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Chris Evert begins chemotherapy after cancer recurrence, to miss Australian Open

Updated on Dec 09, 2023 08:28 AM IST

The news comes 11 months after International Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced she is cancer free.

File photo of Chris Evert.(AP)

PTL gets bigger and better for 5th season, kicks off with grand opening ceremony

‘It is not just about the tennis but also about creating a festive environment,’ said PTL co-founder Aditya Khanna ahead of the PTL Season 5

The league brings together the best men’s, women’s, juniors and veterans that the country has to offer in a team format with singles and doubles matches
Published on Dec 08, 2023 11:32 AM IST

Australian Open 2024: Nadal and Osaka in entry list; Kyrgios, Raducanu absent

Former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios and 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu are among the notable absentees from the list.

Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return against Britain's Jack Draper during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2023(AFP)
Published on Dec 08, 2023 09:13 AM IST

'This is the truth': Rafael Nadal drops bombshell 2024 retirement hint

Rafael Nadal dropped a bombshell 2024 retirement hint ahead of his scheduled comeback at the Brisbane International.

Rafael Nadal made a huge statement regarding his retirement.(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 07, 2023 07:49 PM IST

‘I don’t care': Nadal confident he will be 'competitive' on return

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has undergone surgery twice in 2023 after struggling with a hip injury.

Rafael Nadal(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 07:54 PM IST
AFP |

What to expect from Rafael Nadal after a long injury layoff

Amid the videos emerging from his practice sessions, how can you not think about another "Miracle in Melbourne" or a swan song at the Roland Garros?

Spaniard Rafael Nadal, absent from the courts for almost a year with a hip injury, announced on December 1, 2023 that he would return to competition in Brisbane next month ahead of the Australian Open(AFP)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 07:21 PM IST
ByAratrick Mondal

Monica Seles, tennis' golden girl who was stabbed out of jealousy, turns 50

30 years after Monica Seles was stabbed, her story continues to tug at hearts.

Monica Seles with the Australian Open title in 1996.(Getty)
Published on Dec 04, 2023 11:50 AM IST

Nadal promises to turn tennis court to boxing ring. Djokovic should've gloves on

The last time both great athletes were part of an event together... it was at the Australian Open in January.

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after winning the third set against Daniil Medvedev of Russia during the men's singles final at the Australian Open 2022(AP)
Published on Dec 03, 2023 09:31 AM IST

Unthinkable that 2 players opted out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie: Zeeshan Ali

Amid Nagal withdrawing from Pakistan tie and Mukund reportedly taking the same call, Zeeshan feels this generation prioritises rankings ahead of national duty.

interview Zeeshan Ali stressed on the importance of playing more Challengers event than rue a lost home ATP and WTA event
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:18 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

ITF Kalaburagi Open: Ramkumar Ramanathan sets up semi-final tie against Taguchi

ITF Kalaburagi Open: Ramkumar Ramanathan will face Japan's Ryotaro Taguchi in the last four match.

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan in action.(PTI)
Published on Dec 01, 2023 06:51 PM IST
PTI |

Rafael Nadal announces return to tennis after being out for a year

"After a year of not competing, it is time to come back," Nadal said in a video. "It will be in Brisbane in the first week of January. See you there."

(FILES) Spain's Rafael Nadal(AFP)
Published on Dec 01, 2023 06:33 PM IST
AP |

Zeeshan Ali outlines Pro Tennis League's impact on Indian tennis

Zeeshan also spoke about his association with PTL, popularity it has gained over four seasons and need to such leagues to be part of a "hectic calendar year"

interview File picture of Zeeshan Ali(PTI)
Published on Nov 30, 2023 08:59 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal

Sabalenka to play Brisbane in warm-up for Australian Open defence

Elena Rybakina -- beaten by Sabalenka in the final in Melbourne at the start of this year -- will also play at the December 31-January 7 Brisbane event.

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka(AFP)
Published on Nov 28, 2023 08:22 AM IST
AFP |

Sinner leads Italy to its first Davis Cup title in nearly 50 years

Jannik Sinner took his record to 5-0 this week by beating Alex de Mi?aur 6-3, 6-0 in the second singles match of Sunday’s final.

Italy's Lorenzo Musetti, Jannik Sinner, Matteo Arnaldi, Lorenzo Sonego, Simone Bolelli and captain Filippo Volandri celebrate with the Davis Cup trophy (REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 10:36 AM IST
AP | , Malaga

Novak Djokovic accepts responsibility for Serbia's Davis Cup semi-final defeat

Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic, who had won the opening singles rubber against Lorenzo Musetti, were defeated by Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his match with his teammate Miomir Kecmanovic against Italy's Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego (AP)
Published on Nov 26, 2023 12:34 PM IST
AFP |

Jannik Sinner stuns Novak Djokovic to keep Italy alive in Davis Cup semi-final

Sinner was facing Djokovic for the third time in 11 days.

