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Emma Raducanu of the United Kingdom reacts during her game against Amanda Anisimova of the United States during third round tennis action at the National Bank Open in Montreal, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

‘Do you want me to send a child out of the stadium?’: Emma Raducanu argues with umpire over crying child

August 12, 2025 18:09 IST

It must be noted that the crying child was not the only loud noise emanating from the stands. Raducanu was guided throughout the match by her new coach Francisco Roig. At one point, he was heard telling the British player, "You're better than her."

(LEFT) World No 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner; (RIGHT) British cyclist Lizzy Banks. (PHOTOs: AP. Lizzy Banks Instagram)

Why did a professional cyclist struggle to watch Jannik Sinner win Wimbledon?

August 12, 2025 16:47 IST

Lizzy Banks who was hit by a two-year ban for a failed drugs test because she couldn’t prove the source of the contamination says she couldn’t understand how Sinner’s case was viewed differently

File image of Jannik Sinner in a Wimbledon game against Novak Djokovic. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Very difficult day at the office’: Jannik Sinner plays 4 points despite stadium fire alarm going off

August 12, 2025 09:36 IST

Sinner's evening match had already been delayed, because the previous game between Taylor Fritz and Lorenzo Sonego faced a 75-minute delay when the venue lost power.

Victoria Mboko walloped Naomi Osaka to win the Canadian Open 2025 tournament. (AP)

Who is Victoria Mboko, Canadian teenager who beat four Grand Slam champions in Montreal to set new Open Era record

August 8, 2025 10:00 IST

Canadian Open 2025: Aged 18 years and 11 months, Victoria Mboko is only the second youngest woman to beat four Grand Slam winners in the same tournament after Serena Williams (17y 11m) at the US Open in 1999.

India's two-time Olympic medal winner PV Sindhu added after Sania Mirza that if female athletes start thinking about others' opinions, it can "break" a player.

More female superstars in India now but they should know how to represent themselves: Sania Mirza

August 6, 2025 23:57 IST

Sania Mirza said from the time she started playing nearly 32 years ago on tennis courts made of "cow dung" and taking tetanus injections for precautions, the country has had several female superstars but they need to stay true to their characters.

Jannik Sinner, who is the defending champion at the US Open, was among 20 players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam events in March seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called “decisions that directly impact us.” (AP Photo)

As US Open announces biggest ever prize money total in tennis history ($85 million), here’s a look at how tennis’ four Grand Slams compare

August 6, 2025 23:43 IST

The increases at Flushing Meadows — where last year's total compensation was $75 million — come as the sport's leading players have been in discussions with each of the four major tournaments in a bid to receive a higher percentage of revenues at the US Open, Wimbledon, French Open and Australian Open.

The previous high amount for a US Open singles championship was $3.85 million in 2019, before decreasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo)

US Open singles champions will get a record $5 million in 2025 and total compensation is up 20%

August 6, 2025 23:36 IST

The US Tennis Association announced the payouts Wednesday for the year's last Grand Slam tournament, which begins with the new mixed doubles event and its $1 million top check on Aug. 19-20.

The abuse was directed at Elina Svitolina, while other racial slurs also targeted her husband, the French tennis player Gael Monfils. (AP Photo)

Tennis star Elina Svitolina hits out at online abuse from frustrated gamblers: ‘The way you talk to women — to mothers — is SHAMEFUL’

August 6, 2025 20:44 IST

Elina Svitolina didn't hold back as she revealed a bunch of these private messages as well as comments on her profile, calling out the deluge of hateful abuse she received online from frustrated gamblers after losing a match.

Germany's Alexander Zverev looks dejected after losing to France's Alexandre Muller in round of 16 tennis match of the Hamburg Open. (AP)

Alexander Zverev on being coached by Toni, Rafa Nadal and what Grand Slam winning advice he got

August 3, 2025 21:08 IST

Zverev trained with Nadal senior for a week and said that next year onwards would see him take a more active role. It was during that week that Rafa Nadal joined him for dinner and then on the court to help him out as well.

