Wimbledon warmup

Rafael Nadal will return to his old routine in a bid to recapture the Wimbledon crown.

Ex-tennis cham Bob Hewitt convicted of rape in South Africa

Former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt was found guilty by a South African...

Sania rises to No 3 in doubles rankings

In the ATP doubles, Leander Paes slid to 25, a loss of four places.

Sania-Hingis lift Indian Wells doubles title

Sania Mirza and Swiss legend Martina Hingis began their partnership with a title win...

Indian Wells: Williams withdraws; Jankovic tops Lisicki

Serena Williams withdrew before the start of her BNP Paribas Open.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena to meet Halep in semis

World No 3 Simona Halep turned up the aggression and rallied for a 5-7, 6-1, 6-1...

PHOTOS: Misfiring Nadal reaches last 16 at Indian Wells

A misfiring Rafael Nadal had trouble hitting the mark but the third seeded Spaniard...

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Sharapova, Bouchard win; Wozniacki exits

Caroline Wozniacki became the biggest name to fall at the BNP Paribas Open.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena breezes into fourth round

Top seed Serena Williams made short work of Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas in the third...

Sharapova, Pennetta progress at Indian Wells

Twice winner Maria Sharapova and reigning champion Flavia Pennetta advanced to the...

Seeds Murray, Nishikori advance at Indian Wells

Fourth seed Andy Murray erased memories of early losses at Indian Wells by storming...

Sania named playing captain of India's Fed Cup team

India's tennis ace Sania Mirza, on Saturday, was appointed as playing captain of...

Serena makes winning return to Indian Wells

Serena Williams returned to Indian Wells on Friday after a 14-year boycott due to...

Will Djokovic's reverse psychology work?

The French Open is the only Grand Slam title to have eluded Novak Djokovic and the...

Serena's U-turn on Indian Wells warmly welcomed

Serena Williams' decision to end a 14-year boycott of the BNP Paribas Open has been...

First look: Tennis star Wozniacki meets Justin Beiber

First look: Tennis star Wozniacki meets Justin Beiber

If I win Wimbledon it's cool for me personally, says Federer

I'd love to win Wimbledon and I think it's possible, says Roger Federer.

Sania and I can be competitive as a pair: Hingis

Former world number one Martina Hingis says the future of her partnership with Sania...

Paes, Hingis present PM Modi with autographed racquets

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes and his partner Martina Hingis, who won the...

Now, Sania Mirza pairs with Hingis

Sania Mirza has decided to partner former World No 1 Martina Hingis.

Ferrer downs Nishikori for fourth Mexico title

David Ferrer won a record-equalling fourth Mexican Open title with a 6-3, 7-5 victory...

Nadal reaches first final of year in Argentine Open

Rafael Nadal made up for his semi-final defeat at the Rio Open a week ago by reaching...

Bopanna, Nestor clinch Dubai ATP title

India's Rohan Bopanna and his partner Daniel Nestor grabbed their second ATP title.

Bopanna-Nestor in Dubai ATP final

The fourth-seeded Indo-Canadian pair got the better of second seeds Jean-Julien Rojer...

Dubai Tennis: Murray's woes deepen after humbling by Croat teen

Andy Murray's February torment deepened on Thursday after he lost 6-1, 6-3 to...

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

Britain number one Andy Murray has overtaken 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal...

PHOTOS: Serena sizzles at Oscar bash!

Tennis champion Serena Williams glammed it up in Hollywood.

Top spot fixation? No; Eager to beat Serena? Yes!

Regaining the world's top ranking in women's tennis is less important to Maria Sharapova.

Top seed Nishikori wins Memphis Open in straight sets

Top seed Kei Nishikori of Japan became the first player to win three consecutive...

Wawrinka downs Berdych to win Rotterdam title

Stanislas Wawrinka claimed his first indoor silverware when he beat defending champion...

Nishikori ekes out three-set win in Memphis semi-final

Top seed Kei Nishikori is on track for a three-peat at the Memphis Open after a narrow...

Berdych to face Wawrinka in Rotterdam final

Tomas Berdych moved within a victory of retaining his World Indoor Tournament title in...

Serena, Bouchard pull out of Dubai event

Serena Williams has pulled out of this week's Dubai Tennis Championships.

