There is nothing better than a home tie to groom future Davis Cup stars and the upcoming contest against Togo is a good opportunity to do that, according to India’s Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal. The Davis Cup Squad which is slated to be played on February1-2, comprises five member team Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan,…
ANKITA WINS ITF W50 DELHI DOUBLES TITLE WITH NAIKHTA PROZOROVA TO CLASH WITH MIYAZAKI IN SINGLES FINAL NEW DELHI, JANUARY 18, 2025 : India’s top tennis player Ankita Raina won her first doubles title in nine months, triumphing in the final of the ITF W50 event with British partner Naiktha Bains, edging past American fourth…
Riya Bhatia and Ankita Raina advances to doubles semifinals with their partners Riya Bhatia fought hard before losing her women’s singles pre-quarterfinal to fourth seed Yuriko Lily Miyazaki in a three-setter but she later reached the doubles semifinals, while Ankita Raina also made the last-four stage with her partner at ITF W50 tournament on Thursday….
The week of January 6 to January 12, 2025, witnessed an exciting display of tennis from Indian players on the global stage. Yuki bhambri had a fair run while Bopanna lost early From ATP and Challenger tournaments, Indian athletes showcased their grit and determination, leaving a mark across various competitions in doubles events. ATP Tour…
The Australia Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, alongside the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, making it one of the most prestigious events in tennis. Held annually in Melbourne, it marks the beginning of the tennis calendar and is highly coveted by players across the globe due to its grand…
KARMAN THANDI RETURNS TO ACTION AFTER SABBATICAL AT W50 DELHI India’s top singles stars Ankita Raina and Rashmika Shrivalli Bhamidipaty will headline the home challenge at the ITF W50 tournament, where Karman Kaur Thandi will return to competitive tennis after a one-year break. Known for her fighting spirit, a gritty Raina, ranked 286 in the…
India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran capped an impressive week in a befitting manner, emerging the girls singles champion at the ITF J300 event while Korean player Donghyon Hwang grabbed the boys singles title at the DLTA Complex on Saturday. The 15-year-old Maaya, thus, won her first singles title since December 2023 by edging past Ekaterina Tupitsyna 3-6…
AUSTRALIAN OPEN: SUMIT NAGAL TO FACE 26th SEED TOMAS MACHAC IN 1st ROUND The Indian No:1 Sumit Nagal will be in action at the prestigious Australian Open, the first slam of the year. Fans were so happy after seeing his performance in Auckland and hoping for a good draw in Australian Open. However, his draw…
Up Against Former World Rank 17 Mannarino from France, Nagal showed extremely good resilience to win in straight sets India no1 Sumit Nagal, who yesterday lost the first set to the local wildcard entrant but then didnt look back after that winning next two in 6-3,6-1 in some fashion. He had a bigger challenge up…
India no1 Sumit Nagal, who endured a tough loss last week in the first match of season came back from a set down to win his match. Playing against Alexander Klintcharov from NZL in Auckland, Nagal initially showed nerves. After losing his first serve he ended up losing his third one as well which ended…
World Number 98 Sumit Nagal would be up against a Wildcard Alexander Klintcharov from New Zealand (WR 792) in the 1st Qualifier of the ASB Classic ( ATP Auckland 250). This highly anticipated match will be held on hardcourts. Sumit Nagal previously competed in Canberra Challenger and eventually lost to WR 211 Patrick Kypson in…
The year’s first slam Australian Open 2025 will take place in Melbourne Park from January 6 to 26. Sumit Nagal has made the main draw. Tennis Australia on December 6, 2024, announced the entry list for the Australian Open 2025, where Indian men’s single top tennis player Sumit Nagal, currently ranked 98th, secured automatic qualification…
As we ring in 2025, tennis fans across India have plenty to celebrate. From the bustling courts of Chennai to the vibrant arenas of Pune and Bengaluru, a stunning lineup of international tournaments is set to grace Indian soil. For three electrifying months January to March 2025 the nation will transform into a tennis battleground,…
The Tennis Premier League (TPL) delivered another thrilling edition from 3rd -8th December, culminating in a spectacular victory for the Hyderabad Strikers, making them the most successful team in the league. What made this season truly special was the perfect blend of Indian and international players in the teams, bringing a unique mix of skills,…
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden have concluded their successful two-year doubles partnership with a hard-fought victory over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 7-5, 6-7 & 10-7 in their final group stage match at the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin. The Indian-Australian duo achieved significant milestones during their partnership, which began in January 2023. Some highlights…
The rising stars of Indian tennis showed promise by punching above their weight while the familiar names failed to live up to their billing in the ITF M25 event held last week in Bhubaneswar. Aryan Shah was the best of the lot making the semifinals in Men’s Singles beating the likes of Rishab Agarwal, Sidharth…
This is Ramkumar and Saketh’s fourth Challenger title, first outside India The All-Indian pair of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni got better of American-Dutch pair in the Final of ATP CH100 event in South Korea. Ramkumar and Saketh won against Vasil 🇺🇸 and Stevens 🇳🇱 6-4,4-6,10-3 The all-Indian pair didn’t drop even a single set…