Carlos Alcaraz talks about relationship with Jannik Sinner, that French Open final

August 3, 2025 20:18 IST

Alcaraz said that he believed that closing a slam was going to be tough on Sinner and that he would get his chances to make his way back into the match.

Daniil Medvedev smashes his bottle after losing to Corentin Moutet at the Washington Open. (PHOTO: Screengrab via X)

Daniil Medvedev smashes water bottle, flings racquet after loss to Corentin Moutet

July 26, 2025 11:27 IST

Even before the outburst from Medvedev, there was drama in the air in Washington as the game was suspended for an hour due to lightning in the area.

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo)

Jannik Sinner rehires fitness trainer whom he sacked after doping scandal

July 23, 2025 19:29 IST

Sinner had tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid, clostebol, but was cleared by an independent tribunal after he appealed that the failed tests were a result of accidental contamination.

Venus Williamsdid not just send a bunch of records tumbling but also confirmed that mere participation was no motivator for the veteran former World No. 1. (AP)

‘It’s not easy, it won’t be easy’: 45-year-old Venus Williams becomes second-oldest player in history to win a tour-level matchSubscriber Only

July 23, 2025 13:13 IST

Until last week, the WTA Tour had listed her as an “inactive player”. Last year, she had surgery to remove uterine fibroids, but has now stunned the tennis world with her comeback win.

Venus became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior at the DC Open. (AP)

‘I had to come back for the insurance’: Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level singles match at 45

July 23, 2025 08:04 IST

Venus Williams, 45, became the second-oldest woman after Martina Navratilova to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, delivering some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes while beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — by a 6-3, 6-4 score at the DC Open.

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios, who Djokovic beat in the 2022 Wimbledon final, has now said that the Serbian great has indicated to him that he might be coming to the end of his prolific career. (AP Photo)

‘I don’t know’: Novak Djokovic’s reply to Nick Kyrgios’ question on why is he still playing

July 20, 2025 07:46 IST

Novak Djokovic is yet to win a Grand Slam since the 2023 US Open, even admitting that he seems to be struggling to keep up with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the latter stages of Majors.

Who dressed Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon’s The Champions’ dinner and who convinced Jannik Sinner to dance?

July 21, 2025 20:21 IST

On the ‘Nothing Major’ podcast, the American tennis player Sam Querrey shared more details from the night

Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz – who is better role model? Mats Wilander’s verdict

July 19, 2025 20:19 IST

While he reckons that Alcaraz has perhaps more natural talent, Sinner’s astonishingly-improved game could serve as a more realistic role model

He’s a realist: Boris Becker on Novak Djokovic’s chase for elusive 25th Major title

July 18, 2025 20:19 IST

Former coach of Djokovic says given Sinner and Alcaraz form, it would be challenging for the Serbian to lay hands on another Grand Slam title

Ons Jabeur says ‘it’s time to take a step back’ from tennis, thanks fans

July 17, 2025 20:31 IST

Last month, Jabeur retired during her first-round match at Wimbledon because of difficulty breathing, the latest issue for her during an injury-filled season.

‘Must have hugged 7 or 8 guys!’ Jimmy Connors says ‘return of serve’ won Jannik Sinner Wimbledon and questions the size of entourage of Carlos Alcaraz

July 15, 2025 21:06 IST

Sinner won 36% of his return points from the 121 serves he faced, while Alcaraz won just 31%.

Carlos Alcaraz Jannik sinner career Grand slam

Who will get to Career Grand Slam first – Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner?

July 15, 2025 17:05 IST

Only one major title away from getting the perfect set, Alcaraz has two shies at his missing piece to beat Rafael Nadal youngest mark of 2010 at 24 years, while Sinner might get to his next summer, but will be older than Nadal.

There will be wild anticipation for another chapter of the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry in the future. But what may be more intriguing is how much of each other’s game they can imbibe. (AP Photo)

Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have something to learn from each otherSubscriber Only

July 15, 2025 11:19 IST

If these two phenomenally talented young players are to live up to the expectations that are harboured of them both can stand to learn a few lessons from the other