Tennis News
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Davis Cup: France levels final tie against Switzerland
Tennis | Nov 22, 2014, 06:32 PM ISTLille, France: Roger Federer's valiant attempt to shake off a back injury backfired spectacularly when the Swiss 17-time Grand Slam champion was swept aside by Gael Monfils Friday as France leveled the Davis Cup final
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Davis Cup: Tsonga criticizes French crowd for lack of support
Tennis | Nov 21, 2014, 11:39 PM ISTLille, France: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga rued the lack of support of his home crowd Friday after losing to Stan Wawrinka in the opening singles match of the Davis Cup final between France and Switzerland.Despite the presence
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CTL 2014: Hyderabad lead Bangalore 15-11 after three matches
Tennis | Nov 21, 2014, 11:13 PM ISTBengaluru: Impressive wins by Martina Hingis and Mark Philippoussis in their singles matches helped Hyderabad Aces take a 15-11 lead over Bangalore Raptors at the end of the third match in their Champions Tennis League
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CTL 2014: Punjab Marshalls register their first win in style
Tennis | Nov 21, 2014, 10:24 PM ISTChandigarh: Putting up an inspired show on home turf, the Wave Punjab Marshalls Friday snapped Delhi Dreams unbeaten run and registered their first win in the Champions Tennis League at the CLTA complex here.Coming back
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Davis Cup: Wawrinka puts Switzerland ahead of France in final
Tennis | Nov 21, 2014, 10:14 PM ISTLille, France: Stan Wawrinka gave Switzerland a 1-0 lead against France in the Davis Cup final by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday.The Australian Open champion started strong, and overcame a second-set lapse by regaining control
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India has a good tradition in tennis, says Venus Williams
Tennis | Nov 21, 2014, 07:33 PM ISTBengaluru: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams feels that the success of Vijay Amritraj, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza at the international stage proves that India has a "good tradition" in the sport.Citing examples of
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CTL 2014: Paes' loses as Punjab Marshalls trails Mumbai
Tennis | Nov 20, 2014, 11:03 PM ISTChandigarh: Playing his first singles match since 2008, Leander Paes produced an inspired show but went down fighting to former French Open champion Sergi Bruguera as his Wave Punjab Marshalls team trailed 0-2 against Mumbai
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CTL 2014: Pune take bonus after a tie against Bangalore
Tennis | Nov 20, 2014, 10:55 PM ISTBangalore: Pune Marathas made a remarkable recovery from 0-2 down to win their next three matches in a row as their contest against Bangalore Raptors ended in a thrilling tie to run away with a
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Sania wants to win Grand Slam women's doubles
Tennis | Nov 20, 2014, 08:01 PM ISTMumbai: Not satisfied with winning the WTA Finals doubles crown with Zimbabwean Cara Black and a clutch of other prestigious titles this year, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza Thursday said she wants to clinch the
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Bhindi Masala is Venus Williams' favourite Indian food
Tennis | Nov 19, 2014, 08:30 PM ISTBengaluru: Many tennis-lovers around the world are all well versed with the multiple Grand Slam winner Venus Williams' powerful baseline smashes, but many wouldn't know about her love for Indian food.It won't be a stretch
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Recuperating Nadal targets Australian Open
Tennis | Nov 19, 2014, 05:15 PM ISTMadrid: Injured World No. 3 Rafael Nadal said Wednesday that it is his goal to be fully fit for the 2015 Australian Open tennis tournament and competitive enough to challenge for a 15th Grand Slam
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Federer's back is key in Davis Cup final
Tennis | Nov 19, 2014, 05:14 PM ISTParis: Roger Federer was at the top of his game in London last week, sweeping past opponents as if his age were not an issue. A back injury over the weekend changed everything, casting serious
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CTL 2014: Delhi Dreams lead Mumbai Masters by 2-1
Tennis | Nov 18, 2014, 11:07 PM ISTNew Delhi: Alize Cornet pulled one back for the Mumbai Tennis Masters with a spirited victory over Jelena Jankovic even as Delhi Dreams led in their Champions Tennis League (CTL) North Group match 2-1 here
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CTL 2014: Pune Marathas beat Hyderabad Aces in a close fight
Tennis | Nov 18, 2014, 10:35 PM ISTHyderabad: Impressive wins by world number six Agnieszka Radwanska and seasoned Marcos Baghdatis paved the way for Pune Marathas's close 26-25 victory over Hyderabad Aces in the Champions Tennis League (CTL) at the L B
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Federer pulls out of ATP finals against Novak Djokovic
Tennis | Nov 16, 2014, 11:35 PM ISTLondon: Roger Federer has pulled out of the ATP Finals less than one hour before his title match with Novak Djokovic, handing a third consecutive title to the top-ranked Serb.The 17-time Grand Slam champion, who
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India to witness new genre of tennis as CTL kicks off today
Tennis | Nov 16, 2014, 11:44 PM ISTNew Delhi: A new brand of tennis will make its debut in the country today as international stars along with India's top players will come together to compete in the inaugural Champions Tennis League, where
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Djokovic beats Nishikori to reach final in London
Tennis | Nov 15, 2014, 10:27 PM ISTLondon: Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame a lapse of concentration to beat Kei Nishikori 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 and advance to a third straight final at the ATP Finals on Saturday.The Serb, who sealed the
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Djokovic earns year-end No. 1 rank again
Tennis | Nov 14, 2014, 09:56 PM ISTLondon: Novak Djokovic clinched another year-end No. 1 ranking and a semifinals berth in the ATP Finals with a comfortable win over Tomas Berdych on Friday.Berdych was dispatched 6-2, 6-2 in a group match, giving
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Leander Paes replaces David Ferrer for Punjab Marshalls in CTL
Tennis | Nov 11, 2014, 07:52 PM ISTNew Delhi: Champions Tennis League (CTL) Tuesday announced that top Indian doubles player Leander Paes will compete for Punjab Marshalls, replacing Spaniard David Ferrer.“I am truly delighted that our own Leander Paes will replace David
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Ex-cricketer who allegedly threatened Paes gets court relief
Tennis | Nov 07, 2014, 08:39 PM ISTMumbai: Former cricketer Atul Sharma, booked for allegedly threatening tennis star Leander Paes who is locked in a legal battle with his estranged live-in partner Rhea Pillai, was today granted interim protection from arrest after