US Open restrictions makes participation risky: Thiem
New York, July 14 (IANS) Austrian World No.3 Dominic Thiem said that the restrictions that are in place for players in this year’s US Open...
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Federer almost the perfect tennis player on and off court: Edberg
Stockholm, July 14 (IANS) Former Swedish World No.1 Stefan Edberg said that Swiss great Roger Federer is set apart by the kind of all-round ability...
My father gave me 2 years to succeed or go back to school: Federer
Zurich, July 11 (IANS) Swiss tennis great Roger Federer said that his father had given him an ultimatum of two years to find success in...
Stokes becomes second-fastest to 150 wickets & 4000 runs in Tests
Southampton, July 11 (IANS) Stand-in England captain Ben Stokes added another feather into his already illustrious cap as he achieved the rare feat of 150...
Never stopped believing: Nadal on epic 2008 Wimbledon final
London, July 11 (IANS) After two consecutive losses in 2006 and 2007 to Roger Federer in the final of the Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal finally managed...
Serena will have fresh perspective when tennis returns, feels Evert
New York, July 11 (IANS) Tennis great Chris Evert feels Serena Williams can make the most of this Covid-19 induced lockdown and aim to clinch...
Good for tennis it can compete with others sports financially, says Federer
Zurich, July 11 (IANS) Tennis legend Roger Federer feels it is good for the sport that players are getting financially stronger and can compete in...
Hyderabad FC to clear dues of players & coaching staff by end of July
Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Hyderabad FC have promised to clear dues of their players and coaching staff by the end...
AELTC to distribute 2020 Wimbledon prize money among 620 players
London, July 10 (IANS) The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) announced on Friday that the prize money set aside for this year’s cancelled Wimbledon...
Jamie Murray latest to express doubts on US Open participation
London, July 10 (IANS) Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner Jamie Murray became the latest player to express doubts about travelling to the United States for...
WTA adds two events to 2020 provisional calendar
Florida, July 10 (IANS) The WTA has announced that two more additional tournaments, the Prague Open in the Czech Republic and the Top Seed Open...
My rivals have faced fewer injuries than I have had to face: Nadal
Madrid, July 9 (IANS) Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has revealed a lesser number of injuries would have helped his already illustrious career further, saying that...
Clijsters steps up comeback with World Team Tennis
New York, July 9 (IANS) Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Kim Clijsters is all-set to ramp up her professional comeback when she participates in the...
Djokovic still undecided over US Open participation
Belgrade, July 8 (IANS) World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has said that he is still not sure of participating in the US Open and that...
Hardik & Krunal Pandya reach Ranchi to celebrate Dhoni’s birthday
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni had special guests at his Ranchi home on Tuesday as India all-rounders Hardik Pandya...
AITA awaits court’s decision before acting on molestation & age-fraud charge
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has asked for an explanation from Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA) on the topic...
ATP announces adjustments to rankings due to COVID-19
London, July 7 (IANS) The ATP has said it will make ‘adjustments’ for calculating the men’s tennis world rankings when the season resumes in the...
Confident about being at 100 per cent ahead of next season: Federer
Zurich, July 6 (IANS) Swiss tennis great Roger Federer expects to be at 100 per cent ahead of next season considering he was able to...
French Open director feels overconfidence led to Adria Open fiasco
Paris, July 6 (IANS) French Open tournament director Guy Forget trained his guns towards World No.1 Novak Djokovic and other tennis stars who took part...
Serena finds ‘doubles partner’ in her two-year old daughter
Washington, July 4 (IANS) Twenty three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams was seen in a different hue as she posted pictures with her daughter who...