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Cutting through: The path to Europe’s top tennis academies

The new generation of Indian players, from Maaya to Manas, are learning the tricks of the trade overseas. This is how you can get there...

Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi had a stunning run at the recently-concluded L&T Mumbai Open (WTA)

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:44 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

AFP Sports Diary for January 18 to February 14

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Published on Jan 18, 2025 06:32 AM IST

AFP |

Nick Kyrgios minces no words on Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner's doping charges

Nick Kyrgios didn't mince his words as he spoke out against Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek following their issues with banned substances.

Nick Kyrgios attends a training session before the Brisbane International tennis tournament.(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:00 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Pegula beats Anisimova for second WTA Canada title in a row

Sixth-ranked Pegula captured her sixth career WTA title and second of the year after Berlin in June

Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates her victory over Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles final on the final day of the National Bank Open(Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Aug 13, 2024 09:49 AM IST

AFP |

Darja Semenistaja runs into Storm Hunter in WTA Mumbai Open tennis final

India's Prarthana Thombare and Arianne Hartono will contest the doubles final in the $125,000 WTA tournament

Darja Semenistaja saw off Dutch player Arianne Hartono 7-5, 6-4 in the semi-finals

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Published on Feb 10, 2024 09:37 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

WTA Mumbai Open: Sahaja Yamalapalli's hard-won progress fills her with belief

In a little over 18 months, the 22-year-old has gone from being ranked in the 900s to 300s now, with a new career-high awaiting next week.

Sahaja Yamalapalli produced the biggest victory of her career by knocking out top seed and world No. 92 American Kayla

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Published on Feb 09, 2024 10:17 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

WTA Mumbai Open: Rutuja Bhosale, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty win; Ankita Raina out

Rutuja won in straight sets and Shrivalli rallied to beat Nao Hibino of Japan as the reached the last 16 of the $125,000 event.

Rutuja Bhosale was the first of the lot to take the court and she was clinical in a 6-4, 7-5 victory against Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech

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Published on Feb 06, 2024 11:21 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

WTA Mumbai Open: Sahaja stuns top seed in a glimpse of India's next-in-line

Confident from the baseline, Sahaja matched US opponent Kayla Day stroke for stroke and was lethal with her forehand crosscourt shots

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Published on Feb 05, 2024 10:43 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

WTA event returns to Mumbai after 6 years

The WTA Mumbai Open, to be held on Cricket Club of India's hard courts, will provide rare exposure in elite level tennis at home for Indian women players

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, the 22-year-old ranked 521, booked her spot in the main draw beating Viktoria Morvayova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 on Sunday.

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Published on Feb 04, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

Australian Open will switch to a Sunday start and be held over 15 days instead of 14 for the first time this year in a bid to avoid late finishes

The WTA and ATP events will enforce new regulations from January as part of a one-year trial, with further review to follow.

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Published on Jan 09, 2024 11:13 PM IST

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‘Iga Swiatek is too humble to say, too modest to say, but she’s…’: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic made a massive statement on Iga Swiatek during the ongoing US Open.

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot to Daria Saville, of Australia, during the second round of the U.S. Open.(AP)

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Published on Aug 31, 2023 11:23 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

German teenager Noma Akugue into WTA final in Hamburg on 1st time in main draw

Noha Akugue won 6-3, 6-3 against another 19-year-old, Russian Diana Shnaider, in a fairy-tale run at her hometown Hamburg European Open.

Germany's Noma Noha Akugue celebrates after defeating Russia's Diana Shnaider in the women's singles semifinal at the WTA tennis tournament at Rothenbaum Tennis Stadium, Hamburg, Germany(AP)

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Published on Jul 29, 2023 06:50 AM IST

AP |

Watch: Amarissa Toth apologies to Zhang Shuai for unsporting behaviour

Following a string of hostile criticism directed towards her from active and former players and fans alike, Toth came out to offer an apology to Zhang

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Published on Jul 21, 2023 03:32 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

WTA reacts to Wimbledon booing episode after Azarenka blasts 'drunk' crowd

Azarenka was jeered off the court after losing to Svitolina in a thrilling three-setter contest for a place in the quarterfinal

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus leaves the court after being defeated by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the women's singles match on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships (AP)

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Published on Jul 11, 2023 03:11 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘I still have goals’: Ex-world number one Caroline Wozniacki announces comeback

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced her comeback and revealed that she was ready to return to the WTA tour.

Caroline Wozniacki in action in 2017.(REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 29, 2023 07:23 PM IST

Reuters |

Former World No. 1 Simona Halep provisionally suspended for doping

Two-time major winner Simona Halep of Romania has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Friday.

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Updated on Oct 21, 2022 09:45 PM IST

Reuters |

Chennai back on the world tennis map

A WTA tournament returns to India after a four-year gap in the southern city that was home to a popular ATP event until 2017 that had featured Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya.

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Published on Sep 11, 2022 10:28 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

Venus Williams added as wild card for National Bank Open in Toronto

Venus Williams will compete in Toronto for the first time since 2019 and return to WTA Tour singles play for the first time since August 2021.

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Published on Jul 21, 2022 07:42 AM IST

AP |

Karman Kaur Thandi welcomes idea of India hosting a WTA tour event in 2022

In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Indian tennis player Karman Kaur Thandi talked about the likely WTA 250 event in India, her experience of playing the European circuit and the turnaround event in Italy last year.

Karman Kaur Thandi(Instagram/Karman Kaur Thandi)

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Published on May 08, 2022 12:41 PM IST

ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

Ukraine gets $700K donation from Grand Slams, WTA, ATP, ITF

The WTA, ATP and the International Tennis Federation joined the groups that run the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open in each giving $100,000 to help those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Published on Mar 08, 2022 11:15 PM IST

AP |

Muguruza's coach Martinez named WTA Coach of the Year

Muguruza won in Dubai and Chicago before the two-times Grand Slam champion claimed her first season-ending WTA Finals title in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Published on Dec 12, 2021 10:48 PM IST

Reuters |

Ash Barty named WTA Player of the Year, Emma Raducanu wins newcomer award

Australian Barty, who won the title in 2019, won a tour-leading five titles this year including the second Grand Slam trophy of her career at Wimbledon where she beat Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

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Published on Dec 07, 2021 10:25 PM IST

Reuters |

Shenzhen Open missing as WTA announces schedule for first half 2022

The WTA 250 tournament, which is usually played in the first week of the year, was held last year before events in China were wiped out due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Published on Dec 07, 2021 03:36 PM IST

Reuters |

WTA's decision to suspend events in China is path-breaking

The organisation has put the athlete first setting the financial implications aside.

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Published on Dec 04, 2021 11:07 AM IST

BySharda Ugra

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

Unconvinced by Peng's public appearances since a scandal broke a month ago over her sexual assault accusations against Chinese former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli, the WTA said it wanted assurances of her wellbeing and has sought an investigation.

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Published on Dec 02, 2021 04:42 PM IST

Reuters |

Sam Stosur watching how Peng Shuai's 'terrible story' unfolds

The whereabouts of Peng Shuai, a former doubles world number one, became a matter of international concern for nearly three weeks after she posted a message on social media alleging that China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

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Published on Dec 01, 2021 11:37 AM IST

Reuters |

WTA remains "concerned' about Peng Shuai's ability to speak freely

Peng Shuai, a three-time Olympian and former top-ranked doubles player, has dropped out of public view after accusing former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual abuse in a Nov. 2 posting on the Chinese internet, which was quickly taken down by Chinese authorities.

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Published on Nov 28, 2021 10:04 AM IST

AP | , Washington

China urges 'certain people' to stop 'malicious hyping' of Peng Shuai

Peng Shuai re-appeared over the weekend in Beijing and held a video call with International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Sunday but the Women's Tennis Association has said that this did not address or alleviate concerns about her wellbeing.

Peng Shuai disappeared from public view for almost three weeks. (AP/File Photo)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2021 02:48 PM IST

Reuters | , Beijing

Peng Shuai case 'deliberately and maliciously' hyped up, says China

Peng Shuai posted a message on social media alleging that China's former vice premier Zhang Gaoli sexually assaulted her and they later had an on-off consensual relationship.

world news

Updated on Nov 24, 2021 12:56 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

WTA says Chinese tennis star's call with Olympic chief is not enough

Peng Shuai appeared at a dinner with friends on Saturday and a children's tennis tournament in Beijing on Sunday, photos and videos published by Chinese state media journalists and by the tournament's organisers show. But they have done little to quell concerns.

