Sumit Nagal of India resumed his ascension in the ATP singles rankings on Monday, reaching a career high of 71. His previous best score was 77 last week. The Olympic hopeful Nagal jumped six places after finishing second at the Perugia ATP Challenger tournament on Sunday. The 26-year-old, who will be the only Indian in […]
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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will form a doubles team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. David Ferrer, the captain of the Spanish men’s squad, formally verified the news on Wednesday during a ceremony at the Real Club de Tennis Barcelona. Pablo Carreno Busta, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Marcel Granollers will all be part of […]
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Carlos Alcaraz rallied to upset Alexander Zverev in a five-set French Open final on Sunday, becoming the youngest player to win a Grand Slam trophy on all three surfaces. After four hours and 19 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, the 21-year-old overcame cramping to win a thrilling match 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 after falling […]
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Jannik Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Tuesday to go to his first French Open semi-final, where he might meet opponent Carlos Alcaraz, on the same day he became world number one. The Australian Open winner, who will rise to the top of the rankings next week following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from the […]
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Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first round of the French Open, 6-4 7-6(3) 6-4. The top seed had to wait until the night match on the third day of the tournament to begin his quest for an Open era record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy, but he soon found his rhythm and […]
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Rafael Nadal will end his 19-year French Open career with little chance of adding to his 14 titles before leaving behind a record and reputation that will probably never be matched. The legendary Spaniard, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, won his first title at Roland Garros as a youngster in 2005. He will turn 38 […]
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The clay courts of Roland Garros have long been a stage where tennis legends are made, and this year, two top Indian players, Sumit Nagal and Rohan Bopanna, are making their presence felt at the French Open. Their participation in this prestigious tournament not only highlights their personal achievements but also shines a spotlight on […]
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Dominic Thiem, a two-time finalist, was denied a French Open wildcard on Tuesday, forcing the former US Open champion to compete in qualifying to advance to the main draw at Roland Garros. The 30-year-old Austrian declared last week that he would retire at the conclusion of the season following a career marred by a chronic […]
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Alejandro Tabilo Stuns Novak Djokovic with Lightning Victory at Italian Open In a swift 67-minute showdown, Alejandro Tabilo achieved what many tennis players dream of – defeating the formidable Novak Djokovic. The Chilean sensation outplayed the world No. 1 and top seed, clinching a remarkable 6-2, 6-3 victory in the third round of the Italian […]
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The only highlight of Saurav Ghosal’s never-ending Peter Pan-like squash career were the delightful nicks that hit the side wall and trickled to the front walls. On the court, he maintained a sense of humour and humility. The 37-year-old recalls his first squash game with vivid detail. With his father watching at the Calcutta Racket […]
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