Novak Djokovic reacts towards the umpire during his match against Jannik Sinner(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 25, 2023 10:57 PM IST
Reuters | , Malaga

De Minaur drives Australia past Finland to reach Davis Cup final

De Minaur wore down Emil Ruusuvuori in a 6-4, 6-3 straight sets triumph after Alexei Popyrin beat Otto Virtanen 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in the first singles rubber.

Davis Cup - Australia's Alex de Minaur in action in the semi-final against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 25, 2023 07:44 AM IST
AFP |

Davis Cup: Nagal, Mukund to skip Pakistan tie

Nagal, who has surged in the ATP rankings this year from below 500 to 141 currently, has taken the decision for a couple of reasons

India's Sumit Nagal has refused to travel to Pakistan.(PTI)
Published on Nov 24, 2023 05:28 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

Djokovic eases past Norrie to send Serbia to Davis Cup semi-finals

The top-ranked Djokovic beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 to give Serbia a 2-0 victory over Great Britain

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his match in the quarter final against Britain's Cameron Norrie(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 24, 2023 07:46 AM IST
AP |

Australian Open chief still confident Nadal will be back in Melbourne

Rafael Nadal has won two of his 22 major singles titles in Melbourne.

Rafael Nadal hits a return against Britain's Jack Draper (AFP)
Published on Nov 23, 2023 06:52 PM IST
Reuters | , Melbourne

Australia seal stunning comeback win vs Czech Republic to clinch Davis Cup spot

Australia defeated Czech Republic 2-1 to enter the Davis Cup semi-finals, where they will face Finland.

Australia's Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell celebrate winning their quarter final match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka and Adam Pavlasek.(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 23, 2023 01:48 PM IST
AFP |

Djokovic ready for 'one final push' in bid to finish season with Davis Cup title

The top-ranked Djokovic wants to keep his momentum going for one last week and cap a great season in style with the Davis Cup title.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic practices during a training session of the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain(AP)
Published on Nov 23, 2023 07:50 AM IST
AP |

Wimbledon expansion plan derailed by local council vote

Wandsworth councillors voted unanimously to snub the proposal for 39 new courts in neighbouring Wimbledon Park in south-west London.

Generic view of tennis action at Wimbledon(Reuters)
Published on Nov 22, 2023 07:57 AM IST
AFP |

Djokovic, Australia and dealing with a partisan crowd

In both these sporting spectacles, the champion-mentality composers embraced the partisan crowd rather than envy it or evade it

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals tennis tournament(AFP)
Published on Nov 21, 2023 07:35 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Novak Djokovic has the mind of a beast hell-bent on attacking and winning

Djokovic is going strong at 36 and his demolition of Jannik Sinner is a sign that he isn't stopping anytime soon.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning the singles final of the ATP World Tour Finals.(AP)
Published on Nov 21, 2023 03:53 PM IST

Alcaraz dreaming of ATP Finals triumph as ‘best player’ Djokovic awaits in semis

His semi-final with Djokovic, who beat Alcaraz on his way to triumph at Roland Garros and in the final at Cincinnati, on Saturday promises to be a blockbuster.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the singles tennis match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev, of the ATP World Tour Finals(AP)
Published on Nov 18, 2023 08:32 AM IST
AFP |

Alcaraz sets up semifinal against Djokovic at ATP Finals after beating Medvedev

The Spaniard had just secured a spot in the semifinals of the APT Finals in his tournament debut, setting up a match against top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their first round-robin match at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin on November 17(AFP)
Published on Nov 17, 2023 11:32 PM IST
AP |

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair seal semifinal spot in ATP Finals

Bopanna-Ebden pair won 6-4, 7-6(5) over Koolhof (the Netherlands) and Skupski (Great Britain) in a Red Group qualification decider that lasted 84 minutes.

Rohan Bopanna is making his fourth appearance at the year-end event, while Ebden is debuting.
Published on Nov 17, 2023 07:00 PM IST
PTI |

Alcaraz eases to win as ranting Rublev self-destructs

Carlos Alcaraz got back on track at the ATP Finals with victory over a tormented Andrey Rublev.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball during his round-robin match against Russia's Andrey Rublev(AFP)
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Reuters | , Turin

How Djokovic congratulated ‘legendary’ Kohli after record-breaking century

Novak Djokovic hailed Virat Kohli's 'legendary' knock against New Zealand.

Novak Djokovic hailed Virat Kohli's 'legendary' knock against New Zealand(ANI-AFP)
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 11:35 PM IST
ANI |
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