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai signs large-sized tennis balls at the opening ceremony of Fila Kids Junior Tennis Challenger Final in Beijing, China.(via REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 22, 2021 09:42 AM IST

Reuters | , Shanghai

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The new generation of Indian players, from Maaya to Manas, are learning the tricks of the trade overseas. This is how you can get there...

AFP Sports Diary for January 18 to February 14

Nick Kyrgios didn't mince his words as he spoke out against Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek following their issues with banned substances.

Sixth-ranked Pegula captured her sixth career WTA title and second of the year after Berlin in June

India's Prarthana Thombare and Arianne Hartono will contest the doubles final in the $125,000 WTA tournament

In a little over 18 months, the 22-year-old has gone from being ranked in the 900s to 300s now, with a new career-high awaiting next week.

Rutuja won in straight sets and Shrivalli rallied to beat Nao Hibino of Japan as the reached the last 16 of the $125,000 event.

Confident from the baseline, Sahaja matched US opponent Kayla Day stroke for stroke and was lethal with her forehand crosscourt shots

The WTA Mumbai Open, to be held on Cricket Club of India's hard courts, will provide rare exposure in elite level tennis at home for Indian women players

Australian Open will switch to a Sunday start and be held over 15 days instead of 14 for the first time this year in a bid to avoid late finishes

Novak Djokovic made a massive statement on Iga Swiatek during the ongoing US Open.

Noha Akugue won 6-3, 6-3 against another 19-year-old, Russian Diana Shnaider, in a fairy-tale run at her hometown Hamburg European Open.

Following a string of hostile criticism directed towards her from active and former players and fans alike, Toth came out to offer an apology to Zhang

Azarenka was jeered off the court after losing to Svitolina in a thrilling three-setter contest for a place in the quarterfinal

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced her comeback and revealed that she was ready to return to the WTA tour.

Two-time major winner Simona Halep of Romania has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Friday.

A WTA tournament returns to India after a four-year gap in the southern city that was home to a popular ATP event until 2017 that had featured Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya.

Venus Williams will compete in Toronto for the first time since 2019 and return to WTA Tour singles play for the first time since August 2021.

In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Indian tennis player Karman Kaur Thandi talked about the likely WTA 250 event in India, her experience of playing the European circuit and the turnaround event in Italy last year.

The WTA, ATP and the International Tennis Federation joined the groups that run the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open in each giving $100,000 to help those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Muguruza won in Dubai and Chicago before the two-times Grand Slam champion claimed her first season-ending WTA Finals title in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Australian Barty, who won the title in 2019, won a tour-leading five titles this year including the second Grand Slam trophy of her career at Wimbledon where she beat Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

The WTA 250 tournament, which is usually played in the first week of the year, was held last year before events in China were wiped out due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The organisation has put the athlete first setting the financial implications aside.

Unconvinced by Peng's public appearances since a scandal broke a month ago over her sexual assault accusations against Chinese former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli, the WTA said it wanted assurances of her wellbeing and has sought an investigation.

The whereabouts of Peng Shuai, a former doubles world number one, became a matter of international concern for nearly three weeks after she posted a message on social media alleging that China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

Peng Shuai, a three-time Olympian and former top-ranked doubles player, has dropped out of public view after accusing former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual abuse in a Nov. 2 posting on the Chinese internet, which was quickly taken down by Chinese authorities.

Peng Shuai re-appeared over the weekend in Beijing and held a video call with International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Sunday but the Women's Tennis Association has said that this did not address or alleviate concerns about her wellbeing.

Peng Shuai posted a message on social media alleging that China's former vice premier Zhang Gaoli sexually assaulted her and they later had an on-off consensual relationship.

Peng Shuai appeared at a dinner with friends on Saturday and a children's tennis tournament in Beijing on Sunday, photos and videos published by Chinese state media journalists and by the tournament's organisers show. But they have done little to quell concerns.

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