
February 19, 2021 15:19 IST
The 28-year-old Raina claims the biggest doubles title of her career combining with Russian teen Kamilla Rakhimova for the WTA 250 Phillip Island Trophy.
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
February 18, 2021 15:01 IST
Osaka's performance took an upswing when it mattered though. She got in all four first serves when she served for the match – winning it without dropping a point.
Thu, Feb 18, 2021
February 18, 2021 00:39 IST
As Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams went about their business dominating the tennis court, it was clear that it was not going to be a matter of ‘if,’ but rather ‘when’ the two titans of women’s tennis meet in the semi-final.
Thu, Feb 18, 2021
February 16, 2021 19:29 IST
After spending over two-and-a-half years away from the sport due to injury, Yuki Bhambri will return to the tennis tour at the ATP 250 Singapore Open next week.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
February 16, 2021 16:38 IST
Serena Williams went toe-to-toe with Simona Halep over 80 engrossing minutes before she was finally able to move to within two victories of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
February 15, 2021 10:43 IST
Dominic Thiem was one of the favourites as the tour shifted to 2021's first major in Australia. But his second Slam will have to wait, as a tiring Thiem faded away in a 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 fourth round loss to World No 21 Grigor Dimitrov.
Mon, Feb 15, 2021
February 13, 2021 19:31 IST
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has put in place the Court Pace Index (CPI). To measure it, a ball is released by a machine to a specific spot on the court at 108 kmph, with a 16-degree angle and no spin. The resulting CPI ratings declare what category of speed the court is in.
Sat, Feb 13, 2021
February 12, 2021 20:14 IST
Thiem was down two-sets-to-love against home-favourite Nick Kyrgios in their third-round Australian Open clash. But the Austrian didn’t need to look that far back to remember the last time he overcame such a deficit.
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
February 10, 2021 07:56 IST
World No 144 goes down 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 after an indifferent start in the Australian Open Rnd 1 against Lithuanian No 73, Ricardas Berankis
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
February 08, 2021 20:41 IST
On Tuesday, Sumit Nagal will step on Court 17 at Melbourne Park for his first Australian Open main-draw appearance, to face World No. 73 Ricardas Berankis of Lithuani.
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
February 08, 2021 13:41 IST
Why was the Australian Open rescheduled? Why were there complaints during the quarantine period? Was there any further threat to the Grand Slam after the quarantine ended?
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
February 07, 2021 21:51 IST
The mask will be as important a piece of equipment as a racquet at the Australian Open. There’s an element of luck that the Australian Open is even taking place.
Sun, Feb 07, 2021
February 07, 2021 17:21 IST
Ali, 81, who had been suffering from various ailments for the past few months, passed away in the early hours of Sunday in Kolkata. The news swept across the Indian tennis fraternity as tributes started pouring in.
Sun, Feb 07, 2021
February 06, 2021 00:42 IST
There was some luck involved for a player ranked 245 in the world to get a spot in the Australian Open qualification round.
Sat, Feb 06, 2021
February 02, 2021 13:08 IST
The live-calling system – which makes instantaneous decisions on balls that are long or wide – will first feature this year at the tune-up events in Australia, along with the Australian Open that starts next week.
Wed, Feb 03, 2021
January 25, 2021 18:20 IST
Sumit Nagal, who will debut in the main draw of the Australian Open this year, goes on to describe how they are required to sanitise their hands after every 50 metres at the practice venue.
Tue, Jan 26, 2021
January 24, 2021 19:48 IST
On January 26, 78-year-old former tennis player Margaret Court will be awarded the Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC). Why has this decision not gone down well with many people?
Mon, Jan 25, 2021
January 22, 2021 15:03 IST
Mesut Ozil, who was Arsenal's highest-ever paid footballer, is moving to to the country of his ancestors and will join Fenerbahce. Why is this move significant for both Ozil and Arsenal?
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
January 18, 2021 20:14 IST
Novak Djokovic has put forth a list of six demands to Tennis Australia on behalf of the 72 players forced into hard quarantine so far. What are the demands, and what has been the reaction?
Tue, Jan 19, 2021
January 18, 2021 08:45 IST
One of his favourite things to do is to explore the cities he’s travelled to. But till January 29, his room is as much of Australia as he will get to see.
Mon, Jan 18, 2021
January 17, 2021 18:14 IST
Four individuals, including 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu’s coach Sylvain Bruneau, tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Melbourne.
Mon, Jan 18, 2021
January 16, 2021 22:32 IST
There were 79 people on board the flight from the US, including 24 players, and 64 passengers on the plane from Abu Dhabi, including 23 players.
Sun, Jan 17, 2021
January 14, 2021 18:26 IST
On January 6, when a mob of US President Donald Trump supporters approached the US Capitol to stop the formalisation of President-elect Joe Biden’s win at the recent elections, Keller was clearly identified among the rioters, by former teammates and coaches.
Fri, Jan 15, 2021
January 06, 2021 19:11 IST
Mumbai City, who have impressed in bits in the previous seasons, look like genuine contenders this season and Sergio Lobera seems to be the missing piece in the puzzle for the franchise.
Thu, Jan 07, 2021
January 06, 2021 17:27 IST
Sam Querrey allegedly left Russia in a private jet with his wife and son after all three tested positive for COVID-19 before the start of the St Petersburg Open in October last year.
Thu, Jan 07, 2021


