Tennis
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Jasmine Paolini defeats Donna Vekic to become first Italian woman to reach Wimbledon singles final
Tennis | Jul 12, 2024, 12:48 AM ISTThe world no.7 Jasmine Paolini also reached the finals of the women's singles and doubles at Roland Garros last month and now stormed into the final of the women's singles at Wimbledon 2024 with a comeback win against Donna Vekic.
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Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic gets free entry to semi-final after opponent Alex de Minaur withdraws
Tennis | Jul 10, 2024, 05:59 PM IST"The problem with me going out and playing is that one stretch, one slide, one anything, can make this injury (recovery) go from three to six weeks to four months. It's too much to risk," Alex de Minaur said.
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Carlos Alcaraz beats spirited Tommy Paul to set up semifinal rematch with Daniil Medvedev
Tennis | Jul 10, 2024, 12:09 AM ISTWimbledon defending Carlos Alcaraz has made his way into the semifinals after overcoming America's Tommy Paul in the semifinal. The Spaniard has set-up a semifinal rematch against Daniil Medvedev, who cruised his way into the semis after beating World No.1 Jannik Sinner.
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You guys can't touch me: Djokovic calls out 'disrespectful' fans in a rant after clash against Rune
Tennis | Jul 09, 2024, 10:22 AM ISTNovak Djokovic qualified for the Wimbledon men's singles quarter-finals after beating Denmark's Holger Rune in straight sets. However, it was Djokovic's rant against the spectators at the Centre Court on Monday evening that caught everyone's attention as he took the fans in his firing line.
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Wimbledon welcome Sachin Tendulkar with rousing reception; sporting legends in attendance | WATCH
Tennis | Jul 07, 2024, 02:00 AM ISTSachin Tendulkar received a rousing reception as the sports legends Roger Federer, Joe Root, and Pep Guardiola attended the world no.4 Jannik Sinner's men's singles third-round game against English star Cameron Norrie at centre court.
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Mission Olympic Cell to fund Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji's two ATP events ahead of Paris Games
Other Sports | Jul 03, 2024, 11:33 PM ISTThe top-ranked Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Sriram Balaji are set to participate in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris as India's first-choice men's doubles pair.
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Wimbledon defending champion Marketa Vondrousova stunned in opening round by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Tennis | Jul 03, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTJessica Bouzas Maneiro ended Marketa Vondrousova's Wimbledon title defence on day 2 of the SW19 tournament in England. Marketa Vondrousova has become the first female defending champion to lose in the first round of her title defence since 1994.
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Sumit Nagal wins Rs 63 lakh despite bowing out of Wimbledon 2024 in 1st round
Tennis | Jul 02, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTIndia's only representative in Men's Singles at Wimbledon 2024, Sumit Nagal is ranked 72nd but lost to world no.53 from Serbia Miomir Kecmanović in four sets. He will now feature in men's doubles event as well as he will pair up with Dusan Lajović.
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Wimbledon 2024: India's Sumit Nagal goes down fighting, bows out after loss in Round 1
Tennis | Jul 02, 2024, 09:30 AM ISTIndia's emerging tennis sensation Sumit Nagal, who qualified for his first Wimbledon championship, was eliminated from the All-England Championships in the very first round. Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic prevailed in the end 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a four-setter as he proved to be too good for Nagal.
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Sumit Nagal to Rohan Bopanna - 4 Indian players taking part in Wimbledon 2024
Tennis | Jul 01, 2024, 01:00 PM ISTThe third grand slam tournament of the year, Wimbledon, is all set to commence from July 1 (Monday). The two-week event will be concluding on July 14 with all eyes on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. For India, Sumit Nagal and Rohan Bopanna are prominent players who will be in action.
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Wimbledon 2024 Live: When and where to watch Djokovic, Murray in action live on TV, online in India?
Tennis | Jul 03, 2024, 03:41 PM ISTThe 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will target his first title of the season after disappointing results in the Australian Open and French Open in 2024. The two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is set to feature in his last major tournament and will retire after the Paris Olympics 2024.
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Wimbledon 2024 draw: Sinner and Alcaraz in same half; Sumit Nagal to face Miomir Kecmanovic
Tennis | Jun 28, 2024, 06:02 PM ISTThe defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will take on Mark Lajal in the first round of the men's singles while the new world no.1 Jannik Sinner will face Germany's Yannick Hanfmann to begin his Wimbledon 2024 campaign on July 1.
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Andy Murray set to retire after Paris Olympics; confirms Wimbledon 2024 participation
Tennis | Jun 28, 2024, 04:03 AM IST"All of the discussions and conversations that I've had with my team are that I'm not going to play past this summer. Obviously I've had the conversation with my family, and I have a family holiday booked the week after the Olympics," Andy Murray said.
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Andy Murray yet to decide on his Wimbledon 2024 participation after back surgery
Tennis | Jun 24, 2024, 05:23 PM IST"He obviously went through a procedure yesterday [Saturday] and you have to wait and see now. My understanding is no decision has been made and let's hope for the best for Andy," Great Britain's tennis captain Leon Smith said.
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Sumit Nagal, India's tennis ace, qualifies for Paris Olympics
Cricket | Jun 22, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTSumit Nagal is India's top-ranked player in the ATP men's singles rankings. The 26-year-old is currently occupying the 72nd position on the ATP men's singles rankings.
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Andy Murray in, Emma Raducanu out as Great Britain announce tennis team for Paris Olympics 2024
Tennis | Jun 24, 2024, 05:53 PM IST"Two-time Olympic Champion Andy Murray was our flag bearer in Rio, and he continues to lead by example through his commitment to the Olympic Games and Team GB in what will be his fifth Olympics," GB Chef de Mission Mark England said.
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon 2024; confirms his 'final Olympics' in Paris
Tennis | Jun 13, 2024, 08:18 PM IST"It’s for this reason (Olympics) that I will miss playing at the Championships this year at Wimbledon. I am saddened not to be able to live this year the great atmosphere of that amazing event that will always be in my heart," Rafael Nadal said.
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Wimbledon announces highest prize money: Singles winner to take home bigger cheque than IPL champion
Tennis | Jun 13, 2024, 08:08 PM ISTThe All England Club has announced the highest-ever prize pot for the Wimbledon Championships this time around with £50mn at stake. The Singles champions are set to get £2.7 million, which is around INR 28.8 crore, more than what the IPL winning team got or even the T20 World Cup champions will get.
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Spanish stars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz to form dream team for Paris Olympics 2024
Tennis | Jun 12, 2024, 08:53 PM ISTRafael Nadal boasts a record 14 French Open titles while the in-form Carlos Alcaraz claimed his maiden title last week to become the only seventh Spanish tennis player to win the men's singles title at Roland-Garros.
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Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Alexander Zverev in five-set thriller to clinch maiden French Open title
Tennis | Jun 09, 2024, 11:38 PM ISTCarlos Alcaraz has won his third Major Grand Slam and bagged his maiden French Open title after beating Alexander Zverev in the final of Roland Garros. Alcaraz has become the seventh man from Spain to win a Roland Garros title.