Sumit Nagal’s search for an ATP main draw qualification continued as he failed to qualify in the ATP 500 Swiss Indoors and the ATP 1000 Paris Masters. He had last made the main draw of an ATP 500 or above event at Monte Carlo Masters in April this year where he made the second round…
The men’s doubles tennis scene in India is experiencing a surge in talent, with several athletes stepping up their game and making their mark in international tournaments. A standout achievement came when Arjun Kadhe and Ritvik Bollipalli clinched their maiden ATP Tour title at the ATP 250 Almaty Open. A victory that significantly boosted their…
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty shined at the recently concluded ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W15 tournament at Mysuru featured all the emerging talents in India. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty & Arunkumar Lakshmi Prabha were the bright spots among them along with solid performances from Riya Bhatia & Smriti Bhasin. India’s number 3 ranked player & the top seed, Shrivalli…
Sumit Nagal’s recent form has been a rough patch, marked by a string of early exits since the Cincinnati Masters. Adding to his struggles, injuries have plagued him, forcing him to miss crucial Davis Cup ties. The ongoing physical setbacks have cast a shadow over what had initially promised to be a strong season for…
The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship is one of India’s most prestigious and long-standing tennis tournaments, organized by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). It serves as the premier national championship for Indian tennis players, providing a platform for both senior and junior players to showcase their talent. The event is sponsored by Fenesta, a…
Sumit Nagal is all set to make his ATP Rolex Shanghai Masters debut on October 2, 2024, at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai. This is a hard-court tennis tournament. Nagal face China’s Wu Yibing in the first round of 128. Wu Yibing is currently ranked 96th in the ATP rankings, while Nagal…
With the Olympics fever over and the discussions already begun about the next generation of talented athletes, Manas Dhamne is making significant strides in the tennis court. The 16-year-old Manas Dhamne caused a major upset by defeating the home favourite and No.1 seed Ionel Nicholas David of Romania at the ongoing ITF Romania F13 to…
In a significant development for Indian tennis, AITA has confirmed seasoned doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna’s partnership with Sriram Balaji for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The pair aims to bring home a medal for India, leveraging Bopanna’s extensive experience and Balaji’s youthful energy. They will be guided by the esteemed coach Balachandran Manikkath, who has a…
Putting off the disappointment at Roland Garros, Yuki Bhambri seems to have regained his footing on the tour, reaching consecutive semi-finals. With the grass season underway, Yuki and his partner Albano Olivetti have advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP 250 Stuttgart Open (Boss Open). The road to the semis included defeating No. 2 seeds…
The prestigious Roland Garros Grand Slam witnessed mixed results in the men’s double action for the Indian fans. N. Sriram Balaji powered his way into the pre-QF, but Yuki Bhambri lost round 1 despite his recent strong performances on the tour. Coming in as the alternates, the Indo-Mexican duo of N. Sriram Balaji and Miguel…
Sumit Nagal WR (94) India’s highest-ranked singles player, was eliminated in the first round of the Geneva Open on Sunday 19th may following a closely fought match against Sebastian Baez WR (19) of Argentina who is counted among the clay court specialists. Set 1 : During Set 1, Nagal demonstrated a strong start by taking…
Sumit Nagal’s consistent and breakthrough achievements this year have secured him a coveted spot in the main draw of the prestigious Roland Garros Grand Slam. Preparing to make his debut on the iconic Parisian clay, Nagal’s meteoric rise to a career-high ranking of 80 cemented his place in the main draw. This also ensures that…
Parma Ladies Open 2024 presented by Iren is held at Tennis Club President in Parma, Italy, on red clay surface. Ankita Raina got better of Astra The tournament began on Tuesday, May 14th, with the Round of 32. Indian tennis star Ankita Raina, ranked 269th, started her campaign with a wonderful win over Australian player…
At the start of the 2023 season, Sumit Nagal was ranked 503 in the world and faced the prospect of grinding it out on the Challengers circuit. A year on, Sumit has made a dramatic turnaround having reached his career-high ranking of 80 on the back of some good wins this year at the highest…
The Indian tennis fans had a reason to rejoice with the teenager Manas Dhamne etching his maiden ATP Challenger victory amidst the disappointing results by Ramkumar and Sasikumar Mukund. Manas Dhamne wins his maiden ATP Challenger match Manas Dhamne won his first qualifying round match against Tatsuma Ito at the ATP 75 Internazionali di Tennis…
The Indo-French duo Yuki Bhambri & Albano Olivetti started their BMW Munich Opens campaign with a win and they both ended it with a win as well. The prestigious BMW Munich Opens Men’s doubles title 2024 on Sunday. The 2024 BMW Open was a men’s tennis tournament held on outdoor clay courts. This event marked…
