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New Delhi, April 5 – As the Indian women's tennis team prepares to carry the national flag at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I event, tennis icon Sania Mirza has urged the team to play with "great pride" and "100 per cent effort."India is hosting the 2026 Billie Jean King...

Houston, April 5 – Tommy Paul advanced to his first ATP Tour clay-court final after a grueling three-set match, defeating Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.Paul won 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) in a two-hour, 45-minute match, advancing to his second final of the...

Kolkata, April 4 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes said on Saturday that he has been entrusted with responsibilities related to India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, describing it as a key to his new role in public life.The seven-time Olympian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given him...

Ahmedabad, April 4: Athletes from the Adani Sportsline Academy won 98 medals across Speed Skating, Skateboarding, Tennis, and Basketball in the 2025–26 season, competing in district, state, and national events between April 2025 and February 2026.The total includes 33 gold, 32 silver, and 33...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, April 3 Second-seeded Indian Zeel Desai advanced to the semifinals of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Women's ITF tournament here on Friday.Desai defeated her compatriot, Jennifer Luikham, in the quarterfinals, winning 6-3, 6-1 in one hour and 13 minutes to reach...

Houston, April 3 – Learner Tien advanced to his first ATP Tour clay-court quarter-final at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship when he defeated Nishesh Basavareddy 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.According to ATP Stats, Tien created 15 break chances, converting three, improving his record to 3-0 in his Lexus...

New Delhi, April 2 – The Indian women's tennis team has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as they prepare for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I – Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third qualification to the prestigious World Group...

New Delhi, April 2 India has begun preparations for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament in the national capital, with captain Vishal Uppal expressing confidence in a balanced squad that blends experience and youth.The team assembled in Delhi earlier this week to...

New Delhi, Apr 1 New BJP entrant and former tennis player Leander Paes called on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday, a day after joining the party.Gupta, in a post on X, shared a photo of her "courtesy" meeting with Paes."Your extensive experience in the field of sports and your...

New Delhi, April 1 Tennis legend Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, who praised his achievements.Paes joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday."Had a great meeting with Shri Leander Paes. India is very proud of his accomplishments in tennis. We...

Kolkata, April 1 – A day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tennis legend Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday."I am humbled by the leadership, energy, and passion of Shri Narendra Modi Ji for our nation. I am honored to be part of your team and...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, April 1 Maharashtra's Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil recorded surprising victories over seeded opponents in the first round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance ITF tennis tournament here on Wednesday.Sonal continued her strong performance to defeat...

New Delhi, April 1 – Tennis legend Leander Paes has expressed his gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for inducting him into the Bharatiya Janata Party and said he will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity.In a post on X, Paes said, "I am deeply honoured and grateful...

Kolkata, March 31: Tennis legend Leander Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and the growth of sports in the country after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of the elections in West Bengal.Paes, a multiple Grand...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 31 Four Indian players advanced to the second round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance Women’s USD 15,000 ITF tournament here on Tuesday.The tournament is being held under the aegis of the All India Tennis Association and the Maharashtra State Lawn...

New Delhi, March 31 – Indian tennis star Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, adding a significant boost to the party’s campaign ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections.Paes, along with senior BJP leaders, formally joined the party in New...

New Delhi, March 31 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP here on Tuesday, ahead of the West Bengal elections.He joined the party in the presence of senior party leaders, including Union minister Kiren Rijiju.The tennis star had recently met BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata...

New Delhi, March 31 Ahead of the West Bengal elections, Indian tennis legend Leander Paes will join the BJP on Tuesday, party officials said.He will join the party in the presence of senior party leaders here.The tennis star had recently met BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata, sparking...

Miami, March 30 Jiri Lehecka acknowledged the challenges ahead after losing to Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-4 in the Miami Open final on Sunday. The 24-year-old Czech emphasised that while his tournament performance showed progress, there is still work to do if he hopes to overcome the sport’s elite...

Miami, March 30: American Taylor Townsend and Czech Katerina Siniakova defeated top-seeded Italians Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini 7-6 (0), 6-1 in the Miami Open women's doubles final, becoming the first pair to complete the Sunshine Double since Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka achieved the...