Kim Clijsters set for comeback, Emma Raducanu the top draw at Indian Wells
Belgium tennis star Kim Clijsters will return to the competitive tennis at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time after 2011. Grand Slam champions Simona Halep and Emma Raducanu of Great Britain could face off in the third round.
Oct 05, 2021, 14:13 PM IST
US Open 2021: Teen Leylah Fernandez knocks out another champion to reach quarters
There would be no letdown for Leylah Fernandez after the biggest win of her fledgling career, the youngster soaking up the energy from a seething Louis Armstrong crowd after dropping the opening set to three-times Grand Slam winner Kerber.
Sep 06, 2021, 07:32 AM IST
In Pics: Top sportspersons who have pulled out of Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympic Games is being held under the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. The Olympics are already delayed by a year, since they were supposed to take place in 2020 but even in 2021, the Games are struggling to attract top names from the world of sports. The likes of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Serena Williams and Zuzana Hejnova have already pulled out of the Olympics for different reasons. In these collection of pictures we take a look at some of the top sportspersons giving Tokyo Olympics a miss.
Jul 16, 2021, 15:11 PM IST
Aus Open: Angelique Kerber informed to self-isolate after person tests Covid-19 positive on her charter flight
The Australian Open preparations took a strong hit as several players were informed not to practice for a fortnight as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus on Saturday.
Jan 16, 2021, 18:41 PM IST
Netherlands' Kiki Bertens crowned virtual champion at Madrid Open
The online competition was held in the virtual Manolo Santana Stadium on PlayStation 4's Tennis World Tour.
May 02, 2020, 09:41 AM IST
Injured Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber pull out of Indian Wells
The tournament is the season`s first Premier Mandatory event and Romanian Halep, the reigning Wimbledon champion, has not shaken off a foot problem.
Mar 07, 2020, 18:15 PM IST
Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber race into Australian Open fourth round
Halep will now square off with Belgian tennis player Elise Mertens in the next round.
Jan 25, 2020, 17:17 PM IST
Wimbledon: Serena Williams keeps calm and carries on in pursuit of number 24
Perhaps the imperious American did not need to amp it up against out-matched Czech Barbora Strycova in a 6-1 6-2 trouncing on a sunny Centre Court. It was that easy.
Jul 12, 2019, 15:57 PM IST
No surprise as Angelique Kerber shown the exit in first round
Add in a niggling ankle injury to her poor record on clay, there was little chance that the fifth-seeded German would win a tournament where she has never gone past the quarter-finals in 11 previous appearances.
May 26, 2019, 19:59 PM IST
Angelique Kerber out of Madrid Open with ankle injury
Petra Martic automatically qualified for the last-16 as a result of Kerber`s withdrawal.
May 08, 2019, 00:08 AM IST
Victoria Azarenka sees off Angelique Kerber to reach Monterrey Open final
Azarenka will next lock horns against second-seed Garbine Muguruza of Venezuela in the summit showdown of the Monterrey Open.
Apr 07, 2019, 13:38 PM IST
Miami Open: Rain wipes out opening day's play at Hard Rock stadium
Once the rain disappears fans can expect a wide open tournament if the season follows the current trend.
Mar 20, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
Bianca Andreescu emerges as Canada's next great hope after Indian Wells title
Andreescu, brimming with confidence, will now face questions at every turn about whether she has what it takes to become the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
Wildcard Bianca Andreescu shocks Angelique Kerber to clinch Indian Wells title
Adreescu said she had visualized winning the tournament prior to the match, where she won her first career title despite playing with an injured right shoulder and cramp.
Mar 18, 2019, 10:50 AM IST
Bianca Andreescu continues fairytale run to reach Indian Wells final
The 18-year-old Canadian continued her magical run by overcoming sixth-seeded Svitolina to set up a final with three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber who beat Belinda Bencic 6-4 6-2.
Mar 17, 2019, 07:50 AM IST
Indian Wells: Angelique Kerber snaps Belinda Bencic's 12-match winning streak to reach final
With the win, Kerber has now set up a clash in the summit showdown against Canadian wildcard Bianca Andreescu.
Mar 16, 2019, 17:20 PM IST
Angelique Kerber beats Venus Williams to enter Indian Wells semi-finals
Kerber, who is looking for a maiden title in Indian Wells, will next play Belinda Bencic after the Swiss beat world number five Karolina Pliskova earlier in the quarter-final.
Mar 15, 2019, 12:19 PM IST
Simona Halep sets up Doha semi-final clash against Elina Svitolina
Playing in her first tournament with new coach Thierry Van Cleemput, Halep raced to a 4-0 lead in the opening set before her ninth-seeded opponent Julia Goerges fought back to force a tiebreak.
Feb 15, 2019, 06:48 AM IST
Australian Open: Defeated Serena Williams denies 'choking' after shock exit
The seven-times champion lost a match point at 5-1 and saw another three disappear at 5-4 before crumbling to a 4-6, 6-4, 5-7 defeat to seventh seed Pliskova at Rod Laver Arena.
Jan 23, 2019, 13:58 PM IST
Unseeded Danielle Collins hammers Angelique Kerber to reach Australian Open quarters
Wimbledon champion Kerber mumbled to herself constantly, unable to show any fight she threw down her racquet in frustration that brought a warning from the umpire.
Jan 20, 2019, 13:02 PM IST
