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Taking tennis bodies to court was last resort: Djokovic-led body’s top official

Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:24 PM IST

Professional Tennis Players’ Association executive director hopes legal actions will get everyone unstuck

Novak Djokovic at the Miami Open tennis tournament on Sunday. His players body, PTPA, has taken tennis governing bodies to court demanding administrative reform. (Getty Images via AFP)

ByRutvick Mehta

Emotional Eala credits family for rise up WTA ranks

Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:56 AM IST

AFP |

Delhi high court notice to AITA secy Dhupar

Four state tennis units contend that the federation secretary has violated the age rule as per the government sports code

Former India players Somdev Devvarman (pictured) and Purav Raja have petitioned the court. (HT)

Published on Mar 22, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByShruti Kakkar

Djokovic slams ‘strongly worded’ PTPA lawsuit, questions ‘certain things in it’

On Thursday, Novak Djokovic appeared at a press conference for the Miami Open, and was immediately asked about the PTPA lawsuit

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, speaks at a news conference.(AP)

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 11:19 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic exposed for ‘nasty behaviour’ as ex-hitting partner opens can of worms

French tennis player Jules Marie, who has worked with Novak Djokovic as his hitting partner in the past, recently made some sensational accusations.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia shows his dejection against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Mar 21, 2025 08:59 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Miami Open star smokes cigarette in middle of match, asks umpire for lighter

The incident happened after Francisco Comesana won the opening set of the match. Upon retiring to his seat, he took a quick drag in the middle of the match.

Francisco Comesana lost in the opening round of Miami Open main draw

Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:17 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Novak Djokovic's press conference act criticised amid worst run in 7 years

Novak Djokovic was questioned regarding his fire in non-slam events after sliding to three losses in a row heading into the Miami Masters 1000 event.

Novak Djokovic is currently on his worst run in seven years(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:25 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Iga Swiatek's 'relationship' with psychologist questioned: ‘Boundaries have…’

Iga Swiatek has been accused of having a ‘disturbed relationship’ with a sports psychologist, with a former player also labelling it as ‘more than a friend’.

Iga Swiatek and her sports psychologist have been accused of having an unprofessional relationship.(Instagram (Jimmy48tennis))

Published on Mar 20, 2025 02:39 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Donald Trump predicted to resolve Novak Djokovic's PTPA lawsuit controversy

Novak Djokovic's PTPA is backed by American billionaire Bill Ackman, who has publicly endorsed Donald Trump in the US presidential race.

Donald Trump could play the mediator role after Novak Djokovic's PTPA filed a lawsuit against tennis' world governing bodies.(AP/Reuters)

Published on Mar 20, 2025 10:49 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Alcaraz slams Djokovic's PTPA after being named in lawsuit: ‘Not supporting'

Carlos Alcaraz was quoted in the PTPA lawsuit. On page 71 in a section about poor scheduling, Alcaraz is quoted alongwith Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz slammed the PTPA lawsuit. The PTPA was co-founded by Novak Djokovic.(REUTERS)

Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:05 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic-led PTPA files lawsuit against governing bodies; ATP, WTA issue reply

The PTPA was set up by Novak Djokovic and Canadian Vasek Pospisil in 2020, and around 20 players are named in the statement.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks during a press conference.(AFP)

Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:37 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

The lawsuit that cracked world tennis’ fissures wide open

The Novak Djokovic-headed tennis players body PTPA’s suit targets the sport’s governing bodies over many issues

Novak Djokovic in action during the second round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:46 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Swiatek in agony — I spent three weeks crying daily

The five-time grand slam champion, who faced a doping row last year, has also spoken on being booed on court and trolled off it

Iga Swiatek shows her frustration to the umpire during her three set defeat to Mirra Andreeva. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Mar 18, 2025 10:03 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

Teenage Indian Wells champion Andreeva's notebook of beaten opponents earns note

Among the big talking points from Mirra Andreeva's run to the title at Indian Wells was her notebook that contained notes on all her opponents.

