Mumbai Open

Sanwangkaew and Jeanjean headline strong opening day at the L&T Mumbai Open 2026

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…

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Maaya Rajeswaran

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi returns to the spotlight as Mumbai Open welcomes back India’s teenage trailblazer

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…

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Bahrain Open

Balaji and Oberleitner clinch Bahrain Open Challenger crown with composed doubles masterclass

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,…

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Mumbai Open

Ankita Raina Sets the Tone as Qualifiers Begin at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open

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…

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Srishti Kiran

India’s Srishti Kiran Extends Dream Run with Fourth Straight ITF Junior Singles Title in Mexico

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…

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Maaya Revathi

Australian Open Juniors 2026: Reality Check for India’s Next-Gen as Maaya Revathi and Arnav Paparkar Exit Early

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…

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Australian Open

Bhambri and Göransson Power Through Heat, Halts and Pressure to Reach Australian Open Round of 16

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…

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Maaya Rajeshwaran Rewathi

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi feeling “much more at ease” at Australian Open juniors after gaining US Open experience

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…

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Srishti Kiran

“Super excited to win my 3rd ITF title in a row,” says junior tennis Srishti Kiran after Mexico triumph

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…

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Sania Mirza

The Next Set: Sania Mirza’s Blueprint to Transform Indian Women’s Sports

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…

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Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha

‘Amazing Experience’: Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha Reflects on His Grand Slam Debut at the Australian Open

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…

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Australian Open 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson Silence Melbourne Crowd to March into Australian Open 2026 Round of 32

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…

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Australian Open 2026

Early Exit, Valuable Lessons: Niki Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro’s Australian Open 2026 Campaign Ends in Round One

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…

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Bajaj Pune Grand Tour

Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026: Harshveer Singh Sekhon Leads Indian Challenge in Landmark Prologue

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…

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Sumit Nagal

Roundglass Sports Partners Sumit Nagal to Launch High-Performance Tennis Academy

Indian tennis received a significant boost with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Roundglass Sports and India’s leading men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal. The collaboration brings together one of the country’s most consistent international performers and a sports organisation that has steadily built a reputation for long-term athlete development. At the heart of the…

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Sriram Balaji

Sriram Balaji Lifts Nonthaburi 2 Challenger Title as Indian Doubles Shine in Bangkok

Indian men’s doubles tennis enjoyed a strong week on the ATP Challenger Tour as Sriram Balaji clinched the doubles title at the Nonthaburi 2 Challenger, while fellow Indian Anirudh Chandrasekar also featured prominently, underlining the growing depth in India’s doubles contingent. At the Nonthaburi 2 ATP Challenger, the top-seeded pair of Balaji and Austria’s Neil…

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Aryan Shah

Early Exits for Indian Pair as Aryan Shah and Dhakshineswar Suresh Fall in First Round at ITF M25 Winston-Salem

The Indian challenge at the ITF M25 Winston-Salem, USA, got off to a disappointing start as Aryan Shah and Dhakshineswar Suresh both suffered first-round exits in the men’s singles draw on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Entering the tournament with contrasting expectations, neither player was able to find rhythm or momentum against their respective opponents, underlining…

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Indian Tennis

Indian tennis Doubles Shine at Nonthaburi as Ankita Raina and Men’s Pairs March into Semifinals

Indian tennis enjoyed a strong day at the ITF and ATP events in Nonthaburi, Thailand, with multiple doubles teams progressing to the semifinals across both the women’s and men’s draws. While singles campaigns have often drawn the spotlight, the latest results once again underlined India’s growing depth and consistency in doubles, particularly at the Challenger…

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Tennis

Dhakshineswar Suresh Becomes India No. 3: A Breakthrough That Signals a New Path for Indian Men’s Tennis

Indian men’s singles tennis has quietly undergone a reshuffle in early 2026, and at the center of it stands Dhakshineswar Suresh. With his rise to a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 468, Suresh has officially become India’s No. 3 singles player, a milestone that reflects both sustained performance and a changing developmental pathway…

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Hitesh Chauhan

From India’s Top Junior to the Pro Circuit: Hitesh Chauhan Sets His Sights on the Men’s Tour

Hitesh Chauhan finished 2025 as India’s top-ranked junior, but the 18-year-old is already looking well beyond junior accolades. After a season that included Grand Slam qualifications, a junior ITF title, and his first taste of the men’s circuit, Chauhan now stands at a crucial crossroads in his career. As he prepares to transition full-time into…

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