Murray beaten by Simon in Rotterdam

Top seed Andy Murray slumped out of the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament on Friday...

Nadal eager to witness Rio carnival

Tennis champion Rafael Nadal has said that he is eager to experience the incredible...

It's official! Tennis star Raonic dating bikini babe

Canada's top tennis icon Milos Raonic is dating a super hot bikini model.

Serena battles cough as Williams sisters see US through in Fed Cup

US won 4-1 against Argentina in the Fed Cup World Group II tie.

After 14 years exile, Serena Williams returns to Indian Wells

Serena Williams has buried the hatchet and will return to Indian Wells.

I have been blessed to win on the big stage very often: Paes

Leander Paes talks to Harish Kotian/Rediff.com about his recent Australian Open mixed...

'The desire to win is what keeps Paes going'

India's former Davis Cup captain Akhtar Ali discusses the secret behind Leander Paes's...

It's a treat to play with Martina: Paes

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis, two legends of the game, were all praise for each...

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Play was held up during the Australian Open men's final on Sunday when a banner was...

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

When it comes to the Australian Open the Serbian reigns supreme.

Australian Open: Djokovic powers past Murray for title

Novak Djokovic reasserted his rule over the hard-courts of Melbourne Park

Andy Murray's fiance wears 'Explicit Content' t-shirt

Kim Sears responded to her critics by wearing a Parental Advisory: Explicit Content...

It's Grand Slam No 15 for legendary Leander Paes

The seventh seeded Indo-Swiss pair turned back the clock to serve past third seeds...

Relaxed Serena cherishing every victory

Once a simmering volcano of emotions that could erupt at any moment, Australian Open...

Foiled again, Sharapova feels Serena breakthrough closer

Maria Sharapova's dreams of a sixth Grand Slam title were ended by Serena Williams and...

PHOTOS: Inspirational Serena claims milestone Slam

"I prayed hard. Prayers not to win but for strength. All glory to God," the World No 1...

Serena Williams crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open

Serena Williams outplayed Maria Sharapova to claim the 2015 Australian Open...

Serena makes history by clinching Australian Open title

Following Serena Williams's 19th Grand Slam title, here is the list of Australian Open...

Out of focus Wawrinka felt like a dead battery against Djokovic

"I told my coach before the match and yesterday that I was mentally completely dead...

Aus Open: Djokovic edges Wawrinka to set up final with Murray

Novak Djokovic will meet Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open. The Serb...

Sania loses; Can Paes win his 15th Slam at Aus Open?

Leander Paes and his Swiss partner Martina Hingis entered the mixed doubles final at...

Paes-Hingis in Aus Open final; Sania-Soares lose in semis

Sania Mirza, paring with Brazilian Bruno Soares, bowed out of the mixed doubles at the...

Madison Keys's fairytale run at Melbourne Park ends...

Madison Keys is determined to take an extra step at the Grand Slams

You need to believe that you can be in final, says Sharapova

Since that moment, Maria Sharapova has looked virtually unbeatable

Terrible record! Last time Sharapova beat Serena was in 2004!

World No 1 Serena Williams has tormented Maria Sharapova for over a decade

Aus Open PHOTOS: Stage set for Serena vs Sharapova showdown

Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova for the Australian Open title

Sania-Soares, Paes-Hingis reach Australian Open semis

Sania Mirza and Leander Paes were on course for a Australian Open showdown as they...

Djokovic relishing prospects of epic semi-final with Wawrinka

After booking a much-anticipated semi-final with his Australian Open title usurper...

Australian Open: Djokovic crushes Raonic, faces Wawrinka in semis

World No 1 Novak Djokovic eased his way into the Australian Open semi-finals, brushing...

Why fear looms over the old serve and volley game

Djokovic feels technology will decide future of serve and volley game in men's tennis

Female tennis stars and their locker room dairies...

No 'Mean Girls' atmosphere in female tennis stars' locker rooms these days

'Nervous' Wawrinka avenges Nishikori with fighting win

Men's champion Stan Wawrinka avenged a tough defeat to Kei Nishikori at last year's US...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Berdych; Sharapova tames Bouchard

Images from Tuesday's matches at the Australian Open.

Nobody beats Tomas Berdych 18 times!

The Czech scored his first victory over Rafael Nadal to enter the semis of the...

Aus Open: Underprepared Nadal takes positives from quarter-final loss

'I make him play very easy. So you cannot expect to win matches in quarter-finals of...

Russian ladies dominate as Sharapova faces Makarova in semis

'The toughest is what's to come. I hope that I'll be able to take that and play even...

Evergreen Venus upsets Radwanska in Melbourne

Venus Williams advanced into her first Grand Slam quarter-final since the 2010 US Open.

Sania, Paes enter mixed doubles quarters of Australian Open

Top seeds Sania and her Brazilian partner Bruno Soares edged past Abigail Spears and...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Cibulkova stuns Azarenka, Serena survives

Serena Williams edged past Spain's Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarters.

'Fan coach' helps Serena focus on way to quarters

Serena Williams took some coaching advice from a fan during her fourth round match.

Indians at Aus Open: Paes-Hingis advance, Bopanna out

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis won their mixed doubles opener at the Australian Open...

Battle of Beauties: Bouchard ready to be tested by Sharapova

Eugenie Bouchard will spend Monday 'cramming' for one of the toughest exams of her...

TEMPTING! Sharapova-Bouchard showdown at Australian Open

Maria Sharapova set up an enticing quarter-final showdown with Eugenie Bouchard at the...

High ranking sits uncomfortably on Nishikori's shoulders

A break-out 2014 season and a career-high ranking of five has added extra weight to...

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

Top seed Serena Williams and her older sister Venus led a foursome of American women...

Wawrinka happy to discuss the F-word

For someone who is the defending champion at Melbourne Park, Stanislas Wawrinka is...

Nadal avoids Federer's fate with comfortable win

Rafael Nadal reached the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-0, 7-5 win...

PHOTOS: Federer dumped from Open as Nadal, Sharapova survive

Photos of Day 5 of the Australian Open being played in Melbourne

Sharp Sharapova returns to form to reach fourth round

Maria Sharapova destroyed Zarina Diyas 6-1, 6-1 to charge into the Australian Open...

Murray and Dimitrov book Grand Slam re-match

Andy Murray has set up a mouth-watering clash with Grigor Dimitrov and a chance to...

Australian Open: Bopanna, Paes, Sania lose doubles matches

On a largely disappointing day for Indian tennis players, Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna...

Azarenka makes loud statement at Melbourne Park

The fluorescent yellow outfit Victoria Azarenka wore as she dismantled Caroline...

Aus Open: Bopanna-Nestor advance, Bhupathi-Melzer exit

Rohan Bopanna and Daniel Nestor went through several anxious moments before making it...

Is fluorescent 'in' at Australian Open?

The Australian Open started with a bang and the stars weren't hard to miss, as most of...

Venus and Serena: This sibling rivalry is motivating...

Venus Williams's encouraging form at the Australian Open has given younger sister...

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Serena Williams weathered an early challenge from Russian Vera Zvonareva before the...

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Third seed Rafael Nadal battled through mid-match cramps for more than an hour before...

Sania, Paes on course at Australian Open

Sania and her Chinese Taipei partner Su-Wei Hsieh, seeded second, defeated the...

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Sharapova scrape to wins; Murray mauls Matosevic

Photos from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena cruise; Wawrinka continues dominance

Images from the Australian Open matches played on Tuesday.

Australian Open: Jaded but focused Wawrinka whips Turkish newbie

Coming back to the Australian Open as defending champion has felt surreal at times for...

Aus Open: Federer, Sharapova shine as 8 seeds fail to sprout

Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova glittered under the Rod Laver Arena lights on...

Sania equals career-best fifth rank in world

Sania Mirza equaled her career-best doubles rank of five, following her stupendous...

Defending champ Wawrinka focusing on one match at a time

One of the first orders of business for Stanislas Wawrinka on his return to Melbourne...

Paes captures 55th career title; Bopanna victorious in Sydney

Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna warmed up for the next week's Australian Open in great...

Yuki up against Andy Murray in Australian Open first round

Yuki Bhambri could not have asked for a tougher draw as he has been pitted against...

SMASHING Serena wants title 'more than anyone else'

Serena Williams enters the Australian Open as a strong favourite to lift the Daphne...

