Davis Cup Final 8 to be staged in Italy until 2027
The Davis Cup's Final 8 stage will be held in Italy from 2025 to 2027, with next year's edition taking place in Bologna, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Monday.
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Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign
BENGALURU : Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek enjoyed a trophy-laden 2024 but rather than ending the year basking in glory, they were instead fighting for their reputations after receiving only minor reprimands for failing dope tests.
Rough diamond Shnaider finds her sparkle in breakthrough season
BENGALURU : Diana Shnaider's four WTA titles in a breakthrough season took her to the brink of the top 10 in the world and suggested the Russian might soon become known for a lot more than her trademark polka dot bandanas.
India Lose To USA In First Match Of ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2024 In China
Team India suffered a 3-8 defeat against the United States in their opening match of the first stage of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2024 table tennis tournament in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, on Sunday. With seasoned players such as Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, Sharath Kamal, and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran opting out of the tournament, a young Indian table tennis team is representing the nation in Chengdu. In the mixed doubles opener, India's Snehit Suravajjula and Poymantee Baisya lost 2-1 (12-10, 11-8, 4-11) to the USA's Naresh Nandan and Ke Tiffany.
Novak Djokovic confident of challenging Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz for Grand Slam titles next year
Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-time champion has said.
Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams
Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.
Pep Guardiola 'special advisor' can be critical to Man City recovery
Manchester City could do with Rodri back to face Liverpool.
Organisers list over 250 players for LASUSTECH VC Tennis Cup
Over 250 tennis players will vie for various prizes at the 2024 Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Vice Chancellor’s Cup, which is billed to hold on December 6 and 7, at the tennis section of the school’s sports centre, in Ikorodu, Lagos. The two-day tournament, a baby of LASUSTECH Tennis Club, is hosted by the club to thrill tennis lovers, enthusiasts and club members as they celebrate its end-of-year party. LASUSTECH Tennis Club Captain, Mr. Gafar Tayo Oyewopo, said: “This is our flagship event, which we elaborately celebrate yearly. This year’s edition will not be different. “This year, we are hosting three other clubs in the inter-club competition. The FAAN Tennis Club, the Police College Tennis Club, and Sky Tennis Club, all in Ikeja, as well as the LASUSTECH Tennis Club. They will be competing for various prizes, including medals, plaques, and other prizes.” He added that this year’s occasion is not open to all as only invited clubs and the hosts will be allowed into the venue of the event. “From the three clubs that we have invited, we are expecting no less than 30 members each – that’s about 90 people and from our end, we cannot have less than 160 people, which makes it 250 people or more that we are expecting for the event,” he noted.