Arij Mutabagani: WTA Finals can spark tennis boom in Saudi Arabia
When the WTA Finals arrives in Riyadh later this year, it will do so as more than just a tennis tournament.
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Andy Murray drawn against Czech Tomas Machac in Wimbledon first round
Andy Murray has been given an extra day in his efforts to recover from back surgery in time to play singles at Wimbledon.
Rohan Bopanna Exclusive: Contemplating Retirement, Paris Olympics And More
Ageing like fine wine, India's own tennis superstar Rohan Bopanna is a name that needs no introduction. A player who has carried the Indian flag with pride at every tournament he has featured, Bopanna remains one of the finest athletes, not just in tennis, that the country has produced. At the age of 43 years and 329 days, Bopanna created history by becoming the oldest player in men's tennis to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era, winning the Australian Open 2024. Who knew that the illustrious triumph would ignite new hunger in the veteran star and he is now gearing up to go for the elusive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. As the Indian contingent begins the final lap of its preparations for the Olympic Games, Bopanna spoke to NDTV in an exclusive chat and shared insights into the marquee tennis star he is.
Sumit Nagal Gets Tough Opponent In Maiden Wimbledon Main Draw
India's top singles player Sumit Nagal is set to make his maiden appearance in the men's singles main draw of the Wimbledon and he will be up against higher-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia in the first round in London. However, World No. 72 Nagal has a tough road ahead as he is placed in the same section of the draw as top seed and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and could face the Italian in the third round if he makes it that far.
Young guns Alcaraz, Sinner ready to fire as Wimbledon prepares for new era
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner will take their simmering rivalry at the top of the men's game to Wimbledon, where the two young guns will look to prolong seven-times winner Novak Djokovic's trophy drought in 2024.
Swiatek looks for Wimbledon breakthrough as rivals face fitness woes
For all her achievements over the last few seasons, Iga Swiatek remains largely unproven on grasscourts, but the Pole will have a golden opportunity to claim a maiden Wimbledon title with her rivals hampered by injuries and illness before the Grand Slam.
Iga Swiatek to face Sofia Kenin at Wimbledon; Carlos Alcaraz draws qualifier Mark Lajal
Wimbledon top seed Iga Swiatek was handed a tricky first-round test at Wimbledon as the world number one was drawn against American Sofia Kenin.
Bianca Andreescu to lead 5-member Canadian tennis team into Paris Olympics
Bianca Andreescu will continue her comeback at the Paris Games as part of a loaded Canadian tennis team looking for its first Olympic medal in 24 years.