Tennis
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Novak Djokovic proposes major changes in tennis, wants to rewrite traditional scoring system
Tennis | Aug 04, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTNovak Djokovic has proposed a major overhaul of tennis scoring, calling for four-game sets with no-ad scoring while retaining best-of-five matches at Grand Slams. The Serbian believes shorter matches would make tennis easier to follow and attract younger audiences.
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Tennis stars to stage protest for pay rise during Wimbledon, to limit media interactions
Tennis | Jun 25, 2026, 12:29 AM ISTTop tennis players will scale back media duties during Wimbledon as part of an ongoing protest over prize money and player benefits. The move comes despite a record increase in this year’s prize fund, with players demanding a bigger share of Grand Slam revenue.
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Serena Williams to return to Wimbledon singles after accepting wild card invitation
Tennis | Jun 22, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTSerena Williams will return to the Wimbledon court after four years as she has accepted a wild card entry for the singles event at the All England Club. She was earlier named in the doubles wild card along with her elder sister, Venus.
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Aryna Sabalenka suffers another Bagel, loses to Jessica Pegula in semi-final of Berlin Open
Tennis | Jun 20, 2026, 11:02 PM ISTAryna Sabalenka was knocked out of the Berlin Open semifinals by Jessica Pegula, losing 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-0. The world No. 1 struggled in the decider, raising concerns ahead of Wimbledon after a series of recent defeats and inconsistent form on grass.
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Wimbledon 2026 wild cards revealed as Serena Williams learns fate for Grand Slam comeback
Tennis | Jun 16, 2026, 05:13 PM ISTSerena Williams made her professional comeback at the Queens Club after last featuring at the US Open 2022. She has now been named among the wild cards for Wimbledon 2026, having been listed with her sister, Venus Williams.
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Serena Williams returns to professional Tennis at 44, wins doubles game, will return for Wimbledon?
Tennis | Jun 10, 2026, 02:31 PM ISTSerena Williams returned to competitive tennis at Queen’s Club at 44, winning doubles alongside Victoria Mboko. The former world No. 1 remains undecided on Wimbledon, saying she is taking it “a day at a time” after her first match since retiring in 2022.
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How much did the winners of the French Open 2026 earn after winning prestigious title? Check details
Tennis | Jun 08, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTWith Alexander Zverev and Maria Andreeva winning the French Open 2026 singles title and scripting history, let us have a look at the prize money that the stars won after the tournament's conclusion in Paris.
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Zverev's moment finally arrives, wins first Major with victory over Cobolli at Roland Garros
Tennis | Jun 07, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTAlexander Zverev had lost three Grand Slam finals previously and was termed the best active player to not have won a Major. However, his moment finally arrived when he clinched the French Open 2026 title with a victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli.
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Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli: Where to watch the French Open 2026 final live on TV and online
Tennis | Jun 07, 2026, 09:44 AM ISTWith Alexander Zverev all set to take on Flavio Cobolli in the summit clash of the ongoing French Open 2026, let us have a look at the live streaming, broadcasting, and where to watch details of the upcoming final of the tournament.
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Youngest since Monica Seles: Mirra Andreeva clinches French Open at just 19, beats Maja Chwalinska
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 09:01 PM ISTMirra Andreeva captured her first Grand Slam title by beating Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open final. The 19-year-old became the youngest Roland Garros women’s champion since Monica Seles in 1992 after a dominant display in Paris.
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Why did Matteo Arnaldi pull out of French Open semi-final?
Tennis | Jun 05, 2026, 10:53 PM ISTMatteo Arnaldi withdrew from his French Open semi-final against fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli due to a virus just minutes before the match. The late withdrawal sent Cobolli directly into the Roland Garros final, where he will face Alexander Zverev.
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No handshake, no photo: What happened in Roland Garros semis between Mirra and Marta?
Tennis | Jun 04, 2026, 10:49 PM ISTMirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final with a straight-sets win over Marta Kostyuk at Roland Garros. The semifinal drew attention after the players skipped a joint pre-match photo and did not shake hands following the match.
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'Want to quit tennis right now' - Sabalenka reacts after shocking defeat to Diana Schnaider in RG
Tennis | Jun 03, 2026, 10:03 PM ISTAryna Sabalenka admitted she wanted to quit tennis after her French Open quarter-final collapse against Diana Shnaider. The World No. 1 squandered a 6-3, 5-2 lead before losing 10 straight games and crashing out in stunning fashion.
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Sabalenka suffers shock exit in French Open, Diana Shnaider stuns World No. 1 with third-set bagel
Tennis | Jun 03, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTAryna Sabalenka suffered a shock French Open 2026 exit after Diana Shnaider staged a comeback from 6-3, 4-1 down to win in three sets. The Russian claimed a third-set bagel, setting up a semi-final clash with Maja Chwalinska at Roland Garros.
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From wheelchair and cramps to French Open 2026 semifinal, Jakub Mensik shows his mettle
Tennis | Jun 03, 2026, 12:16 PM ISTJakub Mensik entered his maiden Grand Slam semifinal after a strong win over another rising sensation, Joao Fonseca, in the French Open 2026 quarterfinals 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (3). Mensik battled cramps and was carried in a wheelchair just a week ago at Roland Garros.
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Will Serena Williams play in Wimbledon 2026? Tennis legend announces comeback at 44
Tennis | Jun 02, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTSerena Williams had famously announced "evolving" away from the daily grind of the sport nearly four years ago. She last played at the US Open 2022 and has now announced her comeback, with the Queen's Club being her returning tournament.
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Who is the favourite to win the French Open 2026 after Sinner and Djokovic's elimination?
Tennis | Jun 01, 2026, 11:09 PM ISTFormer tennis star Andy Roddick came forward and talked about who could go on to win the French Open 2026 now after the elimination of stars like Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic in the early stages of the event.
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3 players favourite to win French Open 2026 after Djokovic, Sinner exits
Tennis | May 30, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTThe French Open will have a new Grand Slam winner as all four Major champions have been knocked out of the tournament. This opens the draw that very much as we take a look at key contenders who can win the Roland Garros.
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Will Novak Djokovic play in French Open ever again after suffering shock loss to Joao Fonseca?
Tennis | May 30, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTNovak Djokovic suffered a shocking defeat in the French Open third round to Joao Fonseca as his quest for the 25th Grand Slam continued. Djokovic was asked whether he would ever return to Roland Garros.
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Who is Juan Manuel Cerundolo? Rafael Nadal fan eliminates World no 1 Jannik Sinner from French Open
Tennis | May 28, 2026, 09:12 PM ISTJuan Manuel Cerundolo produced the biggest win of his career by stunning World No. 1 Jannik Sinner at the French Open. The Argentine, a Rafael Nadal admirer and clay-court specialist, recovered from two sets down to reach the third round at Roland Garros.