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All India Tennis Association Elect New Office Bearers, But Do Not Officially Declare Result

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday elected unopposed a new set of office bearers but the result was not declared officially as per the directions of the Delhi High Court, which is hearing a petition into Sports Code violations by the federation. The AITA was to conduct election at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) but there was no need for voting since the Returning Officer received only one nomination for each post.

WADA to appeal Jannik Sinner doping verdict, seeks suspension - ESPN

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear world No.1 Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests, WADA said on Saturday.

No-Confidence Motion Against AITA President Anil Jain Withdrawn

The proposed no-confidence motion against All India Tennis Association (AITA) President Anil Jain has been withdrawn, sources told PTI on Saturday. Eight state tennis associations, affiliated with AITA, had proposed to move a no-confidence motion against Jain and an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) was called on Saturday ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Wimbledon's plans for expansion approved by London authorities despite residents' concerns

A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities.

Hurricane Helene forces Broncos to practice on indoor tennis courts in West Virginia resort

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Wimbledon Given Green Light For Controversial Expansion Plan

Wimbledon have been given the green light to go ahead with their controversial plans to expand the historic venue for the grass-court Grand Slam. The All England Club's proposal to build 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seat show court, on the adjacent former Wimbledon Park Golf Club was passed on Friday by London's deputy mayor for planning Jules Pipe. Wimbledon will nearly triple the size of its current site once the project is completed.

World No. 595, Who Once Lost 24 Straight Games, Stuns US Open Semi-Finalist In China Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev both won in straight sets to launch their China Open title bids Friday while 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai pulled off a big shock in the women's draw. Four-time major champion Alcaraz defeated fellow 21-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-4 and faces Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in round two in Beijing. Alcaraz, who went out in the second round of the US Open last month, made a blistering start against the 51st-ranked Frenchman by breaking serve in the first game.

King becomes first female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

NEW YORK - Billie Jean King has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the United States Tennis Association said on Friday, becoming the first individual female athlete to receive the honour.

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All India Tennis Association Elect New Office Bearers, But Do Not Officially Declare Result

WADA to appeal Jannik Sinner doping verdict, seeks suspension - ESPN

No-Confidence Motion Against AITA President Anil Jain Withdrawn

Wimbledon's plans for expansion approved by London authorities despite residents' concerns

Hurricane Helene forces Broncos to practice on indoor tennis courts in West Virginia resort

Wimbledon Given Green Light For Controversial Expansion Plan

World No. 595, Who Once Lost 24 Straight Games, Stuns US Open Semi-Finalist In China Open

King becomes first female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal