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Wildcard teen Maaya in semi-final

Updated on Feb 07, 2025 10:53 PM IST

Mumbai: Unranked 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, a wildcard entry, reaches WTA Mumbai Open semi-finals, marking a notable achievement in Indian tennis.

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi in action at the WTA 125 event in Mumbai on Friday. (HT)
ByRutvick Mehta

Djokovic set to return in Doha after early recovery from hamstring tear: Report

Novak Djokovic is reportedly feeling better and has decided to make his comeback at the Qatar Open, although he hasn’t begun training yet.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their men's singles Australian Open semi-final match.(AFP)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 09:26 PM IST

Shrivalli, Maaya surge through to quarters

This is the first time two players from India have reached this far in the singles draw at a WTA 125 event

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty picked up an impressive 6-4, 6-0 win over former world No.39 Aleksandra Krunic. (Mumbai Open)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 11:42 PM IST
ByShahid Judge

Redfoo, part of world-famous music duo LMFAO, makes professional tennis debut

Redfoo’s real name is Stefan Kendal Gordy and he was part of the world-famous music duo LMFAO.

Redfoo made his professional tennis debut.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 02:24 PM IST

Former world number one Simona Halep announces retirement

The 33-year-old Romanian had delayed the start of her season due to pain in her knee and shoulder.

Simona Halep waves to the crowd at the end of a match during Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania(via REUTERS)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:00 AM IST
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Maaya powers her way into the second round in Mumbai

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 15, wins her first WTA match 6-4, 6-1 in Mumbai, moving to the second round as an unranked wild card entrant.

Maaya beat Iryna Shymanovich in straight sets. (WTA)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 10:21 PM IST
ByShahid Judge

Tennis star’s bold move! Arina Rodionova joins OnlyFans after divorce

Following her exit from the Australian Open qualifiers, Arina Rodionova launched an OnlyFans account and revealed her marriage to Ty Vickery has ended. 

Arina Rodionova launched an OnlyFans account after her early exit from the Australian Open qualifiers.(Getty Images)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 11:15 AM IST

Put the screws on players who refuse Davis Cup duty: Anand Amritraj

Mumbai: Anand Amritraj says top Indian players skipping Davis Cup should face consequences, urging AITA to enforce participation for Olympic benefits.

India No. 1 Sumit Nagal during his first round match against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic at the recent Australian Open. He did not play in the weekend’s Davis Cup tie against Togo in New Delhi. (AP)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:57 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

Alcaraz hails Sinner as 'the best at the moment' amid growing rivalry

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's rivalry is being spoken of as the successor to the one that was shared by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. 

Alcaraz said that he disagrees with famed tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou's assessment of him being better than Sinner.(Reuters)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:43 PM IST

‘Imagine Djokovic failed drugs test, then won Australian Open…’: Football legend

The next Grand Slam for this season will be in May at Roland Garros, a month after Jannik Sinner's CAS hearing

A former football player questioned Jannik Sinner's doping scandal and made a Novak Djokovic comparison.(AP)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:47 PM IST

Bizarre Davis Cup drama as Cristian Garin gets disqualified for refusing to play

The incident happened during the third set of the match after Bergs secured a break in the 11th game to put Belgium on the verge of a win

Chile's Cristian Garin reacts during his singles match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 11:09 AM IST

Even as players beat odds at home, tennis is far from finding a foothold in Togo

Even as Togo lost against India and failed to book their place in the World Group I in Sunday's match, the team may want to keep their hopes and spirits high.

India's N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli during the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I play-off match against Togo's Thomas Setodji and Padio Isak, in New Delhi, Sunday, Feb. 2(PTI)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 06:36 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal

Davis Cup: India blank Togo 4-0, in World Group I

Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli won the doubles on Sunday before the hosts won the playoff 4-0 in New Delhi

N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli finished off proceedings quickly Day 2 to hand India the decisive win against Togo (Davis Cup)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 09:16 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Togo have come far in their tennis journey, so have Togolese fans

A tiny section of the Tologese crowd, nestled amid the home spectators, got behind the tourists with 'Allez Togo!' cheers.

Togo lost both their encounters on Day 1 of Davis Cup tie against India(AITA)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 10:51 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

Novak Djokovic injury return date set as scan reports emerge on hamstring injury

As it reportedly stands, Novak Djokovic can return to the court in two weeks with the ATP 500 event in Doha looking a possibility.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic attends a press conference after retiring from his men's singles semi-final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne(AFP)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 08:59 AM IST

Teenager Maaya’s tenacity reflects Nadal academy lessons

The 15-year-old based at the Mallorca academy of the 22-time Slam winner collected her first WTA Tour points in Mumbai

Teenager Maaya’s tenacity reflects Nadal academy lessons
Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:10 AM IST
ByShahid Judge

Davis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar put India 2-0 up v Togo

India leads 2-0 against Togo in the Davis Cup 2025 playoff, with Mukund and Ramkumar winning their singles matches, aiming to seal the tie on Day 2

Mukund Sasikumar in action on Day 1 of India’s Davis Cup tie against Togo at the DLTA on Saturday. (AITA)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 10:00 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Roger Federer, wife Mirka party with David Beckham, Henry; photos go viral

Roger Federer donned a velvet burgundy suit. Meanwhile, Mirka caught everyone’s attention with a pink and silver sequined dress.

Roger Federer, Mirka attended Thierry Henry’s partner's birthday party.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 05:05 PM IST

‘Before semi-final, Sinner was interrogated from 4am to 10am’: Paolini’s coach

If the CAS does find Jannik Sinner guilty, he could receive a two-year ban.

Italy's Jannik Sinner poses for a photo.(AFP)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:58 PM IST

Novak Djokovic’s father drops retirement request: ‘My son, start thinking…’

Novak Djokovic revealed that his father has been urging him to retire, along with the media and fans.

Novak Djokovic during a press conference.(REUTERS)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 01:26 PM IST

Davis Cup: Depleted India start favourites against Togo

The hosts will be missing their top players but they should have enough firepower to emerge victorious

India Davis Cup players ahead of their tie against Togo, at the DLTA. (AITA)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 08:34 PM IST
By, New Delhi

'N Sriram Balaji is the best pairing I can get in this team': Rithvik Bollipalli

Ahead of the Davis Cup tie, Rithvik chatted with HT about his preparations for the contest and his experience at the Australian Open

Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli with N Sriram Balaji(Indian Tennis Daily)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 03:18 PM IST
ByAratrick Mondal

Rafa fan Karan Singh out to prove India not just 'doubles expert' nation

Speaking to HT, Karan Singh opened up on his Davis Cup preparations, his 2024 season and his experience at the recently-shut NTC

India's Karan Singh
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:51 PM IST
ByAratrick Mondal

'Right attitude, team spirit' behind Togo's remarkable turnaround

Up ahead lies a tougher opponent in India, but the spirited Togo side has their eyes on 'history and recognition' that is at stake.

In this handout image, Togo's Davis Cup team during a press conference ahead of the Davis Cup World Group I Play-Offs tie against India, in New Delhi, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025(PTI)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:02 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

Amid doping divide in tennis, India’s Chaurasia provisionally suspended by ITIA

Doping in tennis has been in the spotlight over the last few months, with Sinner and Swiatek testing positive for banned substances

Image for representational purposes only. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 11:44 PM IST
ByRutvick MehtaRutvick Mehta

Ex-tennis star Kournikova, Enrique’s partner, spotted in worrying state

Anna Kournikova announced her retirement from tennis in 2003 due to a serious back and spinal problem, which also consisted of a herniated disk.

Anna Kournikova is Enrique Iglesias' partner.
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 07:59 PM IST

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back

The last time Rafael Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands

Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:57 PM IST

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Serbia's Davis Cup tie; set for French Open return

With Novak Djokovic's decision to withdraw, Serbia will be without its star player in the first-round qualifying tie, which will begin on January 31.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd as he leaves the court after retiring from his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev (REUTERS)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:06 PM IST

Star players missing but Indian team sure of confident display at Davis Cup

Speaking to HT, Rajpal talked about the impending tie against Togo, the conversation he had with Mukund on his return, the absence of Nagal and Yuki

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal speaks(PTI)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:32 AM IST
ByAratrick Mondal

Jannik Sinner alters roster after Australian Open win, withdraws from next event

It has now been confirmed that Jannik Sinner will not be participating in the 2025 edition of Rotterdam Open.

Italy's Jannik Sinner speaks at a media event with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy following his victory against Germany's Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final match of the Australian Open(AFP)
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 11:07 AM IST
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