Billie Jean King Cup

India’s Billie Jean King Cup stars inspire Karnataka’s next generation of players

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…

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Sumit Nagal

Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff 2026: A High-Stakes Pathway for India’s Rising Tennis Talent

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 fighting for form, ranking momentum,…

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Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs

“We proved it in Pune and can do it again,” says Vishal Uppal as India gear up for Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in Bengaluru

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…

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Spotify

ATP x Spotify: A Match Point Collaboration Transforming Tennis Storytelling and Fan Engagement

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…

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Indian Tennis

Indian Tennis Registers Significant Late-October Ranking Gains Across WTA and ATP Circuits

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…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh

Knoxville Challenger 2025: Dhakshineswar Suresh Battles Injury, Friendship, and Pressure to Qualify for Main Draw

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)…

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Tennis Premier League

Tennis Premier League Launches TPL Race to Gold Masters Tournaments 2025 to Strengthen Grassroots Tennis in India

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…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh

Dhakshineswar Suresh Survives an Epic! Battles Injury and Emotion to Edge Past Luca Pow in Knoxville Thriller

In one of the most dramatic qualification matches of the season, India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh produced a display of grit, heart, and defiance to outlast Great Britain’s Luca Pow 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(4) in the opening qualifying round of the Knoxville Challenger. The two-hour contest had everything momentum swings, injury struggles, and emotional undertones  as two college…

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WTA 250 Chennai Open

Shrivalli Impresses, Sahaja Battles Hard as Indian Singles Challenge Ends at the WTA 250 Chennai Open

The WTA 250 Chennai Open witnessed another day of compelling tennis at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, with India’s rising stars Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty and Sahaja Yamalapalli bowing out after spirited second-round contests against higher-ranked opponents. In what turned out to be a day of valiant effort and high-quality tennis, both Indians showcased resilience and maturity…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh

Charlottesville Challenger 2025: Dhakshineswar Suresh Targets Breakthrough Win Over Mitchell Krueger

Indian qualifier Dhakshineswar Suresh will take on American veteran Mitchell Krueger in the Round of 16 of the Jonathan Fried Pro Challenger in Charlottesville, in what promises to be a fascinating clash of generations and playing styles. Despite a 326-place difference in ATP rankings Krueger stands at World No. 242, while Suresh is World No….

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Shrivalli Bhamidipaty

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty Earns First WTA 250 Main Draw Win, Beats Teen Sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in Chennai

India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty began her WTA 250 Chennai Open campaign in style, defeating 16-year-old compatriot Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi 6-1, 6-4 to move into the Round of 16, marking her first-ever WTA 250 main-draw victory. The match, played under humid and breezy conditions at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, was a blend of power and promise Shrivalli’s…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh

Dhakshineswar Suresh Stuns No.2 Seed Liam Draxl to Advance at ATP 75 Charlottesville Challenger

India’s rising tennis star Dhakshineswar Suresh produced a statement performance at the ATP 75 Charlottesville Challenger, toppling second seed and World No.121 Liam Draxl of Canada in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 in the opening round. The Chennai-born qualifier delivered his best career win by ranking, showcasing a blend of aggression, composure, and tactical maturity that…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh

Dhakshineswar Suresh Sets Up All-Indian Final Qualifying Clash with Aryan Shah at Charlottesville Challenger

India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh continued his impressive run on the ATP Challenger circuit, breezing past American Strong Kirchheimer in straight sets to move into the final qualifying round of the ATP 75 Charlottesville Challenger. The 22-year-old from Chennai was in commanding form, registering a comprehensive victory highlighted by 13 aces and relentless baseline control. Suresh’s 6-3,…

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Bengaluru

Vaishnavi Adkar Joins Main Draw as Lucky Loser; Indian Contingent Ready for Chennai Open Challenge

India’s 20-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar will join the main draw of the WTA Chennai Open 2025 as a lucky loser, following the withdrawal of New Zealand’s Lulu Sun. The Pune-based youngster, ranked No. 661, becomes the fourth Indian in the main draw, joining Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi. This development comes after Adkar’s…

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Shrivalli Bhamidipaty

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty to Face Teen Sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in All-Indian First-Round Clash at WTA Chennai Open 2025