An exceptional match unfolded between the Indo-French duo and the Austrian duo. Yuki & Albano secured a victory over Erler & Lucas in three sets, with scores of 6-1, 6-7, 10-7 at ATP250 BMW Open This is the same duo they lost in the Marrakech Open semifinals earlier this month. Yuki and Albano lost to…
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti have won the quarterfinals of the BMW Open 2024 on Thursday, 18 April at Munich, Germany. The duo displayed a remarkable performance against their American opponents, Evan King and Robert Galloway, securing a straight-set victory. Throughout the match, Yuki and Albano showcased their skills with eight aces against the American…
India’s women’s tennis team hopes to qualify for the playoffs at Billie Jean King Cup have fizzled out. The Indian women’s tennis team is in Asia/Oceania Group 1 following teams China, Korea, NewZealand, Chinese Taipei, and Pacific Oceania. The five member womens Indian tennis team, was announced by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). Namely:…
India No. 1, men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal, is on a record-breaking spree. Just a few days ago, he became the first Indian since Ramesh Krishnan in 42 years to reach the singles main draw of the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, one of the three clay court Masters 1000 events. While Ramesh Krishnan competed in…
Ankita Raina (World Rank: 239) will lead the Indian Challenge at the Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Asia/Oceania Group I playoffs in Changsha, China from April 8 to 13th. The matches will be played on clay courts Joining Ankita Raina in the Indian team will be Sahaja Yamalapalli (World Rank: 309), Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (World Rank:…
A few days ago, everyone was talking about the good catch M.S. Dhoni took at the age of 42 in the IPL, praising him for his fitness. On the other hand, 44-year- old Rohan Bopanna is winning titles along with his 36-year-old partner Matthew Ebden in tennis men’s doubles. It looks like forty is the…
Sumit Nagal leads the Indian challenge at the Marrakech Open ATP 250 event starting next week. He will be joined by Yuki Bhambri with his new doubles partner, Albano Olivetti. Sumit Nagal has had a good start to the year qualifying for the Australian Open main draw and beating the 31st-seed Alexander Bublik. He had…
Top seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden enter the Miami Open final in commanding fashion by defeating 4th seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-finals, also redeeming themselves after the loss against the same pair last year. This is the 5th time Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden reached the final of…
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden continued their merry run at the ATP Miami Masters and reached the men’s doubles semi-finals. World No. 2 and top seeded Rohan and Matthew had an uphill task this time in the quarterfinals against Dutchman Sem Verbeek and Australian John-Patrick Smith, as they lost the first game before coming back…
The top seed of the ATP1000 Masters tournament Rohan Bopanna & Mattew Ebden played some great tennis to enter Quarterfinal at Miami Open. In the second round they got better of Polish/Monaco pair of Nys & Zielinski 7-5,7-6. While the first match for the top seed went until the super tie breaker the Indo-Aussie pair…
Tennis action is galore for fans this week from an Indian perspective At the ATP1000 Miami Open the Top seed Rohan Bopanna & Matthew Ebden have safely entered Quarterfinal while Yuki and Venus lost in the first round in Men’s Doubles Beside this, other tours are: ATP Challenger Tour Last weeks Runners-up Arjun Kadhe and…
Asian Games gold medallists Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy fought hard but could not get the better of world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea in the men’s doubles final of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The Indian combination went down 15-21,…
Bopanna, Nagal and Bhambri to spearhead Indian attack in a World Group II play-offs tie to be held in Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday India captain Rohit Rajpal, on Thursday, announced the India squad that will take on Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group II tie scheduled to be held at the Vijayant Khand…
Indo-Aussie pairing of Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden broke no sweat in clearing the PreQ hurdle. ATP1000 National Bank Open Up against a seasoned pairing of Venus and Murray the pairing of Bopanna and Ebden scored a convincing victory by winning 6-3,6-4. Rohan and Matt had reached the semifinals of Wimbledon while they played last…
Top ranked indian on the ATP Circuit Sumit Nagal who was seeded third at the ATP75 challenger event at Germany lost to Hassan from Lebanon. MARA Open It was a massive opportunity for Nagal to gain some crucial points and experience before he leaves for US Open qualifying. The fourth and the last grand slam…
Top ranked Indian on WTA circuit won two competitive matches in qualifying rounds to enter the main draw of WTA250 competition in Poland. WTA250 Warsaw Open She has entered the main round of the WTA250 tournament which has the Top seed as local player Iga Swiatek who is the world rank one. This is Ankita’s…
A Title today will make him the First ever Indian to win an ATP Singles title on European clay Amidst the gloom around Indian performance on ATP circuit in Singles one person is trying to defy the odds Clay and Nadal are inseparable and the world knows that, but here it is Nagal from India…
