India’s place on the ATP Challenger Tour calendar will remain intact next season, but the complexion of the circuit is set to look noticeably different. For the third year in a row, the country will host four Challenger events, yet the revised ATP calendar for 2026 reflects a recalibration of ambitions, resources and developmental priorities…
The Tennis Premier League, TPL 2025 got off to a competitive start on December 9 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad, with all eight teams featuring on Day 1. As expected in the league’s fast-paced 25-point format, fine margins decided most ties, but by the end of the opening day, Chennai Smashers and…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) got off to a vibrant start at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, as four teams opened their campaigns with victories on a competitive first day. Making its first appearance in Ahmedabad, the league showcased high-quality tennis from a mix of Indian stars and international names, with…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League, TPL Season 7 got underway with an action-packed opening day at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, as SG Pipers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Rangers registered impressive wins to kick-start their campaigns. Making its debut in Ahmedabad, the league opened to a strong response from fans who witnessed top Indian…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) opened on a memorable note as two of India’s greatest tennis icons, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, returned to the court together for a special exhibition match on the opening day at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Their appearance set the tone for a festival of…
A New Season, Faster Tennis, and Fresh Battles. The Tennis Premier League 2025 begins today with Match Day 1 promising a high-octane start to Season 7. With the league’s trademark 100-point fast format returning, every segment singles, mixed doubles, and men’s doubles will carry equal importance. As franchises take the court for the first time…
The Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear Premium Water, is all set to return with its seventh consecutive season from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad. With seven editions completed, TPL now stands as only the fourth sports league in India to achieve this milestone, underlining its growing…
With the vibrant city of Ahmedabad preparing to host another marquee sporting spectacle, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 is all set to serve off from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Powered by Clear Premium Water, the seventh edition of the league brings together eight franchises, global tennis stars…
Bengaluru has been confirmed as the host city for the India vs Netherlands Davis Cup World Group stage tie, scheduled to be played on 7–8 February 2026 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium. The announcement was made by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) in partnership with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), marking…
In a major boost for Indian tennis and its growing digital audience, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) has announced a multi-year streaming partnership with JioHotstar, beginning with its upcoming Season 7. The three-year agreement marks one of the league’s most significant commercial developments to date and is expected to accelerate its reach, visibility, and fan…
Sixteen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran is putting together one of the finest weeks of her young career at the ITF J300 Bradenton in the United States. The rising Indian junior has marched into the quarterfinals after stitching together three impressive wins, each showcasing a different layer of her growing maturity, composure, and competitive depth at the international…
Indian tennis witnessed one of its most compelling early-round upsets of the season as 18-year-old Arjun Rathi produced the biggest win of his young career, defeating second seed Sidharth Rawat 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-3 in the opening round of the ITF M15 Gwalior. The match lasted over three hours, a test of physical endurance, mental clarity,…
Digvijay Pratap Singh capped off a rewarding two-week stretch on the ITF World Tennis Tour with the biggest title of his career so far, winning the M25 Bhopal crown after a gritty comeback victory over compatriot Nitin Kumar Sinha. For a player returning from injury and fighting to rebuild momentum, this triumph is not just…
The M25 Bhopal 2 ITF Men’s tournament will witness a fully Indian finale on 30 November 2025, as Digvijaypratap Singh and Nitin Kumar Sinha two of the country’s experienced players on the ITF circuit set up a high-stakes championship showdown. Their meeting is not just a battle for the title but a reflection of the…
India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro sealed one of the biggest victories of their partnership on Friday, winning the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu, China, and earning a coveted spot in the men’s doubles main draw at the first Grand Slam of the year. The Indo–Thai pair produced a composed…
India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro are now just one step away from earning a coveted main-draw wildcard for the 2026 Australian Open after a commanding semifinal victory at the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu. The second-seeded Indo-Thai pair delivered one of their most assured performances of the week, defeating South Korea’s fourth…
India’s top singles player Sumit Nagal saw his campaign at the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff come to an early halt, falling in straight sets to China’s Yunchaokete Bu in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Competing at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre in Chengdu, Nagal seeded sixth in the draw struggled to find rhythm against the…
India’s Davis Cup journey will take another significant step forward in February 2026, when the national team faces the Netherlands in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for February 6–8. The draw, announced on November 23, handed India one of the most crucial advantages in a Davis Cup tie, the right to choose the venue…
For decades, Indian tennis has found a powerful developmental pathway through the NCAA Tennis (National Collegiate Athletic Association) a circuit widely regarded as the “Grand Slam of College Tennis.” The NCAA Division I Singles Championship is not just a prestigious collegiate event; it is a proving ground where future ATP professionals refine their games, learn…
The 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu has opened with promising results for Indian tennis, led by Sumit Nagal’s gritty three-set victory and Sidharth Rawat’s strong entry into the main draw. With a coveted Australian Open wildcard on the line, every match carries significance—and India has started on the front foot. Nagal Battles…
Indian tennis player Karan Singh earned one of the most hard-fought victories of his season, defeating Japan’s Kokoro Isomura in a roller-coaster three-setter in the opening round of the Playford Challenger. Coming into the match on the back of a difficult run in Europe, Karan needed a confidence-boosting win and he delivered exactly that with…
The World Tennis League (WTL) 2025, widely branded as “The Greatest Show on Court,” marks a decisive moment in the evolution of global sports entertainment. For the first time in its five-year history, the WTL is stepping out of its UAE stronghold and entering the Indian market landing in Bengaluru from December 17 to 20….
The ITF M15 Bhubaneswar Futures has turned into a showcase of Indian depth, resilience, and rising talent. With four Indians reaching the quarterfinals and eventually securing both semifinal spots, the tournament is guaranteed an all-Indian final, highlighting the growing strength of India’s men’s tennis circuit. Among the standout performers, wildcard Kabir Hans, the local favourite…
Indian tennis witnessed an exciting new pairing emerge at the M15 Bhubaneswar event, as Rohan Mehra and Madhwin Kamath produced a superb run to finish as runners-up in the men’s doubles. What made their performance stand out wasn’t just the quality of tennis, but the fact that this was their first tournament together a partnership…
In the shifting landscape of Indian women’s tennis where icons like Sania Mirza once commanded global attention a new contender is rapidly emerging. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, a 23-year-old from Hyderabad, has become one of the brightest prospects in the country’s tennis system. With a blend of power, tactical maturity, and steel-willed competitiveness, she is increasingly seen…
The World Tennis League (WTL), one of the sport’s most exciting global showcase events, is set for its highly anticipated India debut next month. After three successful seasons in the UAE, the league licensed and managed by Iconik Sports and Events Ltd. will bring its unique brand of ‘sportainment’ to Bengaluru from December 17 to…
The Netherlands wrapped up a clinical 3–0 victory over India on the final day of the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, delivering a composed and commanding performance across all three rubbers. The day began with Dutch player Marlou Koevermans setting the tone in the opening singles. Up against India’s…
Indian tennis fans are in for an early-round treat at the Sydney Challenger as two of the country’s brightest young talents Aryan Shah vs Karan Singh prepare to face off in a high-stakes all-Indian derby. Ranked India No. 2 and India No. 3 respectively, Shah and Singh will open their campaigns against each other in…
The Indo–American, Chandrasekar–Stalder doubles pairing continued their upward climb on the ATP Challenger circuit with a runner-up finish at the Brisbane 3 Challenger in November 2025. In a tightly contested final, the second seeds went down 6–7(5), 6–3, [6–10] to the unseeded Australian duo of Matt Hulme and Kody Pearson, but the result delivered significant…
Slovenia secured their place in the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers after defeating India 2–1 in the Play-offs on Saturday at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru. While the hosts ended the tie on a positive note with a spirited doubles victory, Slovenia’s strength in singles proved decisive as they clinched both rubbers earlier in…
The 2025 season closed on a strong note for the Indo-German doubles pairing of N. Sriram Balaji and Hendrik Jebens, who capped their run at the Lyon 2 Challenger (All In Open) with a runner-up finish that carried more long-term significance than the scoreline alone reveals. Seeded No. 2 at the ATP Challenger 100 event,…
In a season defined by consistency, nerve, and smart scheduling, the Indo-Thai doubles pair of Sai Karteek Reddy Ganta and Thantub Suksumrarn emerged as one of the most effective duos on the ITF World Tennis Tour in 2025. Their triumph at the M15 Kuala Lumpur event in November marked their third M15 title of the…
India’s No. 2 singles player, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, delivered a spirited performance but ultimately fell 3-6, 6-4, 1-6 to Slovenia’s Tamara Zidanšek, a former Roland-Garros semifinalist, in a crucial Billie Jean King Cup Group I tie on Friday. The result puts Slovenia one win away from securing a spot in the BJK Cup Qualifiers, while India…
In a season of fluctuating fortunes for Indian tennis, the Hyogo Noah Challenger in Kobe delivered one of the most compelling doubles stories of 2025. India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro an unseeded Indo-Thai duo produced a gritty, sustained run to reach the final of the ATP Challenger 75 event, ultimately finishing runners-up…
The Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in Bengaluru mark a watershed moment for Indian women’s tennis. For the first time, India is hosting an international women’s team tennis event of this magnitude, and the stakes could not be higher. Only the winner of Group G comprising India, the Netherlands and Slovenia will advance to the…
The stage is set at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium as India prepares for one of the most important weeks in its women’s tennis journey. For the first time in history, the country is hosting the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, and Group G featuring India, the Netherlands and Slovenia promises a decisive contest with…
The Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear Premium Water, is set to return for its seventh season with a major boost Sony Sports Network will broadcast the event live across India. The 2025 season promises to be the most competitive in the league’s history, featuring several Top 50-ranked international players alongside India’s top tennis…
With the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs just days away, India’s top women’s tennis players Ankita Raina, Riya Bhatia, Prarthana Thombare, Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty took time off from their preparations to share their experiences with aspiring players from Karnataka in an inspiring interaction held at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru. The…
Bengaluru is buzzing again this time not for a tech summit or a cricket blockbuster, but for something far rarer: world-class women’s tennis. From November 14 to 16, the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium will host the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs, marking the first time India hosts this stage of the premier women’s team…
In the churn of the ATP Challenger Tour, where raw potential meets hardened experience every single week, Aryan Shah’s three-set loss to Marc Polmans in Brisbane will feel like a gut punch. Not because he was outclassed far from it but because he had the match in his hands before it slipped away in a…
Sumit Nagal should have been deep into his preparations for one of the most important weeks of his 2026 season. Instead, the Indian No.1 finds himself fighting an unexpected battle off the court. With the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff just days away, Nagal has publicly appealed for urgent assistance from the Chinese Embassy after…
The 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff (AWP), scheduled from November 24–29 in Chengdu, remains one of the most consequential tournaments for players across the region. For Asian and Asia-Pacific athletes outside Australia, it serves as the clearest gateway into the first Grand Slam of the season. For Indian players seeking to regain form, ranking…
The election of Leander Paes as President of the Bengal Tennis Association (BTA) in November 2025 marks a pivotal transition for tennis administration in West Bengal. Paes an 18-time Grand Slam champion, Olympic medallist, and ITF Hall of Famer steps into the role with unanimous support, succeeding long-serving administrator Hironmoy Chatterjee. His arrival has injected…
The Indian women’s tennis team is entering a crucial phase as it prepares to take on the Netherlands and Slovenia in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, scheduled from 14 to 16 November at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru. With a Play-off spot earned through a spirited run earlier this year, the squad…
In a landmark move for both tennis and digital media, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Spotify have announced a multi-year global content partnership extending through the 2026 season. The alliance signals a major evolution in how tennis will be consumed, marketed, and emotionally experienced merging the ATP’s athlete-driven storytelling with Spotify’s rapidly growing…
The spotlight is back on Indian women’s tennis. From November 14 to 16, the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru will host the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs, where India, Slovenia, and the Netherlands battle it out for one coveted spot in the 2026 Qualifiers. For India, it’s a rare opportunity only the second time in history…
Indian tennis recorded one of its most productive two-week phases of the 2025 season, with notable ranking improvements driven largely by results at the WTA 250 Chennai Open and steady progress across ATP Challenger events. The period highlighted both the strategic value of high-level tournament access for Indian women’s doubles players and the grinding progression…
Indian tennis continues to ride a wave of doubles success on the ATP circuit, and the latest chapter was written in emphatic fashion. The unseeded duo of Rithvik Bollipalli and Arjun Kadhe pulled off a sensational upset at the ATP 250 Metz, toppling the tournament’s No.1 seeds Jan Zieliński (Poland) and André Göransson (Sweden) 3-6,…
In one of the most gripping stories to emerge from the Knoxville Challenger qualifiers, India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh produced back-to-back three-set victories to storm into the main draw overcoming injury, exhaustion, and emotional turbulence along the way. The 25-year-old from Chennai, ranked ATP 528, first defeated his close friend and former college teammate Luca Pow (GBR)…
In a significant move to bolster grassroots tennis and inspire the next generation of Indian players, the Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear Premium Water, has officially announced the return of the TPL Race to Gold Masters Tournaments 2025. The initiative, which combines competitive opportunity with national recognition, will unfold across three major zones…
