Australian Open

Record Australian Open Prize Money, Familiar Indian Absence: What the 2026 Numbers Reveal About Indian Tennis

The announcement of a record AUS $111.5 million prize pool for the 2026 Australian Open underlines how dramatically global tennis economics have evolved. With first-round losers in the singles main draw earning AUS $150,000 and even first-round qualifying exits guaranteed over AUS $40,000, the Australian Open is positioning itself as the most financially supportive Grand…

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Sumit nagal

FanCode–ATP Deal Signals a Structural Shift in How Tennis Is Consumed in India

The multi-year partnership between FanCode and ATP Media, which makes FanCode the exclusive digital home of the ATP Tour across the Indian subcontinent through 2028, represents a structural shift in how the sport will be followed, understood, and monetized in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Men’s professional tennis in India is entering a…

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Sahaja Yamalapalli

Sahaja Yamalapalli’s Defining Comeback in Nonthaburi Signals a New Phase for Indian Women’s Tennis

Indian women’s tennis received a timely boost at the ITF $60,000 Nonthaburi tournament, where India No.1 Sahaja Yamalapalli produced one of the most significant wins of her professional career. Fighting back from a set and a break down, Yamalapalli defeated former world No.96 Chloe Paquet of France 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 in the first round, announcing…

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Sumit Nagal

“One of the Best Challenger Tournaments in the World”: Sumit Nagal on the Bengaluru Open’s Growing Legacy

International tennis returns to Bengaluru with renewed significance as India’s top-ranked singles player, Sumit Nagal, headlines the home challenge at the landmark 10th edition of the Dafa News Bengaluru Open. With the main draw getting underway at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, the ATP Challenger 125 event once again places the city firmly on the…

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Sumit Nagal

Sumit Nagal Joins Roundglass Sports in Landmark Partnership for Indian Tennis

Roundglass Sports’ announcement of its association with India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal marks a significant moment for Indian tennis, underlining both the player’s stature and the growing ambition of the Roundglass Tennis Academy (RGTA) as a high-performance ecosystem. Currently India’s No.1 in singles and with a career-high ATP ranking of 68, Nagal has…

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Bengaluru Open 2026

Rawat progresses into final round of qualifying as main draw action begins at 10th Dafa News Bengaluru Open 2026

The S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium came alive with high-intensity battles on Sunday as the qualifying rounds of the 10th Dafa News Bengaluru Open 2026 got underway, setting the tone for a week of competitive tennis. Indian interest remained strong on the opening day, highlighted by Sidharth Rawat’s composed straight-sets victory that booked him a place…

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Bengaluru Open

‘I Want to Play Good Tennis in the Biggest Tournament of the Year in India,’ Says Aryan Shah Ahead of Bengaluru Open 2026

As Bengaluru readies itself to host the landmark 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open from January 5 to 10 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Indian tennis will once again turn its focus to one of the country’s most significant professional tournaments. Among the players eager to make an impression is 20-year-old Aryan Shah, one…

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Parthsarthi Arun Mundhe

Parthsarthi Arun Mundhe’s Breakthrough Run at ITF W15 Ahmedabad Signals a New Wave in Indian Women’s Tennis

Indian women’s tennis received a timely shot of optimism at the ITF W15 Ahmedabad as 15-year-old Parthsarthi Arun Mundhe produced a standout run to reach the quarter-finals, navigating her way through the qualifying draw and upsetting established names in the main draw. Competing against older, more experienced professionals on hard courts, Mundhe’s campaign underlined both…

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Vaidehee Chaudhari’s Solapur triumph headlines a defining week for Indian women’s tennis

Indian women’s tennis enjoyed one of its most encouraging weeks of the season at the ITF W35 Solapur, where depth, resilience, and growing maturity were on full display. At the heart of it all was Vaidehee Chaudhari, who produced a composed, comeback-filled run to lift the singles title, while Vaishnavi Adkar’s breakthrough performances ensured India’s…

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ITF W35

Indian Duo Ankita Raina and Vaishnavi Adkar Claim Jamshri – Ileseum Solapur Open ITF W35 Doubles Crown

