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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 07:21 PM IST
Aratrick 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.
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.
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.
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:18 AM IST
Aratrick 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.
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."
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"
Published on Nov 30, 2023 08:59 AM IST
Aratrick 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Published on Nov 24, 2023 05:28 PM IST
Rutvick 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Published on Nov 21, 2023 07:35 PM IST
Rutvick 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 11:35 PM IST
ANI |
