Indian teenager Manas Dhamne has scripted an impressive run to the final of the ITF M15 Zahra event in Kuwait, and now stands on the brink of a title that carries both competitive and emotional weight. Awaiting him in the summit clash is Italy’s Rocco Piatti in what promises to be a fascinating subplot, as…
India will begin its 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers campaign against the Netherlands at the S. M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru on February 7, with Sumit Nagal set to open proceedings against Guy den Ouden in the first singles rubber. With the head-to-head record between the two nations locked at 2–2, the tie promises to…
India will begin its Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign against the Netherlands at the S. M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru on February 7, with home conditions expected to play a decisive role in a finely balanced contest. With the head-to-head record locked at 2–2, the tie promises high-intensity tennis as both nations look to…
Chennai is set to once again take centre stage on the international tennis calendar as the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger 50 Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026 gets underway from February 9 to 15 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam. Organised by the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association, the tournament continues the city’s long-standing tradition of…
Day four of the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series delivered a compelling mix of upsets, endurance battles and statement performances at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), underlining why the tournament has quickly established itself as one of the most competitive stops on the women’s circuit in Asia. The standout storyline of…
It has been a solid start to the new season for 18-year-old Manas Dhamne. The Indian teenager has been working hard on his transition to the ATP Challenger Tour the second tier of professional men’s tennis which sits one level above the ITF pro circuit and one rung below the ATP Tour. Dhamne admits the…
Two years after she announced herself on the global stage by lifting her maiden WTA 125 trophy in Mumbai, Darja Semenistaja is back at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series—this time not as a surprise package, but as one of the tournament’s leading contenders. The Latvian, now ranked World No. 99, returns to…
Indian tennis reached another important milestone this week as Yuki Bhambri climbed to a career-high World No. 20 in the latest ATP Doubles Rankings, becoming the first Indian man since Rohan Bopanna to enter the prestigious Top 20. The 33-year-old Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete rose two places from No. 22, officially establishing himself as India’s…
As India prepare for one of their biggest Davis Cup challenges in recent years, belief rather than ranking is driving the camp in Bengaluru. With the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1 tie against the Netherlands scheduled for February 7–8 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, the Indian squad has entered the final phase of its…
The second day of main-draw action at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series delivered a series of authoritative performances from top international contenders, as Darja Semenistaja, Hanne Vandewinkel and Lanlana Tararudee all progressed comfortably into the Round of 16 at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). It was, however, a difficult day…
Indian tennis faces a defining week as the country hosts the Netherlands in the first round of the Davis Cup Qualifier at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru on February 7–8, 2026. With a place in the second round and a potential clash against South Korea or Argentina at stake, the tie promises high-stakes…
Mumbai will once again take centre stage on the Indian tennis calendar as the doubles main draw for the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series was unveiled on Tuesday at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), bringing together a compelling mix of India’s leading players and accomplished international names. India’s No. 1 women’s…
For a few years, the narrative surrounding Indian tennis was one of “transition” a polite way of saying we were waiting for the next big thing. But as we move through February 2026, that waiting period feels like it’s officially over. From a historic Davis Cup run to a surge of teenage talent making waves…
For decades, Indian tennis was synonymous with the manicured lawns of elite city clubs and the towering legacy of Sania Mirza’s Hyderabad beginnings. But as we move through 2026, a significant shift is occurring. The “Sania Effect” hasn’t just faded into history; it has mutated into a grassroots movement that is sweeping through Tier-2 and…
The 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series got off to a high-quality start at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Monday, as several of the tournament’s leading international contenders underlined their credentials with composed first-round victories. Thai star Mananchaya Sanwangkaew and French third seed Leolia Jeanjean were among the standout performers on…
The DecoTurf hard outdoor courts at the MSLTA will see the second edition of the Mumbai Open as a WTA 125 event. Defending champion Jill Teichmann won’t return to defend her title whereas 2024 champion Darja Semenistaja returns to the event after a first round defeat last year. The top two seeds for the event,…
When Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi walked onto the courts of the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) last year, she was still a relatively unknown name on the senior international circuit. By the time the 2025 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series concluded, the 16-year-old had transformed into one of Indian tennis’ most exciting prospects, having…
