A romantic of the ferocious Rafael Nadal forehand, Rutvick Mehta loves his tennis but has been covering various other sport since 2012. He writes for HT.
Articles by Rutvick Mehta
Paris Olympics: Sharath to also focus on doubles for team event
The Indian men’s team of Sharath, Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar doesn't have an obvious doubles pairing
Published on Jun 01, 2024 12:08 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
French Open 2024: Naomi Osaka’s tennis still carries a magical force
Against Swiatek, the former world no.1 was powerful, fearless and incisive; save for those little moments of blip towards the end of the third set.
Published on May 31, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Iga Swiatek rallies to beat Naomi Osaka in Roland Garros thriller
World No.1 Iga Swiatek marches into the third round, keeping her quest for a fourth French Open title alive after a three-set win over the former world No.1
Updated on May 30, 2024 12:47 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
In Paris, Swiatek on the cusp of joining a league of legends
The world no.1 will bid to become the first woman to walk away with three straight French Open titles since Henin in 2007
Published on May 24, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Nadal, Djokovic and an unfamiliar tag at the French Open
The two ageing giants, with 46 Grand Slam triumphs between them, have zero titles this season.
Updated on May 24, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
‘Not just a doubles specialist’: Ayhika Mukherjee after Paris Games omission
Ayhika won a historic Asian Games doubles medal with Sutirtha last year and played a key role at this year's Team Worlds.
Published on May 23, 2024 11:23 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Overcoming physical struggles, Kusale turns his mind to 'new beginning' at Paris
For a junior who broke through almost a decade ago — he won junior Asian c'ships and senior Nationals in 2015 — Kusale’s career has taken time to develop
Published on May 22, 2024 09:19 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Olympic shooters target Paris precision after the Tokyo tumble
The four Indians from the disastrous 2021 Games are wiser and determined to deliver on the biggest stage this time
Published on May 20, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Young Ramita rises in 10m air rifle Olympic qualification race
The 20-year-old's brilliant late sequence helped snatch a top-two finish that assures a Paris Games spot
Published on May 19, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Elavenil rediscovers “happy shooting” days as Paris beckons
Her unofficial world record score to top the women’s 10m air rifle Olympic trials shows a fine comeback since the Tokyo Games low.
Published on May 19, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Sandeep stuns men's 10m air rifle field; Ramita shakes the order in women
In women's 10m air pistol, Manu Bhaker, who topped the Olympic qualifiers in 25m pistol, and Rhythm Sangwan maintained their top spots
Published on May 18, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Shooter Sarabjot, lover of fast cars and visualisation, has Paris in his sight
He topped the fourth qualification round in 10m air pistol in the Olympic selection trials in Bhopal to secure a Games spot
Published on May 18, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Bhopal
With improved patience, Sift passes the pressure trials test
The rapidly rising 50m rifle 3 positions shooter showed why she will be one of India's best bets at Paris
Published on May 17, 2024 10:02 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Bhopal
For Moudgil, Paris 2024 is a shot at redemption
A run of poor form left her 'broken' but the 30-year-old has left a turbulent year behind and is ready to shine again
Published on May 17, 2024 08:59 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Destination Paris Olympics for Indian athletes, via short overseas camps
It has been objective-specific training stints this time for many aiming to peak for the July-August Games
Published on May 13, 2024 10:45 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Paris Olympics: Parveen Hooda counts on clarity, ringcraft
The 57kg boxer has high hopes building up for the Games, having overcome doubts and expanded her attacking range
Published on May 12, 2024 10:58 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Paris in sights, golden arm Neeraj eyes 90m mark at Diamond League
India will follow Chopra particularly closely in a year where he will try to defend his Olympic champion tag in less than three months in Paris
Updated on May 10, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
India's relay teams get the job done, qualify for Paris
The timings aren't too flattering for either team but getting to the Games mattered most
Published on May 07, 2024 12:22 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
World Athletics Relays: Indian athletes eye Olympic berth
The relay teams across the men’s 4x400m, women’s 4x400m and mixed 4x400m will be out to grab a ticket to Paris
Published on May 03, 2024 10:18 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
SRH bowlers deliver dramatic last-ball win against RR
Table toppers Rajasthan Royals looked well on course to victory when Cummins and Bhuvneshwar turned the tables on them
Published on May 02, 2024 11:52 PM IST
After ‘slap in the face’ Asian Games, Nethra rebounds with Paris quota
After a frustrating phase, India’s lone woman sailor secured a spot in her second Olympics at last week’s Last Chance Regatta in France
Published on Apr 29, 2024 10:22 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
India men topple Korea in archery, win World Cup gold
The men’s team pull off the unthinkable against the Olympic champions in the final at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai
Published on Apr 28, 2024 10:29 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Paris Olympics a goal, but not my call to make: Bhambri
A good run on the doubles circuit has seen him reach a career-high ranking of 56
Published on Apr 26, 2024 06:54 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Saurav Ghosal: ‘I would like to mentor a few young players in India’
Saurav Ghosal has decided to retire from the professional tour but still hopes to put his best foot forward when he represents India
Published on Apr 23, 2024 10:39 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Jaiswal slams ton, Sandeep snaps up 5 as Royals brush aside MI
RR’s impressive run in IPL 2024 continues as the young opener’s 60-ball 104* steers team to a nine-wicket win in Jaipur.
Published on Apr 23, 2024 12:13 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Priyanka, Akshdeep earn mixed race walk relay Paris qualification
The national 20km race walk record holders will compete in the new event at the Olympics
Published on Apr 22, 2024 12:17 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
In shooting, trials by fire for India's Paris hopefuls
As shooters line up on the lanes seeking high quality scores amid stiff competition in these trials that will require them to peak a months before
Published on Apr 17, 2024 01:13 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Angler Mykolas hooks a 38-year-old men's discus world mark
The 21-year-old Lithuanian, son of an Olympic and world discus champion, achieved the record in a throws event in Oklahoma
Published on Apr 16, 2024 08:05 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Sathiyan-Manika's mixed fortunes see their Paris hopes up in smoke
The duo crashed out in the quarter-finals of their knockouts group at the World Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification in Havirov on Friday
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 11:56 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Sumit Nagal stuns World No. 38 Matteo Arnaldi in Monte Carlo
The 93rd-ranked Indian brushed off an opening-set deficit to down the Italian in the first round of the ATP 1000 tournament.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 06:39 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, New Delhi