Djokovic top seed at Wimbledon, Federer second
London, June 26 (IANS) World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was on Wednesday designated as the top seed in the men’s singles category for the upcoming …
Andy Murray defeated in doubles at ATP Eastbourne
London, June 26 (IANS) Andy Murray has met his Waterloo in men’s doubles for the first time after returning from hip surgery in January. At …
Djokovic stays on top of ATP rankings
Beijing, June 24 (IANS) Novak Djokovic remains atop in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world rankings released on Monday, in which there has …
Boris Becker to auction trophies, souvenirs to pay debt
London, June 24 (IANS) In a move to clear off a major chunk of his debt, bankrupt German tennis legend Boris Becker has decided to …
Tennis: Ashleigh Barty wins Birmingham title
London, June 23 (IANS) Ashleigh Barty was crowned 2019 Birmingham Classic champion after defeating Julia Goerges in the final, to clinch the world ranking top …
Federer wins 10th Halle title, pursues 9th Wimbledon victory
Halle (Germany), June 23 (IANS) Roger Federer on Sunday claimed the title at the Halle Open, a Wimbledon tune-up event that the Swiss player has …
Ready for Mallorca Open after shoulder surgery: Sharapova
Palma (Spain), June 17 (IANS) Former world No.1 Maria Sharapova is hoping to live up to fan expectations at the 2019 Mallorca Open, following right-shoulder …
Murray hopes to make a return to singles tennis
London, June 12 (IANS) Former world No.1 Andy Murray on Wednesday said he hoped to make a return to men’s singles tennis later in the …
Nadal puts personal success over professional achievements
Paris, June 10 (IANS) A day after lifting his 12th French Open crown, Rafael Nadal reflected in an interview with Efe on success, vanity and …
Barty up 6 places, set to challenge Osaka’s throne
Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Australia’s Ashleigh Barty has jumped six places in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, released on Monday, to challenge Naomi Osakas …
Maria Sharapova plans to return to Mallorca Open
Palma (Spain), June 10 (IANS) Maria Sharapova plans to play in the Mallorca Open after recovering from a shoulder injury. “I am happy to be …
Djokovic leads rankings, but Nadal closer to ATP finals spot
Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Spanish star Rafael Nadals record-extending 12th French Open title has put him on top of the Race to London, an annual …
Rafael Nadal’s 12 French Open trophies
Paris, June 10 (IANS) Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal on Sunday won his record-setting 12th French Open title. Following is a resume of his career …
Nadal wins record 12th French Open crown
Paris, June 9 (IANS) Rafael Nadal produced a masterful display to bag a record 12th French Open crown as he beat Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, …
Barty routs Vondrousova to win French Open
Paris, June 9 (IANS) Australia’s Ashleigh Barty won the French Open, winning her maiden Grand Slam singles title, with a lopsided victory over Marketa Vondrousova …
Thiem stuns Djokovic to set up final clash with Nadal
Paris, June 8 (IANS) Dominic Thiem stunned Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to set up yet another French Open final against Rafael Nadal on …
Nadal crushes Federer to reach 12th French Open final
Paris, June 7 (IANS) Rafael Nadal reached the French Open final for the third time in a row, and a record extending 12th overall, with …
French Open: Djokovic to face Thiem, Nadal to play Federer
Paris, June 7 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic reached another French Open semifinal after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev, leaving himself …
Relentless Federer-Nadal book epic French date
Paris, June 5 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Switzerland’s Roger Federer overcame rains and opponents in the quarterfinals, setting up what is expected to be …
Rain suspends French Open Quarters
Paris, June 4 (IANS) The French Open quarterfinal clashes between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Kei Nishikori of Japan, and Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland versus …
Murray set for return, will play doubles at Queen’s Club
London, June 4 (IANS) Former world number one Andy Murray will return to the match court in doubles at the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen’s Club …
Djokovic, Nishikori in French Open quarterfinals
Paris, June 3 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic on Monday made light work of Germanys Jan-Lennard Struff, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, to book a place in …
Barty, Keys through to French Open quarters
Paris, June 3 (IANS) Madison Keys and Ashleigh Barty on Monday defeated Katerina Siniakova and Sofia Kenin respectively to progress to the French Open quarterfinals. …
Bad personality: Thiem blasts Serena post presser row
Paris, June 3 (IANS) Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem has accused Serena Williams of showing “bad personality” after he was told to end his French …
Wawrinka to face Federer in French Open quarter-finals
Paris, June 3 (IANS) Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka outlasted Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 8-6 in a marathon French Open fourth-round clash that …
Konta secures maiden French Open last-8 appearance
Paris, June 2 (IANS) The United Kingdom’s top female tennis player Johanna Konta on Sunday prevailed over Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-2, 6-4 to secure …
Serena Williams crashes out of French Open
Paris, June 2 (IANS) Serena Williams came up well short this fortnight in her bid to tie the record for most Grand Slam women’s singles …
Age-defying Paes looking forward to Tokyo 2020
Paris, June 1 (IANS) Leander Paes was just two weeks away from his 46th birthday on Friday when he won his opening doubles match at …
Federer, Nadal reach record 14th French Open 4th round
Paris, June 1 (IANS) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continued their own history as they reached French Open round of 16 for a record 14th …
Martic upsets Pliskova in French Open 3rd round
Paris, May 31 (IANS) World No. 31 Petra Martic of Croatia knocked out world No. 2 Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic on Friday, securing …
20 years on, Federer faces son of rival from debut French Open
Paris, May 31 (IANS) Roger Federer, one of the oldest player at 37, will on Friday take on Casper Ruud — the son of his …
Raegan, Tejal guide Blazing Bashers to comfortable win
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Rising Indian paddlers Raegan Albuquerque and Tejal Kamble performed a star turn for defending champions Blazing Bashers as they registered a …
French Open: Federer joins Nadal in third round
Paris, May 30 (IANS) Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer moved a step further towards their potential semi-final clash in men’s singles, while fourth-seeded …
Nadal reaches French Open’s 3rd round
Paris, May 29 (IANS) Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal on Wednesday qualified for the third round of the 2019 French Open after defeating qualifier Yannick …
French Open: Djokovic, Nadal advance to second round
Paris, May 28 (IANS) Title favourites Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal registered straight-set wins to book their men’s singles second round spots in the French …
Forearm injury forces Kvitova out of French Open
Paris, May 27 (IANS) Women’s sixth seed Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic pulled out of the French Open on Monday citing a left forearm …
French Open: Federer returns with easy win, Kerber knocked out
Paris, May 27 (IANS) Swiss tennis star Roger Federer made a triumphant return to French Open after three-year absence, easing past Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in …
Zverev edges past Jarry to win Geneva Open
Geneva, May 26 (IANS) Germany’s Alexander Zverev captured his first title of the season with a see-saw 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8) victory in Geneva Open …
Laver Cup becomes official ATP event
London, May 24 (IANS) The Laver Cup would become a part of the ATP tour, the governing body of men’s tennis said on Friday. The …
Nadal, Federer set up potential semifinal at French Open
Paris, May 24 (IANS) Eleven-time winner Rafael Nadal and Swiss great Roger Federer are slotted in the bottom half of men’s singles and could meet …
Alexander Zverev advances to semis of Geneva Open
Geneva, May 24 (IANS) Top-seeded German Alexander Zverev edged past Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the Geneva Open and …