Davis Cup
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New generation should have replaced me by now: Paes hints at possible retirement
Tennis | Dec 02, 2019, 07:31 PM ISTPaes was named in India's Davis Cup squad for the Pakistan tie after several top players made themselves unavailable to travel to Islamabad.
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Davis Cup: Paes betters own record as India qualifies for WG Qualifiers with 4-0 rout of Pakistan
Tennis | Nov 30, 2019, 03:23 PM ISTLeander Paes and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan cruised to a straight-set victory over Pakistan duo of Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman as India take 3-0 lead in the Davis Cup tie.
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Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Sumit Nagal trample Pakistan on day one, India lead 2-0
Tennis | Nov 29, 2019, 04:41 PM ISTSumit Nagal earned his first-ever Davis Cup win, beating Hufaiza Mohammed Rehman 6-0 6-2 in the second singles which lasted 64 minutes.
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Davis Cup: Strong India set to steamroll depleted Pakistan
Tennis | Nov 28, 2019, 02:59 PM ISTThe uncertainty over the venue remained till the last moment and it only added up the confusion regarding players selection in both the sides.
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New Davis Cup proves exciting but calendar still a challenge
Tennis | Nov 25, 2019, 08:00 PM ISTDespite its flaws, the new Davis Cup got a passing grade on its first edition, with its modern look being accompanied by plenty of excitement on the court.
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Rafael Nadal, grieving Bautista Agut lead Spain to Davis Cup title
Tennis | Nov 25, 2019, 09:05 AM ISTNadal won all his matches, leading Spain to their sixth Davis Cup with a victory over first-time finalist Canada on Sunday.
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Davis Cup: India to face Croatia in away tie in Qualifiers if they beat Pakistan
Tennis | Nov 24, 2019, 10:57 PM ISTThe draw for the Qualifiers, to be held on March 6 and 7, was made here on Sunday.
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Gerard Pique, ITF praise new Davis Cup but admit ‘tweaks’ needed
Tennis | Nov 24, 2019, 10:14 PM ISTBarcelona star Gerard Piqué, co-founder of the Kosmos group behind the new competition, said Sunday adjustments will be made to make the event “bigger and better.”
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Davis Cup Finals: Spain set up Canada date in summit clash with win over Britain
Tennis | Nov 24, 2019, 07:40 AM ISTRafael Nadal won his singles and doubles matches to lead Spain to a 2-1 comeback win over Britain, putting the hosts in the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2012.
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France, Serbia handed wild-card entries for 2020 Davis Cup
Tennis | Nov 23, 2019, 11:29 PM ISTThey will join the four semifinalists from this year’s inaugural revamp: Britain, Canada, Russia and Spain.
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Canada beat Russia 2-1 to reach first Davis Cup final
Tennis | Nov 23, 2019, 10:24 PM ISTIn the decisive doubles, Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov beat Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5).
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Davis Cup: Sasi Mukund pulls out of Pakistan tie with foot injury
Tennis | Nov 23, 2019, 03:09 PM ISTMukund, who was named as a reserve member, suffered the injury while playing in a tournament in Portugal.
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Davis Cup: Sasi Kumar Mukund pulls out of tie against Pakistan
Tennis | Nov 23, 2019, 02:19 PM ISTSasi Kumar Mukund has pulled out of the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Pakistan with a foot injury.
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Davis Cup Finals: Rafael Nadal guides Spain to semi-final, Britain move into last four
Tennis | Nov 23, 2019, 09:43 AM ISTRafael Nadal guided Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Argentina while Britain advanced past Germany thanks to Kyle Edmund’s win over Philipp Kohlschreiber.
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Russia beat Serbia 2-1 to reach Davis Cup semifinals
Tennis | Nov 22, 2019, 10:23 PM ISTThe result puts Russia in the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time since 2008. The Russians will next face Canada.
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Pakistan struggling to pick team for Davis Cup tie against India, contemplating juniors
Tennis | Nov 20, 2019, 11:28 PM ISTQureshi, Khan and non-playing captain Mushaf Zia withdrew after the tie was on Tuesday moved out of Islamabad.
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Andy Murray wins in his return to the Davis Cup
Tennis | Nov 20, 2019, 11:25 PM ISTMurray defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday after trailing 4-1 in the third set and 4-1 in the decisive tiebreaker.
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Davis Cup: Pakistan pick two 17-year-olds to play against full-strength India
Tennis | Nov 20, 2019, 04:45 PM ISTThe Pakistan Tennis Federation named teenagers Huzaifa Abdul Rehman and Shoaib Khan, both of whom are ranked as lowly as 446 and 1004 respectively in the junior ITF ranking list.
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Davis Cup: ITF nominates Nur-Sultan as venue for India and Pakistan tie
Tennis | Nov 19, 2019, 11:14 AM ISTThe Independent Tribunal of the ITF endorsed the decision taken by the Davis Cup Committee on November 4 that the tie should be shifted to a neutral venue, keeping in mind safety and security of players and officials.
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Aisam pulls out of India tie in protest against shifting of tie to neutral venue
Tennis | Nov 18, 2019, 10:08 PM ISTAisam, one of the best tennis players coming out of Pakistan, took to Instagram to reason out his decision and made it clear that he won't play unless the tie is hosted in Islamabad.