Grand Slam

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal not giving up on Grand Slam dream despite on-going injury struggle

Nadal, the current world number nine, plays Germany's Florian Mayer in the first round on Tuesday.

Jan 15, 2017, 12:40 PM IST

Australian Open: Yuki Bhambri falls at final hurdle, ousted in last qualifying round by Ernesto Escobedo

Other Indian in fray, Saketh Myneni had lost his first round in the Qualifiers after encountering a foot problem.

Jan 14, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Rafael Nadal talks politics, says he doesn't like Donald Trump

Nadal consoled himself with the thought that in a globalised world Trump would not necessarily be able to have things all his own way.

Jan 13, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

Sania Mirza, Barbora Strycova enter Apia International final

Mirza will enter Australian Open, which starts on Monday, as a defending champion in women's doubles event.

Jan 12, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Australian Open: Sir Andy Murray to be treated like 'royalty' in Melbourne

Murray's stellar 2016 saw him crowned Wimbledon champion, enjoy a successful Olympic title defense.

Jan 12, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Australia Open: Angelique Kerber has Serena Williams in sights

The German left-hander stunned the American powerhouse at Melbourne Park last year, upsetting her in the final and ultimately dethroning her as the top ranked player in the world.

Jan 11, 2017, 21:00 PM IST

Rafael Nadal welcomes back old foe Roger Federer, praises new generation

Nadal, 30, said it was good for the game to see younger players starting to make their mark.

Jan 11, 2017, 09:31 AM IST

Australian player Nick Lindahl gets seven-year ban for involvement in match fixing

Lindahl was convicted in an Australian court last year for "using corrupt conduct information" and fined Aus$1,000 over the same incident.

Jan 10, 2017, 09:18 AM IST

Australian Open 2017: South Africa's Kevin Anderson withdraws after failing to recover from injury

Anderson reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Jan 09, 2017, 10:28 AM IST

Brisbane International: 'Baby Fed' Grigor Dimitrov beats Kei Nishikori to win first title since 2014

He defeated Japan's Kei Nishikori in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 in one hour and 50 minutes at Queensland Tennis Centre.

Jan 08, 2017, 17:49 PM IST

Qatar Open Final: Novak Djokovic defeats Andy Murray in Australian Open prelude

The Serbian won 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 after wasting three match points in the second set.

Jan 08, 2017, 00:36 AM IST

Brisbane International: Sania Mirza wins first title of the season, but loses No.1 rank to her partner

Mirza, however, will enter next week's Australian Open with a different partner.

Jan 07, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Qatar Open: World No.1 Andy Murray to face defending champion Novak Djokovic in final

Djokovic said he was lucky to be in his second successive Doha final after being on the brink of a straight sets defeat

Jan 07, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Roger Federer feels he can become a professional musician — VIDEO

In the video, the 17-time Grand Slam singles winner was seen playing bongo imaginary.

Jan 06, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

Leander Paes rules out retirement, says his comments were misread

Paes and Brazilian Andre Sa began the 2017 season with a defeat against Indian team of Purav Raja and Divij Sharan in the opening round on Wednesday night.

Jan 05, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Roger Federer to make comeback at Hopman Cup after six months injury gap

The 17-time Grand Slam champion has not played a match since July when he tumbled during the final set of a loss to Milos Raonic in the semi-finals at Wimbledon.

Dec 30, 2016, 11:59 AM IST

Sania Mirza plays down her split with Martina Hingis, says 'it's not that tragic'

Mirza and Hingis had dominated the circuit winning three Grand Slam titles and also notching up a 41-match winning streak, which is longest in women’s doubles since 1990.

Dec 23, 2016, 09:43 AM IST