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Being in power position is not the only way to help Indian tennis: Sania Mirza

September 15, 2025 21:41 IST

Sania, a trailblazer for Indian women in sports, spoke exclusively to PTI from her Dubai residence on a host of issues including pay parity in tennis, India's Davis Cup win against Switzerland and why she considers 16-year-old Maya Rajeshwaran Revathi as special talent.

Historic win: India down Switzerland in Davis Cup, first time European team beaten in away tie since Leander and Ramesh defeated France in 1993

September 13, 2025 23:20 IST

This is India's first win over a European side in an away tie in 32 years after they had beaten France in the quarterfinals way back in 1993 when Leander Paes and Ramesh Krishnan led the team to a rare win.

File image of Australia team captain Lleyton Hewitt during the doubles Davis Cup tennis match between Sweden and Australia at the Royal Tennis Hall in Stockholm. (News Agency via AP)

Tribunal rejects Lleyton Hewitt’s claim that he shoved 60-year-old anti-doping official against wall in ‘self defence’

September 11, 2025 20:40 IST

Hewitt had tried to explain himself by citing delf-defence. He, in fact, denied the charges, even though it was backed by video evidence, witness statements, and interviews.

Holger Rune responds to Anna Kalinskaya’s comments that he tried to ask her out 10 times: ‘If I want to go on a date, I ask for a date’

September 10, 2025 18:47 IST

Rune responded to the comments, saying that he had simply commented on her Instagram story which she may had interpreted as 'asking for a date' due to their 'cultural differences.'

L-R: US Open women's and men's singles champion Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz. (X)

‘Carlos, I’m so sorry!’: Sabalenka’s hilarious gaffe, calls Carlos Alcaraz ‘Jannik’ live on TV

September 9, 2025 18:34 IST

The US Open men's singles winner, Alcaraz, saw the funny side of the situation and took things lightly. "It's 9am in the morning, don't worry, OK," said Alcaraz.

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, left, and Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, right, hold their trophies after Alcaraz defeated Sinner to win the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Is Jannik Sinner predictable? Carlos Alcaraz answers the big question

September 9, 2025 12:17 IST

Alcaraz says he doesn’t think Sinner is predictable but also fires a warning shot that ‘The best Carlos hasn’t emerged yet’.

Coach Gilbert also said he felt that Jannik Sinner wasn’t a finished product yet. (AP)

‘Put Agassi and Djokovic in blender, you get Jannik Sinner’: coach Brad Gilbert

September 9, 2025 11:59 IST

Gilbert also dwelt on how he hasn’t found anyone else, as yet, who could threaten Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the men’s circuit.

Aryna Sabalenka reacts after defeating Jessica Pegula during the women's singles semifinals at the US Open tennis championships in New York. (AP Photo)

How a book of Rs 300 helped Aryna Sabalenka win US Open women’s singles title

September 9, 2025 19:24 IST

Aryna Sabalenka was on a holiday at the Greek island of Mykonos after her defeat in Wimbledon, when she decided to pick the book that was heavily recommended to her by her friends: James R Doty’s bestseller ‘Into the Magic Shop’.

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, serves to Jiri Lehecka, of the Czech Republic, during the quarterfinal round of the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo)

Carlos Alcaraz chisels his game fiercely to remove the erratic from the exquisiteSubscriber Only

September 8, 2025 19:58 IST

Between his first US Open crown in 2022 and now, the Spaniard has worked meticulously on his serve, and cut down on trying to look spectacular on every point

(Left) Fans sporting orange wigs attend the men's singles final at the US Open tennis championships; (Right) Jannik Sinner takes a break between the final against Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in New York. (PHOTOS: AP)

Jannik Sinner’s carrot hair Afros start becoming popular merchandise, as fans turn up wearing them

September 8, 2025 19:04 IST

Often tamed under a neat cap, the Italian's mop has inspired exaggerated wigs of orange curls that do steady business online

It was a conscious decision by US Tennis Association to make gourmet food available on stalls, egged on by the Korean's easy fusion. (Photo: US Open)

US Open food: $100 Chicken nuggets with caviar, $23 vodka-based Honey Deuce cocktail, Mahi mango tacos, Americans cribbing about food prices & ‘Funflation’

September 8, 2025 16:36 IST

A Korean chef decided to mix the high and low brow of nuggets and caviar to offer a 'Gangnam style' food experience at the auS Open; losing players are drowning sorrows in a coral pink drink with frozen honeydew balls shaped like tennis ones.

