India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal bowed out of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 in the second round on Thursday, suffering a straight-sets defeat to sixth seed Federico Cina of Italy at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. Meanwhile, there was success for the Indian contingent in the doubles draw as top seeds Siddhant…
Andrew Moss, Executive Director of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour & Data Rights, has reiterated the ITF’s commitment to expanding tennis in India during his visit to the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026. Moss, who was in Bengaluru to oversee the ongoing ITF World Tennis Tour event, met with…
The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) honoured the Indian Davis Cup team on the sidelines of the ongoing Delhi Open ATP Challenger, celebrating their memorable 3–2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers earlier this month. India, ranked World No. 33 at the time, produced one of their finest recent performances by defeating…
India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty delivered a composed and resilient performance to secure her place in the Round of 16 at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, edging past Malta’s Francesca Curmi 7-6(6), 6-4 in a tightly contested first-round encounter at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Wednesday. With the home crowd firmly behind…
India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli delivered a composed yet resilient performance to book her place in the Round of 16 at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, while Ankita Raina and her Indonesian partner Priska Madelyn Nugroho advanced comfortably in the doubles draw with a commanding straight-sets win. On a day that saw fluctuating…
India’s No.1 Sumit Nagal gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about as he advanced to the second round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026, while the tournament witnessed its biggest upset yet with top seed Dane Sweeny suffering a shock first-round exit at the DLTA Complex on Tuesday. The ATP Challenger 75 event, now…
India’s rising doubles star Rutuja Bhosale and Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech produced one of the standout results of the opening round at the WTA 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships, stunning the experienced Asian pairing of Japan’s Eri Hozumi and Chinese Taipei’s Fang-Hsien Wu in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2. Competing as wildcards in one of the most prestigious…
At a time when Indian women’s tennis is searching for the next breakthrough name, 14-year-old Jensi Kanabar has offered a timely surge of optimism. The youngster from Junagadh, Gujarat, clinched the Australian Open U14 Asia Pacific title, announcing herself as one of the most promising talents in the country’s junior circuit. From a small city…
Indian women’s tennis received a timely boost on the eve of the main draw of the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, as Vaidehee Chaudhari sealed her place through qualifying and the title sponsor unveiled a ₹10 lakh incentive for any Indian singles champion at the tournament. Chaudhari, seeded sixth in the qualifying…
India’s Karan Singh bowed out after a spirited three-set contest against seventh seed Daniel Michalski of Poland in the opening round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 main draw at the DLTA Complex on Monday. While Singh exited, compatriot Manish Sureshkumar ensured continued Indian presence in singles by fighting his way through qualifying to reach…
Alternate entrant M Sureshkumar produced the standout performance on Day 1 of qualifying at the ATP Delhi Open 2026, overturning a first-set deficit to defeat fifth seed Lorenzo Carboni of Italy at the DLTA Complex. The 26-year-old Chennai-based professional, who secured his place in the draw at the eleventh hour, rallied to win 4-6, 6-2,…
Indian teenager Manas Dhamne will face eighth seed Rio Noguchi in the opening round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 as the sixth edition of the ATP Challenger 75 event returns to the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22. The tournament features a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles field, offering valuable ranking…
Top seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro underlined their growing chemistry on the ATP Challenger circuit by capturing the doubles title at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 2026 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, on Saturday. The Indo-Thai pairing defeated Great Britain’s Jay Clarke and India’s Mukund Sasikumar 6-4, 6-4 in a composed final…
The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) has awarded main draw wildcards to Davis Cupper Karan Singh and teenage prodigy Manas Dhamne for the upcoming Delhi Open, set to begin on February 16 at the DLTA Complex. Digvijay Pratap Singh has also been granted a main draw wildcard, underlining a clear emphasis on rewarding recent national…
An Indian presence in the doubles winners’ circle is now guaranteed at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 2026, with top seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro setting up a title clash against the unseeded Indo-British pairing of Mukund Sasikumar and Jay Clarke at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam. The top-seeded Indo-Thai duo continued their…
The doubles draw at the Delhi Open 2026 promises high-quality matchups as Australia’s Dane Sweeny and Japan’s Seita Watanabe headline a competitive field at the DLTA Complex from February 16–22. The ATP Challenger event brings together a mix of specialist doubles players and accomplished singles competitors, adding tactical variety and depth to the week-long tournament….
