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Wash hands but also close the taps: Paes on fighting COVID-19

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the coronavirus pandemic seeing people across the country panicking, tennis star Leander Paes has asked the people to stay calm and follow the guidelines of the World Health Organisation…


ATP, WTA further suspend tennis till June 7

Florida, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The suspension placed on men’s and women’s tennis has been further extended until June 7 due to the continuing outbreak of coronavirus. In a joint statement, the Association of Tennis Professionals…




French Open moved to September 2020

Paris, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 2020 French Open has been postponed to September 20 amid the rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The organisers tweeted on Tuesday that it will be held from September 20…


WTA postpones forthcoming tournaments until May 2

Beijing, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has postponed its forthcoming tournaments until May 2 in the wake of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, according a statement released on Monday. According to the WTA,…



ITF postpones all events until April 20

London, March 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has postponed all its sanctioned events until April 20 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The sport’s ruling body made the decision after continuously monitoring the spread…


ATP tour suspended for 6 weeks due to COVID-19

London, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ATP has announced a six-week suspension of the men’s tennis tour due to the global outbreak of coronavirus. The suspension means all ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events scheduled…


Bopanna appointed KSLTA vice-president

Bengaluru, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran tennis star Rohan Bopanna has been appointed a vice-president of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA). This will be the 40-year-old’s maiden foray into sports administration. The KSLTA in…








Barty, Djokovic remain on top in tennis rankings

New Delhi, March 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia’s Ashleigh Barty and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic have maintained their respective top spots in the tennis rankings. In the latest WTA rankings released on Monday, Barty has a best of…



Djokovic edges past Monfils to reach Dubai final

Dubai, Feb 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Serbian world No. 1 Novak Djokovic saved three consecutive match points against Frenchman Gael Monfils to reach the finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships. On Friday, Djokovic defeated Monfils 2-6, 7-6…


Kim Clijsters receives BNP Paribas Open wildcard

Washington, Feb 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former world No.1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters has been awarded a wildcard for the upcoming BNP Paribas Open. Clijsters, who announced her return to professional tennis late last…