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First MS Dhoni, now Maria Sharapova: Tennis star named in FIR filed against Gurugram housing project

In 2016, Dhoni became a target of angry homebuyers for the delays in the completion of a housing project.

Nov 03, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

Rafael Nadal reaches Paris Masters quarters, Juan Martin del Potro closes in on ATP Finals spot

Nadal is looking for his maiden title on the Bercy hard courts, which would take him clear of Novak Djokovic with a record 31st Masters triumph.

Nov 03, 2017, 12:37 PM IST

Novak Djokovic to drop out of world's top 10 for the first time in a decade

The 30-year-old is hoping to make his return at the exhibition World Tennis Championship at Abu Dhabi in December.

Nov 02, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Rafael Nadal seals year-end No.1 ranking for 4th time

The 16-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal, is the oldest man to finish a season at the top of the rankings at the age of 31, after a year that saw him win the French and US Opens.

Nov 01, 2017, 22:28 PM IST

Alexander Zverev knocked out by Robin Haase in Paris

Zverev will next play at the World Tour Finals in London later this month, while Haase goes on to a last-16 tie against either Joao Sousa or 13th seed Juan Martin del Potro.

Nov 01, 2017, 18:50 PM IST

CoCo Vandeweghe wobbles but roars back to win Elite Trophy opener

Germany's Julia Georges held off a late charge from Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia to win 6-1 7-6(5) in the first match of the Azalea Group.

Oct 31, 2017, 23:41 PM IST

Rafael Nadal virtually assured year-end top ATP ranking

Federer has finished the year as number one five times, one less than record-holder Pete Sampras.

Oct 30, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

Sloane Stephens eyes quick rebound at Elite Trophy

Angelique Kerber, who clinched both Australian and U.S. Open titles last year, said the Elite Trophy will allow her to lay a foundation for a fresh start in 2018.

Oct 30, 2017, 19:57 PM IST

Roger Federer downs Juan Martin del Potro for eighth Basel crown

Federer now stands 49-4 overall this season. He will make a late decision whether to play the Paris Masters next week, depending on his fitness.

Oct 29, 2017, 23:19 PM IST

Rohan Bopanna-Pablo Cuevas win Erste Open in Vienna

Bopanna and Cuevas were down 7-9 in the deciding super tie-breaker but saved both the match points to win the title.

Oct 29, 2017, 21:05 PM IST

Caroline Wozniacki ends Venus Williams jinx to win WTA Finals

Williams was denied a 50th career triumph and first for the year, having finished runner-up at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Oct 29, 2017, 20:32 PM IST

Roger Federer into 13th Basel final, faces Juan Martin del Potro again

Top seed Federer, bidding for a record eighth title at his hometown event, was merciless with third seed David Goffin, dismissing the Belgian 6-1, 6-2 in one hour as he reached his 13th Basel final and eighth of the season.

Oct 28, 2017, 23:24 PM IST

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki set for WTA season-end final

Williams, 37, came from a set down to triumph 6-7 (7/3), 6-2, 6-3 in two hours and 29 minutes at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. She will be aiming to end a nine-year WTA Finals title drought when she plays Wozniacki on Sunday.

Oct 28, 2017, 23:20 PM IST

WTA Finals: Caroline Wozniacki fends off Karolina Pliskova to enter title round

The victory, completed in four minutes under two hours, was built on the Dane`s resilience, consistency and greater variation on the key points, and put the 27-year-old into her second final in the eight-woman event after losing in 2010.

Oct 28, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Martina Hingis bids farewell with doubles defeat in Singapore

Hingis announced on Thursday that she was hanging up her racket for a third and final time following this week's event, bringing an end to an illustrious career that has garnered 25 grand slam wins -- five in singles, 20 in doubles.

Oct 28, 2017, 14:48 PM IST

Roger Federer survives to reach 14th Basel semi-final

Juan Martin del Potro struggled to dominate Roberto Bautista Agut on his way to a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 win as the giant Argentine reached his third successive tour semi-final.

Oct 28, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

WTA Finals: Top-ranked Simona Halep crashes out, Caroline Garcia stuns Caroline Wozniacki to reach last four

Halep needed a win to keep her campaign alive but she was sent packing by the already eliminated Elina Svitolina, who won 6-3, 6-4 in 71 minutes.

Oct 27, 2017, 22:49 PM IST

Martina Hingis helped me become Slam champion, says 'not sad' Roger Federer

Hingis had five Grand Slam singles titles to her name when injuries drove her into her first retirement in 2003 when she was just 22.

Oct 27, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

Roger Federer races into 15th Swiss Indoors quarter-final

The 36-year-old Federer, the winner of his last event in Shanghai this month, is seeking an ATP-leading seventh trophy this season as he aims for the weekend final in his hometown.

Oct 27, 2017, 09:37 AM IST

WTA Finals: Venus Williams stuns Garbine Muguruza to keep year-end bid alive

The win means Williams, who lifted the trophy in 2008, has never failed to reach the semi-finals in five appearances at the season-ending tournament.

Oct 26, 2017, 22:29 PM IST