Andreeva notably took out the notebook when she had lost the second set to Swiatek and that seemed to work(Tennis Channel/Getty Images)

Updated on Mar 18, 2025 07:18 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid

Iga Swiatek issued a public statement after criticism followed her angry reaction against a ball-kid at the Indian Wells WTA 1000 loss to Mirra Andreeva.

Iga Swiatek shows her frustration to the umpire during her three set defeat against Mirra Andreeva in their Semifinal match during BNP Paribas Open(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Mar 18, 2025 01:08 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic’s latest training session drops huge Murray future update - Watch

Andy Murray, who announced his retirement last year, joined Novak Djokovic’s coaching staff and there were doubts over his future after the Australian Open.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with his coach Andy Murray after winning his quarter final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.(REUTERS)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:16 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Russian teen Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim Indian Wells title

The 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women's champion at the tournament since Serena Williams in 1999

Mirra Andreeva addresses the crowd after defeating Aryna Sabalenka during the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Mar 17, 2025 09:04 AM IST

Reuters |

Briton Draper pummels Rune to win first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells

Jack Draper is the first Briton to win the title since Cameron Norrie in 2021 and will be ranked seventh now, after reaching the U.S. Open semi-final last year.

Jack Draper of Great Britain poses with the trophy after defeating Holger Rune of Denmark during the men's final of the BNP Paribas Open(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 09:00 AM IST

Reuters |

Draper issues response to VAR controversy with Alcaraz, exposes umpire's mistake

Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz were involved in a VAR controversy during their Indian Wells men's singles semi-final showdown.

Carlos Alcaraz, right, discusses a call with Jack Draper.(AP)

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 07:52 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Alcaraz drops huge verdict on points controversy in Indian Wells humiliation

Carlos Alcaraz was involved in a points controversy during his Indian Wells semi-finals defeat to Jack Draper.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz talks to the umpire.(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 04:21 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Draper stuns two-time defending champ Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final

Britain's Jack Draper, ranked 14th in the world, held his nerve to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 and reach the first Masters 1000 final of his career.

Jack Draper (GBR) shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) after winning his semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 07:22 AM IST

AFP |

Swiatek scares ball kid in big meltdown; makes anger known to chair umpire, team

Iga Swiatek had an epic meltdown during her Indian Wells semi-finals defeat to Russian teenager Mira Andreeva. A ball kid also fell victim to her anger.

Iga Swiatek had an angry meltdown during her defeat to Mira Andreeva.(Twitter/AFP)

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 12:37 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner, Swiatek receive support from tennis chief in doping controversies

Jannik Sinner received a three-month ban and Iga Swiatek served a one-month doping ban.

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 09:17 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Iga Swiatek seals revenge with brutal ‘Olympics’ reminder: ‘Nothing personal’

Iga Swiatek sealed her revenge against Zheng Qinwen, defeating her in their Indian Wells quarterfinals showdown.

Iga Swiatek (R) shakes hands with Qinwen Zheng (L).(AFP)

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 05:29 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rafael Nadal picks ‘more attractive’ Roger Federer rivalry over Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal weighed in on his Big Three rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Switzerland's Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal pose for a photo.(AP)

Published on Mar 14, 2025 04:13 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Becker shocked as Zheng Qinwen controversially refuses warm-up against Kostyuk

Marta Kostyuk seemed psychologically rattled by the moment and could only react in utter confusion to Zheng Qinwen's bizarre behaviour.

Boris Becker was speechless in reaction to Zheng Qinwen's warm-up controversy with Marta Kostyuk.

Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:18 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'Don't see Novak Djokovic winning another Grand Slam'

Novak Djokovic is now on a three-match losing streak.

