Category: Tennis

The 10th edition of the Dafa News Bengaluru Open produced a night of contrasting emotions for Indian tennis, and at the heart of it was Sumit Nagal’s agonising exit after one of the matches of the tournament. The former champion and India No.1 bowed out in the Round of 16, but only after pushing second…

The ATP 125 Bengaluru Open delivered yet another dramatic chapter on Wednesday as Dhakshineswar Suresh, playing on a wildcard, produced a remarkable escape act to defeat in-form French qualifier Felix Balshaw in a gripping Round of 16 encounter. In a match that swung wildly in momentum and nerves, the Indian dug deep to prevail 6–3,…

The ATP 125 Bengaluru Open is fast turning into a coming-of-age stage for Manas Dhamne, and Wednesday’s Round of 16 win only reinforced that sense. The 18-year-old Indian wildcard produced another composed, high-quality performance to knock out Beibit Zhukayev of Kazakhstan, ranked 277 in the world, winning 6–2, 3–6, 6–2 to move into the quarter-finals…

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…

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…

The announcement of squads for the Davis Cup Qualifiers 2026 tie between India and the Netherlands, scheduled for February 7–8 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru, has set up one of the most intriguing match-ups of the opening Davis Cup window. On paper, the Netherlands arrive as the stronger side, buoyed by recent…

Indian women’s tennis witnessed a quietly significant moment at the ITF W35 Nairobi, as unranked Aaddi Gupta advanced to the Round of 16 with a composed 6-2, 6-4 victory over compatriot Ashmitha Easwaramurthi (WTA 1257). On paper, it may appear like a routine first-round result. In reality, it was a performance that underlined a generational…

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…

Indian tennis experienced a day of contrasting fortunes at the 10th Dafa News Bengaluru Open 2026, with Dhakshineswar Suresh delivering a statement performance to move into the Round of 16, while Karan Singh and Aryan Shah saw their campaigns end in the opening round at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium on Tuesday. Towering at 6…

Indian tennis had a moment to savour at the ATP 125 Bengaluru Open as wildcard entrant Dhakshineswar Suresh produced a composed and convincing first-round victory over Croatia’s Duje Ajdukovic. Ranked 521 in the world, the 22-year-old Indian defeated the former World No. 105 in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, to advance to the Round of 16…

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…

At the Dafa News Bengaluru Open Challenger 125, 18-year-old wildcard Manas Dhamne produced the defining Indian result of the season so far, stunning fifth seed Matej Dodig of Croatia 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 in the opening round. For Indian men’s tennis, the ATP Challenger Tour in 2025 was a sobering reality check. Across four Challenger events…

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…

The Bengaluru Open 2026, India’s biggest ATP Challenger event, is set to get underway from January 4, with the final scheduled for January 10. Classified as a Challenger 125, the tournament is among the most significant stops on the circuit early in the season and regularly attracts a strong international field. For Indian tennis, the…

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…

As the 2026 ATP season gets underway, few Indian players enter the new year with as much quiet momentum as Yuki Bhambri. The Brisbane International ATP 250 doubles draw, traditionally a proving ground ahead of the Australian Open, places Bhambri firmly at the centre of the competitive narrative. Seeded second alongside Sweden’s Andre Göransson, Bhambri…

The milestone 10th edition of the Dafa News Bengaluru Open promises a compelling start to the 2026 ATP Challenger season, with a strong Indian presence headlining the main draw unveiled on Friday at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium. Scheduled to begin on January 5, the ATP Challenger 125 event once again underlines Bengaluru’s growing stature…

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…

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…

Indian tennis professional Prajwal Dev has been awarded a wild card for the main draw of the Bengaluru Open 2026, adding a strong homegrown presence to the prestigious ATP Challenger 125 event. Scheduled to be held from January 5 to 11, 2026, the tournament marks its 10th edition this year and continues to play a…

January 2026 marks a decisive phase for men’s professional tennis in Asia, with the ATP Challenger Tour offering a dense, strategically aligned calendar across the continent. Among events in Thailand, Vietnam, and Bahrain, the Bengaluru Challenger 125, starting January 5, stands out as the centrepiece not just of the Asian swing, but of India’s professional…