Indian tennis fans are in for an exciting start at the WTA Chennai Open 2025, as the main draw promises a special homecoming moment a first-round all-Indian encounter between India No. 2 Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and 16-year-old wildcard Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi. The match marks the meeting of two generations of Indian tennis one representing experience and…

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Yuki Bhambri

Yuki Bhambri & André Göransson Advance to Vienna Open Semifinals After Top Seeds Arévalo–Pavić retire

In a dramatic and unexpected finish at the ATP 500 Erste Bank Open in Vienna, India’s Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s André Göransson stormed into the semifinals after top seeds Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Mate Pavić (Croatia) retired midway through the deciding super tiebreak. The Indo-Swedish pair were locked at 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-5 (ret.) when…

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Bopanna-Shelton

Bopanna–Shelton Duo March into Swiss Indoors Semifinals with Commanding Win over French Veterans

Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton’s partnership continued to flourish on the European indoor swing as the Indo-American, Bopanna–Shelton powered their way into the semifinals of the Swiss Indoors Basel ATP 500 with a strong 6-3, 3-6, [10-3] win over French stalwarts Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut late on Wednesday night. In a match that blended…

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Yuki Bhambri

Yuki Bhambri and André Göransson Battle into Vienna Quarterfinals After Thrilling Comeback Win

India’s Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s André Göransson produced a fighting performance to overcome Austrian wildcards Neil Oberleitner and Joel Schwaerzler 3–6, 6–1, [10–8] in a thrilling first-round encounter at the ATP 500 Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The Indo-Swedish pair, known for their composure and tactical awareness in tight moments, recovered from a slow start…

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Bopanna–Shelton

Bopanna–Shelton Duo Storm into Swiss Indoors Quarterfinals with Dominant Super Tiebreak Win

In another display of experience meeting youthful flair, Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton,Bopanna–Shelton, advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 Swiss Indoors in Basel after a thrilling 7-6(4), 6-7(8), [10-1] win over the fourth-seeded pair of Hugo Nys and Édouard Roger-Vasselin. The Indo-American duo showcased remarkable composure in pressure moments, sealing the match with…

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world tennis

The Dawn of ‘World Tennis’: Inside the ITF’s Global Rebrand and Its Quest to Reclaim Governance Power

In 2026, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) will no longer exist under that name. The body that has governed tennis since 1913 is rebranding to “World Tennis.” The move historic in scope and timing is far more than cosmetic. It’s a decisive attempt to reclaim identity, authority, and relevance in a sport increasingly fractured between…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh

Dhakshineswar Suresh Extends Hot Streak, Reaches Second ATP Challenger Quarterfinal

India’s rising tennis star Dhakshineswar Suresh continued his breakthrough run on the ATP Challenger circuit, defeating Alfredo Perez (USA) 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the quarterfinals of the Lincoln Challenger. It marks the 25-year-old’s second career ATP Challenger quarterfinal and further extends his winning streak to seven matches across levels. Ranked World No. 555, Suresh displayed…

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Sahaja Yamlapalli

Sahaja Yamalapalli Stuns Former US Open Champion Sloane Stephens in Straight Sets at WTA 125 Abierto Tampico

In one of the standout results of the season for Indian tennis, Sahaja Yamalapalli produced a career-defining performance on Tuesday, defeating 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-2 in the opening round of the WTA 125 Abierto Tampico. The 24-year-old from Hyderabad, currently ranked World No. 347, needed just an hour and 10 minutes…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh

Dhakshineswar Suresh Stuns Rybakov to Advance to Second Round at Lincoln Challenger

India’s rising tennis talent Dhakshineswar Suresh continued his impressive run on the ATP Challenger circuit, defeating American Alex Rybakov in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, to move into the second round of the ATP 75 Lincoln Challenger. Playing with controlled aggression and strategic poise, the 25-year-old Indian displayed solid mental composure to overturn an early deficit…

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DK Suresh

Dhakshineswar Suresh: Strengths, Potential, and the Rise of India’s Next Tennis Contender

In a season that has reshaped Indian tennis narratives, Dhakshineswar Suresh has emerged as the name on everyone’s lips. Most fans first noticed him last month, when he stunned Switzerland’s in-form Jerome Kym in his Davis Cup debut, delivering a straight-sets victory that few saw coming. What made the win remarkable wasn’t just the opponent’s…

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