Older, wiser Federer not sure if playing 'best' tennis

Roger Federer doubts he is playing his 'best ever' tennis but is convinced that at 33,...

Sharapova wants to win trophies, sangria can certainly wait

With a career Grand Slam of major titles and a sweet-making business, Maria Sharapova...

Paes-Klaasen upset second seeds, reach final of Heineken Open

Leander Paes and Raven Klaasen breezed into the title clash of the Heineken Open after...

Sydney International: Sania-Bethanie shock top seeds in final

Sania Mirza won her first title of the season and 23rd of her career when she and...

Wimbledon champ Marion Bartoli: What matters is wanting to win

'Sometimes, we forget that the most important thing is to smile.'

Yuki a win away from Aus Open singles main draw

Yuki Bhambri kept alive his hopes of making the Australian Open singles main draw,...

Recovering Nadal tries his hand at 'disco' tennis

Rafael Nadal was reportedly happy to be on the dance floor, not on an actual one but...

Sania, Bopanna in semis at Sydney

Sania and her American partner Bethanie-Mattek Sands shocked second seeds Martina...

When tennis legend Paes talks on motivation, please note!

The passion to achieve excellence everyday is what motivates tennis legend Leander...

Paes-Klaasen fail to cross final hurdle

Yen-Hsun Lu and Jonathan Marray outplayed top seeds Leander Paes and Raven Klaasen to...

Wawrinka tames Bedene to retain Chennai Open title

Top seed Stanislas Wawrinka dismantled the challenge of a rampaging Aljaz Bedene with...

Bedene stuns Agut to set up summit clash with Wawrinka

Continuing his giant-killing spree, Slovenian qualifier Aljaz Bedene knocked out third...

Sharapova beats Ivanovic to win Brisbane International

Maria Sharapova beat Ana Ivanovic in the final of the Brisbane International on...

Injured Cilic withdraws from Australian Open

US Open champion Marin Cilic has withdrawn from this month's Australian Open because...

Radwanska downs Serena in Hopman Cup final

Agnieszka Radwanska showed why she should be considered among the favourites for the...

Sick Halep claims Shenzhen title

World number three Simona Halep refused to let illness beat her as she collected her...

Federer beats Dimitrov to reach Brisbane final

Roger Federer moved to within one win of his 1,000 career victory when he crushed...

'Old' Venus beats Wozniacki to win title in windy Auckland

Venus Williams became one of the oldest players to win a WTA title when she beat...

Paes-Klaasen enter Chennai Open men's doubles final

Top seeds Leander Paes and Raven Klaasen eased into the men's doubles final with a...

Wawrinka sails into Chennai Open semis

Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka survived some anxious against Gilles Muller...

Ageing Federer shows no signs of slowing down

The 33-year-old Swiss maestro produced a masterclass of shot-making as he thrashed...

Emotional Cornet wins for Charlie Hebdo victims

An emotional Alize Cornet rallied to beat world number five Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4,...

Paes-Klaasen beat Bhupathi-Myneni to enter Chennai Open semis

Top seeds Leander Paes and Raven Klaasen of South Africa lived up to their billing and...

Sharapova and Ivanovic reach semis in Brisbane

Ana Ivanovic recovered from an awful start to beat Kaia Kanepi at the Brisbane...

Bhupathi-Myneni win doubles pre-quarters, set up clash with Paes-Klaasen

Indian tennis veteran Mahesh Bhupathi, teaming up with compatriot Saketh Myneni, won a...

Wozniacki, Venus advance to Auckland quarters

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and Venus Williams advanced to the Auckland Classic...

Sharapova receives marriage proposal in Brisbane!l!

Damian Torrie held up a sign and yelled out "Marry me Maria Sharapova?" during her...

Brisbane International: Ruthless Sharapova thrashes Shvedova

Maria Sharapova made a powerful start to the new tennis season on Tuesday, crushing...

Chennai Open: Wawrinka advances in doubles; Indians fall by wayside

Ramkumar Ramanathan paid the price of not containing his unforced errors as he made a...

Sania-Hsieh make winning start at Brisbane International

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza began the 2015 season and her partnership with Su-Wei...

