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…
Last week, Ahmedabad became the first non-Maharashtrian city to host the Tennis Premier League (TPL). The city is all set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is becoming a major sporting hotspot in the country. The seventh season of the TPL saw the GS Delhi Aces lift their maiden title. The tournament featured several…
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 2025 Tennis Premier League concluded on a Sunday night, with GS Delhi Aces securing their first-ever title. This was the first time that the TPL was held outside of Maharashtra. Ahmedabad did not disappoint, featuring packed stadiums throughout the proceedings. Here is a look at the final hours of this edition of TPL in…
The Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad was abuzz with excitement as the Tennis Premier League’s seventh season concluded on a high note. The GS Delhi Aces won their first TPL title after defeating the Yash Mumbai Eagles in the final. However, fans in the stadium were treated to much more sporting entertainment, as the…
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…
A loss in the opening match of the penultimate day for the Chennai Smashers meant that the SG Pipers Bengaluru had an opportunity to pounce upon to make it to the final four in the seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL). Despite the loss to the Rajasthan Rangers, the Smashers’ doubles specialist Rithvik…
The SG Pipers Bengaluru just did enough yesterday to eliminate Chennai Smashers from contention for the semis of the seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL). The GS Delhi Aces and the Rajasthan Rangers, who finished first and fourth respectively in the league, will contest the first semi-final. The second semi-final will see SG…
Indian junior tennis continued to make its presence felt on the global stage as Maaya Rajeshwaran advanced to the doubles final of the prestigious ITF J500 Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in Florida, USA. Partnering Serbia’s Anastasija Cvetkovic, the Indian teenager produced a series of composed performances to book a place in the summit clash of…
In one of the most transformative commercial announcements in the history of women’s sport, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has struck a landmark partnership with Mercedes-Benz an agreement valued at up to $500 million over 10 years, beginning January 1, 2026. The deal, unveiled in Stuttgart at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, not only marks the most…
At just 16 years old, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has positioned herself as India’s most exciting young tennis talent, combining rapid junior progress with professional breakthroughs that mark her as a rare long-term contender. Her entry into the ITF Junior Top 50 in December 2025, achieved after a quarterfinal run at the J300 Bradenton event in…
Day three of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, delivered another gripping chapter in the competition, with momentum shifts, narrow margins, and statement performances lighting up the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. GS Delhi Aces consolidated their position at the top of the standings, while the Gujarat Panthers finally broke…
Just two days into Season 7 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) powered by Clear Premium Water, the tournament is already earning powerful endorsements from players across generations and continents. What began as an ambitious domestic league has now evolved into a globally recognised tennis property and this year’s early reactions from international stars underline…
Day three of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, produced a series of dramatic swings and tightly contested match-ups as Yash Mumbai Eagles and Gujarat Panthers emerged victorious in the opening half of play at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. With each point carrying strategic weight under the TPL…
Day two of Tennis Premier League TPL Season 7 delivered another engrossing evening of fast-paced tennis at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, with GS Delhi Aces stamping their authority in the first tie before Yash Mumbai Eagles held their nerve to clinch a dramatic contest against SG Pipers Bengaluru. The intensity that marked the opening…
India’s place on the ATP Challenger Tour calendar will remain intact next season, but the complexion of the circuit is set to look noticeably different. For the third year in a row, the country will host four Challenger events, yet the revised ATP calendar for 2026 reflects a recalibration of ambitions, resources and developmental priorities…
The Tennis Premier League, TPL 2025 got off to a competitive start on December 9 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad, with all eight teams featuring on Day 1. As expected in the league’s fast-paced 25-point format, fine margins decided most ties, but by the end of the opening day, Chennai Smashers and…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) got off to a vibrant start at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, as four teams opened their campaigns with victories on a competitive first day. Making its first appearance in Ahmedabad, the league showcased high-quality tennis from a mix of Indian stars and international names, with…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League, TPL Season 7 got underway with an action-packed opening day at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, as SG Pipers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Rangers registered impressive wins to kick-start their campaigns. Making its debut in Ahmedabad, the league opened to a strong response from fans who witnessed top Indian…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) opened on a memorable note as two of India’s greatest tennis icons, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, returned to the court together for a special exhibition match on the opening day at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Their appearance set the tone for a festival of…
A New Season, Faster Tennis, and Fresh Battles. The Tennis Premier League 2025 begins today with Match Day 1 promising a high-octane start to Season 7. With the league’s trademark 100-point fast format returning, every segment singles, mixed doubles, and men’s doubles will carry equal importance. As franchises take the court for the first time…
The Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear Premium Water, is all set to return with its seventh consecutive season from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad. With seven editions completed, TPL now stands as only the fourth sports league in India to achieve this milestone, underlining its growing…
With the vibrant city of Ahmedabad preparing to host another marquee sporting spectacle, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 is all set to serve off from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Powered by Clear Premium Water, the seventh edition of the league brings together eight franchises, global tennis stars…
Bengaluru has been confirmed as the host city for the India vs Netherlands Davis Cup World Group stage tie, scheduled to be played on 7–8 February 2026 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium. The announcement was made by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) in partnership with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), marking…
In a major boost for Indian tennis and its growing digital audience, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) has announced a multi-year streaming partnership with JioHotstar, beginning with its upcoming Season 7. The three-year agreement marks one of the league’s most significant commercial developments to date and is expected to accelerate its reach, visibility, and fan…
Sixteen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran is putting together one of the finest weeks of her young career at the ITF J300 Bradenton in the United States. The rising Indian junior has marched into the quarterfinals after stitching together three impressive wins, each showcasing a different layer of her growing maturity, composure, and competitive depth at the international…
Indian tennis witnessed one of its most compelling early-round upsets of the season as 18-year-old Arjun Rathi produced the biggest win of his young career, defeating second seed Sidharth Rawat 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-3 in the opening round of the ITF M15 Gwalior. The match lasted over three hours, a test of physical endurance, mental clarity,…
Digvijay Pratap Singh capped off a rewarding two-week stretch on the ITF World Tennis Tour with the biggest title of his career so far, winning the M25 Bhopal crown after a gritty comeback victory over compatriot Nitin Kumar Sinha. For a player returning from injury and fighting to rebuild momentum, this triumph is not just…
The M25 Bhopal 2 ITF Men’s tournament will witness a fully Indian finale on 30 November 2025, as Digvijaypratap Singh and Nitin Kumar Sinha two of the country’s experienced players on the ITF circuit set up a high-stakes championship showdown. Their meeting is not just a battle for the title but a reflection of the…
India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro sealed one of the biggest victories of their partnership on Friday, winning the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu, China, and earning a coveted spot in the men’s doubles main draw at the first Grand Slam of the year. The Indo–Thai pair produced a composed…
India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro are now just one step away from earning a coveted main-draw wildcard for the 2026 Australian Open after a commanding semifinal victory at the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu. The second-seeded Indo-Thai pair delivered one of their most assured performances of the week, defeating South Korea’s fourth…
India’s top singles player Sumit Nagal saw his campaign at the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff come to an early halt, falling in straight sets to China’s Yunchaokete Bu in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Competing at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre in Chengdu, Nagal seeded sixth in the draw struggled to find rhythm against the…
India’s Davis Cup journey will take another significant step forward in February 2026, when the national team faces the Netherlands in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for February 6–8. The draw, announced on November 23, handed India one of the most crucial advantages in a Davis Cup tie, the right to choose the venue…
