Indian No.1 Sumit Nagal edges past wildcard Alan Wazny in three-setter; faces top seed Cristian Garin next Poznań, Poland, June 16 On a damp Monday in Poznań, India’s top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal got his ATP Challenger campaign back on track, navigating a tricky opening round at the ATP 100 Poznań Open with a hard-fought…
Chennai, June 16, 2025 — In a major boost to Indian tennis and sports fans across the country, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has officially announced the return of the WTA Chennai Open to the 2025 Hologic Tour calendar. Scheduled for the week of October 27, the WTA 250 event will be held at the…
The grass-court season officially kicked off in Stuttgart with high-stakes action at the ATP 250 Stuttgart event. For Indian tennis fans, Day 2 brought a mix of promise and heartbreak as two different Indian doubles pairs took to the courts with contrasting outcomes. Balaji/Reyes-Varela Push Second Seeds to the Brink but Fall Short India’s N….
From Qualifiers to Queen of Clay: Coco Gauff’s French Open Triumph and the Missed Opportunities of Indian Tennis In 2025, Coco Gauff etched her name in the annals of tennis history, winning her maiden Roland-Garros singles title and becoming the latest symbol of American tennis dominance. At just 21, Gauff’s rise has been both meteoric…
It was a memorable day for Indian tennis at Roland-Garros as two of India’s top doubles players — Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri — delivered thrilling comeback victories to storm into the third round of the French Open 2025. While Bopanna further cemented his status as a Grand Slam doubles mainstay, Bhambri reached a career…
India’s Teen Duo Manas Dhamne & Hitesh Chauhan Storm into Roland-Garros Juniors Main Draw It’s a moment of pride for Indian tennis as two 17-year-olds, Manas Dhamne and Hitesh Chauhan, have booked their places in the Roland-Garros Juniors Main Draw after impressive runs in the qualifiers. The achievement signals a promising future for the sport…
The clay courts of Paris have once again become the proving ground for emerging tennis stars, and this year’s Roland Garros Juniors 2025 qualifiers have seen several young Indian players making their mark. From battling fatigue to dominating seeded opponents, the Indian juniors delivered gutsy and commendable performances in their opening qualifying matches. Maaya Rajeshwaran…
India’s junior tennis stars are set to make their mark at the Roland-Garros Junior Boys and Girls Singles Qualifying events, with four players in action today. The standout headline is 15-year-old Manas Dhamne being seeded No. 1 in the boys’ singles qualifying draw—a major milestone for Indian tennis at the prestigious Grand Slam event. Manas…
It’s been a flying start for Indian tennis fans at Roland Garros 2025. With three Indian players advancing to the second round of the men’s doubles, the red clay of Paris is turning into a stage for a tricolor showcase. Sriram Balaji, Rohan Bopanna, and Yuki Bhambri—each representing different phases of Indian tennis—have kept hopes…
The French Open 2025 has returned with all its signature flair—red clay, roaring crowds, and global tennis icons. This year’s tournament began on an emotional note, with Rafael Nadal receiving a thunderous standing ovation as he stepped onto Court Philippe-Chatrier—possibly for the last time. The tribute to the “King of Clay” was not just for…
ATP & WTA Tennis Rankings Update – 26 May 2025 India’s tennis contingent witnessed a week of significant movement in the ATP and WTA rankings, with several youngsters making waves and a few seasoned campaigners holding their ground. Here’s a detailed look at the biggest movers and key takeaways from the 26 May 2025 rankings…
One of tennis’ biggest stages, Roland-Garros, is back—and for fans in India, the way to watch it just got an upgrade. Starting Sunday, May 25, FanCode will stream every match from every court of the 2025 French Open, offering Indian audiences a front-row seat to the entire Grand Slam—live, digital, and on-demand. The move comes…
India’s presence in the global tennis circuit continues to grow stronger, and the M15 Tashkent in Uzbekistan has become the latest showcase of that promise. Two young Indian talents—Krrish Tyagi and Karan Singh—are now set for a thrilling semifinal clash, each riding a wave of confidence and form in their own right. Tyagi Edges Local…
India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal saw his 2025 French Open campaign come to a disappointing end on Wednesday, bowing out in the second round of the qualifiers after a 2-6, 4-6 loss to Austria’s Jurij Rodionov at Roland Garros. It’s a result that will sting—not just for the missed opportunity in Paris, but…
India’s top-ranked men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal, kicked off his French Open 2025 qualifying campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing American Mitchell Krueger 6-1, 6-1 in the first round. The result not only marks a confident start for the 26-year-old from Jhajjar but also signals his strong intent to secure a coveted spot in the main…
India’s top-ranked men’s singles tennis player, Sumit Nagal, is set to begin his Roland Garros 2025 campaign on Tuesday, 20 May, in the qualifying rounds. The 26-year-old, currently ranked No. 169 in the ATP rankings, will take on Mitchell Krueger of the USA (ATP No. 151) in the first qualifying round — a crucial match…
In a breakthrough moment for Indian tennis, 17-year-old Manas Dhamne delivered a performance beyond his years to qualify for the main draw of the ATP Challenger in Skopje, North Macedonia. The teenager defeated World No. 488 Martin Krumich of the Czech Republic in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, in the final round of qualifying, capping off…
In a week of grit, composure, and commanding shot-making, India’s Karan Singh announced his arrival on the ITF circuit with authority, claiming his maiden professional singles title at the M15 Tehran tournament. The 21-year-old from India, seeded first in the draw and ranked World No. 518, lived up to his top billing by defeating Russia’s…
Seventeen-year-old Indian tennis prospect Manas Dhamne pulled off arguably the biggest win of his young career, defeating former World No. 93 Andrej Martin in straight sets, 7-6(6), 6-0, in the opening round of the ATP Skopje Challenger qualifying draw. The performance not only marks a career-best win in terms of opponent ranking (Martin is currently…
As the European clay season gathers momentum, a trio of Indian players Manas, Mukund and Karan Singh step onto three very different stages across the Challenger and ITF circuits today. From Skopje to Tbilisi and Tehran, Indian tennis fans have plenty to keep an eye on with Manas Dhamne, Mukund Sasikumar, and Karan Singh all…
India’s fourth highest ranked singles player in the draw, Karan Singh, continued his impressive run at the M15 Tehran ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour event, booking his place in the final with a composed 6-4, 6-4 victory over Italy’s Matteo Covato in the semifinals. Ranked ATP 518 and seeded No. 1 in the tournament, the…
Indian tennis player Karan Singh has had a breakthrough week at the M15 Tehran, storming into the final of the ITF World Tennis Tour event with a string of impressive victories. The 21-year-old has played some of his best tennis on the clay courts of Tehran, stringing together four consecutive wins and putting himself in…
In a stunning display of talent and composure, 17-year-old Indian tennis prodigy Manas Dhamne achieved the most significant victory of his burgeoning career by defeating former World No. 16 and 2018 French Open semifinalist Marco Cecchinato in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This remarkable win occurred during the first round of qualifying at the ATP Challenger…
Indian tennis’ rising star Manas Dhamne is set for the biggest challenge of his young career as he enters the qualifying draw of the prestigious ATP 1000 Mutua Madrid Open, held on clay courts in Spain. The tournament, scheduled from April 21 to 27, 2025, marks Dhamne’s debut in a Masters-level event and showcases his…
Team India has secured its place in the World Group Playoffs of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup after registering a nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Korea in the final Group I tie of the Asia/Oceania zone, held at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune. The win marks India’s fourth consecutive victory, completing a brilliant run in…
Team India continued its dream run in the Asia/Oceania Group I of the Billie Jean King Cup, clinching their third straight victory, this time overpowering Chinese Taipei 2-1 in a thrilling tie. With earlier wins over Hong Kong and Thailand, India now stands second in the group table, trailing only unbeaten New Zealand. Vaidehi Leads…
In a week where Indian doubles specialists stamped their authority across ATP and Challenger events, it was the evergreen Rohan Bopanna, now 44, who stole the spotlight once again. Teaming up with rising American star Ben Shelton, Bopanna showcased why he remains one of the most feared names in doubles tennis with a stunning comeback…
The action is heating up at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I event in Pune, where six teams are battling it out in a round-robin format for a coveted spot in the play-offs. With the group stage past its halfway mark, India pulled off a crucial 2-1 win over Thailand to stay in…
Indian No. 1 Sumit Nagal, ranked 144 in the ATP rankings, suffered a frustrating setback at the ATP Challenger 100 in Monza, Italy, as he was forced to retire in the opening round of the main draw against Austria’s Filip Misolic (ATP 195). The match ended with the scoreboard reading 6-2, 1-0 in favor of…
The Indian women’s tennis team suffered a frustrating start to their 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I campaign, going down 1-2 to New Zealand in a tightly contested tie in Pune. Despite a stunning singles debut by Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, India couldn’t capitalize, with defeats in the second singles and deciding doubles sealing the…
2024 looked like the year Sumit Nagal had been waiting for his whole career. He kicked things off with a bang—reaching the second round of the Australian Open, making his debut in all four Grand Slams, clinching titles on the Challenger circuit, and even representing India at the Paris Olympics. He soared to a career-high…
In an impressive display of synergy and skill, the newly formed doubles team of India’s Rohan Bopanna and America’s Ben Shelton commenced their partnership with a straight-sets victory at the 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The duo overcame the South American pair of Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina and Alejandro Tabilo from Chile with a 6-3, 7-5…
A towering performance from a towering young talent! Chirag Duhan, the 6’5” 21-year-old from India, has scripted the biggest moment of his fledgling career by powering into his maiden semifinal at the ITF M25 level, at the prestigious SM Krishna Memorial Bengaluru Open. Facing compatriot Ishaque Eqbal (ATP #936), Duhan, ranked #1016 in the world,…
Indian tennis has a new rising star, and his name is Aryan Shah. The 19-year-old sensation claimed the biggest title of his young career, winning the ITF $30,000 Ahmedabad singles tournament in dominant fashion. Shah, seeded fifth, stunned top seed Jay Clarke (ATP 298) in the final, cruising to a 6-1, 6-3 victory in front…
Ahmedabad, March 29, 2025 – Indian tennis witnessed a thrilling day at the ITF M25 Ahmedabad as 17-year-old Kriish Tyagi continued his remarkable journey, securing a place in his first-ever professional singles semifinal. The young qualifier showed remarkable grit and determination, overcoming two-time national champion Siddharth Vishwakarma in a pulsating three-set battle, 7-6(5), 1-6, 6-4….
Ahmedabad, March 28, 2025 – Indian players put up a stellar performance in the second round of the M25 Ahmedabad ITF event, with five of them securing spots in the quarterfinals. The tournament, featuring rising talents from across the world, saw some thrilling matches and a few notable upsets, setting up an exciting last-eight stage….
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal showcased his trademark resilience and fighting spirit to defeat Croatia’s Duje Ajdukovic in the opening round of the ATP 125 Naples Challenger in Italy. Nagal, currently ranked World No. 139, overcame a slow start and a 1-4 deficit in the first set tiebreak to register a 7-6(6), 6-4 victory against…
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri has been on a remarkable run in the ATP doubles circuit, and his latest achievement adds another feather to his cap. Partnering with Portugal’s Nuno Borges, Bhambri secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Miami Open ATP Masters 1000, defeating the experienced duo of Jamie Murray (Great Britain)…
In a thrilling encounter at the ATP Masters 1000 Miami Open 2025, Yuki Bhambri and his Portuguese partner Nuno Borges delivered a masterclass in doubles tennis. They edged out the experienced pairing of Rohan Bopanna and Ivan Dodig by a score of 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 to advance to the second round. This pivotal win propels…
Sumit Nagal’s campaign at the Murcia Challenger came to a frustrating end as he suffered a 6-4, 6-1 defeat to Spanish wild card Pablo Llamas Ruiz. Despite a promising start, the Indian No. 1 could not capitalize on his early opportunities and ultimately fell to a straight-sets loss. This defeat extends a worrying trend for…
Indian tennis continues to make waves on the international circuit, and this time, Vaidehi Chaudhari and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty have stolen the spotlight. The Indian duo emerged as the doubles champions at the prestigious ITF W35 Nonthaburi tournament in Thailand, showcasing remarkable skill, resilience, and teamwork. Seeded third in the tournament, they battled past a competitive…
Yuki Bhambri incredible run on the ATP Doubles circuit continues as he, along with Swedish partner Andre Goransson, pulled off a stunning upset at the prestigious Indian Wells Masters 2025. The first-time pairing took down the reigning Australian Open champions and second seeds, Harri Heliovaara and Julian Cash, in a thrilling three-set encounter: 6-2, 5-7,…
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri is riding a wave of momentum as he heads to Indian Wells, fresh off his historic ATP 500 title in Dubai. The Indian Doubles No.2 and World No.39 had a dream run in Dubai, where he and partner Alexei Popyrin pulled off a stunning feat—defeating the World No.1, No.2, and…
Indian tennis fans have a new reason to celebrate as Siddhant Banthia delivered a stellar performance at the ATP Challenger in Kigali, Rwanda, clinching his maiden ATP Challenger title in doubles. The 24-year-old, who partnered with Alexander Donski of Bulgaria, showed resilience and skill throughout the tournament, marking a significant milestone in his career. His…
Women’s tennis has long been at the forefront of progress in sports, setting new standards for equality and opportunity. Now, with the launch of the PIF WTA Maternity Fund, the sport is taking another historic step forward. This first-of-its-kind initiative, supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and championed by the WTA Players’ Council,…
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced the draw for the 2025 Davis Cup World Group I, setting up an exciting clash between India and Switzerland. The tie is scheduled to take place on September 12-13 or 13-14, with Switzerland hosting the encounter at a yet-to-be-determined venue. The choice of surface will play a significant…
In a thrilling final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, India’s Yuki Bhambri and Australia’s Alexei Popyrin defied the odds to capture the ATP 500 Dubai doubles title, marking a career milestone for both players. The duo staged an extraordinary comeback against the No. 2 seeds, Britain’s Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri , winning…
In a remarkable journey at the ATP 500 Dubai Duty Free Championships, the duo of Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin have stormed into their maiden ATP 500 final. The Indo-Australian pair displayed incredible chemistry and resilience, defeating Jamie Murray and John Peers in a thrilling 6-2, 4-6, 10-7 semifinal victory. For Yuki Bhambri, this marks…
Indian tennis star Vaidehi Chaudhari continued her dream run at the ITF W50 Ahmedabad tournament, securing a sensational 6-1, 7-6(5) victory over fifth-seeded Haruka Kaji of Japan. The world No. 405 displayed remarkable composure and attacking tennis to defeat Kaji, ranked No. 262, in the quarterfinals. This victory marks another significant milestone in Vaidehi’s career,…
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri is making headlines once again, securing another impressive victory at the ATP 500 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Teaming up with Australian Alexei Popyrin, Bhambri overcame British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in a thrilling quarterfinal clash winning 5-7, 7-6(5), 10-5. This victory not only propels him into the…
