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Star India renews its broadcast rights for Wimbledon
By hindustantimes.com
PUBLISHED ON JAN 29, 2021 04:58 PM IST
As a part of the long-standing association between the AELTC and Star India, viewers and fans will get to watch the world’s top tennis players live in action on the grass courts of Wimbledon.
Results not age key factor for Federer now, says Woodbridge
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 03, 2021 05:25 PM IST
Last week Federer confirmed that fitness issues after two knee operations in 2020 mean that fans will not see him in action at the Australian Open in February for the first time in more than two decades.
Wimbledon plans return in 2021, with or without fans
Wimbledon | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON OCT 16, 2020 06:08 PM IST
The tournament, canceled this year for the first time since 1945, is scheduled to run next year from June 28-July 11. It could be held at full capacity, reduced capacity or without fans, the club said.
Sibling rivalry: Serena Williams beats Venus to take 31st meeting
Lovington | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 14, 2020 10:45 AM IST
Moments later, both headed to the court, each wearing a face covering — Serena sporting a leopard print design, Venus with a light blue medical mask — and were greeted not by the roars of an appreciative audience but basically by silence.
2021 Australian Open: Smaller crowds, player bio-security
Melbourne | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2020 09:39 AM IST
The pandemic forced the cancellation of Wimbledon and the postponement of the French Open to Sept. 27 to Oct. 11. The U.S. Open is set for Aug. 31 to Sept. 13.
Wimbledon to allocate prize money despite cancellation
Wimbledon | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2020 07:40 PM IST
After consulting with its insurance provider, club officials said 256 players who would have competed in the main draw will each receive 25,000 pounds ($31,000), while 224 players who would have competed in qualifying will each receive 12,500 pounds ($15,600).
Serena, Venus played 50 fewer times than Evert, Navratilova
Associated Press | By Associated Press
PUBLISHED ON JUL 06, 2020 04:08 PM IST
Evert knows that her series of matches through the years against Martina Navratilova — including five finals at Wimbledon, which should be happening right now but was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic — provided compelling contrasts in playing style and backstory.
On this day: Born June 14, 1969: Steffi Graf, German tennis player
LONDON | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUN 13, 2020 06:39 PM IST
It was the year a 19-year-old Graf won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open and Olympics. The Golden Slam.
ITF chief advises players to seek local support during shutdown
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON APR 10, 2020 11:54 PM IST
The tennis season was halted in early March due to the pandemic, leaving players in the lower tiers who rely on tournament winnings without the opportunity to earn a living.
Grim US projections, Wimbledon cancelled: Covid-19 news from around the world
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 02, 2020 11:47 AM IST
Here are the top stories on Covid-19 pandemic from around the world today.
Wimbledon 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 01, 2020 10:06 PM IST
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Wednesday decided to cancel the historic Wimbledon Championships, in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Wimbledon 2020 to be ‘cancelled’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
London | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON MAR 30, 2020 05:03 PM IST
According to German Tennis Federation (DTB) vice-president Dirk Hordorff, the Wimbledon organisers will announce the cancellation of the 2020 tournament on Wednesday.
‘Was on the brink of losing the match’ - Dizzy, dehydrated Novak Djokovic on eighth Australian Open title win
Melbourne | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON FEB 02, 2020 09:27 PM IST
The indomitable Serb stretched his unbeaten streak this season to 13 but he had to rally from two sets to one down to beat the courageous fifth-seeded Austrian 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a nearly four-hour marathon.
Roger Federer finds ‘super breaker’ to his liking after escaping defeat
MELBOURNE | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2020 11:29 PM IST
For the first time Federer experienced the Australian Open’s unique system for ending prolonged contests, a so-called ‘super breaker’ -- a first to 10-point tiebreak activated when the score reaches six games all in deciding sets.
Australian Open: ‘Old school work ethic’ pays off for immaculate Roger Federer
Melbourne | By AFP
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2020 01:42 PM IST
Federer said ahead of the tournament that he had low expectations at the year’s opening Grand Slam after missing the warm-up ATP Cup to spend more time with his family.
