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Novak Djokovic not a dark horse, says Zverev ahead of clash

It happened a little more than a month ago, even, when he was coming off three consecutive losses and was particularly concerned about being 0-2 on red clay this season as the start of the French Open approached Paris: For all of Novak Djokovic’s titles (100 in all), Grand Slam trophies (24), and weeks at No. 1 (428 — more than anyone else in tennis history), for all of his talent and determination, the guy still can find himself worrying about what is going on with his game. It happened a little more than a month ago, even, when he was coming off three consecutive losses — his second skid of that length in 2025 — and was particularly concerned about being 0-2 on red clay this season as the start of the French Open approached. So Djokovic decided to enter the Geneva Open — and what do you know? He…
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Sinner storms into fourth round after beating Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 at French Open

Extends his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches Paris: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a brutal statement of intent at the French Open, dispatching Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 in just 94 minutes to storm into the fourth round at Stade Roland-Garros on Saturday. The top seed remained flawless in Paris, having yet to drop a set, and extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches. Under grey skies on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Sinner was clinical from the start, showcasing his signature blend of precise baseline control, early ball-striking, and ruthless returning. The Italian dropped just nine points on serve all match, according to Infosys Stats, and punished Lehecka’s inconsistent deliveries with return winners that left the Czech with no answers. “I was playing really, really well,” Sinner said after the match. “Especially for two and a half sets. Then he served well and tried to come in…
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Sania Mirza backs ‘Sundays On Cycle’ for healthier, fitter India

Six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza is among the many celebrities who have endorsed ‘Sundays On Cycle’, on May 18, commemorating eight years of GST and promoting a healthier, fitter India Hyderabad: Six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza is among the many celebrities who have endorsed ‘Sundays On Cycle’, on May 18, commemorating eight years of GST and promoting a healthier, fitter India. The event is being organised in collaboration with the CBIC-Goods and Services Tax (GST) department and is set to host the nation’s largest cycling event. The event will span over various locations nationwide, including 200 CBIC-GST centers, uniting lakhs of cycling enthusiasts in a collective push towards fitness and well-being. Prominent figures such as Sania Mirza, Milind Soman, Sunil Shetty, Emran Hashmi, Imtiaz Ali, John Abraham, Dara Singh, and Shankar Mahadevan have endorsed the initiative on social media, emphasizing the importance of fitness and cycling as integral components…
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Italian Open quarterfinals: Alcaraz sets up rematch with Draper

Carlos Alcaraz was made to work for a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Karen Khachanov that earned him a spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and a rematch with Jack Draper — who beat him earlier this year ome: Carlos Alcaraz was made to work for a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Karen Khachanov that earned him a spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and a rematch with Jack Draper — who beat him earlier this year. Alcaraz saved two break points early in the third set then dropped his serve later on to waste an early break before improving to 5-0 in his career against the 24th-ranked Khachanov. “Physically, I was struggling a little bit,” Alcaraz said. “Not any pain in any part of the body. I was just tired. I had to run a lot. I was really proud the way I fought (for) every…
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Ostapenko beats Aryna Sabalenka in Stuttgart Open final

The Latvian secures a 6-4, 6-1 win in the final to claim her first title on clay since 2017 Stuttgart: Jelena Ostapenko completed a dream week at the Stuttgart Open by taking down No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 in the final to claim her ninth career Hologic WTA Tour title — and first on clay since winning Roland Garros in 2017. The fourth time would be the charm either way in the Stuttgart final: either Sabalenka would drive off with her much-coveted first win after three previous losses in the title match, or Ostapenko would post her first win over Sabalenka at the fourth attempt. In the event, it was the Latvian who came out on top of a pulsating, hard-hitting battle as per WTA. No. 24-ranked Ostapenko, who ended Miami champion Sabalenka’s eight-match losing streak, improved to 3-1 overall against reigning World No. 1s. She previously defeated Garbine…

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  • Mar- 2025 -
    13 March
    133

    Hyderabad’s Sreemanya Reddy in AITA doubles final

    The Hyderabad girl defeated Suhani Gaur of Delhi 6-3, 6-4 in the singles quarterfinal HYDERABAD: A Sreemanya Reddy moved into the singles semifinal and the doubles final of the AITA Rs 1 lakh prize women’s tennis tournament at Navi Mumbai. The Hyderabad girl defeated Suhani Gaur of Delhi 6-3, 6-4 in the singles quarterfinal. In the doubles semifinal, Sreemanya and Danica Fernando of Mumbai scored a 6-2, 6-2 win against Gauri Manogorakar and Jigyasa Narsinghani. In the doubles final, Sreemanya and Danica will take on the Hyderabad duo of Sanjana Sirimalla and Omna Yadav.

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  • 10 March
    220

    Five-time champion Novak Djokovic crashes out in opening round

    Djokovic lost his third match in a row, which last happened in 2018 as part of an injury-hit season Indian Wells: Five-time champion Novak Djokovic suffered an opening round loss at the Indian Wells Open at the hand of lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp on Sunday (IST). Van de Zandschulp upset Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to add to his ever growing giant killing reputation. He became the second lucky loser in a row to beat Djokovic at Indian Wells, following in the footsteps of Luca Nardi 12 months ago. Djokovic lost his third match in a row, which last happened in 2018 as part of an injury-hit season. He has dealt with injuries in 2025, too, hurting his hamstring at…

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  • 1 March
    133

    Much needed push for tennis in Telangana; TSTA, TPL to jointly organise tournaments

    Telangana Tennis Association, TPL to hold State-ranking tournaments Hyderabad: Telangana State Tennis Association (TSTA) has joined hands with the Tennis Premier League (TPL) to organise Telangana State-ranking tournaments along with the Race to Gold Scholarship programme for the top-ranked players. A key highlight of this partnership is TSTA’s integration of TPL’s nationwide Race to Gold (RTG) initiative. The RTG programme is an effort to identify and nurture India’s most promising young tennis players, ultimately aiming to produce India’s next Olympic gold medallist. The last time India clinched an Olympic medal in tennis was way back in 1996, through the legendary Leander Paes. Through this initiative, young players across Telangana will compete in Telangana State-ranking tournaments, gaining match experience and improving their…

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  • Feb- 2025 -
    22 February
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    WADA’s 3-month ban on Sinner is a transparent decision, says VP Yang Yang

    Yang Yang says World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will stay open-minded and welcome public scrutiny New Delhi: The settling of Jannik Sinner’s doping case was “open and transparent” despite the public reaction, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will stay open-minded and welcome public scrutiny, said its vice president Yang Yang. Tennis men’s world No.1 Sinner twice tested positive for anabolic clostebol in March last year, which he claimed entered his system after his masseur treated a cut on his finger with a product containing clostebol and gave Sinner full body massages. After a review of the case, WADA agreed Sinner’s explanation was scientifically plausible and well evidenced by the facts. Sinner had been initially found by an Independent Tribunal to bear…

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  • 21 February
    159

    44-year-old Venus Williams to make comeback at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells

    Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024 Indian Wells: Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. That was less than two weeks after she lost her opening match at Indian Wells. Her first appearance at Indian Wells came in 1994. Williams won five titles at Wimbledon and two at the US Open in singles, along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with…

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  • Jan- 2025 -
    26 January
    267

    Madison Keys stuns 2-time champion Sabalenka to win Australian Open women’s title

    Keys, ranked 14th and seeded 19th, was playing in her second major final after being the runner-up at the 2017 US Open Melbourne: When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the trophy that goes to the women’s champion and was placed on a pedestal near the entrance to the court. Keys didn’t break stride. Didn’t stop to stare. That bit of hardware then was placed near the net for the pre-match coin toss, close as can be to where the American stood. Close enough to touch. Close enough to feel real. Also right there was her opponent, No. 1-ranked…

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  • 24 January
    160

    Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia

    Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in the Nov 29 to Dec 1 exhibition Melbourne: Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event in St Petersburg nearly two months ago. The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported Friday that Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in the Nov 29 to Dec 1 exhibition. It was reportedly sponsored by state-owned Russian gas and oil giant Gazprom, which has been the subject of financial sanctions imposed by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade since April 2022 soon after Russia invaded Ukraine. “For several years, Tennis Australia has … abided by federal…

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  • 24 January
    128

    Novak Djokovic quits Australian Open semifinals against Alexander Zverev

    An injured Novak Djokovic quits after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal Melbourne: An injured Novak Djokovic quit after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Djokovic lost the opener 7-6 (5) in a tiebreaker and immediately walked around the net to concede the match to Zverev. Fans booed as Djokovic walked off toward the locker room, and he responded by giving two thumbs-up. Djokovic, who was bidding for an 11 championship at the Australian Open and record 25th Grand Slam title overall, hurt his left leg during his quarterfinal victory against Carlos Alcaraz. The No. 2-seeded Zverev reached his first title match at Melbourne Park and will face the winner of Friday’s second semifinal…

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  • 23 January
    172

    Swiatek powers into Australian Open semifinals, to face Madison Keys next

    The No. 2-seeded Swiatek not only has not dropped a set so far in the tournament but also has lost a grand total of only 14 games as she seeks her first title at Melbourne Park and sixth Grand Slam trophy overall Melbourne: Iga Swiatek is dominating her Australian Open opponents the way no one has at Melbourne Park since Maria Sharapova in 2013. Swiatek’s latest lopsided win came via a 6-1, 6-2 score in the quarterfinals against No. 8 seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday. The No. 2-seeded Swiatek not only has not dropped a set so far in the tournament but also has lost a grand total of only 14 games as she seeks her first title at Melbourne Park…

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  • 22 January
    150

    Novak Djokovic battles past Carlos Alcaraz, advances to Australian Open semifinals

    The 33-stroke exchange was the longest of the evening, and when it ended with Djokovic sailing a forehand long, the capacity crowd at Rod Laver Arena went wild Melbourne: Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Not a problem with his left leg. Not an early deficit. And not the kid across the net, Carlos Alcaraz, who was making things difficult and eyeing his own bit of history. Djokovic overcame it all, just as he has so often along the way to so many triumphs, moving into the semifinals at Melbourne Park for the 12th time with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alcaraz in a…

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