The singles challenge for India suffered a setback at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026 as Sumit Nagal bowed out in the second round, but there was strong representation in the doubles draw with the top-seeded pair of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro advancing to the semi-finals at the SDAT…
Just days after India’s memorable Davis Cup triumph over the Netherlands, Bengaluru is ready to welcome another high-profile international tennis event. The fourth edition of the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 will be staged at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium from 15–22 February, reaffirming the city’s growing stature on the global tennis…
Chennai witnessed a major upset on Wednesday as singles top seed Jay Clarke crashed out in the opening round of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam. While the singles draw threw up surprises, the doubles event provided strong encouragement for Indian tennis, with the top…
While much of the sporting world in February is tuned into global cricket action, Indian tennis has its own significant storyline unfolding in Pune. The ITF Women’s W75 tournament, which began on February 9 at the Deccan Gymkhana, represents one of the most important professional platforms for Indian women’s tennis on home soil. Offering $60,000…
Indian tennis enjoyed another encouraging day at the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026, with eighth seed Sumit Nagal and Mukund Sasikumar advancing to the second round, while wildcard Sidharth Rawat delivered the biggest upset of the tournament so far at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam. The loudest cheer of the…
The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) reinforced its status as one of India’s most progressive sporting bodies by successfully hosting the fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open 2026, a prestigious WTA 125 tournament. Staged to global standards and witnessed by packed stands during the closing stages, the event reflected MSLTA’s sustained commitment to…
The road to the Davis Cup 2026 Final 8 in Bologna runs through a high-pressure September weekend, and for India, the journey now leads to a defining away tie against the Republic of Korea. Scheduled for September 18–20, the Qualifiers 2nd Round will determine the seven teams that join host nation Italy in the season-ending…
Indian tennis has witnessed stirring Davis Cup moments over the decades, but few have matched the scale, drama, and individual brilliance of what unfolded in Bengaluru in February 2026. Against a formidable Netherlands side ranked World No.6 and finalists in 2024, India ranked 33rd pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory in the Davis Cup Qualifiers…
Indian players made an emphatic start to the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger Men’s International Tennis Championship 2026, with nine home contenders winning their opening-round qualifying matches at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam on Sunday. The strong showing has set up four all-Indian clashes in the final round of qualifying on Monday, ensuring a…
Indian tennis witnessed one of its finest modern-day Davis Cup moments as Dhakshineswar Suresh rose to the occasion, delivering three crucial wins to power India past World No.6 Netherlands 3–2 in the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1. Ranked 33rd in the world, India went into the tie as clear underdogs against a Dutch side that…
India’s top seed Manas Dhamne capped a dominant week at the ITF M15 Zahra in Kuwait with a composed 7-5, 6-3 victory over Monaco’s Rocco Piatti in the men’s singles final on Center Court. The 1-hour, 41-minute contest was a study in control under pressure, as Dhamne absorbed momentum swings and closed out both sets…
“DK delivers for India. What a performance from the Indian No.2 as Dhakshineswar Suresh takes out Jesper De Jong and levels the tie on Day 1.” the commentator’s words after DK took out De Jong in straights. This is one of the performances that boosts DK’s confidence a lot after his knee injury sustained in…
Indian appearance in the Davis Cup Qualifiers First Round ended Day 1 on level terms, with the hosts tied 1–1 against 2024 runners-up Netherlands after a gripping opening day of singles action. At the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru, the tie swung dramatically across two contrasting matches. India No. 1 Sumit Nagal fought hard…
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…