Novak Djokovic suffered a second-round exit in Indian Wells last week(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 08:33 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Carlos Alcaraz beats Shapovalov to reach Indian Wells last 16

Carlos Alcaraz registered a clinical 6-2, 6-4 victory over in-form Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates to his team bench after his straight sets victory against Denis Shapovalov of Canada(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Mar 11, 2025 10:00 AM IST

AFP |

Novak Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday

Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:20 AM IST

Reuters |

How wrist injury pushed Prajnesh to put down the racquet and pick up the mic

India needs to host more tournaments and better tennis coaching to up singles game, said the former Davis Cupper and Asian Games bronze medallist

Prajnesh Gunneswaran announced his retirement in November 2024

Updated on Mar 09, 2025 06:39 AM IST

ByAratrick Mondal, Kolkata

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Professional Tennis Players’ Association executive director hopes legal actions will get everyone unstuck

Emotional Eala credits family for rise up WTA ranks

Four state tennis units contend that the federation secretary has violated the age rule as per the government sports code

On Thursday, Novak Djokovic appeared at a press conference for the Miami Open, and was immediately asked about the PTPA lawsuit

French tennis player Jules Marie, who has worked with Novak Djokovic as his hitting partner in the past, recently made some sensational accusations.

The incident happened after Francisco Comesana won the opening set of the match. Upon retiring to his seat, he took a quick drag in the middle of the match.

Novak Djokovic was questioned regarding his fire in non-slam events after sliding to three losses in a row heading into the Miami Masters 1000 event.

Iga Swiatek has been accused of having a ‘disturbed relationship’ with a sports psychologist, with a former player also labelling it as ‘more than a friend’.

Novak Djokovic's PTPA is backed by American billionaire Bill Ackman, who has publicly endorsed Donald Trump in the US presidential race.

Carlos Alcaraz was quoted in the PTPA lawsuit. On page 71 in a section about poor scheduling, Alcaraz is quoted alongwith Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek.

The PTPA was set up by Novak Djokovic and Canadian Vasek Pospisil in 2020, and around 20 players are named in the statement.

The Novak Djokovic-headed tennis players body PTPA’s suit targets the sport’s governing bodies over many issues

The five-time grand slam champion, who faced a doping row last year, has also spoken on being booed on court and trolled off it

Among the big talking points from Mirra Andreeva's run to the title at Indian Wells was her notebook that contained notes on all her opponents.

Iga Swiatek issued a public statement after criticism followed her angry reaction against a ball-kid at the Indian Wells WTA 1000 loss to Mirra Andreeva.

Andy Murray, who announced his retirement last year, joined Novak Djokovic’s coaching staff and there were doubts over his future after the Australian Open.

The 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women's champion at the tournament since Serena Williams in 1999

Jack Draper is the first Briton to win the title since Cameron Norrie in 2021 and will be ranked seventh now, after reaching the U.S. Open semi-final last year.

Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz were involved in a VAR controversy during their Indian Wells men's singles semi-final showdown.

Carlos Alcaraz was involved in a points controversy during his Indian Wells semi-finals defeat to Jack Draper.

Britain's Jack Draper, ranked 14th in the world, held his nerve to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 and reach the first Masters 1000 final of his career.

Iga Swiatek had an epic meltdown during her Indian Wells semi-finals defeat to Russian teenager Mira Andreeva. A ball kid also fell victim to her anger.

Jannik Sinner received a three-month ban and Iga Swiatek served a one-month doping ban.

Iga Swiatek sealed her revenge against Zheng Qinwen, defeating her in their Indian Wells quarterfinals showdown.

Rafael Nadal weighed in on his Big Three rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Marta Kostyuk seemed psychologically rattled by the moment and could only react in utter confusion to Zheng Qinwen's bizarre behaviour.

Novak Djokovic is now on a three-match losing streak.

Carlos Alcaraz registered a clinical 6-2, 6-4 victory over in-form Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday

India needs to host more tournaments and better tennis coaching to up singles game, said the former Davis Cupper and Asian Games bronze medallist

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