Indian tennis ended the doubles competition at ITF W35 Solapur tournament on a high as Ankita Raina and Vaishnavi Adkar claimed the women’s doubles title, delivering a composed and resilient performance throughout the week. Playing on home soil, the second-seeded Indian pair lifted the trophy after navigating a competitive draw that featured several all-Indian encounters,…

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Manas Dhamne

Manas Dhamne storms into M15 Monastir final, underlining India’s next big tennis promise

Seventeen-year-old Manas Dhamne continued his rapid rise on the ITF World Tennis Tour with a composed and high-quality performance at the M15 Monastir event in Tunisia, reaching the final after a straight-sets victory over France’s Moise Kouame. The Indian fourth seed prevailed 7–5, 6–4 in the semifinals, showcasing maturity beyond his years and reinforcing his…

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Vaidehee Chaudhari

Vaidehee Chaudhari’s statement run to the final at Jamshri – Ileseum Solapur Open ITF W35 Tennis Tournament 2025

Indian tennis enjoyed a standout week at the ITF W35 Solapur, with Vaidehee Chaudhari producing one of the most composed and resilient runs of her career to storm into the singles final, while compatriot Vaishnavi Adkar ensured India would have a guaranteed presence on championship Sunday. Seeded sixth and ranked WTA 639, Vaidehee Chaudhari arrived…

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ITF W35 Solapur

Three Indians March Into Semifinals at Jamshri – Ileseum Solapur Open ITF W35 Tournament, Adkar Sets the Tone

Indian women’s tennis produced an encouraging collective performance at the ITF W35 Solapur, with three Indian players progressing to the semifinals and underlining the growing competitiveness of the domestic circuit. Leading the charge was Vaishnavi Adkar, whose composed three-set victory in the quarterfinals set the tone for a day that firmly belonged to the home…

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W35 Solapur

ITF W35 Solapur: Indian Women Dominate as Four Reach Singles Quarterfinals

Indian women’s tennis enjoyed a strong day at the ITF W35 Solapur as four home players booked their places in the singles quarterfinals, underlining the growing depth and competitiveness of the domestic circuit. Second seed Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, sixth seed Vaidehee Chaudhari, eighth seed Vaishnavi Adkar and 16-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran all progressed, each with a…

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Tennis

Three Young Prospects, Three Distinct Pathways: Assessing India’s Next Wave in Men’s Tennis

Indian men’s tennis is quietly witnessing the emergence of a promising junior cohort, shaped by improved academy structures and greater exposure to international competition. Among the players drawing attention are Hitesh Chauhan, Arjun Rathi, and Gautam S Venkatraman three juniors at very different stages of development, each offering a distinct skill set and trajectory as…

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Australian Open

Sony Extends Australian Open Rights Till 2028, Reinforces Grip on Tennis Broadcasting in India

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has extended its exclusive television and digital broadcast rights for the Australian Open across the Indian subcontinent for a further three years, covering the 2026 to 2028 editions. At a time when India’s sports media landscape is witnessing intense consolidation and aggressive bidding for premium properties, the renewal underlines Sony’s…

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World Tennis League

Nagal and Suresh Steal the Spotlight with Statement Singles Wins at World Tennis League

The World Tennis League (WTL) has built its reputation on star power, fast-paced sets and unforgiving margins. Yet, on a night dominated by marquee names and global champions at Bengaluru’s S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, it was two Indian singles performances that truly shifted the narrative. Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh delivered composed, fearless wins over…

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Indian Tennis

PIOs and the Davis Cup: How the Indian Diaspora Could Shape the Future of Indian Tennis

The conversation around Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and their role in Indian sport has gathered renewed momentum in recent years, particularly in Indian tennis. In the context of the Davis Cup, PIO players occupy a unique and often misunderstood space caught between identity, nationality laws, international regulations, and sporting opportunity. As Indian tennis searches…

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ATP Tour

ATP Tour’s New Heat Policy for 2026: A Long-Overdue Step, But Is It Conservative Enough?

The ATP Tour’s decision to introduce a formal heat policy from the 2026 season marks one of the most significant athlete-welfare reforms in men’s professional tennis in recent years. Triggered by a spate of high-profile heat-related incidents during the 2023 season, the new framework replaces subjective judgment with measurable medical thresholds, anchored in the Wet…

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