India’s Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand’s Michael Vance (Photo: X) PARIS: India’s Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand’s Michael Vance negotiated a tough opener against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo and Mariano Castelboim to win 7-5, 6-2 in the first round. French Open Men’s Doubles.Bhambri and Vance, who last week played in the final at the ATP 250…
PARIS: On tennis’s biggest stages, he told stories in Japanese inspired by sakura, the cherry blossoms that symbolize beauty, renewal and the fast-paced nature of life. They feature a runway in Harajuku, a street in Tokyo, bushes and bows. Most talked about was the dramatic jellyfish-inspired ensemble she wore at the Australian Open in January,…
Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils said goodbye to the French Open. (AP Photo) As Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils played their final matches, the curtain came down on two of the most beloved careers in modern tennis. French Open On Monday, more than two decades of nostalgia on Parisian soil brought an emotional close.Monfils’ farewell…
Maya Rajeshwaran Revathi during the J300 Beaulieu-sur-Mer tournament in France. (Instagram) New Delhi: India has two youngsters showcasing their talent in Europe at two renowned tennis academies. She is 18 years old. Manas Dhamane at Petty Tennis Academywho, among others, made Janak a sinner. At the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, 16-year-old Maya Rajeswaran…
Italy’s Genk Singar (AP Photo/Andrew Medici) Pune: Sania Mirza He believes the women’s field at the French Open, which starts on Sunday, is an “open mix”, while Jenk Sinner is the clear favorite among the men. Excerpts from the conversation…Among his favorites to win the singles title at Roland Garros this year:I think men have…
Italy’s Janek Sinner speaks to reporters (AP Photo) Paris: Top tennis players spoke at Media Day. French Open.Friday is already booked for pre-championship press conferences, broadcaster engagements and tournament commitments. At Roland Garros, where TV rights are divided by region, top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Janic Sinner stepped up deals with several other ATP and…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Antonio Calani) New Delhi: Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon this year after failing to fully recover from a wrist injury, ending his hopes of another title run at the All England Club. The Spanish star confirmed he is also pulling out of the Queen’s tournament as he continues to rehabilitate after sustaining…
Rafael Nadal and Florentino Perez New Delhi: Rafael Nadal has denied rumors he plans to run for Real Madrid president after being linked with the role following the Spanish club’s disappointing season.Speculation began after current president Florentino Perez announced new club elections. With Madrid ending the season without a major trophy, many fans were unhappy,…
Mal Anderson (photo from ausopen.com) Australian tennis great Mall Anderson has died aged 91, Tennis Australia confirmed on Monday. Anderson made history in 1957 when he became the first unseeded player to win the US Open men’s singles title, then called the United States Championship.Born and raised on a farm, Anderson began playing tennis on…
Salil Arora (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) New Delhi: A young batsman is playing. Jaspreet Bumrah The first time will usually show signs of nervousness, tension, or even a little fear. But 23-year-old Salil Arora showed none of that during the IPL 2026 match between SRH and MI. What stood out instead was his fearless style, headlined…