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WTA announces first-of-its-kind maternity benefits plan for players

Updated on Mar 07, 2025 10:33 AM IST

Under the plan, players will have access to grants for fertility treatment and other benefits.

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko greets the crowd after winning the 2025 WTA Qatar Open semi-final tennis match against Poland�s Iga Swiatek at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex in Doha on February 14, 2025. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)(AFP)

AP |

Australian tennis great Fred Stolle dies at age 86

The 1.91-meter (6-foot-3) Stolle was part of Australia's successful era in the 1960s as tennis progressed from an amateur to professional sport.

Former Austrailan player Fred Stolle passed away on Thursday(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 06, 2025 05:45 PM IST

PTI |

Yuki Bhambri upbeat after Dubai Open doubles win

India’s former Australia Open boys champion partnered Popyrin, the world No.27 singles player, to the title

India's Yuki Bhambri and Australia's Alexei Popyrin during the Dubai Open. (REUTERS)

Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:25 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

Karnataka may emerge as IND's tennis hub with focus on nurturing domestic talent

Karnataka has been upping its game to earn the moniker of the tennis hub of India, amid competition from Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

Sunil Yajaman, Bengaluru Open tournament director and joint-secretary of KSLTA

Published on Mar 03, 2025 09:54 AM IST

ByAratrick Mondal

Brandon Holt wins Bengaluru Open

Published on Mar 02, 2025 10:33 PM IST

PTI |

Bengaluru Open: Banthia-Somani storm into semifinals

Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani dismantled Nicolas and Bernard 7-5, 6-0 to set up a fight with Australia's Blake Bayldon and Mattew Christopher Romios.

Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani in action.(Instagram)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 11:05 PM IST

PTI |

Banthia-Somani storm into Bengaluru Open doubles semifinals

The unseeded Indian duo dismantled Nicolas and Bernard 7-5, 6-0 to set up a fight with Australia's Blake Bayldon and Mattew Christopher Romios

Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani in action at Bengaluru Open 2025

Published on Feb 27, 2025 10:49 PM IST

PTI |

Rafael Nadal keeps a close watch on India's 15-year-old prodigy Maaya

Rafael Nadal was pictured watching Indian youth tennis sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi's training session in his academy in Mallorca.

Rafael Nadal watches on as 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi of India practices at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca.(Rafael Nadal Academy)

Published on Feb 27, 2025 11:01 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner doping focus puts WADA too in the dock

For too long it seems WADA has cast out athletes, particularly those with little access to top legal teams like that on Sinner’s side

Italy's world No.1 Jannik Sinner during the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin in November, 2023. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 24, 2025 07:34 PM IST

BySharda Ugra/Left Field

Indian stars battle-ready as Bengaluru Open 2025 draw unveiled

With top Indian players gearing up for crucial first-round clashes, this ATP Challenger 125 event promises electrifying action from February 24 to March 2.

Updated on Feb 23, 2025 11:19 AM IST

ANI |

Tennis-Rublev downs Draper to win Qatar Open

TENNIS-DOHA/ (PIX, TV):Tennis-Rublev downs Draper to win Qatar Open

Published on Feb 22, 2025 11:46 PM IST

Reuters |

Tennis-Teenager Andreeva crowned youngest WTA 1000 champion with victory in Dubai

TENNIS-DUBAI/ (PIX, TV):Tennis-Teenager Andreeva crowned youngest WTA 1000 champion with victory in Dubai

Published on Feb 22, 2025 11:26 PM IST

Reuters |

Andreeva an outlier in changing teen tales of women’s tennis

Russian, on a rousing run to the WTA Dubai Open final, is the only teen in the top 100 of the women’s rankings in a sign of changing times and evolving game

Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her semi-final against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. (REUTERS)

Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Andreeva an outlier in changing teen tales of women’s tennis

Russian, on a rousing run to the WTA Dubai Open final, is the only teen in the top 100 of the women’s rankings in a sign of changing times and evolving game