The qualifying rounds of the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series produced a gripping day of tennis at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Sunday, with tight three-set battles, seeding upsets and emotional swings across Centre Court. While India’s seasoned campaigner Ankita Raina bowed out after a long and exhausting contest, players…
Indian doubles specialist N. Sriram Balaji added another glittering chapter to his 2026 season by lifting the Bahrain Open ATP Challenger 125 title in Manama, partnering Austria’s Neil Oberleitner in a poised and clinical final. The fourth-seeded Indo-Austrian pair defeated second seeds Vasil Kirkov (USA) and Bart Stevens (Netherlands) 7–6(7–1), 6–4 to claim the trophy,…
The opening day of qualifying at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series delivered high-quality tennis, international depth, and a clear statement from one of Indian tennis’s most experienced campaigners. On a sun-soaked Saturday at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), Ankita Raina underlined her class with a commanding straight-sets victory over fellow…
In the quiet corners of suburban parks and the weathered clay of neighbourhood clubs, a different kind of tennis is played. It lacks the million-dollar endorsements and the 130-mph serves of the professional tour, but it possesses a raw, visceral pulse that the pros often lose in the vacuum of elite competition. This is the…
As Indian women’s tennis continues its steady upward trajectory, the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is shaping up to be a crucial platform for the country’s leading players and emerging prospects alike. On Friday, organisers confirmed that India’s No. 2 women’s singles player, Vaidehee Chaudhari, has been awarded a wild card into the…
As the countdown begins for the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, one of Indian tennis’ most consistent performers over the last three seasons, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, will once again get the opportunity to test herself on home soil. The 24-year-old, currently India’s No.3 in women’s singles, has been awarded a wild card into the…
Maharashtra’s top-ranked women’s singles player Vaishnavi Adkar will get a golden opportunity to test herself against elite international competition after being awarded a wild card into the main draw of the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, set to be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts from February 2 to…
The 2026 Australian Open has become a defining moment in the collision between modern sports science and traditional tournament governance. What began as a seemingly routine request for players to remove wrist-worn fitness trackers turned into one of the biggest technology controversies tennis has ever seen involving three world No.1s, conflicting rulebooks, and the future…
India’s top-ranked women’s singles player Sahaja Yamalapalli has been awarded a coveted wild card into the main draw of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, set to be held from February 2 to 8, 2026, at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. The announcement ensures that India’s leading singles player will…
The fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series was formally set in motion on Republic Day with the unveiling of the tournament trophy by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence in Mumbai. The ceremony marked an important milestone ahead of the international women’s tennis event, scheduled to be held…
Eighteen-year-old Manas Dhamne’s steady climb on the ATP Challenger Tour took another significant leap forward in Manama this week as the young Indian booked his place in the main draw of the ATP 125 Bahrain Challenger with a hard-fought 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-3 victory over Norway’s Viktor Durasovic. Coming a day after he stunned top seed…
At just 18 years of age, Manas Dhamne is beginning to look less like a promising junior and more like a genuine Challenger-level professional. On a humid evening in Manama, the Indian teenager produced one of the biggest wins of his young career, coming back from a set down to defeat top seed and world…
India’s final presence at the Australian Open 2026 came to an end on Sunday when Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Göransson were knocked out in the third round of the men’s doubles by Brazil’s Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos. The 10th-seeded Indo-Swedish pair went down 6–7 (7–9), 3–6 in a tightly contested encounter…
India’s teenage tennis sensation Srishti Kiran continues to announce herself as one of the most exciting prospects on the global junior circuit. The 13-year-old from Bengaluru clinched her fourth consecutive ITF junior singles title with another composed and mature performance at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 tournament in Huamantla, Mexico, held from January…
When Vijay Amritraj was named a Padma Bhushan awardee in 2026, it was not simply a delayed reward for a great tennis player. It was recognition of one of the most extraordinary sporting lives India has produced a life that went far beyond trophies and rankings and reshaped how Indian sport was seen on the…
The 2026 Australian Open Junior Championships delivered a sobering reminder of how unforgiving elite junior tennis can be for even the most promising talents. For Indian tennis, the spotlight was firmly on Maaya Revathi and Arnav Paparkar, two of the country’s most highly regarded prospects. Both had entered the Melbourne Park main draw directly an…
Indian tennis has a new name to underline in red. At just 22, Karan Singh delivered one of the biggest performance of his young professional career by stunning top seed and world No. 250 Max Houkes of the Netherlands in straight sets to lift the ITF M15 Hyderabad singles title. The 6–4, 6–4 victory was…
The Australian Open has a habit of producing matches that test far more than forehands and backhands, and on Friday night in Melbourne, Yuki Bhambri and André Göransson delivered one of the most resilient doubles performances of the 2026 tournament. The Indo-Swedish pair overcame a five-hour heat-related suspension, a one-set deficit, and relentless pressure from…
With one junior Grand Slam main draw experience already under her belt, Indian junior tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is feeling more at ease in Melbourne, where she will compete in the Australian Open juniors event, which begins today. The 16-year-old, ranked No. 56 in the ITF junior rankings, made her junior Grand Slam main…
For the past couple of months, young Indian junior Srishti Kiran has been making a habit of winning matches on the ITF junior circuit. The 13-year-old has already started turning heads with her results and rapid rise. Last weekend, Kiran won her third consecutive ITF J30 title, lifting the trophy in Huamantla, Mexico, to complete…
The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is poised to reclaim centre stage in Indian tennis as it returns for its fifth edition, bringing with it an impressive roster of international stars and a growing reputation as one of the most important women’s tournaments in South Asia. The qualifying rounds will be held on January…
Indian doubles specialist N. Sriram Balaji and Austrian partner Neil Oberleitner produced one of the most gripping matches of the opening rounds at the Australian Open 2026, edging past the experienced pairing of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Jordan Thompson in a nerve-shredding three-set thriller to book their place in the second round at Melbourne Park. The…
In the 2026 cricket season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RCB are being spoken about in a completely different tone. The old clichés about RCB being a team that looks good on paper but falters when it matters are rapidly losing relevance. Across both the men’s and women’s competitions, the franchise is finally projecting what sustained control…
On January 20, 2026, Indian sport quietly crossed an important threshold with the official launch of “The Next Set”, a new high-performance and philanthropic venture spearheaded by six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza. Designed to address the long-standing structural gaps in Indian women’s sport, particularly tennis, the initiative marks a shift away from isolated academy…
India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha described his Grand Slam debut at this week’s Australian Open as an “amazing experience”, despite a first-round loss in the men’s doubles event on Tuesday. Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro, who won the Asia Pacific Wildcard Playoff to earn their spot in the main draw in Melbourne, went down in two…
Indian junior tennis enjoyed a significant boost in Melbourne on January 21 as Diya Ramesh produced one of the standout results of the Australian Open Juniors qualifying rounds. The Chennai-based teenager stunned fourth seed and world No. 86 Anita Tu of the United States in straight sets, winning 7–5, 6–2 to move into the second…
Bengaluru is set to become the centre of Indian tennis next month as the national team prepares to host the Netherlands in the Round 1 Qualifiers of the Davis Cup on February 7 and 8, 2026. With World Group progression at stake, the two-day tie promises intense, high-quality tennis and an atmosphere that only the…
India’s doubles challenge at the Australian Open 2026 received a timely boost as Yuki Bhambri, partnering Sweden’s Andre Goransson, produced a composed and authoritative performance to defeat the Australian pair of James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt in the first round of the men’s doubles. The 10th-seeded Indo-Swedish duo overcame home support and local expectations to…
The Australian Open 2026 journey for Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro came to a close in the opening round, but the scoreline and circumstances tell a story far richer than a simple first-round exit. The Indo-Thai pairing bowed out of the men’s doubles competition after a hard-fought straight-sets loss to the experienced Spanish duo…
Indian cycling marked a significant milestone on Monday as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 officially got underway with a high-speed Prologue through the streets of Pune. The opening stage of India’s first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage men’s road race brought together 160 riders from 35 countries, offering Indian cyclists a rare opportunity to measure…
The 2026 college tennis season is underway, and once again the NCAA circuit is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of Indian tennis. For several young Indian players, college tennis is no longer a fallback option but a deliberate pathway one that offers high-quality competition, physical development, mental conditioning, and…
The L&T Mumbai Open is set to make a welcome return in 2026, with the fifth edition of the WTA 125K Series event scheduled to be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts in Mumbai. The qualifying rounds will be played from January 30 to February 1, followed by the main draw…
Indian tennis will have a notable presence in the men’s doubles draw at the 2026 Australian Open, with two pairs representing the country under very different circumstances. From a Grand Slam debut for an Indo-Thai wildcard duo to a seeded Indian pair navigating a tricky opening-round test, the draw presents both opportunity and challenge for…
