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Put the screws on players who refuse Davis Cup duty: Anand Amritraj
Mumbai: Anand Amritraj says top Indian players skipping Davis Cup should face consequences, urging AITA to enforce participation for Olympic benefits.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:57 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Bizarre Davis Cup drama as Cristian Garin gets disqualified for refusing to play
The incident happened during the third set of the match after Bergs secured a break in the 11th game to put Belgium on the verge of a win
Published on Feb 03, 2025 11:09 AM IST
Even as players beat odds at home, tennis is far from finding a foothold in Togo
Even as Togo lost against India and failed to book their place in the World Group I in Sunday's match, the team may want to keep their hopes and spirits high.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Aratrick Mondal
Davis Cup: India blank Togo 4-0, in World Group I
Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli won the doubles on Sunday before the hosts won the playoff 4-0 in New Delhi
Published on Feb 02, 2025 09:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Togo have come far in their tennis journey, so have Togolese fans
A tiny section of the Tologese crowd, nestled amid the home spectators, got behind the tourists with 'Allez Togo!' cheers.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 10:51 AM IST
Aratrick Mondal, New Delhi
Davis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar put India 2-0 up v Togo
India leads 2-0 against Togo in the Davis Cup 2025 playoff, with Mukund and Ramkumar winning their singles matches, aiming to seal the tie on Day 2
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Davis Cup: Depleted India start favourites against Togo
The hosts will be missing their top players but they should have enough firepower to emerge victorious
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 08:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
'N Sriram Balaji is the best pairing I can get in this team': Rithvik Bollipalli
Ahead of the Davis Cup tie, Rithvik chatted with HT about his preparations for the contest and his experience at the Australian Open
Published on Jan 31, 2025 03:18 PM IST
Aratrick Mondal
Rafa fan Karan Singh out to prove India not just 'doubles expert' nation
Speaking to HT, Karan Singh opened up on his Davis Cup preparations, his 2024 season and his experience at the recently-shut NTC
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:51 PM IST
Aratrick Mondal
'Right attitude, team spirit' behind Togo's remarkable turnaround
Up ahead lies a tougher opponent in India, but the spirited Togo side has their eyes on 'history and recognition' that is at stake.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Aratrick Mondal, New Delhi
Novak Djokovic pulls out of Serbia's Davis Cup tie; set for French Open return
With Novak Djokovic's decision to withdraw, Serbia will be without its star player in the first-round qualifying tie, which will begin on January 31.
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:06 PM IST
Star players missing but Indian team sure of confident display at Davis Cup
Speaking to HT, Rajpal talked about the impending tie against Togo, the conversation he had with Mukund on his return, the absence of Nagal and Yuki
Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:32 AM IST
Aratrick Mondal
Sumit Nagal continues to stay away from Davis Cup
India’s only player in the top 100, AITA says has not responded to any of its emails regarding his availability for the tie against Togo
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 11:32 PM IST
Nagal declines David Cup participation again, AITA make ‘unreasonable' claim
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection panel picked a five-member squad in which Sasikumar Mukund will be the highest-ranked singles player.
Published on Dec 27, 2024 09:20 PM IST
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Rafael Nadal loses farewell match in Spain's Davis Cup tie
Rafael Nadal lost his farewell match in Spain's Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands. Botic van de Zandschulp beat him 6-4, 6-4.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 11:50 PM IST
Nadal fights back tears as crowd breaks into 'Rafa' chants before Davis Cup tie
Rafael Nadal was seen fighting back tears as crowd in Malaga broke into thunderous ‘Rafa Rafa’ chants, before the start of the Davis Cup tie.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Rafa Nadal's coach makes heartrending confession ahead of Spaniard's last hurrah
Rafael Nadal is all set to play his final match of his professional career at Spain's Davis Cup Finals tie against the Netherlands in the quarterfinal round.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 05:51 PM IST
Nadal handed critical role in Davis Cup farewell as final opponent confirmed
The development came hours after Rafael Nadal revealed that he wasn't quite sure if he would play in his farewell event.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 05:11 PM IST
Federer pours his heart out in farewell note for Nadal: ‘You challenged me…’
Roger Federer poured his heart out while penning a note for Rafael Nadal where he wrote about facing the Spaniard in different phases of their career.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:38 PM IST
Rafael Nadal's farewell at Davis Cup Finals: Where to watch in India?
Ahead of the Davis Cup match, we take a look at all the details of Rafael Nadal's farewell event in Malaga...
Published on Nov 19, 2024 06:15 AM IST
Nadal hints at Federer reunion for 'last goodbye' ahead of Davis Cup farewell
Rafael Nadal confirmed on Monday that Roger Federer won't be on his side to return the classy retirement gesture when he plays his final match on Tuesday
Published on Nov 18, 2024 08:16 PM IST
Nadal's bombshell claim as legend ready for big sacrifice in Davis Cup farewell
Rafael Nadal admitted he is more focused on helping the team win the rubber against the Netherlands than on it being his final event in his professional career.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 07:33 PM IST
‘We will definitely see Rafael Nadal in…’: Tennis legend makes huge prediction
Rafael Nadal is already in Malaga, as he looks to adapt to the conditions and get back to optimum fitness.
Published on Nov 17, 2024 01:22 PM IST
Debate over AITA mess shouldn’t be a blip on the radar
Ignoring the players’ protests/complaints/concerns in order to protect federation’s feelings does the sport itself no favours
Published on Oct 29, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Sharda Ugra / Left Field
Nadal's four-word response after learning fate for potential farewell tournament
After learning about his opponent in the upcoming Davis Cup, Nadal sent a four-word reply to David Ferrer confirming his participation in the tournament.
Published on Oct 06, 2024 06:23 PM IST
India’s sorry Davis Cup tale of friction continues in circles
Indian tennis faces turmoil, with players sidelined and discontent towards the AITA. Recent Davis Cup losses highlight a need for leadership change.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 10:39 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Amid AITA accusations, Nagal pulls out of Hangzhou Open due to back issue
Nagal, the only Indian in the singles top 100, last competed in the singles first round of the US Open last month
Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:56 PM IST
Britain fail to reach Davis Cup Finals last eight after losing to Canada
The British needed a 3-0 win against the Canadians in Manchester, but Dan Evans lost 6-0, 7-5 to Denis Shapovalov to end Britain's hopes in the opening match.
Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:16 AM IST
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Davis Cup: Sweden go 2-0 up versus India on Day 1
India fell behind 2-0 on the first day of the Davis Cup tie against Sweden, losing both singles matches in Stockholm, including a surprising defeat for Ramkumar.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal returns to India squad for Sweden tie, Bhambri opts out
Sasikumar Mukund was not considered for selection as he is serving a two-tie suspension for his refusal to play the Pakistan tie early this year.
Published on Aug 16, 2024 09:04 PM IST
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