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Sania Mirza: The game-changing milestones of a glittering career

Sania Mirza walked into the sunset of her career when she and Madison Keys lost in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Championship on Tuesday. Here are some of the game-changing milestones of Sania's glittering international career:BAPTISM BY FIRE: AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2005The 2004 season saw Sania win six ITF singles titles and her first WTA doubles title at the Hyderabad Open. Sania was a rising star going into her maiden Grand Slam – the 2005 Australian Open.

Younger generation can fill void left by retiring greats: ITF

BENGALURU : Tennis lost two of its all-time greats last year with the retirements of Roger Federer and Serena Williams but ITF President David Haggerty says the future of the game is in safe hands with the rise of a sparkling generation of young players.

ITF chief says no plans to change Davis Cup format, eyes like-minded sponsors

BENGALURU : The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will stick with the existing Davis Cup format despite ending its partnership with investment group Kosmos, which led to the revamp of the men's team competition, its chief David Haggerty told Reuters.

Grand Slam Board says safeguarding Davis Cup is a priority

MELBOURNE : All four tennis Grand Slams will make it a priority to safeguard the Davis Cup men's team tournament, the governing body of the sport's most prestigious events said on Friday, two weeks after the ITF's partnership with investment group Kosmos ended.