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Devvarman quits pro tennis

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Asian Games 2010 champion Somdev Devvarman announced his retirement from tennis, following his injury-forced wilderness. “Starting 2017 on a new note, retiring from pro tennis. Thanks to everyone for the…




Radwanska favourite at WTA Shenzhen Open

Shenzhen (China), Dec 31 (IANS) China’s 2017 tennis season will start with the WTA Shenzhen Open on Sunday when Polish world No.3 Agnieszka Radwanska will hope to carry the luck of the top seed here….


Tennis star Yuki vows to break back into top-100

Chennai, Dec 29 (IANS) To avoid the rigours of Aircel Chennai Open qualification, Indias injury-prone tennis player Yuki Bhambri on Thursday vowed to break back into the top-100 in 2017. The 2009 junior Australian Open…


Former world No.1 Ana Ivanovic quits tennis

Belgrade, Dec 29 (IANS) Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, who became the world No. 1 in 2008, has announced her retirement. “I’ve decided to retire from professional tennis. It has been a difficult decision, but…





Five Indian pairs to compete at Chennai Open

Chennai, Dec 21 (IANS) Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan will lead Indias challenge in the 22nd edition of the Aircel Chennai Open tennis tournament which will begin at the SDAT Tennis Stadium here on January…


Del Potro might skip Australian Open

Buenos Aires, Dec 21 (IANS) Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro has said he might have to skip the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of the year, and the Davis Cup tie…




Tennis star Kvitova injured in knife attack

Prostejov (Czech Republic), Dec 20 (IANS) Czech tennis star Petra Kvitov? has pulled out of next month’s Hopman Cup after being injured by a knife-wielding attacker in her home here on Tuesday. Kvitova reportedly received…



Federer confirms return at Hopman Cup

Basel, Dec 20 (IANS) Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer confirmed on Tuesday his return at the Hopman Cup in January, six months after his defeat in the Wimbledon semi-finals. After the Wimbledon tournament, the winner…


Moya joins Nadal’s coaching team

Madrid, Dec 18 (IANS) Former World no. 1 Carlos Moya has joined the coaching team of multiple Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal. The retired Spanish tennis star is the newest addition to the coaching staff…


Becker graces Kolkata 25K run

Kolkata, Dec 18 (IANS) G. Lakshmanan of Tamil Nadu and Monika Athare from Maharashtra won the men’s and women’s categories respectively as tennis great Boris Becker graced the 25K Kolkata marathon run here on Sunday….


Carlos Moya joins Nadal’s coaching team

Madrid, Dec 18 (IANS) Carlos Moya, retired former world number one, joined the coaching team of tennis player Rafael Nadal to guide the Spaniard along with Toni Nadal and Francis Roig. Rafael said in a…


Sania brings me good luck, says Becker

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) Former World No 1 tennis player and ex-coach of Serb superstar Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker on Saturday said current top women’s doubles player Sania Mirza brings him luck and vice versa….