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Alcaraz attacks ATP schedule in bombshell statement, opens up on fitness issues

Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:46 PM IST

Carlos Alcaraz attacked ATP for their schedule and claimed that it was ‘killing’ players.

ByHT Sports Desk

Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team World

Team World was favorite to win the Laver Cup for a third straight time after leading 8-4 on points heading into the last of the three days.

Australian former tennis player Rod Laver (3R) holds the trophy as he poses with Team Europe's captain Bjorn Borg (L), Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas (4L), Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (5L), Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov (5R), Germany's Alexander Zverev (4R), Russia's Daniil Medvedev (R) and other players of Team Europe(AFP)

Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:31 AM IST

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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.

Sumit Nagal skipped India’s Davis Cup tie against Sweden citing a back injury. (AFP)

Updated on Sep 20, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Djokovic's uncle Goran appointed Serbian tennis chief

Goran Djokovic has been appointed as president of the Serbian tennis federation.

Novak Djokovic and Goran talk during a session.(AP)

Published on Sep 20, 2024 10:04 PM IST

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AITA slams Sumit Nagal, reveals 50,000 dollars annual fee demand

AITA slammed Sumit Nagal for refusing to play in India's recent Davis Cup tie vs Sweden, and revealed his annual fee demand.

Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:00 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

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

Sumit Nagal in action during his first round match against Corentin Moutet of France during the Paris Olympics. (REUTERS)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Coco Gauff splits with coach Brad Gilbert after more than a year

It was after a first-round exit at Wimbledon last season that Gauff really took off with the help of the coaching duo of Gilbert and Pere Riba.

USA's Coco Gauff reacts during her women's singles round of 16 tennis match against USA's Emma Navarro on day seven of the US Open(AFP)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:46 AM IST

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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.

Canada's Denis Shapovalov celebrates winning his singles match against Britain's Daniel Evans(Action Images via Reuters)

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.

India's Siriram Balaji in action against Sweden's Elias Ymer in their Davis Cup singles match in Stockholm on Saturday. (AP)

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Novak Djokovic revels in Paris Olympics heroics, makes staggering statement

Novak Djokovic spoke about his Paris Olympics 2024 success, where he won gold.

Novak Djokovic poses with his Olympic gold medal.(REUTERS)

Published on Sep 14, 2024 07:49 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Davis Cup: New-look India hope to beat Sweden

India's Davis Cup squad, lacking key players, turns to doubles specialist N Sriram Balaji for singles against Sweden, featuring young, inexperienced players.

The Indian squad without singles No.1 Sumit Nagal and No.3 Sasikumar Mukund wears a largely new look. (AITA/TWITTER)

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:50 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Roddick compares Sinner to Federer in massive statement: ‘It feels like he…’

Andy Roddick, who was present at the latter stages of the US Open in New York, met Jannik Sinner and was left impressed

Andy Roddick compared Roger Federer and Jannik Sinner.

Published on Sep 13, 2024 12:59 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup, adds fuel to retirement rumours

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Laver Cup, with many fans expecting him to announce his retirement soon.

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during a match.(REUTERS)

Published on Sep 13, 2024 07:23 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Alcaraz receives Sinner warning from Nadal's uncle: ‘Rivalry is definitely on’

Rafael Nadal's uncle Toni predicted a massive rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, left, talks with Jannik Sinner, of Italy, after a match.(AP)

Published on Sep 12, 2024 08:23 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'From my point of view...': Sinner makes massive GOAT claim, snubs Djokovic

Jannik Sinner made a huge statement and picked his GOAT, ignoring Novak Djokovic.

Italy's Jannik Sinner poses with the US Open trophy.(AFP)

Published on Sep 12, 2024 06:17 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka unleash cheat day after US Open win

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka both won their maiden US Open titles this year.

Sabalenka and Sinner have both won two Grand Slam titles this year.

Updated on Sep 10, 2024 07:18 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Dark cloud to sunshine, Sinner signals change with US Open win

Italy’s world No.1 and Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz shared two Slams each this year, taking over from the Big Three of tennis

Italy's Jannik Sinner kisses the trophy after winning the men's final against USA's Taylor Fritz. (AFP)

Published on Sep 09, 2024 09:36 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

'Last period of my career was not easy': Sinner responds to doping controversy

Jannik Sinner replied to his recent doping controversy and also decided his US Open title to his aunt.

Former tennis player Andre Agassi presents the trophy to Italy's Jannik Sinner.(REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Fans tear into Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz for 'dull US Open 2024 final'

Fans were left dissapointed with Jannik Sinner's US Open final win against Taylor Fritz.

Taylor Fritz, of the United States, and Jannik Sinner, of Italy, pose of a photo.(AP)

Updated on Sep 09, 2024 01:22 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner sends special message to 'New York' fans after US Open 2024 title win

Jannik Sinner had a message for fans in New York after defeating Taylor Fritz at the US Open 2024 final.

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, holds the championship trophy as Taylor Fritz, of the United States, looks on.(AP)

Updated on Sep 09, 2024 07:13 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Jannik Sinner dominates Taylor Fritz to win US Open, claims second grand slam

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men's final weeks after doping exoneration

Sep 8, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) celebrates with the trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz (USA) in the men’s singles final of the 2024 U.S. Open.(Reuters)

Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:38 AM IST

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Sabalenka crowned the queen at Queens

After three years of near-misses at the US Open, the Belarusian beats Jessica Pegula to win her third hard-court Slam

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the US Open trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula in the women’s singles final. (Getty Images)

Published on Sep 08, 2024 08:20 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Roger Federer makes US Open appearance in style, fans go gaga over viral photo

Roger Federer made his US Open appearance in style, as fans went gaga over his credential photo.

Roger Federer reacts during the US Open.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Sep 08, 2024 11:05 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sabalenka's forehand speed at US Open faster than Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner

Aryna Sabalenka has the highest average topspin forehand speed at the ongoing US Open 2024.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the US open trophy.(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

Updated on Sep 08, 2024 10:36 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

'Kind of like a similar thing with Alcaraz and Djokovic': Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe made a heartbreaking admission after his US Open semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz.

Frances Tiafoe reacts during his US Open semi-final match.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Sep 08, 2024 07:57 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Aryna Sabalenka outclasses Jessica Pegula to win her first US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka got past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in a rollicking final under a closed retractable roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus poses with her trophy after the final of the women’s singles on day thirteen of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.(Reuters)

Updated on Sep 08, 2024 06:21 AM IST

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Fritz faces Sinner, bids to end 21-year US wait for a men’s Slam champ

The Italian world No.1 can become the first in almost five decades to win his first and second Slams the same year

Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Taylor Fritz ends USA's 15-year-long wait for a Grand Slam final; Sinner next

Fritz beat Tiafoe in a pulsating five-set contest 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to set up a final against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

Taylor Fritz, of the United States, reacts after winning the fourth set against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the men's singles semifinal of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)(AP)

Updated on Sep 07, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Draper produces one of the best shots of the tournament in US Open exit

Jack Draper produced a sensational shot in his US Open semi-final defeat against Jannik Sinner.

Jack Draper lost to Jannik Sinner in the US Open semifinal.

Published on Sep 07, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner reaches the US Open final by beating Draper after both need medical help

The top-ranked Sinner, who was exonerated in a doping case, was the better player throughout and finished off a 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Draper.

Sep 6, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy in action against Jack Draper of Great Britain on day twelve of the U.S. Open(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:19 AM IST

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