Prajnesh Gunneswaran

India bank on Prajnesh Gunneswaran, CSC grass courts to upset Italy in Davis Cup

India lost 0-4 to Serbia in their World Group play-off clash in Kraljevo and the upcoming tie will be a litmus test for non-playing captain Bhupathi with reports indicating that his contract may not be renewed.

Jan 31, 2019, 13:36 PM IST

We are big underdogs, but have faith in team's experience: Mahesh Bhupathi

The grass courts of South Club were chosen as the venue as Bhupathi was keen to play on grass considering that the Italians are solid hard court players.

Jan 24, 2019, 13:36 PM IST

Prajnesh Gunneswaran qualifies for 2019 Australian Open main draw

The Chennai southpaw enjoyed a successful 2018 in which he reached four Challenger-level finals and won two titles. 

Jan 11, 2019, 14:33 PM IST

Aim is to be in top 50 in ATP Rankings, says India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran

India's number one tennis singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who is coming off a successful season during which he won two Challenger titles, has said that 2018 was his best year and the aim was to "ideally be in the top 50".

Dec 24, 2018, 15:05 PM IST

Asian Games 2018 Day 6: As it happened

The Indian doubles pair thrashed the Kazakhstan duo 6-3, 6-4 to win the Gold. Meanwhile Indian Women's Kabaddi team lost 24-27 to Iran in Final. 

 

Aug 24, 2018, 07:34 AM IST

French Open: Yuki Bhambri back in 80s, Prajnesh touches career-best rank of 169

 Top-ranked Indian singles player Yuki Bhambri today jumped nine places to 84 while Prajnesh Gunneswaran touched a career-best rank of 169 after climbing 14 spots on the ranking ladder.

Jun 11, 2018, 18:33 PM IST

Prajnesh Gunneswaran qualifies for his maiden ATP World Tour event

 Indian Davis Cupper Prajnesh Gunneswaran qualified for the singles main draw of an ATP World event for the first time in his career when he defeated Christian Harrison in the final round of the

Jun 11, 2018, 16:39 PM IST

Leander Paes returns, Bhambri misses out for Asian Games

 Leander Paes has returned to the Indian tennis squad while Rohan Bopanna has also been named for the upcoming 18th Asian Games.The 12-member squad for the prestigious event was named after All India Tennis Federation (AITA) selectors held a meeting at R.K Khanna Tennis Stadium here in the national capital earlier today.

Jun 05, 2018, 17:16 PM IST

Leander Paes set for Asian Games return, Yuki may miss it for US Open By Amanpreet Singh

 Veteran Leander Paes will have the opportunity to add to his Asian Games medal tally as he is set to be included in the Indian tennis team for the upcoming Games even as the country's premier singles player Yuki Bhambri will prefer competing in the US Open if he makes the cut.

Jun 03, 2018, 20:34 PM IST

Prajnesh Gunneswaran falls at final hurdle at French Open qualifiers

Prajnesh Gunneswaran will have to wait for his maiden appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam as he could not cross the final hurdle at the French Open qualifiers, suffering a straight-set defeat against Elias Ymer on Friday.

May 25, 2018, 18:13 PM IST

Prajnesh Gunneswaran leaps to career-best 176

Making a huge jump, India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran on Monday leapfrogged 84 places to a career-best singles rank of 176, following his maiden title-triumph on the ATP Challenger circuit.

Apr 30, 2018, 18:25 PM IST

Davis Cup: Ramanathan, Gunneswaran help India take 2-0 lead against Uzbekistan on Day 1

The winner of the tie will qualify for the World Group play-offs, to be played in September.

Apr 08, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

Davis Cup: India vs Uzbekistan — Ramkumar Ramanathan beats Temur Isamilov in opening singles

The winner of the tie will qualify for the World Group play-offs, to be played in September.

Apr 07, 2017, 20:43 PM IST

Chennai Open: Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Yuki Bhambri win opening round in qualifiers

The third Indian player in action in the qualifier, Sasi Kumar Mukund went down fighting to Argentine Nicolas Kicker.

Jan 01, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

Chennai Open: Bhambhri, Mukund, Prajnesh face tricky opponents in qualifiers

India has a third entry in the form of Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who faces off with Japan's Hiroki Moriya.

Dec 30, 2016, 23:45 PM IST

Prajnesh Gunneswaran ends runner-up at KPIT-MSLTA Challenger against Sadio Doumbia

The French consolidated the lead as Prajnesh missed three break chances in the third game and raced to comfortable 4-1 lead.

Oct 29, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

KPIT-MSLTA Challenger: Prajnesh Gunneswaran shocks Duckhee Lee to be in contention for singles title

26-year-old Prajnesh will now fight it out for the title with Frenchman Sadio Doumbia, who knocked out sixth seed Serbian Nikola Milojevic 5-7 6-3 6-2 in the other semifinal.

Oct 28, 2016, 19:15 PM IST