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TENNIS | Chance for Indians to gain points at Karnataka Open ATP Challenger

May 10, 2026 admin

The Karnataka Open ATP Challenger tennis tournament, which commences at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium here on Monday, offers a chance for Indian players to earn valuable ranking points. The likes of sixth-seed Karan Singh, Sidharth Rawat, Prajwal Dev and Sasikumar Mukund will look to use this week-long home tournament — the first of back-of-back…

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Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response

May 7, 2026 admin

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, answers a reporters’ question during a press conference at the Italian Open at the Foro Italico in Rome, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) | Photo Credit: Alessandra Tarantino The top tennis players are already upset they’re not receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the French Open. Now…

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H2H, When, Where To Watch Australian Open Final?

February 1, 2026 admin

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic will meet the titan of the new era Carlos Alcaraz in the 2026 Australian Open final on Sunday, Feb. 1. Hailed as the clash of two eras, the Djokovic-Alcaraz summit clash will be played at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. After playing two high-intense semi-finals on Friday, Jan. 30,…

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Jannik Sinner Affair Shows Tennis Anti-Doping ‘Broken’, Leaves Players ‘Scared’

February 16, 2025 admin

World number five Jessica Pegula believes the handling of high-profile doping cases involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek has shown that the “process is completely broken”. And top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka admits she cannot trust the tennis anti-doping system and has become “too scared” of it. Sinner’s long doping saga came to an end…

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Ramkumar Ramanathan Enters Final Qualifying Round At Maha Open ATP Challenger

February 16, 2025 admin

Unseeded Indian Ramkumar Ramanathan pulled off an upset win against top seed Elias Ymer of Sweden to enter the final qualifying round of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 tennis championship in Pune on Sunday. The 30-year-old Ramanathan took revenge of his Davis Cup loss last year against the top seeded Swede, winning…

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“This Is Not Badminton Or Tennis…”: Kapil Dev’s Brutal Response On Jasprit Bumrah’s Injury

February 14, 2025 admin

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule that keeps players in action for almost 10 months each year. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has turned into a rehabilitation hub, with players spending more time recovering…

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Alexander Zverev Targetted On Domestic Abuse Allegations During Australian Open 2025 Final, Says This

January 27, 2025 admin

Alexander Zverev refused to be drawn after a spectator shouted the names of two women, one of whom had settled assault accusations against him, during the Australian Open 2025 trophy presentation on Sunday. While addressing the crowd at Melbourne Park following his final defeat to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Zverev’s speech was…

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Alexander Zverev Targetted On Domestic Abuse Allegations During Australian Open 2025 Final, Says This

January 27, 2025 admin

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Furious Alexander Zverev Loses Cool, Smashes Racquet Repeatedly During Australian Open 2025 Final

January 26, 2025 admin

Jannik Sinner won his second successive Australian Open title in emphatic fashion, crushing opponent Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3. While Zverev was largely overpowered by a relentless Sinner, his slightest hope came when he forced a tie-breaker in the second set. However, the tie-breaker did not go to plan. Tied…

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Clinical Jannik Sinner Surges Past Alexander Zverev To Retain Australian Open Title

January 26, 2025 admin

A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title Sunday and cement his status as the world’s dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams. The 23-year-old came through a tense battle between the world’s top two players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver…

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