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Novak Djokovic struggling with fitness during US Open 2026 first round match. (AP)

'I despised every moment': Novak Djokovic on physical struggles after shock US Open exit

August 31, 2026 3:17 pm

Djokovic, who was chasing a record-extending 25th major title, fell 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a gruelling four-hour-plus contest at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

(L-R) Shristi Selvan and Aarini Bhattacharya were the two finalists in the girls' singles final at the USTA Under-16 National Championships. (Jon Mulvey/USTA)

Two Indian-origin teens, one Gold Ball final, two completely different tennis dreams

August 26, 2026 12:37 pm

Shristi Selvan is chasing the tour. Aarini Bhattacharya is chasing an Ivy League acceptance letter

The trainee at Hemant Bendrey Tennis Academy under the guidance of coach Prosonjit Paul, studied Hance's first round performance and exploited his weak points in the game when got the chance to do so. (Arnav Paparkar Instagram)

Meet Arnav Paparkar, 1st Indian in 36 years to reach Wimbledon boys' singles quarterfinals

July 08, 2026 7:39 pm

18-year-old Arnav Paparkar has become the first Indian since Leander Paes in 1990 to reach the boys' singles quarterfinal at Wimbledon.

Hitesh Chauhan, first Indian to reach second round of French Open juniors since 2016, gets lesson in holding nerve on big stage

June 14, 2025 11:51 am

The 17-year-old from Ludhiana says he got a taste of two pretty fundamental aspects of big-ticket tennis.

FILE PHOTO: Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi was invited as reserves to be with the Billie Jean King Cup team that made the playoffs after the Asia-Oceania Group games in Pune. (Special Arrangement)

What has Maaya Revathi learnt at Nadal's spain academy? Eat rice, adapt to very slow clay court, and technical corrections from legend

April 14, 2025 11:57 pm

The 15-year old is learning about not just tennis but how to live on her own.

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty for India at the Billie Jean King Cup

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty - 3 wins from 3 matches in Billie Jean King Cup matches at Pune

April 11, 2025 2:19 pm

Hyderabad's 21-year-old tennis player completed a hat-trick in India's 2-1 win against Hong Kong in their third tie at Pune on Thursday

India's Srivalli in action during Billie Jean King Cup. (MSLTA)

Billie Jean King Cup: India missing Sania Mirza, go down to New Zealand

April 09, 2025 12:52 am

Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I: After being 1-1 after singles, home team lose crucial doubles.

Davis Cup, Day 1: India's Sasikumar Mukund vs Liova Ajavon

Davis Cup: India capitalise on 'healthy, drama-free environment' to assert superiority over Togo, lead tie 2-0

February 02, 2025 8:15 am

India are one win away from going back to World Group 1, the phase they were knocked back down from by Sweden in an away tie last year

With big serves and power game slightly more neutralised on the clay courts, Maharashtra's Samika Khanna was able to show promising all-round skills during the course of the week.

Mumbai's Samika Khanna wins U-14 All India Ranking tennis national tournament

August 09, 2024 10:10 pm

After the victory, Khanna walks away with 25 ranking points that could massively improve her current standing of India no. 221 in the Under-14 category as of the end of July

Fringes to Olympics via French Open door: How journeyman Balaji got his lucky break

June 19, 2024 8:25 am

Now 34, Balaji had been somewhat of a promising junior before his career tailed off due to injuries and the typical malaise of making the tough transition to the seniors.