Bouchard thrashes sluggish Serena in Hopman Cup

Canadian teenager Eugenie Bouchard swatted aside an out-of-sorts Serena Williams 6-2,...

Swiss ace Wawrinka hoping Chennai proves lucky again

Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka said he is targeting a good showing at the ATP...

Tennis stars revolve around the world before going Down Under

Plotting a path to the Australian Open has never been trickier or more uncertain. Even...

Hopman Cup: Serena Williams wins opener after coffee and bagel

World number one Serena Williams credited an on-court coffee for her recovery after...

Hopman Cup: Perth too hot for Eugenie Bouchard

Serena Williams backed the searing Perth conditions as perfect preparation for her...

Somdev faces Lu in Chennai Open first round

India's struggling singles star Somdev Devvarman was handed a tough opener in the ATP...

Yuki, Jeevan advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

India's Yuki Bhambri and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan cleared the first hurdle in the...

Warrior spirit leads Japan's Nishikori to new heights

There comes a moment in all great sporting careers when the puzzle fits together and...

BEST Sports Photos of the Year! (Part 2)

Rediff.com brings you the second instalment of the Best Sports Photos of the Year!

Tennis: Dominace of 'big four' nearing end?

Tony Nadal, uncle and coach of World No 3 Rafael Nadal, believes that dominance of big...

Sensational 2014 for Sania; Paes, Bopanna, Somdev fall short

When is comes to Indian tennis, it has to be the year of Sania Mirza! The Hyderabadi...

Djokovic, Serena named ITF 2014 World champions

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic took the men's prize for the fourth time, having won...

IPTL: Manila Maverics crush Singapore Slammers

Manila Maverics wrapped up their International Premier Tennis League campaign in...

IPTL: Sania-Bopanna shine as Indian Aces beat Manila Mavericks

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna continued their good form as Indian Aces dished out yet...

IPTL PHOTOS: Good times roll when Bollywood stars meet tennis greats

The stars descended on the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday when...

Sampras rules out immediate American tennis resurgence

The sorry state of American men's tennis will continue for some time with no real...

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

Seven-time Wimbledon champion and 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer got a taste...

PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic hog limelight in IPTL's Delhi leg

Indian Aces, comprising heavyweights Roger Federer and retired Pete Sampras, pummeled...

Federer lukewarm on IPTL rules after making debut

The 17-times Grand Slam champion said he found some of the rules "strange" and others...

Federer fires Indian Aces to victory against Singapore in IPTL

Roger Federer shone brightly on his first appearance on Indian soil as he fired the...

It is a pleasure and privilege to play in India, says Federer

The 17-time Grand Slam champion will turn up for Indian Aces against Singapore...

Just landed in Delhi: Federer

Indian tennis courts are set to be dazzled like never before when global icons like...

Ivanovic, Monfils lift Indian Aces to thrilling win over Mavericks in IPTL

Ana Ivanovic and Gael Monfils led the way for Indian Aces as they edged out Manila...

'It will be a huge honour to share the court with Roger Federer'

Sania Mirza's dream of playing alongside Roger Federer will be realised when the two...

Paes to team up with South African Klaasen next season

Top South African doubles tennis player Raven Klaasen has revealed that he has teamed...

International Tennis Premier League to add two cities next year

The International Tennis Premier League (IPTL) will add two cities next year, taking...

Berdych inspires Singapore to first IPTL win

The Singapore Slammers took their first International Premier Tennis League (IPTL)...

UAE beat Manila in humdinger to jump to second spot in IPTL

UAE Royals returned to winning ways by posting a thrilling 26-21 victory over Manila...

Revealed! Tennis ace Martina Hingis's secret to success

Super-talented five-time major singles champion Martina Hingis has revealed that...

IPTL: Serena's Slammers lose again, Aces continue to dominate

Serena Williams returned to the scene of her WTA Finals win but could not prevent her...

IPTL is no holiday for U.S. Open champion Cilic

U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic is a firm believer in the new International Premier...

PHOTOS: Ivanovic takes flight; turns stewardess!

Fellow tennis players were in for a pleasant surprise as Ana Ivanovic took on the role...

IPTL: Find out why Maria Sharapova feels like pressing 'snooze'

Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova was reportedly tormented on Saturday with the...

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World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic is set to reveal never before told stories...