L-R: US Open 2025 men's singles winner Carlos Alcaraz and women's singles winner Aryna Sabalenka. (Photo: AP)

Tennis rankings update after US Open 2025: Alcaraz replaces Sinner on top; Sabalenka consolidates position; Djokovic, Anisimova big gainers

September 8, 2025 15:50 IST

Check the updated ATP (men's) and WTA (women's) rankings after US Open 2025 where Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka clinch men's and women's singles title, respectively.

Alcaraz made 98 of 101 service games in the tournament and faced just one break point against Sinner in the US Open final. (AP)

Carlos Alcaraz’s Jannik Sinner-centric 15-day tact-training

September 8, 2025 10:00 IST

According to coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, improving the serve (98 of 101 service games won) and wider variety and speed in hitting returns helped Alcaraz neutralise Sinner.

Jannik Sinner said he is willing to lose games to make changes after the US Open final defeat to Alcaraz. (AP)

‘Ready to lose matches to make changes now’: Jannik Sinner highlights Carlos Alcaraz’s improvements after US Open final defeat

September 8, 2025 09:51 IST

US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner conceded that he had run out of options against Carlos Alcaraz, who held a supreme all-round game during the pair's third Grand Slam final meeting of the year in New York.

Carlos Alcaraz smashed a heap of records with his win over Jannik Sinner in the US Open 2025 final on Sunday night. (AP)

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open 2025: Top records set by Spaniard with 6th Grand Slam title, ending huge Jannik Sinner streak

September 8, 2025 10:51 IST

Carlos Alcaraz set a flurry of records with his stunning four-setter win over Jannik Sinner, reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking with his sixth Grand Slam in only 18 appearances during the US Open 2025 final in New York on Sunday night.

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open title: With ruthless aggression, Spaniard outplays Jannik Sinner and returns to world No 1Subscriber Only

September 8, 2025 07:58 IST

Carlos Alcaraz produced the most impressive Major victory of a career that has already seen celestial highs.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Final, US Open 2025 Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 to win title

September 8, 2025 04:19 IST

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Final, US Open 2025 Today Final Match Highlights: This win allowed Alcaraz, a 22-year-old from Spain, to take away the No. 1 ranking from Sinner, a 24-year-old from Italy.

US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka on controlling her emotions after reaching final: ‘I’m not going to let them take control over me’

September 7, 2025 21:53 IST

The Belarus player also opened up about how she met a psychologist for 5 years which initially helped her but ultimately made her feel that she was relying on the professional a little too much.

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head: Ahead of US Open showdown, a look at the men’s tennis new great rivalry

September 7, 2025 19:51 IST

Sunday's showdown represents the first time in tennis history that the same two men played each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals within a single season

Aryna Sabalenka blends composure with power to beat Amanda Anisimova and defend US Open crownSubscriber Only

September 7, 2025 10:57 IST

In a steady show of gutsy ball-striking and mental maturity in New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium late on Saturday, Sabalenka ensured she'd not finish 2025 without a Major.

‘I don’t want myself to be nervous’: Carlos Alcaraz reacts to news of president Donald Trump’s expected appearance in US Open final

September 7, 2025 11:06 IST

Trump was a regular attendee of the US Open before his political career was launched into the stratosphere.

‘I’m not giving up on Grand Slams’: Novak Djokovic vows to continue push for 25th title after US Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz

September 6, 2025 21:00 IST

It was the fourth major semifinal for Djokovic this season — and fourth time his tournament ended at that stage.

‘He has improved serve’: Jannik Sinner identifies one key change in Carlos Alcaraz’s game ahead of US Open final

September 6, 2025 18:53 IST

Sinner’s coach Simone Vagnozzi talks about how Sinner has gotten better tactically and lists one mistake made against Felix Auger-Aliassime in semi-final.

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open Final

US Open final: Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz – thrill of deja-vuSubscriber Only

September 7, 2025 20:40 IST

At stake for Sinner is the chance to equal Alcaraz’s Major haul of five titles. At stake for Alcaraz is to usurp the World No. 1 ranking that Sinner has held for more than 50 weeks.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner US Open 2025 Live Streaming: The World No. 1 and No. 2 will face off yet again in a Grand Slam final this year.(Reuters)

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner US Open Final 2025 Live Streaming: Head-to-head record, when and where to watch?

September 6, 2025 16:40 IST

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner US Open Final 2025 Match Live Streaming Online: Here is how you can watch the men's singles final at the 2025 US Open in New York, with World No. 1 Sinner taking on World No. 2 Alcaraz in another epic summit clash.