The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), in association with Serving Aces, hosted a heartfelt felicitation ceremony on Saturday at the KSLTA Lawns in Bengaluru to honour Rohan Bopanna a player whose career has not only produced historic milestones, but has fundamentally reshaped India’s place in world tennis. The evening was less about numbers and…

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…

The 2025 ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour season closes with a compelling final at M15 Monastir 47, where two players separated by just a single ATP ranking spot but five years of age will contest the title. On the outdoor hard courts of Monastir, 17-year-old Manas Dhamne of India faces 22-year-old Pyotr Nesterov of Bulgaria…

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,…

Indian tennis enjoyed a memorable week at the ITF W35 Solapur as Ankita Raina and Vaishnavi Adkar combined superbly to clinch the women’s doubles title on home soil. The triumph capped a week of calm execution, strong teamwork, and resilience under pressure, as the Indian pair negotiated a competitive field to emerge champions in front…

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…

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…

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…

India’s growing presence on the professional tennis circuit received a timely boost as Dhakshineswar Suresh was awarded a wild card entry into the singles main draw of the Bengaluru Open 2026, marking a significant milestone in the career of one of the country’s most promising emerging players. The landmark 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open,…

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…

For the first time in few years, Indian tennis will have no representation in the single competition of the Australian Open, underlining the growing challenge faced by the country’s singles players on the global circuit. The entry cut-offs for the 2026 Australian Open qualifiers have effectively closed the door on Indian participation, with neither the…

Indian tennis received an encouraging boost ahead of the 2026 season with the release of the Australian Open junior singles main draw entry lists. The entry cut-offs, published on December 22, 2025, confirm direct main draw berths for two Indian players Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in the girls’ singles and Arnav Paparkar in the boys’ singles…

The Davis Cup returns to Indian soil in February 2026, with Bengaluru set to host a high-profile Qualifiers tie between India and the Netherlands on February 7–8. The All India Tennis Association has named a balanced and experience-driven squad for the contest, as India prepare to take on one of the strongest teams in world…

Tennis fans in India have reason to celebrate as the nation gears up to host four prestigious ATP Challenger Tour events in 2026. The schedule, recently released by the ATP, starts with a bang in Bengaluru in January and rolls into a thrilling February trilogy across Chennai, New Delhi, and Pune. This series not only…

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…

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…

Indian tennis witnessed a moment that will be replayed, debated and remembered for years when Dhakshineswar Suresh stood tall under pressure and defeated former World No.1 Daniil Medvedev at the World Tennis League (WTL) in Bengaluru. In a one-set shootout that decided a place in the final, the 23-year-old Indian produced the biggest win of…

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…

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…

Bengaluru witnessed a rare blend of elite tennis, star power and festive atmosphere on Wednesday as the World Tennis League made its India debut at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Cubbon Park. With globally renowned players such as Daniil Medvedev, Denis Shapovalov, Nick Kyrgios, Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk and Paula Badosa in action, the opening…

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…

The World Tennis League (WTL) is set for a defining moment as it stages its fourth season in India for the first time, with Bengaluru hosting the mixed-team exhibition tournament from December 17 to 20, 2025. The move from the UAE to India marks a strategic shift for the league, signalling its intent to tap…

The Bengaluru Open is set to return for a landmark 10th edition from January 5 to 11, 2026, at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, reaffirming its place as one of India’s most significant international tennis tournaments. A flagship event on the ATP Challenger Tour, the Bengaluru Open has steadily grown in stature over the past…

The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), presented by Clear Premium Water, reached a thrilling conclusion at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium as GS Delhi Aces capped off a remarkable debut campaign by clinching their maiden TPL title. In a high-intensity grand finale, the Delhi franchise delivered a composed and commanding performance to…

The stage is set for a high-octane finish to Clear Premium Water presents Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, as GS Delhi Aces and Yash Mumbai Eagles booked their places in the grand finale following two contrasting semi-final encounters at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Sunday. Day six of the tournament delivered intensity, momentum…

Day 4 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water and supported by official equipment partner Yonex Sunrise, offered fans more than just high-intensity on-court action. It delivered a moment of deep nostalgia as Indian tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were spotted together “on court” at the Gujarat…