Tennis: News

Coronavirus outbreak: International Tennis Federation issues new set of guidelines

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) issued a new set of guidelines for local and national-level competitions, in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

22 Apr 2020

Novak Djokovic

Coronavirus outbreak: Tennis governing bodies to announce relief fund

ATP, WTA, ITF and Grand Slams have announced relief fund to assist the affected players in the wake of coronavirus outburst.

21 Apr 2020

Instagram

Coco Gauff's father clarifies 'depression' remark

Corey Gauff opened up on his daughter Coco Gauff's recent comments about her mental struggle.

20 Apr 2020

Novak Djokovic

Coronavirus outbreak: John Millman raises concern over Djokovic's relief plan

World number 43, John Millman slammed the relief policy of big three Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to financially support lower-ranked professionals in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

18 Apr 2020

French Open

'Nadal's pre-match routine is intimidating', says Novak Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal's routine ahead of the match is quite intimidating.

08 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli

Roger Federer does solo drill, challenges Virat Kohli amid lockdown

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has been quite active on social media in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

01 Apr 2020

Wimbledon

Tennis: Wimbledon likely to be scrapped amid coronavirus outbreak

The Wimbledon 2020 event looks certain to be scrapped for the first time since World War II by tournament chiefs on Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks further havoc on the global sporting calendar.

31 Mar 2020

US Open

Coronavirus outbreak: US Open venue to host 350-bed temporary hospital

With USA being highly affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is set to transform into a 350-bed temporary hospital.

28 Mar 2020

Olympics

Sport will unite us again, says Osaka amid coronavirus outbreak

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has backed Japan's decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Games to 2021.

27 Mar 2020

NBA

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Nadal and Gasol launch fund-raising drive to help Spaniards

Spanish sport legends Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol launched a fund-raising drive explaining they wanted to give something back to the coronavirus hit nation.

26 Mar 2020

Wimbledon

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Decision on Wimbledon 2020 to be made next week

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world with more than 21,000 deaths being reported so far.

22 Mar 2020

Serena Williams

Coronavirus outbreak: Serena Williams says she is under stress

Women's tennis superstar Serena Williams says she is under stress in this period of self-isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which has brought the world to a standstill.

19 Mar 2020

Indian Wells Masters

#CoronavirusOutbreak: A look at the ATP Rankings after freezing

In tennis, the ATP has extended its suspension period until June 7 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak: Sports leagues which faced the wrath of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has jolted the entire sports fraternity like never before.

18 Mar 2020

French Open

Coronavirus outbreak: French Open postponed, will be played in September-October

The French Open has been postponed for nearly four months, owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

09 Mar 2020

Rafael Nadal

Coronavirus crisis: Indian Wells tennis tournament gets cancelled

The Indian Wells tennis tournament got cancelled on Monday over concerns about the spread of coronavirus in Southern California.

08 Mar 2020

Football

Tennis: Measures taken by ATP and WTA to tackle coronavirus

In wake of the deadly coronavirus crisis, the ATP and WTA have asked tennis players not to give away used towels and sweatbands to fans.

01 Mar 2020

Rafael Nadal

Mexico Open: Nadal defeats Taylor Fritz, claims 85th career title

World number two Rafael Nadal claimed his first title of 2020, having trounced the un-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-2 in ATP Mexico Open final on Saturday.

20 Feb 2020

French Open

Roger Federer ruled out of French Open 2020: Details here

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has been ruled out of the French Open 2020.

15 Feb 2020

Grand Slams

Farewell! Leander Paes to play final doubles game in India

India's most successful tennis player Leander Paes is all set to play his final doubles game in the country.

14 Feb 2020

French Open

Federer to make just one clay-court appearance in 2020

Swiss veteran ace Roger Federer has decided to make just a solitary clay-court appearance in 2020.

02 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic

Australian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic lifts men's singles crown

Serbian Novak Djokovic staged a remarkable fightback to win the Australian Open 2020 men's singles title.

01 Feb 2020

Australian Open

Australian Open 2020: Sofia Kenin lifts women's singles crown

14th seed Sofia Kenin of Russia clinched the Australian Open 2020 women's singles title in Melbourne on Saturday.

29 Jan 2020

Australian Open

Australian Open 2020: The major happenings on Day 10

The Australian Open 2020 season has reached its latter stages and things are getting more intense.

28 Jan 2020

Australian Open

Leander Paes' Australian Open journey ends with mixed doubles loss

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes' Australian Open journey ended after a defeat in the second round of the mixed doubles event.

26 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic

Australian Open 2020: The major happenings on Day 7

Day 7 of the Australian Open continued to spring in some superb results.

25 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal

Australian Open, Day 6: Nadal seals win, Pliskova knocked out

Day 6 of the Australian Open saw several high-profile players move into the fourth round of the men's and women's singles events.

24 Jan 2020

Serena Williams

Australian Open 2020: The major happenings on Day 5

Day 5 of the Australian Open produced an enthralling set of tennis matches.

23 Jan 2020

Sania Mirza

Australian Open 2020: The major happenings on Day 4

Day 4 of the Australian Open saw the men's new generation stars move into the third round.

22 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic

Australian Open 2020: The major happenings on Day 3

The Australian Open 2020 continued to gather pace and we had another superb day of action on Day 3 of the event at Melbourne Park.

21 Jan 2020

Maria Sharapova

Australian Open: Maria Sharapova uncertain on future post defeat

Former Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova of Russia suffered a shocking exit in the opening round of the tournament on Tuesday.

21 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal

Australian Open 2020: The major happenings on Day 2

The Australian Open 2020 got off to a frantic start on Monday with the top brass in both men's and women's singles dishing out some superb performances.

19 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic

Australian Open 2020: All that you need to know

The Australian Open is set to start from January 20 onwards with the world's top guns begin their pursuit of major glory on the blue hard courts at Melbourne Park.

18 Jan 2020

Sania Mirza

Dream comeback for Sania Mirza, lifts Hobart International title

Sania Mirza capped off a perfect return to tennis after her maternity leave.

17 Jan 2020

Sania Mirza

Returning Sania Mirza reaches doubles final in Hobart

Indian women's tennis star Sania Mirza is having a positive return to the game after taking a maternity leave.

14 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal

Players forced to halt Australian Open practice session: Here's why

The opening Grand Slam of the decade, the Australian Open, is set to start with the nation reeling from massive bushfires.

14 Jan 2020

Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza makes winning return after 2 years: Details here

Ace Indian tennis star, Sania Mirza, who had been out of action from the sport for the past two years, made a triumphant return.

13 Jan 2020

Davis Cup

Five takeaways from the inaugural ATP Cup

The 2020 season of tennis is off to an interesting start, with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) introducing a new tournament in the form of ATP Cup.

11 Jan 2020

Australian Open

Bianca Andreescu to miss Australian Open 2020: Details here

2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open 2020 due to a knee injury she sustained at the end of last season.

10 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic

Umpire blasts disrespectful fans during ATP Cup tie: Details here

In an interesting incident during the ongoing ATP Cup, the umpire lost his cool during mid-match and blasted the fans for being disrespectful.