Desperate Novak Djokovic seeks Davis Cup reboot after struggling in last few months
Since the start of 2017 Djokovic has won just seven matches but he insists that this weekend`s Davis Cup clash at home to Spain provides the perfect platform for the defence of his French Open title.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:47 AM IST
Novak Djokovic seeks Davis Cup spark, Australia count on Nick Kyrgios
Since opening the year by winning the Doha title, world number two Djokovic has managed only six victories, and his ATP Race points total of 475 looks tiny compared with the 4,045 already amassed by a resurgent Roger Federer.
Apr 06, 2017, 00:36 AM IST
Davis Cup: Yuki Bhambri ruled out; Leander Paes or Rohan Bopanna certain to play Uzbekistan tie
Ramkumar Ramanathan will now spearhead India's singles challenge but he has been struggling for form in recent times.
Apr 02, 2017, 22:36 PM IST
Davis Cup: No Rafael Nadal for Spain's quarter-final clash against Serbia
Spain will instead be represented by Pablo Carreno Busta (19th in the world rankings), Albert Ramos (24th), Marcel Granollers (41th) and doubles specialist Marc Lopez.
Mar 28, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
Davis Cup: World number one Andy Murray ruled out of quarter-final tie against France
"Not having Andy in the side is obviously a big loss to our team but most importantly we all wish him well for a speedy recovery back to full health and fitness," said British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith.
Mar 28, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Davis Cup: Mahesh Bhupathi picks four singles players, keeps Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna as reserves
Ramkumar Ramanathan (ranked 269), Yuki Bhambri (307), Prajnesh Gunneswaran (325) and N Sriram Balaji (350) are in the playing squad for the tie scheduled from April 7 to 9 in Bengaluru.
Mar 28, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Roger Federer is playing fearless tennis, feels former India Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar
Underlining the importance of Federer`s backhand, which the other big three of Nadal, Djokovic and Murray helped improve by constantly attacking it, Kumar said: "The secret is his backhand. And you know how that backhand came
Mar 23, 2017, 18:01 PM IST
Davis Cup: Pakistan's tennis authorities disappointed after Hong Kong backs out over security concern
"It is time foreign teams realised that Pakistan is capable of providing the best security and hospitality for them. The PSL final was recently held in Lahore despite tough conditions. What more does Pakistan have to prove to foreign teams
Mar 22, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
Davis Cup: 3 singles and 1 doubles player is preference as of now, says Mahesh Bhupathi
AITA chose a six-member squad that includes both Paes and Bopanna, and left it on Bhupathi to pick his preferred final four.
Mar 06, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
Davis Cup: Selectors to contemplate whether to have Leander Paes in the team
The selectors will also deliberate whether to go with two singles players or opt for three. Saketh Myneni, who pulled out of the New Zealand tie in the last minute, and Sumit Nagal have made themselves unavailable due to injury issues.
Mar 05, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
Davis Cup: World no.1 Andy Murray to return to action in quarter-finals against France
Murray was instrumental in Britain winning the Davis Cup in 2015 when he won all 11 rubbers in four rounds.
Feb 10, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Rotterdam Open to rest
A wrist injury cut short Nadal`s season in 2016.
Feb 09, 2017, 23:41 PM IST
WATCH: Canada's Denis Shapovalov smashes tennis ball in chair umpire’s eye during Davis Cup tie
As one of his shots landed wide, Shapovalov lost his cool and smashed a ball with his racket which went on to hit umpire Arnaud Gabas' eyes!
Feb 07, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Yuki power India to 4-1 win over New Zealand; play Uzbekistan in 2nd round
India now play second round tie at home in April against Uzbekistan, who got past South Korea in their first round away tie.
Feb 05, 2017, 22:06 PM IST
Davis Cup: Ramkumar Ramanathan trounces Finn Tearney; India take unassailable 3-1 lead over New Zealand
India thus set up a second round meeting with Uzbekistan, scheduled for April 7-9.
Feb 05, 2017, 17:56 PM IST
Davis Cup: Serbia advance into quarter-finals; clash between Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal possible
Nadal was sitting out the trip to Croatia after reaching the Australian Open final last weekend but would be certain to return to face a Djokovic.
Feb 05, 2017, 10:07 AM IST
Davis Cup: Leander Paes fails to realise dream for record doubles win after losing to Kiwis in third rubber
India, who are now 2-1 ahead in the tie, will need to win one of the two reverse singles on Sunday to clinch a place in the second round.
Feb 05, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Davis Cup: India vs New Zealand – Sitak-Venus pair dent Paes' record bid, keeps Kiwis afloat
The defeat for Paes and his partner meant that the 43-year-old Indian stalwart could not overtake Italian Nicola Pietrangeli for most wins in doubles in Davis Cup history.
Feb 04, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
Davis Cup 2017: Novak Djokovic gives Serbia early lead; champions Argentina suffer slump against Italy
Djokovic, dropped the first set and was 0-3 down in the second against promising 20-year-old Daniil Medvedev in Nis.
Feb 04, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Davis Cup: Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan give India 2-0 lead over New Zealand
Bhambri, 24, trailed the first set 1-3 before winning four straight games against a faltering Tearney on the hard court surface.
Feb 03, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
