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
Savita, Bichu rivalry competition really healthy: Adrian D’Souza
India women’s team goalkeeping coach talks about his role and guiding his charges, the seasoned Savita Punia and the young Bichu Devi
Published on Jan 12, 2025 07:43 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Australian Open: Super Serb Djokovic ready to rock young champs
Novak Djokovic, 37, aims to reclaim dominance at the Australian Open amid new rivalries with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 10:28 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
This Australian Open, watch out for the coaching subplots
Mumbai: Coaching changes for top women players Gauff, Swiatek, and Rybakina add intrigue ahead of the Australian Open, impacting their game strategies.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:50 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
With ‘mentor’ Ghosal by her side, Anahat takes steady strides
Anahat Singh, 16, wins British Junior Open under-17 title for the third time, aided by mentor Saurav Ghosal, as she aims for top PSA rankings.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 10:25 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Carlos Alcaraz, chasing history, seeks big push Down Under
The 21-year-old Spaniard, who owns 4 Grand Slam titles, will have to shake off his habit of a slow starter every season
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:44 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Chinese greats skip events over row with ITTF
Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng and Ma Long are among those involved. Sharat Kamal in task force to address issue
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
A French club, Lebrun siblings connect to Manav Thakkar’s growth
The Paris Olympics medallists make training world class yet fun and the India No.2 is happy to benefit
Published on Jan 05, 2025 08:06 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Teen golfer Avani Prashanth set for LET with a mindset tweak
The 18-year-old from Bengaluru credits shaking off negativity to an improved game ahead of her rookie season in Europe
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
The year ahead: Is an era ending for Djokovic? Can Neeraj strike 90?
As the 2025 season begins to roll, the Big Three has one man left standing: Djokovic, staring at two younger, fresher champions who split the four Slams of 2024 between them.
Published on Dec 31, 2024 11:44 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
2024 yearender: Paris and beyond — young showstoppers step up
The showstoppers featured two young protagonists who captured the imagination of sport followers beyond the cricket field
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Hosting world events will boost chance to get Olympics: Sebastian Coe
The world athletics chief says India’s keenness to host global meets will improve their ambition to host the 2036 Games
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Chirag helped me get back on track when I was low: Satwik
The disappointment of an early exit in Paris and the constant pain in the body during his injury lay-off troubled the Indian badminton ace
Published on Dec 13, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Abhay Singh leads India’s charge in new era for Indian squash
With squash being included in the Olympic programme for Los Angeles 2028, tournaments like the World Squash Team Championships come with more context
Published on Dec 08, 2024 09:29 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
‘Coach’ Joshna out to test the waters at World Team event
Joshna, among India’s most decorated squash pros, will coach the India women’s team in Hong Kong in what will be her first coaching gig
Published on Dec 06, 2024 08:50 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Delivering an Olympics a complicated process: Sebastian Coe
Sebastian Coe discusses India's bid for the 2028 U-20 World Championships and potential 2036 Olympics, emphasizing the need for global experience in hosting.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 09:45 PM IST
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Rafa leaves, shedding tears and carrying some legacy
Few tennis pros are as loved and respected as Nadal is. And that, more than his records, is what Nadal hopes to have left behind.
Published on Nov 20, 2024 09:45 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
One GOAT to another: Federer pens note to Nadal
Federer pays tribute to Nadal in an emotional farewell letter, celebrating their epic rivalry and impact on tennis as Nadal concludes his career.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Sinner’s sublime surge in shifting power centre of men’s tennis
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominate men's tennis, with Sinner winning two Grand Slams in 2024 and Alcaraz leading their rivalry this season.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 09:50 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
World Pickleball Championship: How a fledgling sport is scaling new heights
The World Pickleball Championship in Mumbai saw over 500 participants, highlighting the sport's rapid growth and potential for professional players in India.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Developing Dhamne still a work in progress
The 16-year-old from Pune is the brightest young Indian tennis prospect and he is just starting his journey at the pro level
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 10:33 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Progress after pro plunge for teen Aryan
Bhuj-born teen has a 15K title, a final appearance and was part of Davis Cupper squad in his first year
Published on Nov 14, 2024 09:28 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Building top rivalry and fresh momentum in women’s tennis
Sabalenka emphasizes importance of her rivalry with Swiatek in women’s tennis, highlighting a dynamic 2024 filled with coaching changes and rising stars
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 12:19 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world
A season that gave her two Grand Slam trophies and as many WTA 1000 titles has seen her emerge as year-ending No.1
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 07:13 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Nikhat Zareen begins challenging trek back to the top
The post-Paris hollow that followed the pre-Paris hype was eerily unusual for an athlete so used to winning
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 10:48 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Can AI help athletes deal with online abuse?
Tracking those around half a billion social media posts around the Olympics, the AI software could detect abusive content across 35 different languages
Published on Nov 01, 2024 10:29 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Is it time for India to look beyond Commonwealth Games?
Competitions are anyway stronger in the Asian Games and world events in most events dropped for 2026 CWG, say experts
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
On hard courts, Sinner has Novak’s number
In the twilight of his career with his fellow Big Three club members moving into the shadows, the Serbian stares at a significant challenge
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:42 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
The dream that’s still driving Deepika forward
Deepika Kumari returns to training post-Olympics, craving gold after winning silver at the World Cup Final, fueled by a desire for more medals.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 10:14 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Asian TT: India’s three medals a boost of confidence
Women’s doubles pair Ayhika and Sutirtha showed solid improvement with their role in two of the 3 bronze medals
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 12:00 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Social media noise during the Games was scary: Sift
The 23-year-old shooter who exited in the qualification stage, says she found the social media chatter surprising and overwhelming
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta