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Japan's Taro Daniel wins Istanbul Open to collect maiden ATP title

Jaziri, who beat world number four Marin Cilic en route to the final, started strongly and served for the first set with the score at 5-4 but failed as his 25-year-old opponent stepped up to level the scores, eventually force a tiebreak and win the set.

May 07, 2018, 15:10 PM IST

‘Tsunami’ of match-fixing in lower-level tennis, says review panel

Lower-level tennis has a “tsunami”-like problem with match-fixing, according to a review panel set up to look into allegations of corruption in the sport which published its findings on Wednesday.

Apr 25, 2018, 18:51 PM IST

Rafael Nadal stays atop ATP rankings

Spain's Rafael Nadal remained in the number one spot in the men's Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings released on Monday with 8,770 points.

Apr 16, 2018, 16:52 PM IST

Del Potro dumps David Ferrer, Marin Cilic crashes out at Indian Wells

World No. 8 Del Potro extended his win streak over the Spaniard to five straight matches, winning 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) at the ATP Tour hardcourt tournament.

Mar 14, 2018, 10:30 AM IST

Former Olympic doubles champion Ken Flach dies, aged 54

Tennis was mourning the death of former Wimbledon and Olympic doubles champion Ken Flach on Tuesday after the governing body of men`s tennis, ATP, confirmed that the American had died at the age of 54.

Mar 13, 2018, 21:28 PM IST

Swiss star Roger Federer showing no signs of slowing

Federer comes into the elite event as the oldest ATP Number One in history.

Mar 08, 2018, 12:31 PM IST

Frances Tiafoe humbles Peter Gojowczyk in Delray Beach Open final to win maiden ATP title

Tiafoe, 20, becomes the youngest American to win an ATP World Tour title since Andy Roddick triumphed at Houston in 2002 as a 19-year-old. 

Feb 26, 2018, 10:09 AM IST

Diego Schwartzman stuns Fernando Verdasco to win Rio Open, 2nd ATP tour title

Schwartzman hit 15 winners and 15 unforced errors, securing the biggest victory of his career so far in the ATP 500 clay court event. 

Feb 26, 2018, 09:40 AM IST

ATP to probe 'racial prejudice' allegations at New York Open

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) on Tuesday said it has launched an internal investigation after a first-round match between two American players at the New York Open boiled over on the court.

Feb 14, 2018, 18:21 PM IST

Breaks, lighter schedules can help players improve: Roger Federer

Federer, who stormed to his 20th major title at the Australian Open last month, says he understands the demands of the sport after playing a full schedule for over 15 years and believes that players can improve from intervals.

Feb 13, 2018, 18:23 PM IST

Roger Federer aims to topple Rafael Nadal from No. 1 spot in Rotterdam

The 20-time Grand Slam champion is 155 points behind old rival Nadal in the rankings, with 180 points up for grabs for reaching the semifinals in the Netherlands.

Feb 08, 2018, 18:51 PM IST

Rafael Nadal, Caroline Wozniacki maintain top spots in world rankings

Spain's Rafael Nadal remained in the number one spot in the men`s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings released on Monday with 9,760 points, ahead of Switzerland`s Roger Federer.

Feb 05, 2018, 16:47 PM IST

Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal's heels in ATP rankings

Roger Federer's victory in the Australian Open has taken him to within 155 points of world number one Rafael Nadal in the ATP rankings released on Monday. Nadal, who was knocked out in the quarterfinals in Melbourne, has 9,760 points with Federer on 9,605.

Jan 29, 2018, 16:30 PM IST

Rafael Nadal says lower-ranked players need more money

World number one Rafa Nadal voiced his support for players to demand a greater share of tennis revenues, saying that more lower-ranked professionals should be able to make a living from the sport.

Jan 17, 2018, 17:32 PM IST

Nick Kyrgios up four spots to No. 17 in ATP rankings

Kyrgios won the Brisbane International on Sunday.

Jan 08, 2018, 15:54 PM IST

Tomas Berdych sees end of 'big four' era

Asked if the 'big four era' was over, the Czech Republic star responded: " It's hard to say right now. But yes, I think it's very possible."

Dec 31, 2017, 19:10 PM IST

India's Sumit Nagal achieves career-best ATP singles rank

Courtesy his sensational Bengaluru Open victory, Nagal recorded a massive 96-place jump to be at 225 on the ATP Rankings but Yuki Bhambri remains India's highest-ranked singles player at 116.

Nov 27, 2017, 12:28 PM IST

Year-end top ranking not realistic, says Roger Federer

Roger Federer admits earning the year-end world number one ranking is no longer a realistic ambition despite his remarkable renaissance this year. Federer is already certain to finish behind Rafael Nadal in the final rankings of 2017, but the world number two appears poised to push his old rival for top spot next year.

Nov 17, 2017, 14:04 PM IST

Czech Davis Cup winner Radek Stepanek retires at 38

Alongside Tomas Berdych, Stepanek was also part of the Davis Cup teams triumphed in 2012 and 2013.

Nov 15, 2017, 00:03 AM IST

Reaching ATP Finals like winning a tournament, says Alexander Zverev

Germany’s Alexander Zverev says he has only played one really bad match during a sensational season.

Nov 10, 2017, 14:27 PM IST