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Swiatek, Sabalenka learn path; Wozniacki begins comeback campaign in Montreal

Published on Aug 06, 2023 05:06 PM IST

The most significant part of the draw was the inclusion of former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, who will kick start her comeback campaign on the WTA tour

WTA Montreal event begins from August 7 onwards

ByHT Sports Desk

Roger Federer gives verdict on Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon final vs Djokovic

Federer opened up on his former coach's ‘Big Three’ comment, before he delivered his verdict on the Wimbledon final.

Roger Federer finally had his say on that blockbuster Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic

Updated on Aug 06, 2023 06:05 PM IST

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Gauff faces Sakkari for Citi Open title, Griekspoor vs Evans in men's final

Gauff advanced with a far more straightforward 6-3, 6-3 victory over defending champion Liudmila Samsonova.

Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates winning a point against Liudmila Samsonova during Day 8 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Tennis Center (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Aug 06, 2023 04:22 PM IST

AP |

Watch: Thiem cracks up at cheeky dig by Generali Open's winning opponent

Sebastian Baez crashed the party of the home favourite as he scripted a stunning straight-set win against Thiem in Generali Open final.

Dominic Thiem's title drought continued since 2020 US Open win

Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:54 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Alcaraz faces Rune threat as world no.1 begins bid for Canadian Masters title

The Canadian Masters will mark the beginning of Alcaraz's preparation for 2023 US Open

This will be Carlos Alcaraz's second appearance in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Canada

Published on Aug 05, 2023 05:51 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Watch: Murray vs Fritz tie paused as climate protestors throw balls onto court

The incident had happened during the opening set when Murray was about to serve.

Taylor Fritz beat Andy Murray 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the round of 16 match at Citi Open

Published on Aug 05, 2023 03:22 PM IST

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'We couldn't stand each other...': Federer on personal relationship with Nadal

Roger Federer revealed details about his personal relationship with Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer during the 2022 Laver Cup.(REUTERS)

Published on Aug 05, 2023 01:53 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Taylor Fritz wins twice to reach the DC Open semifinals, Tiafoe loses in semis

Fritz vs. Murray was one of several matches wiped out by rain on Thursday, jumbling the schedule and forcing some players to compete twice on Friday.

Taylor Fritz, of the United States, celebrates after defeating Andy Murray, of Britain, at the DC Open tennis tournament(AP)

Published on Aug 05, 2023 06:40 AM IST

AP |

Roger Federer's ex-coach reveals new Big Three as Carlos Alcaraz issued warning

The Croatian’s list of future big 3 includes Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic(REUTERS)

Updated on Aug 04, 2023 09:22 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'Midlife crisis after Alcaraz loss': Djokovic's shocking new look before US Open

On Friday, a video went viral on internet of Djokovic's first training session since that loss to Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic's new look days after Wimbledon heartbreak sends fans into overdrive

Published on Aug 04, 2023 08:19 PM IST

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Federer opens up on Wimbledon return after retirement, sitting in Royal Box

Roger Federer is approaching a year since the official announcement of his retirement prior to last year’s Laver Cup.

Eight-time champion Roger Federer was at the Wimbledon last month

Published on Aug 04, 2023 07:28 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Federer explains why Nadal was toughest opponent and it will leave you in splits

Roger Federer named Rafael Nadal as his toughest opponent and also explained the reason behind picking the Spaniard.

Published on Aug 04, 2023 01:53 PM IST

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Jessica Pegula cruises into the DC Open quarterfinals

The fourth-ranked women’s player in the world and tournament’s top seed shook off a slow start, beating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4.

Jessica Pegula of the United States returns a shot to Peyton Stearns of the United States(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Aug 04, 2023 06:56 AM IST

AP |

Andy Murray wins his first match at the DC Open in straight sets

Murray rallied to win the first-set tiebreak and broke Nakashima early in the second on the way to a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory.

Published on Aug 03, 2023 07:26 AM IST

AP |

Nick Kyrgios silences critic with stinging tweet after Canadian Masters

Nick Kyrgios pulled out of Canadian Masters due to injury issues.

