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ITF J300: Senthil, Maaya stay in title hunt, Arnav's defeat prevents all-Indian boys SF

New Delhi, Jan 9: Senthil Kumar and Maaya Rajeshwaran kept India in the title hunt at the ITF J300 event by progressing to the semifinals of the boys and girls singles, respectively, but Arnav Paparkar bowed out of the tournament being played at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex here on Thursday.


ITF J300 event: Arnav Paparkar fights his way into quarterfinals

New Delhi, January 9: Arnav Paparkar overcame an inexplicable second set lapse to go past Croatia's Emanuel Ivanisevic and secure his place in the quarterfinals of the boys event of the ITF J300 event along with top seed Pranav Senthil Kumar while Maaya Rajshwaran Revathi also cruised into the last-eight of the girls singles, a relase from the ITF said.


Sinner, Sabalenka to headline Aus Open draw; Djokovic, Alcaraz set for potential QF

Melbourne, Jan 9: Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka headlined the men’s and women’s singles draws, as a star-studded lineup for the Australian Open 2025 was unveiled on Thursday at Melbourne Park.


ITF J300: Arnav Paparkar fights his way into QF; Senthil, Maaya cruise into last eight

New Delhi, Jan 8: Arnav Paparkar overcame an inexplicable second set lapse to go past Croatia's Emanuel Ivanisevic and secure his place in the quarterfinals of the boys' event of the ITF J300 event along with top seed Pranav Senthil Kumar while Maaya Rajshwaran Revathi also cruised into the last-eight of the girls singles.


ITF J300: Maaya topples 4th seed Kumru on Day 2; top seed Konstantinova also ousted

New Delhi, Jan 7: Dishing out an impressive show, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi scored an upset win over world No. 60 Ada Kumru in the girls' singles event of the ITF J300 event, where top seed and title-favourite Yoana Konstantinova was also knocked out on Day Two of the tournament.


Maaya topples fourth seed Kumru on Day 2

New Delhi, January 7: Dishing out an impressive show, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi scored an upset win over world number 60 Ada Kumru in the girls singles event of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J300 event, where top seed and title-favourite Yoana Konstantinova was also knocked out on day two of the tournament, according to a release from ITF.


Djokovic holds practice session with coach Murray for Australian Open 2025

Melbourne, January 7: Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic started his practice session for the Australian Open tournament in Melbourne with his coach and former rival Andy Murray on Tuesday.


Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League announces inaugural eight-franchise T10 league

Dubai, January 7: The Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League (TBCPL 10) on Tuesday its inaugural T10 tournament featuring eight franchise teams, scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 5, 2025, a release from the league said.


Haryana: UAE ambassador inaugurates padel courts at O.P. Jindal Global University

Sonipat, January 7: UAE ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali on Tuesday inaugurated four state-of-the-art padel courts at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Haryana's Sonipat.


Kyrgios returns to Australia's Davis Cup team for first time since 2019  

Melbourne, Jan 7: Nick Kyrgios is set to make a return to Australia’s Davis Cup team for the first time in more than five years, as the 29-year-old has been named in the team for the qualifying tie in Stockholm, Sweden, scheduled on January 31 and February 1.


Senthil makes winning start in ITF World Tennis Tour J300

New Delhi, January 6: Top seed and home favourite Senthil Kumar notched up a fluent straight sets win over Japan's Eito Komada while Varun Verma knocked out seventh seed Ilya Maltsev to move to the second round of the boys category of the ITF J300 event at DLTA Complex on Monday.


Top seed Senthil makes winning start in ITF World Tennis Tour J300

New Delhi, Jan 6: Top seed and home favourite Senthil Kumar notched up a fluent straight sets win over Japan's Eito Komada while Varun Verma knocked out seventh seed Ilya Maltsev to move to the second round of the boys' category of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J300 event at the DLTA Complex on Monday.


Nishikori moved up 32 places to return to Top-100 in ATP Rankings

Melbourne, Jan 6: Japan's former top-10 men's singles player Kei Nishikori leapfrogged 32 spots in the ATP World Rankings, getting into the Top 100 in men's singles as he made an appearance at No. 74 in the latest list released on Monday.


Australian Open: Deportation fear still gives 'trauma' to Djokovic

Melbourne, Jan 6: Ahead of the start of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, next week, former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when thinking about his deportation from Down Under in 2022 over his refusal to reveal his Covid vaccination status three years ago.


MVP Gauff made winning the United Cup easy for Team USA, says Fritz

Sydney, Jan 5: Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff produced pulsating singles victories to lead the United States to its second United Cup title in three years on Sunday night, handing Poland its second consecutive runner-up finish in the process.


Senthil, Revathi to lead home challenge in Delhi's first ITF World Tennis Tour J300 event

New Delhi, January 5: India's top junior players, Senthil Kumar and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, will lead the country's challenge in the boys and girls categories, respectively, at the ITF J300 event, starting on Monday at the DLTA complex.


Sabalenka holds off Kudermetova to win first Brisbane title

Brisbane, Jan 5: Aryna Sabalenka won her second Brisbane International title to enjoy a perfect start to her 2025 WTA Tour season. This was her fourth trophy Down Under since 2023.


Opelka beats Mpetshi Perricard in Brisbane, reaches first final since 2022

Brisbane, Jan 4: In a battle between two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour, Reilly Opelka came out on top against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International here on Saturday. In an absorbing clash, the 6'11” Opelka earned a 6-3, 7-6(4) win against 6'8” Mpetshi Perricard to reach his first ATP Tour final since 2022.


United Cup: Fritz, Gauff help USA overcome Czechia, seal berth in final

Sydney, Jan 4: Coco Gauff registered a comprehensive singles win over Karolina Muchova while Taylor Fritz benefitted from the abrupt retirement by Tomas Machac as the United States sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead over Czechia and a place in the final of the United Cup mixed-teams tennis tournament here on Saturday.


Senthil, Revathi to lead home challenge in Delhi's first ITF World Tennis Tour J300 event

New Delhi, Jan 4: India's top junior players, Senthil Kumar and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, will lead the country's challenge in the boys and girls categories, respectively, at the ITF J300 event, starting January 6 at the DLTA complex.


Bengaluru Jawans joins World Pickleball League as latest franchise

Bengaluru, January 3: Bengaluru Jawans has joined as the latest franchise in the World Pickleball League (WPBL), with the team owned by star film couple, filmmaker Atlee and his wife Priya Atlee.


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