ITF announces record prize money for Billie Jean King Cup
This year's Billie Jean King Cup champions will receive a record $2.4 million, with prize money for the finals of the women's team event again matching that of the men's Davis Cup.
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When Irish tennis dined at the Davis Cup's top table and took on the might John McEnroe
"The Republic of Ireland is not a place where tennis flourishes. The reasons may be varied, but leaving the country's sports psyche aside, there are two possible explanations much easier to understand..."
Canadian tennis great Daniel Nestor on Hall of Fame ballot for 2nd straight year
Canadian tennis great Daniel Nestor was one of six players named to the ballot for the 2024 class of the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Leander Paes Becomes First Asian Man To Be Nominated As A Player To International Tennis Hall of Fame
Multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes on Tuesday emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. The 50-year-old Paes was one of the six nominees announced for the Class of 2024. He will be competing with Cara Black, Ana Ivanovic, Carlos Moya, Daniel Nestor and Flavia Pennetta in the Player Category. Li Na, the Chinese player who won the women's singles title at Australian Open and French Open, became the first Asian player to get nominated to the ITHF in 2019. "It means the world to me that I am the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the Player Category," said Paes.
Ireland handed Austria tie in Davis Cup play-off
Ireland's Davis Cup World Group II win against El Salvador last weekend has been rewarded with a home tie against Austria in the World Group I play-offs next February.
"Sad To Be Leaving But...": Rohan Bopanna After His Davis Cup Exit
After securing a victory over Morocco in the World Group II tie, Rohan Bopanna made an exit from the Davis Cup. Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri thrashed the pair of Elliot Benchetrit-Younes Lalami Laaroussi 6-2, 6-1 in the doubles match played at the Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on Sunday. Bopanna's powerful forehands found no answer from the opposite camp. “Sad to be leaving the Davis Cup, but also simultaneously proud to have played for such a long time. I thank the entire nation for the support and all the teammates, the captain I have played under. It's been a great journey, a great learning experience,” Bopanna said during the post-match press conference.
Alexis Galarneau victory vaults defending champion Canada into Davis Cup final 8
Defending champion Canada secured a spot in the Davis Cup final eight with Alexis Galarneau's straight-sets singles win over Chile's Alejandro Tabilo on Saturday in Bologna, Italy.
Manchester United star makes surprise appearance at Davis Cup to cheer on Sir Andy Murray
Sir Andy Murrary broke down in tears after being victorious on court at the Davis Cup, as a Manchester United star made a surprise appearance.