Tennis

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska promises to donate prize money after Lyon Open final loss to Zhang Shuai

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska draped her country's flag around her shoulders after the match and promised to donate her prize money to aid efforts following Russia's invasion. She also said thanks to every single person who is supporting her country.

Mar 07, 2022, 13:15 PM IST

Davis Cup: India's Ramkumar Ramanathan beats Denmark's Christian Sigsgaard with ease on home soil

Ramkumar cruised to a 6-3 6-2 win over Christian, who struggled to the low bounce grass court in the opening singles of the tie at Delhi Gymkhana Club.

Mar 04, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska wants to win in Lyon for war-torn country

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska collapsed in a heap on court after her win over Romanian Ana Bogdan at the WTA 250 event on Tuesday. 

Mar 04, 2022, 09:45 AM IST

Davis Cup 2022: India firm favourite against Denmark, check match timings and full schedule

 A tailor-made low bounce and fast grass court arranged for the home advantage, the Indian Davis Cup team will start as firm favourite but Denmark is still expected to present a good fight in the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, starting here on Friday.

Mar 03, 2022, 20:28 PM IST

ATP, WTA and ITF take strong measures against Russia; country stripped of top event

The ITF Board has decided to suspend the Russian Tennis Federation and Belarus Tennis Federation membership 

Mar 02, 2022, 12:59 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine War: Elina Svitolina on mission to unite tennis world to stand with Ukraine, Watch

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, who has said she would donate her prize money from the tournament to the Ukrainian army, defeated Russian Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-1, thumping her chest repeatedly on court. 

Mar 02, 2022, 12:28 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: Elina Svitolina refuses to play match against Russian Anastasia Potapova

The IOC's executive said on Friday that Russian and Belarusian national flags should not be displayed at international sports events following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 01, 2022, 12:40 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: Tennis star Elina Svitolina will 'donate prize money' to homeland

The world number 15 Elina Svitolina said that her family and friends in Ukraine were defending the country and that she wanted to help.

Feb 28, 2022, 11:09 AM IST

THIS Ukraine tennis player who beat Roger Federer to take up arms in Russia war

He is the same Stakhovsky who beat eight-time winner and defending champion Roger Federer in the 2nd round of the 2013 Wimbledon Championships ending his record run of 36 consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals.

Feb 26, 2022, 18:51 PM IST

Mexico Open: Nadal beats Medvedev to set up summit clash with Cameron Norrie

 Rafael Nadal beats World No.1 Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 to enter the final of the ATP Mexico Open. The 21-time grand slam champion Nadal will now face Cameron Norrie of the United Kingdom in the final who defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in another semi-final clash.

Feb 26, 2022, 15:18 PM IST

Amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, Daniil Medvedev becomes first Russian men’s No. 1 after 21 years and calls for ‘peace’

After Novak Djokovic's shock loss in Dubai, 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev will become the new world No. 1 on Monday (February 28).

Feb 25, 2022, 13:00 PM IST

Novak Djokovic set to lose No. 1 rank after upset loss to Jiri Vesely in Dubai Championships

Novak Djokovic spent a record 361 weeks atop the rankings and won eight tour-level titles, including three Grand Slams, since regaining his top-ranked status in February, 2020.

Feb 25, 2022, 08:56 AM IST

Mexican Open 2022: Rafael Nadal returns to action with win over Denis Kudla at Acapulco

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal beats Denis Kudla in his opening fixure at the Mexican Open.

Feb 23, 2022, 17:21 PM IST

Daniil Medvedev starts quest to reach Novak Djokovic's No.1 spot with win in Acapulco

World No.2 Daniil Medvedev is looking to ascend to the top ranking for the first time by displacing Serbian Novak Djokovic. Rafael Nadal wins his first match after Australian Open final.

Feb 23, 2022, 11:08 AM IST

Novak Djokovic begins 2022 season with win over Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai Championships

It was Novak Djokovic’s first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination. 

Feb 22, 2022, 08:20 AM IST

Dubai Tennis Championships: Jelena Ostapenko beats Veronika Kudermetova for her 5th career crown

Jelena Ostapenko defeated Russia's Veronika Kudermetova 6-0, 6-4 for her fifth career title.

Feb 20, 2022, 14:15 PM IST

Novak Djokovic to return to action at Dubai Open after Australian Open fiasco

 World No. 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic of Serbia, will be returning to competition on Monday when he begins his campaign at the Dubai Open on Monday (February 21), after courting controversy at the Australian Open last month.

Feb 19, 2022, 23:16 PM IST

Novak Djokovic eyeing gold at Paris Olympics 2024, denies 'anti-vaccination' claim

World No.1 Novak Djokovic said he will be eyeing gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Also, he denies that he is not an anti-vaxxer and keeps an open mind for 'vaccination' in future.

Feb 18, 2022, 13:39 PM IST

Novak Djokovic says he’s ‘not against COVID-19 vaccination but won’t be forced to take jab’

The 20-times major champion Novak Djokovic is set to return to competitive action at an ATP tournament in Dubai next week for the first time since he was deported ahead of the Australian Open, the year’s first tennis Grand Slam. 

Feb 15, 2022, 13:57 PM IST

Kim Sharma and Leander Paes stun in ethnic wear at a wedding, fans call them ‘master blaster beauty’

Leander Paes wraps his hands around Kim Sharma's waist in the romantic photo shared by the actress.

Feb 09, 2022, 16:15 PM IST