Coco Gauff stuns Venus Williams in Australian Open first round
Melbourne | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2020 12:51 PM IST
Coco Gauff shone on her Australian Open debut on Monday as she knocked Venus Williams out of the first round in a repeat of her stunning victory over the seven-times Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon opener last year.
Australian Open: Roger Federer eyeing another miracle in Melbourne
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2020 10:56 AM IST
Federer is bidding for a seventh Australian Open title and a record-extending 21st Grand Slam trophy but will require a near-perfect fortnight and a slice of fortune to achieve it.
Serena Williams drops set before reaching Auckland Classic quarters
Auckland | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 09, 2020 11:01 AM IST
It took Serena Williams two hours to put away the 27-year-old McHale and advance to a quarter-final with Germany’s Laura Siegemund, who ousted teen prodigy Coco Gauff in the second round.
Federer says a star’s legacy isn’t at risk with late decline
Dubai | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON DEC 19, 2019 01:21 PM IST
Federer recognizes that continuing to play tennis at a high level long past the age when many greats of the past were done (his idol, Pete Sampras, competed for the final time at 31) means he repeatedly faces questions.
Rafael Nadal sparks Spanish comeback, Canada into last eight
Madrid | By Reuters
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2019 09:45 AM IST
After generally disappointing attendances so far at the glitzy new version of the 119-year-old competition, a sell-out crowd in the cavernous 12,500-seat stadium roared the world number one to a 6-3 7-6(7) win over Russia’s Karen Khachanov.
Tomas Berdych to announce retirement on Saturday
Prague | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON NOV 13, 2019 09:09 PM IST
Berdych’s father Martin broke the news to the Czech tabloid Blesk on Wednesday and Berdych himself then recorded a tweet confirming the retirement.
Thiem into ATP Finals semis as Djokovic and Federer face shootout
London | By AFP
UPDATED ON NOV 13, 2019 09:53 AM IST
Federer and Djokovic will face off on Thursday in a repeat of this year’s Wimbledon final to determine who else will progress from Group Bjorn Borg.
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic drawn in same ATP finals group
London | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON NOV 05, 2019 10:42 PM IST
Their group clash in London will only be the best of three sets -- Austria’s two-time French Open finalist Dominic Thiem and Italian Matteo Berrettini make up the quartet.
Federer beats De Minaur for ‘unbelievable’ 10th Basel title
Basel | By AFP
UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2019 08:48 AM IST
The 38-year-old had to control his emotions as he drew a loud and heartfelt standing ovation from his home public during the presentation of his 103rd career trophy.
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep targets strong finish in Asia
Wuhan (China) | By AFP
UPDATED ON SEP 24, 2019 01:20 PM IST
A solid contender for clinching one of the six remaining spots in the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, sixth-ranked Halep also has a shot at finishing the year as world number one for a third consecutive time with a strong finish to the season in Asia
Roger Federer: One of tennis’ all-time greats
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2019 11:54 AM IST
Counted among all-time great tennis players, he has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles which is more than anyone in the sport’s history. Currently, he is third in the ATP rankings.
‘Feel comfortable here’: Clay fiend Rafael Nadal finds unlikely second home at US Open
New York | By AFP
UPDATED ON SEP 09, 2019 10:17 AM IST
Nadal’s epic victory over Daniil Medvedev secured the Spaniard his fourth US Open crown, leaving him one shy of the Open era record of five titles belonging to long-time rival Federer, Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors.
Italy’s Matteo Berrettini through to US Open quarter-finals
New York | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2019 07:09 AM IST
Berrettini, the 24th seed, eased to a 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) win over Russia’s 43rd-ranked Andrey Rublev to reach the last eight at a Grand Slam for the first time.
Coco Gauff takes doubles win after tearful US Open singles exit
New York | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2019 05:35 AM IST
The 15-year-old US sensation who made the fourth round at Wimbledon in July was routed 6-3, 6-0 by 21-year-old Japanese world number one Osaka on Saturday, her tears after the loss prompting Osaka to entice her to stay on court and speak to the crowd.
Ashleigh Barty toasts ‘hell of a year’ after US Open exit
New York | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2019 12:46 AM IST
Barty, the second seed from Australia, was bundled out by China’s Wang Qiang after an error-strewn performance, but the 23-year-old was keen to put her season’s work into perspective.