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
Why Michael Vaughan prefers quick fixes on Mumbai’s sidewalks to posh salons
The 49-year-old Englishman is the least bit concerned about safety and hygiene around his streetside exercise, nor does he get too conscious about a curious look or two he invariably generates from passersby
Updated on Apr 07, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Noah hopes to boost India's relay ambition
The 29-year-old from Kerala missed most of 2023 due to injury but he is now back in the mix for the 4x400m men’s relay team
Published on Apr 05, 2024 09:53 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Data check: Here's why Sinner is a cut above the rest
Headlined by that effective forehand, Sinner possessed a complete game, if not necessarily flashy like his fellow young rival Alcaraz.
Published on Apr 03, 2024 11:04 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Ahead of Paris, Ayhika hopes for a TOPS boost
She is the only member from India’s contingent at the team Worlds in Busan that isn’t part of the TOPS core or development list
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
India’s elite race walkers make a mark, with Paris on their minds
A country can send max. 3 athletes in each event to Olympics, and no other track and field discipline in India has qualified athletes exceeding spots on offer
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:29 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya's new role at old franchise adds spice to MI vs GT clash
Sunday night's blockbuster game has plenty of interesting subplots to keep an eye on
Published on Mar 23, 2024 11:01 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
With WTT Feeder title, Sathiyan gets 'belief' back in his game
The move to come a step down not only earned the SAthiyan a title triumph, but also the feel of touching a high level again for the former world No.24.
Published on Mar 22, 2024 08:33 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Satwik-Chirag: French connection and courting familiarity
The top Indian badminton pair won their second French Open title at a Paris arena where they will return chasing Olympic glory.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 11:46 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
MI always want big-hearted bowlers: Malinga
MI's attack could be stronger this season thanks to the return of Bumrah in peak fitness and form and Hardik, the bowler
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Alcaraz is back to winning titles, and smiling
Exactly eight months since the high of becoming a Wimbledon champion, the Spaniard has finally managed to win another trophy by defending the Indian Wells Masters crown
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 06:33 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty jumps from hospital bed to tennis court in ITF final
Drained of all energy, the India women's No.5 lost the title clash but still felt like a winner after not giving up without a fight.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 11:10 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
With vintage show, Sharath Kamal turns back the clock in Singapore
The 41-year-old made a rousing run to the quarters in one of the most prestigious events on the WTT tour
Published on Mar 15, 2024 09:58 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
In change from Tokyo, shooters to ‘recharge’ in India before Olympics
India’s shooters have already bagged a record 19 quota places for the July-August Games so far
Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:26 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
French Open final: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty record dominating win
The star Indian pair registered a dominant win over Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the men's doubles final.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 04:53 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
In race against time for Paris qualification, Rohit finds motivator in Neeraj
Focusing on strength training now while gradually looking to build up his javelin sessions at NIS Patiala, Yadav is targeting a comeback in late May or June.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 10:38 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
From Mumbai's slums to PKL winner: Mother's struggles drives Mohite's ambition
The star raider led Puneri Paltan to their first Pro Kabaddi League title in the 10th season
Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:03 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Early Olympic berths huge boost for Indian table tennis
The men's and women's teams securing their spots through world rankings were confirmed on Monday. It also provides at least two singles spots in Paris.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
With Paris in mind, Manika Batra seeks physical and mental peak
The Indian paddler was at her positive best at the World Team TT Championships and she will look to do the same at the Olympics.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 08:09 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Making ‘unbelievable things believable’, the Ayhika way
The India No. 7 in singles was an inspired pick for the world team event and she repaid the faith, beating the world no.1 from China
Published on Feb 26, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
No longer colouring tennis courts with the one-handed paintbrush
The one-handed backhand is steeped in the game's history. But only a handful of male pros in the top 100 play it now. The pool is drier among the women
Published on Feb 25, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Direct spot shut, route to Paris Olympics remains open for Indian TT teams
Both teams lost in the Round of 16 but world rankings route could see them make it to the Olympics
Published on Feb 21, 2024 10:59 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Indian men outplayed by Korea, women blank Uzbekistan
The women's team has the knockouts in sight and will take on Spain in its final group tie on Tuesday.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
After China miss, Manika Batra delivers crucial win against Hungary
After giving China a scare, the win over higher-ranked Hungary is important for the women's team as it keeps them in fray for shot at Paris Olympics team quota.
Published on Feb 18, 2024 10:02 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Ayhika, Sreeja stun world No 1 and 2 as beaten India rattle China
The powerhouses restored order to eke out a 3-2 victory in the end, but not before they were rattled unlike too many times in the recent past.
Published on Feb 16, 2024 09:17 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
From Amritraj to Nagal: 10 Indians who made it to top-100 of ATP rankings
Nagal has just broken through that door after winning the ATP Chennai Challenger.
Published on Feb 15, 2024 11:25 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
In-form Sreeja seeks early Paris spot for her and team from Worlds
The women are drawn with China, the powerhouses whom India play first up on Friday, Hungary, Spain and Uzbekistan in Group 1
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 03:55 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Sumit Nagal to enter top 100 for first time in career with Chennai Open title
India's No.1 player will break into the top 100 in the world when the updated ATP rankings are published on Monday
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 10:35 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
WTA Mumbai Open: Sahaja Yamalapalli's hard-won progress fills her with belief
In a little over 18 months, the 22-year-old has gone from being ranked in the 900s to 300s now, with a new career-high awaiting next week.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 10:17 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Now in a coaching role, Khade still dreams of Olympic glory
Varun was part of the 24-member Indian hockey team that was to play in the elite nine-team tournament in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from February 10-25
Published on Feb 08, 2024 09:28 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Teen star Korneeva is just getting started
She was the world No.1 junior last year, capturing the Australian Open and French Open girls’ singles crowns.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 10:19 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta