Category: Tennis

Sharapova admits failing dope test, loses plum sponsors

New York, March 8 (IANS) Maria Sharapova on Tuesday sent the tennis fraternity into a spin by announcing that she…

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Tennis Australia “shocked” by Sharapova’s failure in drug test

Melbourne, March 8 (IANS) Tennis Australia on Tuesday expressed "surprise" that 2008 Australian Open champion and five-time Grand Slam winner…

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Tag Heuer not to renew contract with dope tainted Sharapova

Geneva, March 8 (IANS) Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer said on Tuesday it won't renew its association with Maria Sharapova, after…

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Nike suspends ties with Sharapova after failed doping test

New York, March 8 (IANS) Global sports apparel giants Nike has suspended ties with Maria Sharapova after the Russian tennis…

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Failed drugs test at Australian Open: Sharapova

New York, March 8 (IANS) Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova on Monday admitted to failing a drug test at the…

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Failed drugs test at Australian Open, reveals Sharapova

New York, March 8 (IANS) In a startling revelation Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova on Monday said she failed a…

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Djokovic maintains top spot in tennis rankings for 87th successive week

London, March 7 (IANS) Serbian star Novak Djokovic maintained his dominance in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings, topping…

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Tennis: Britain’s Watson rallies to win Monterrey Open

Monterrey (Mexico), March 7 (IANS) Britain's Heather Watson rallied to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to win the…

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Serena continues to top WTA rankings for 160th consecutive week

London, March 7 (IANS) United States' legend Serena Williams kept her lead in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings for…

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Tennis: Watson to face Flipkens in Monterrey final

Monterrey (Mexico), March 6 (IANS) Britain's Heather Watson will play Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in the final Abierto Monterrey Afirme tennis…

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Tomic says he “lost respect” for Kyrgios after Davis Cup withdrawal

Melbourne, March 6 (IANS) Australia's top tennis player Bernard Tomic has sensationally lashed out at ill teammate Nick Kyrgios, following…

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Isner takes US into Davis Cup quarters with 3-1 win over Australia

Melbourne, March 6 (IANS) The United States on Sunday secured its place in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup tennis…

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Britain’s Watson surprises Wozniacki in Monterrey tennis meet

Monterrey (Mexico), March 5 (IANS) Britain's Heather Watson upset second-seeded Dane Caroline Wozniacki 7-5, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of…

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Bryan brothers spoil Hewitt comeback as US takes 2-1 lead in Davis Cup tie

Melbourne, March 5 (IANS) Australia's tennis team will need to win both of its final two Davis Cup rubbers against…

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Top tennis players confirm participation in Barcelona Open

Barcelona, March 5 (IANS) The 64th edition of the Barcelona Open will involve four of the top 10 tennis players…

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Davis Cup: Germany, Czech Republic tied 1-1 on opening day

Berlin, March 5 (IANS) Philipp Kohlschreiber overpowered Lukas Rosol in five sets before Thomas Berdych equalized with a hard earned…

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Davis Cup: Australia, USA even on first day

Melbourne, March 4 (IANS) Australia and the United States have split honours on Day 1 of their Davis Cup tie…

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Kyrgios withdrawal paves way for possible Hewitt comeback

Melbourne, March 3 (IANS) Tennis great Lleyton Hewitt could be dragged out of retirement for Australia's Davis Cup tie against…

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Grass court tennis returns to Kooyong for Australia-US Davis Cup tie

Melbourne, March 2 (IANS) Grass court tennis returns to Melbourne's iconic Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club this weekend, when Australia takes…

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Wawrinka wins Dubai Tennis Championships

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS) Swiss World No.4 Stan Wawrinka won the Dubai Tennis Championships 6-4, 7-6 (13) after an hour…

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