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Stuttgart Open: Ostapenko downs Sabalenka to win first title on clay since 2017
Stuttgart, April 21: Jelena Ostapenko completed a dream week at the Stuttgart Open by taking down No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 in the final to claim her ninth career Hologic WTA Tour title -- and first on clay since winning Roland Garros in 2017.
MSLTA has been a flag bearer of Indian Tennis: Sunder Iyer on hosting three major international tournaments in Maharashtra
By Diptayan Hazra, Mumbai, April 17: In what marks a transformative phase for Indian tennis, the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) has successfully hosted three major international tournaments, the Challengers Tour (Men's), WTA 125 (Women's), and the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup (Women's).
Tennis: Paolini, Navarro move into Stuttgart second round
Stuttgart, April 16 : Jasmine Paolini and Emma Navarro lived up to their seeded billing at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Tuesday evening, quickly picking up first-round wins at the WTA 500 indoor-clay event in Stuttgart, Germany.
Vijay Deverakonda starts dubbing for 'Kingdom'
Mumbai, April 15: Actor Vijay Deverakonda has started dubbing for his most awaited film 'Kingdom'.
Dubbing for first half of Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' completed, say film's makers
Chennai, April 15: The makers of director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s explosive entertainer, ‘Kingdom’, featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, have now announced that dubbing for the first half of the film has been completed.
Mumbai water tanker operators call off strike after BMC invokes Disaster Management Act
Mumbai, April 14: A day after the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) invoked the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) on Monday called off their four-day strike after a meeting with the city's civic body chief Bhushan Gagrani.
It was surreal: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty reflects on her debut win for India at Billie Jean King Cup
Pune, April 9: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, currently 345 in the WTA singles ranking, made sure India got off to the perfect start in their opening match at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1.
'It was surreal': Shrivalli Bhamidipaty reflects on her debut win for India at Billie Jean King Cup
Pune, April 9: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, currently 345 in the WTA singles ranking, who made sure India got off to the perfect start in their opening match at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, reflected on the performance in her debut match for India and said she was little emotional on court, but the feeling after the win was surreal.
Pegula sets up all-American Charleston final with Kenin
Charleston, April 6: No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula battled into her first One Charleston Open final, twice coming back from a break down in the third set to pull off a 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 semifinal victory over No.
My main goal for this year is to play the junior grand slams, teenage tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran
Pune, April 5: After her sensational semifinal run at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Mumbai Open, 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran joins the Indian team for the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group 1 as a reserve player.
Pegula fights back to reach Charleston semis; Kenin, Alexandrova, Anisimova also through
Charleston, April 5: Top seed Jessica Pegula staged a brilliant comeback to keep her title hopes alive at the WTA Charleston Open, rallying from a set and a break down to oust defending champion Danielle Collins 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a dramatic quarterfinal clash on Friday.
Keys, Collins, Anisimova, Sakkari reach round of 16 in Charleston
Charleston, April 2: Three Americans were the first players to reach the WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open Round of 16, with Madison Keys, Amanda Anisimova and defending champion Danielle Collins all booking third-round spots on Tuesday evening.
Big stroms can't uproot those connected to roots, says PM Modi, lauds Indian diaspora
New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the importance of staying connected to one's roots, stating that "when one remains connected to roots, no matter how big the storm, it cannot uproot them."
Sabalenka clinches maiden Miami Open title
Miami, March 30: Aryna Sabalenka captured her maiden Miami Open title after beating over America's Jessica Pegula in the final.
KSLTA stadium renamed as SM Krishna Tennis Stadium
Bengaluru, March 28: In a befitting tribute to the late SM Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka and long-serving President of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), the state apex body today renamed the KSLTA stadium, housed in the picturesque heart of the city - Cubbon Park, as SM Krishna Tennis Stadium.
Miami Open: Pegula ends Eala's dream run in semis, sets up final with Sabalenka
Miami, March 28: Jessica Pegula has ended the Cinderella run of teenage wildcard Alexandra Eala of the Philippines with a 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3 victory in the Miami Open semifinal on Friday.
Pegula topples Raducanu to set semifinal clash with teenager Eala
Miami, March 27: America's No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula completed the semifinal lineup at the Miami Open with a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 victory over Briton Emma Raducanu on Thursday (IST) at Hard Rock Stadium.
Teenager Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semifinals
Miami, March 27: Teenage wild card Alexandra Eala staged a huge upset in her history-making breakout run at the Miami Open, dispatching No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 to make the first WTA semifinal of her career.
Miami Open: Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach QF, Eala advances after Badosa withdraws
Miami, March 25: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland moved a step closer to her first title of the year with a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over No.
Miami Open: Anisimova ends Andreeva's winning streak, Raducanu prevails after Kessler retires
Miami March 24: Amanda Anisimova snapped Mirra Andreeva's 13-match winning streak with a gripping 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-3 victory in the third round of the Miami Open.
Miami Open: Osaka, defending champion Collins power into third round, Gauff bests Kenin
Miami, March 21: Naomi Osaka defeated No. 24 seed Samsonova 6-2, 6-4 at the Miami Open to enter the third round.
Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' receives an overwhelming response at a college event
Mumbai, March 20: Vijay Deverakonda recently attended a college event to promote his much-awaited film "Kingdom".
Miami Open: Kenin beats former champ Kvitova to set meeting with Gauff
Miami, March 19: Sofia Kenin won a first-round clash between Grand Slam champions at the Miami Open to set up a second-round showdown against another Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff.
Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' has an AI connection, check how
Mumbai, March 18: Vijay Deverakonda's next film 'Kingdom' has generated massive buzz among the audience.
Djokovic co-founded PTPA sues tennis governing bodies
New Delhi, March 18: Tennis' governing bodies, including the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, are under scrutiny following a series of legal action initiated by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA).
Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' becomes first film to release a completely AI designed thematic video!
Chennai, Mar 18: If sources in the industry are to be believed, Director Gowtam Tinnanuri's gripping explosive entertainer, 'Kingdom', featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, has become the first film to release a completely AI designed thematic video for its soundtrack!
Andreeva topples Sabalenka to win Indian Wells women's singles crown
Indian Wells, March 17: Mirra Andreeva captured her second consecutive WTA 1000 title after toppling World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Indian Wells Open.
Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns Swiatek to set up final against Sabalenka
Indian Wells, March 15: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pulled off a stunning victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday, winning 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3 to book her place in the Indian Wells final. She will face top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who delivered a dominant 6-0, 6-1 win over Madison Keys, avenging her Australian Open final defeat.
Indian Wells: Sabalenka reaches quarters for second time, Bencic stuns Gauff
Indian Wells, March 13: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ended the run of lucky loser Sonay Kartal on Thursday at the Indian Wells Open, moving into the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 victory.
Indian Wells Open: Keys holds off Mertens for 14 straight wins
Indian Wells, March 11: The Australian Open champion extended her winning streak to 14 matches thanks to a topsy-turvy 6-2, 6-7 (8), 6-4 victory over a player, who has troubled her in the past, Elise Mertens.
Kvitova stumbles in Indian Wells opener
Indian Wells, March 6: Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was eliminated from the WTA 1000 event at Indian Wells on Thursday (IST), losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to France's Varvara Gracheva in the first round.
Indian Wells draw: Swiatek could begin title defense against Garcia, Gauff eyes potential opener vs Raducanu
Indian Wells, March 4: Defending champion Swiatek, who is aiming to become the first woman to win Indian Wells three times, could see a tricky opener against France's Caroline Garcia as the draw is out for the WTA Tour's third WTA 1000 event of the year.
Vijay Deverakonda wishes 'Kingdom' director Gowtam Tinnanuri a 'Happy Birthday': We will tell a great story
Mumbai, March 2: Vijay Deverakonda is all set to take over the cinema halls with his next, "Kingdom" (titled Saamraajya in Hindi). As movie buffs excitedly wait for the film, Vijay Deverakonda extended birthday wishes to the director Gowtam Tinnanuri.
WTA bans 'fixated' man who targeted Emma Raducanu in Dubai
New Delhi, Feb 19: Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has imposed a ban on a man who approached former US Open champion Emma Raducanu, displaying “fixated behaviour," during her second-round loss to Karolina Muchova at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
WTA Tour: Sabalenka eyes payback with Alexandrova in her sights in Dubai
Dubai, Feb 15: After a week of surprises at the Qatar Open, where just two Top-8 seeds progressed past the quarterfinals, the top players are looking to right the ship this week in the Dubai Tennis Championships, the draw for which was released here on Saturday.
Qatar Open: Ostapenko keeps it perfect against Swiatek to reach final
Doha, Feb 15: Going into the semifinal against Iga Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko was confident of winning the match and progressing into the final of the Qatar Open here on Friday. Ostapenko maintained her record against Swiatek, scoring her fifth successive win with a straight-sets victory.
Raducanu set for Dubai Tennis Championships debut after accepting wildcard
Dubai, Feb 14: Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to make her first appearance at the Dubai Tennis Championships after the Brtiton was awarded a wildcard for the WTA 1000 event, scheduled from February 16 to 23.
Qatar Open: Swiatek tops Rybakina in quarters for 15th win in a row in Doha
Doha, Feb 14: Three-time defending champion and former World No.1 Iga Swiatek returned to the semifinals with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Elena Rybakina in Thursday's quarterfinals here, recording her 15th straight win at the tournament overall.
Qatar Open: Ostapenko powers past Paolini in Doha for 12th Top 5 win
Doha, Feb 12: Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko scored her first Top-10 win since 2023 with a 6-2, 6-2 defeat of No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy in a women's singles third-round match of the Qatar Open here on Wednesday.
Qatar Open: Swiatek wins, Jabeur cruises and Svitolina outlasts Vondrousova in Doha
Doha (Qatar), Feb 10: Former World No.1 Iga Swiatek, the second seed, kept alive her chances of winning a fourth title in the Qatar Open, beating Maria Sakkari of Greece in straight sets in the second round of the event WTA Tour event here on Monday. Swiatek, ranked No.2 in the latest WTA Rankings, defeated Sakkari 6-3,6-2 in a Round of 32 clash of the hard court event.