Australia's Nick Kyrgios speaks during a press conference(AFP)

Published on Aug 02, 2023 08:32 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Murray's honest confession over Alcaraz vs Djokovic Wimbledon final: ‘I wish…’

Andy Murray spoke in detail about the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.

Andy Murray (R) attended the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic(AP)

Published on Aug 02, 2023 02:54 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Defending champion Pablo Carreno Busta out of ATP Toronto Masters

A nagging injury has seen Busta play just four matches this season, most recently a three-set defeat to France's Richard Gasquet in Rotterdam in February.

Published on Aug 02, 2023 08:20 AM IST

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'Alcaraz at his best is better than anyone. Even Djokovic can’t match him'

The former US Open semifinalist, admitted that Alcaraz has impressively implemented qualities of the Big Three in his game at a very young age.

Carlos Alcaraz defied all odds to take down Novak Djokovic at the SW19 to claim his maiden Wimbledon title

Published on Aug 01, 2023 02:56 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Wimbledon sensation Eubanks explains why Djokovic is greatest of all-time

Eubanks, at the same time, admitted that Roger Federer has had the “biggest impact” on the game of tennis

With 23 Grand Slam titles to his name, Novak Djokovic is one of the best tennis players in the history of the sport.(Action Images via Reuters)

Published on Aug 01, 2023 12:35 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Novak Djokovic makes surprising addition to US Open 2023 plans

Novak Djokovic is all set to return to U.S soil for the first time in two years after having missed last year's North American hardcourt swing

Novak Djokovic has left everyone surprised with his new US Open plan(REUTERS)

Published on Aug 01, 2023 10:28 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Tennis fans in DC are warned that Svitolina and Azarenka won't shake hands

Svitolina said she was assured by WTA Chairman that there would be a message delivered to the Washington crowd before her match versus Azarenka — and there was.

Victoria Azarenka (L) and Elina Svitolina (UKR) (R) walk past one another without shaking hands after their match on day three of the Mubadala Citi DC Open(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

Published on Aug 01, 2023 09:10 AM IST

AP |

Watch: Tennis player collapses during Citi Open match, forced to retire

The incident happened just weeks after the 23-year-old incurred an alarming situation during his 2023 Wimbledon opener against Frances Tiafoe.

The incident happened that just week after he faced breathing issues during Wimbledon

Updated on Aug 01, 2023 08:19 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Digvijay Pratap Singh named in India's squad for Davis Cup tie against Morocco

Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund, Yuki Bhambari, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Rohan Bopanna were also picked for the tie to be played on September 16 and 17.

Digvijay Pratap Singh was the only new addition(Twitter/Indian Tennis Daily)

Published on Jul 31, 2023 03:03 PM IST

PTI |

Nick Kyrgios burns ex-American star for brutal retirement, Pokemon tattoo dig

Nick Kyrgios had recently dropped a retirement bombshell last week as he pointed towards the "out of control" tennis schedule.

Nick Kyrgios revealed that owing to the hectic schedule he doesn't see himself playing till the age of 33.

Published on Jul 31, 2023 01:46 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Watch: Wawrinka left heartbroken, reduced to tears after title loss in Umag

The former World No. 3 Wawrinka was hoping to win his first ever ATP title since his victory in Geneva in 2017 and become the oldest title holder at 38

Stan Wawrinka was denied a shot at winning his first tour-level title since 2017

Updated on Jul 31, 2023 10:35 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek routs Laura Siegemund 6-0, 6-1 at home in Warsaw final

The French Open champion didn’t lose a set over the course of the tournament. Swiatek has also won at Doha and Stuttgart this year.

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates her victory after winning the final match at the WTA250 Poland Open tennis tournament In Warsaw, Poland(AP)

Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:26 AM IST

AP |

Taylor Fritz wins the Atlanta Open for his sixth career ATP Tour title

Fritz tuned up for the U.S. Open with his second victory of the season on hard courts, having won the Delray Beach title in February.

Taylor Fritz celebrates after defeating J.J. Wolf in two sets during the ATP Atlanta Open semi-finals at Atlantic Station on July 29(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:22 AM IST

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Nadal makes Nick Kyrgios' special three-man list as Djokovic, Alcaraz ignored

On Friday, Kyrgios had a small Q&A session with fans on Instagram, where he was asked about his biggest rivals on tour.

Nick Kyrgios has faced Rafael Nadal nine times on tour with the Spaniard winning six of those encounters

Published on Jul 30, 2023 01:57 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Murray begins bid for US Open seeding - What is former world No.1 's schedule?

After that heartbreaking end to his Wimbledon campaign, Murray will return to action for the first time at the Citi Open.

An impactful campaign from Andy Murray trough the next six weeks could go a long way into deciding how long he would want to continue fighting.(AFP)

Published on Jul 30, 2023 10:37 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'I didn’t know…': Federer's coach on 'painful' call over retirement announcement

Roger Federer's coach Ivan Ljubicic spoke about the difficulties retirement forced upon the Swiss legend and the people around him.

Ivan Ljubicic spoke about Roger Federer's retirement.

Published on Jul 29, 2023 03:48 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

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The most significant part of the draw was the inclusion of former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, who will kick start her comeback campaign on the WTA tour

Federer opened up on his former coach's ‘Big Three’ comment, before he delivered his verdict on the Wimbledon final.

Gauff advanced with a far more straightforward 6-3, 6-3 victory over defending champion Liudmila Samsonova.

Sebastian Baez crashed the party of the home favourite as he scripted a stunning straight-set win against Thiem in Generali Open final.

The Canadian Masters will mark the beginning of Alcaraz's preparation for 2023 US Open

The incident had happened during the opening set when Murray was about to serve.

Roger Federer revealed details about his personal relationship with Rafael Nadal.

Fritz vs. Murray was one of several matches wiped out by rain on Thursday, jumbling the schedule and forcing some players to compete twice on Friday.

The Croatian’s list of future big 3 includes Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune

On Friday, a video went viral on internet of Djokovic's first training session since that loss to Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon.

Roger Federer is approaching a year since the official announcement of his retirement prior to last year’s Laver Cup.

Roger Federer named Rafael Nadal as his toughest opponent and also explained the reason behind picking the Spaniard.

The fourth-ranked women’s player in the world and tournament’s top seed shook off a slow start, beating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4.

Murray rallied to win the first-set tiebreak and broke Nakashima early in the second on the way to a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory.

Nick Kyrgios pulled out of Canadian Masters due to injury issues.

Andy Murray spoke in detail about the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.

A nagging injury has seen Busta play just four matches this season, most recently a three-set defeat to France's Richard Gasquet in Rotterdam in February.

The former US Open semifinalist, admitted that Alcaraz has impressively implemented qualities of the Big Three in his game at a very young age.

Eubanks, at the same time, admitted that Roger Federer has had the “biggest impact” on the game of tennis

Novak Djokovic is all set to return to U.S soil for the first time in two years after having missed last year's North American hardcourt swing

Svitolina said she was assured by WTA Chairman that there would be a message delivered to the Washington crowd before her match versus Azarenka — and there was.

The incident happened just weeks after the 23-year-old incurred an alarming situation during his 2023 Wimbledon opener against Frances Tiafoe.

Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund, Yuki Bhambari, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Rohan Bopanna were also picked for the tie to be played on September 16 and 17.

Nick Kyrgios had recently dropped a retirement bombshell last week as he pointed towards the "out of control" tennis schedule.

The former World No. 3 Wawrinka was hoping to win his first ever ATP title since his victory in Geneva in 2017 and become the oldest title holder at 38

The French Open champion didn’t lose a set over the course of the tournament. Swiatek has also won at Doha and Stuttgart this year.

Fritz tuned up for the U.S. Open with his second victory of the season on hard courts, having won the Delray Beach title in February.

On Friday, Kyrgios had a small Q&A session with fans on Instagram, where he was asked about his biggest rivals on tour.

After that heartbreaking end to his Wimbledon campaign, Murray will return to action for the first time at the Citi Open.

Roger Federer's coach Ivan Ljubicic spoke about the difficulties retirement forced upon the Swiss legend and the people around him.

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