Updated on Feb 21, 2025 10:50 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Tennis-Andreeva continues dream Dubai run with stunning semis win over Rybakina

TENNIS-DUBAI/ (PIX, TV):Tennis-Andreeva continues dream Dubai run with stunning semis win over Rybakina

Published on Feb 21, 2025 09:36 PM IST

Reuters |

Andreeva holds off Rybakina to become youngest WTA 1000 finalist

Published on Feb 21, 2025 09:24 PM IST

AFP |

Iga Swiatek stunned by teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals

The 17-year-old Andreeva won 6-3, 6-3 to become the youngest semifinalist in Dubai's 24-year history.

Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her quarter final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva(REUTERS)

Published on Feb 20, 2025 08:56 PM IST

AP |

Wild cards for teenager Dhamne, Ramkumar, Prajwal Dev in Bengaluru Open

Kriish Tyagi and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha will compete in the qualifying rounds as wild cards, looking to secure a spot in the main draw.

India’s Manas Dhamne beat Italian Lorenzo Carboni 2-6, 6-0, 6-2 at the ITF M15 tournament in Monastir(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Feb 20, 2025 08:01 PM IST

PTI |

Nishesh Basavareddy looks to chart his own path

The 19-year-old is on the cusp of entering the top-100 and many believe he is destined to go much higher

Nishesh Basavareddy hits a return against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during Australian Open. (AFP)

Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:35 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

Emma Raducanu stops tennis match midway to hide from stalker, video goes viral

Emma Raducanu was also reportedly approached by the same man at her hotel and was given a letter.

Emma Raducanu had to deal with a stalker in Dubai.

Published on Feb 20, 2025 02:28 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Emma Raducanu speaks out after disturbing incident at Dubai Tennis Championships

Emma Raducanu faced emotional distress during her match at the Dubai Tennis Championships after a man exhibited unsettling behaviour in the crowd.

Britain's Emma Raducanu faced a distressing situation during her second-round match at the Dubai Tennis Championships,(REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 20, 2025 11:36 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner, WADA deal shows why the process is broken

The 23-year-old will not miss a single Grand Slam and will be free to return in time for his home Rome Masters tournament

Published on Feb 19, 2025 10:18 PM IST

ByRutvick MehtaRutvick Mehta

Matteo Berrettini stuns Novak Djokovic in straight sets, pulls off Doha upset

It was the first career win in five attempts for Berrettini against the Serbian and also his first victory over a top-10 player since 2023.

Italy's Matteo Berettin shakes hands with Serbia's Novak Djokovic after their men's singles match at the ATP Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 18, 2025(AFP)

Updated on Feb 19, 2025 10:28 AM IST

Reuters |

Novak Djokovic addresses ‘favouritism’ in handling of Jannik Sinner's doping ban

Jannik accepted a three-month doping ban after testing positive for anabolic agent clostebol last year.

Novak Djokovic talked about Jannik Sinner's doping ban time period.(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 09:57 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘This is weird’: Zverev, Alcaraz and Musetti react to Sinner-WADA agreement

Jannik Sinner has always maintained his positive doping test was due to unintentional contamination.

Jannik Sinner's doping agreement with WADA has created controversy among the top stars.

Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘ATP president is Italian…’: Jannik Sinner ripped to shreds by tennis legend

Jannik Sinner has received a controversial three-month doping ban, after reaching an agreement with WADA.

Jannik Sinner reacts after a point.(HT_PRINT)

Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Jannik Sinner handed clean chit by ex-ATP anti-doping chief: ‘Transparent case…'

Due to his ban, Jannik Sinner is expected to lose 2100 points, before it comes to an end on May 5.

Jannik Sinner reacts during a match.(AFP)

Published on Feb 16, 2025 02:23 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

How many points will Jannik Sinner lose due to doping ban?

Jannik Sinner is expected to lose 2100 points before his suspension comes to an end.

