Tag: Tennis
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Tennis legend Boris Becker sentenced to two and half years of jail for bankruptcy conviction
Judge Deborah Taylor sentenced the six-time Grand Slam champion to two and a half years in prison, of which he will serve half. They also acquitted him on 20 additional charges, including nine counts of failing to return his tennis trophies and medals, including two Wimbledon trophies.
April 30, 2022 -
Local players Rishi, Prajwal earn wildcards for Bengaluru Open
"Both Rishi and Prajwal are the best players in Karnataka ranking wise and we are happy to recognize their achievements with an opportunity for them to play at the Bengaluru Open. Hope they utilise the opportunity to the fullest," said Sunil Yajaman, tournament director.
February 4, 2022 -
Prajnesh keen to regain title at Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger
Prajnesh who had reached the second round of the qualifying in the first Open of the year in Australia this year hopes for a better show at his favourite hunting ground.
February 2, 2022 -
Tennis: Tata Motors extends partnership with Tata Open Maharashtra
Historically, India's only ATP event has seen participation by World's top players like Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic, Carlos Moya, Pat Rafter and their ilk besides India's top guns, Somdev Devvarman, and doubles icons Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi.
January 27, 2022 -
To be completely honest, I announced my retirement too soon, says Sania Mirza
"I made the announcement too soon, to be very honest. I'm kind of regretting it because that's all I'm being asked about right now"
January 25, 2022 -
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza announces her retirement
India being a country where women were judged for even wearing a mini skirt, Sania took a stand for herself and set an example for women out there.
January 19, 2022 -
ITF Women’s Tour: Renne, Laalitya cruise into 2nd round of qualifiers
Renne, the 17-year-old from Haryana, depended on her deep returns and waited for her older opponent to commit mistakes and soon raced to a 3-0 lead
November 28, 2021 -
Clouds engulf half of China’s sky
Peng’s disappearance also shows how authoritarian instruments of control are triggered by politically sensitive matters that contradict Communist Party narratives. Such control of any sensitive narrative in China is commonplace with the CCP
November 28, 2021 -
Osaka can overcome her problems at US Open: Navratilova
The 64-year-old Prague-born player, who won a total of 59 Grand Slam titles -- 18 singles, 31 doubles and 10 mixed doubles and won the US Open singles title four times
August 28, 2021 -
Zverev wins tennis gold for Germany
The 24-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, was in stunning form in the one-hour and 19-minute express contest to become the first German man to win a single Olympic gold.
August 1, 2021 -
Bencic wins tennis gold for Switzerland
Bencic will also contest the women's doubles gold-medal match on Sunday
July 31, 2021 -
Djokovic wary of ‘greatest tennis player’ debate ahead of Olympics
Djokovic admitted that playing matches without spectators on site is one of the biggest issues that he had before departing to Tokyo
July 23, 2021 -
Samir Banerjee reaches boys singles final :Wimbledon
The 17-year-old right-hander from New Jersey beat Sascha 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-2 in two minutes short of two hours in their semi-final encounter.
July 10, 2021 -
Rain delays opening round matches at Wimbledon
On a busy first day, 10th seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada will be in action against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber, while 22nd seed Daniel Evans of England is scheduled to take on Feliciano Lopez of Spain.
June 28, 2021 -
Serena Williams to skip Tokyo Olympics
"I'm actually not on the Olympic list, not that I'm aware of," Serena said on Sunday, a day before the scheduled Wimbledon start.
June 28, 2021 -
Angelique ready for Wimbledon after triumph on home soil
"Of course, to play the final here, with this atmosphere and these fans, it's great. I love to play on this surface, let's see and hope if I can continue this next week (at Wimbledon)."
June 27, 2021 -
Ramanathan wins in 2nd round of Wimbledon qualifiers
Ramanathan, who is ranked 212 in ATP rankings, had earlier beaten Slovakia's Josef Kovalik 6-3, 6-0 in the first round of the qualifiers on Tuesday.
June 24, 2021