Davis Cup

Yuki Bhambri to clash with Lukas​ Rosol in opening rubber in Davis Cup

Yuki Bhambri, who is the top singles player of the country, will open India's Davis Cup campaign when he takes on world number 85 Lukas Rosol in the opening singles rubber of the World Group play-off tie against Czech republic, here on Friday.

Sep 17, 2015, 15:24 PM IST

Physical fitness will be key in Davis Cup, says Leander Paes

Ahead of the much-anticipated Davis Cup tie between India and Czech Republic, tennis ace Leander Paes, who has recently won the US Open mix-doubles title, stated that physical fitness will play a crucial role during the tie.

Sep 17, 2015, 14:06 PM IST

Davis Cup: India have mountain to climb despite Tomas Berdych's absence

 India will challenge Davis Cup powerhouse and top seeds Czech Republic for a place in the elite World Group, hoping that their players will capitalise on home conditions and absence of world number six Tomas Berdych in the Play-off tie, beginning here from Friday.

Sep 17, 2015, 13:21 PM IST

Davis Cup: Pressure all on Andy Murray says Lleyton Hewitt

Australian veteran Lleyton Hewitt says the pressure is all on Andy Murray as he attempts to lead his Great Britain side to Davis Cup glory.

Sep 17, 2015, 09:18 AM IST

Davis Cup: Andy Murray key as Britain eye first final in 37 years

Britain`s rise from embarrassing Davis Cup lightweights to title contenders has been nothing short of spectacular and they will begin slight favourites to reach a first final in 37 years against Au

Sep 17, 2015, 08:54 AM IST

Skipped New Zealand tie to give chance to youngsters: Leander Paes

India's Davis Cup legend Leander Paes on Wednesday made it clear that he opted to play World Team Tennis during India's last tie against New Zealand in order to give youngsters a chance to prepare for the bigger battles ahead of them.

Sep 16, 2015, 22:18 PM IST

Saketh Myneni shows team spirit, says he's playing role off court

India's reserve player Saketh Myneni is not making complaints on missing out the Davis Cup tie against Czech Republic beginning here September 18, saying he is playing his role off the court.

Sep 16, 2015, 18:59 PM IST

This year has been phenomenal for me, I feel very blessed: Leander Paes

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who won his third Grand Slam of the year at the US Open 2015, said on Wednesday that it was great year for him.

Sep 16, 2015, 09:24 AM IST

Always pressure to perform in India: Somdev Devvarman

 Tennis player Somdev Devvarman said there is always pressure to perform when playing in India.

Sep 15, 2015, 21:23 PM IST

Heat & pressure on Czechs, feels Indian Davis Cup team

The Indian tennis team, led by captain Anand Amritraj, believes that the heat and pressure will be on the visiting Czech Republic team when the two sides clash at the Davis Cup World Group Playoff at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex here from September 18 to 20.

Sep 15, 2015, 18:31 PM IST

Leander Paes to arrive in New Delhi for Davis Cup on Wednesday

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who won the US Open mixed doubles title with Swiss Martina Hingis last week, will arrive here in the national capital on Wednesday morning to take part in the Davis Cup World Group Playoff against the Czech Republic this weekend.

Sep 15, 2015, 15:31 PM IST

WATCH: Andy Murray swaps racquet for football boots in Davis Cup warm-up

Andy Murray and his Great Britain team-mates swapped tennis racquets for football boots on Monday as they warmed up for their Davis Cup semi-final against Australia by taking on Scottish champions Celtic in a crossbar challenge.

Sep 15, 2015, 13:58 PM IST

We have enough quality despite Tomas ​ Berdych's absence: Radek Stepanek

 He was profusely sweating in the sultry Delhi heat after a practise session, hours after arriving here, but Radek Stepanek is not bothered about the tough conditions and says the Czech Republic have quality players to pull off the Davis Cup tie against India.

Sep 14, 2015, 17:32 PM IST

Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri wins Shanghai Challenger

Yuki Bhambri geared up for India's Davis Cup tie against Czech Republic by annexing his first Challenger level singles title of the season as he defeated local favourite Di Wu in the final of the USD 50,000 tournament, here on Sunday.

Sep 13, 2015, 20:24 PM IST