Jannik Sinner celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open.(AP)

Published on Feb 16, 2025 12:23 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'WADA is dirtiest organisation': Sinner suspension sparks outrage, boycott calls

Jannik Sinner accepted the immediate ban after the WADA statement revealed that they reached a 'settlement' on the period of his suspension.

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after a point against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their men's singles final match on day fifteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26(AFP)

Updated on Feb 16, 2025 07:19 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner handed three-month doping ban in deal with WADA

The Italian world No.1 was handed a three-month doping ban in a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency

Jannik Sinner reacts after a point against Alexander Zverev during their Australian Open match last month. (AFP)

Published on Feb 16, 2025 05:12 AM IST

ByShahid Judge

Tennis News

Under the plan, players will have access to grants for fertility treatment and other benefits.

The 1.91-meter (6-foot-3) Stolle was part of Australia's successful era in the 1960s as tennis progressed from an amateur to professional sport.

India’s former Australia Open boys champion partnered Popyrin, the world No.27 singles player, to the title

Karnataka has been upping its game to earn the moniker of the tennis hub of India, amid competition from Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

Brandon Holt wins Bengaluru Open

Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani dismantled Nicolas and Bernard 7-5, 6-0 to set up a fight with Australia's Blake Bayldon and Mattew Christopher Romios.

The unseeded Indian duo dismantled Nicolas and Bernard 7-5, 6-0 to set up a fight with Australia's Blake Bayldon and Mattew Christopher Romios

Rafael Nadal was pictured watching Indian youth tennis sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi's training session in his academy in Mallorca.

For too long it seems WADA has cast out athletes, particularly those with little access to top legal teams like that on Sinner’s side

With top Indian players gearing up for crucial first-round clashes, this ATP Challenger 125 event promises electrifying action from February 24 to March 2.

TENNIS-DOHA/ (PIX, TV):Tennis-Rublev downs Draper to win Qatar Open

TENNIS-DUBAI/ (PIX, TV):Tennis-Teenager Andreeva crowned youngest WTA 1000 champion with victory in Dubai

Russian, on a rousing run to the WTA Dubai Open final, is the only teen in the top 100 of the women’s rankings in a sign of changing times and evolving game

Russian, on a rousing run to the WTA Dubai Open final, is the only teen in the top 100 of the women’s rankings in a sign of changing times and evolving game

TENNIS-DUBAI/ (PIX, TV):Tennis-Andreeva continues dream Dubai run with stunning semis win over Rybakina

Andreeva holds off Rybakina to become youngest WTA 1000 finalist

The 17-year-old Andreeva won 6-3, 6-3 to become the youngest semifinalist in Dubai's 24-year history.

Kriish Tyagi and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha will compete in the qualifying rounds as wild cards, looking to secure a spot in the main draw.

The 19-year-old is on the cusp of entering the top-100 and many believe he is destined to go much higher

Emma Raducanu was also reportedly approached by the same man at her hotel and was given a letter.

Emma Raducanu faced emotional distress during her match at the Dubai Tennis Championships after a man exhibited unsettling behaviour in the crowd.

The 23-year-old will not miss a single Grand Slam and will be free to return in time for his home Rome Masters tournament

It was the first career win in five attempts for Berrettini against the Serbian and also his first victory over a top-10 player since 2023.

Jannik accepted a three-month doping ban after testing positive for anabolic agent clostebol last year.

Jannik Sinner has always maintained his positive doping test was due to unintentional contamination.

Jannik Sinner has received a controversial three-month doping ban, after reaching an agreement with WADA.

Due to his ban, Jannik Sinner is expected to lose 2100 points, before it comes to an end on May 5.

Jannik Sinner is expected to lose 2100 points before his suspension comes to an end.

Jannik Sinner accepted the immediate ban after the WADA statement revealed that they reached a 'settlement' on the period of his suspension.

The Italian world No.1 was handed a three-month doping ban in a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency

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