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Indo-Pak Davis Cup: AITA-ITF concall cancelled again

Indo-Pak Davis Cup: AITA-ITF concall cancelled again

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi, who was to be part of the conference call, told PTI that "call is cancelled till further notice".

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

As captain, the former world number one led the United States to a 10-8 record in World Group play, including a run to the semi-finals in 2012 and 2018, the latter which ended in a loss to Croatia 11 days ago.

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

China withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus

China withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The Chinese team were due to travel to Romania for a March 6-7 playoff but will be unable to do so due to "increased restrictions" in response to the outbreak, the ITF said in a statement on Twitter.

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time...

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The tennis legends are set to meet at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

India caused a stir in Zagreb where veteran duo Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna edged Mate Pavic and Franko Skugor in Saturday's doubles to keep alive the tie but Marin Cilic quickly doused Indian hopes with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Sumit Nagal.

Pak appeal rejected, Davis Cup tie moved to Kazakhstan

Pak appeal rejected, Davis Cup tie moved to Kazakhstan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) had filed an appeal contesting the ITF Davis Cup Committee's November 4 decision to shift the November 29-30 tie to a neutral venue.

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Twenty-times Grand Slam champion Federer has said that he is unlikely to play in the new-look tournament, spearheaded by Barcelona player Pique's investment group Kosmos.

Germany claim first Davis Cup win vs France in 84 years

Germany claim first Davis Cup win vs France in 84 years

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Germany captain Michael Kohlmann was pleased to make 'positive history' after their first win over France in 84 years.

'Will take 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion': Paes

'Will take 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion': Paes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

Davis Cup: Prajnesh, Ramkumar lose; India trail Finland

Davis Cup: Prajnesh, Ramkumar lose; India trail Finland

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Prajnesh Gunneswaran lost to a lower-ranked Otto Virtanen, while Ramkumar Ramanathan was beaten by Emil Ruusuvuori, leaving India trailing Finland 0-2 in the Davis World Group I, in Espoo, on Friday.

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Nadal was much more than a claycourt bully, though. He spent more than 900 successive weeks from 2005 in the ATP's top 10, 209 of them at number one and at the age of 24 became the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam.

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Though Zanjeer is credited as Amitabh's breakthrough film, it didn't immediately enthrone him. Rajesh Khanna countered with a huge hit in Daag that year. But Deewar upended audience's cinematic taste and filmland hierarchies at the very start of 1975. Bachchan emerged as a one man industry, the angry young man who could regulate the thermostat of the entire film industry, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

Jurel's heroics in vain at MCG

Jurel's heroics in vain at MCG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Dhruv Jurel has made a compelling case for inclusion in India's playing XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India's Davis Cup tie in Pak shifted to neutral venue

India's Davis Cup tie in Pak shifted to neutral venue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

According to Davis Cup regulations, the Pakistan Tennis Federation now has five working days to choose and confirm their proposed venue.

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The AITA selection committee, on Tuesday, decided to keep veteran Leander Paes in the five-member playing squad for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Croatia, making Divij Sharan the reserve member.

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra rubbed shoulders with Hollywood aristocracy when she co-hosted the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner along with Julianne Moore and Kim Kardashian on September 9 in New York.

Krishna stands out among the ruins before Rahul's bizarre dismissal

Krishna stands out among the ruins before Rahul's bizarre dismissal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy then safely saw off the bowling to stay 73 for 5 till close of play, taking a 11-run lead.

Pakistan struggling to pick team for Davis Cup tie against India

Pakistan struggling to pick team for Davis Cup tie against India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Dismissing Pakistan's review appeal, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Kazakhstan's capital Nur-Sultan as the neutral venue for the tie.

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Selectors will likely opt for another batter to cover for all-rounder Green in the India series and possibly an opener if Steve Smith is restored to the number four spot.

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Amid continuing suspense over India's doubles combination, veteran Leander Paes, on Wednesday, began training for the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I tie against Uzbekistan, starting on Friday.

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The All India Tennis Association decided against seeking a change of venue for the Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in Islamabad, scheduled on September 14 and 15.

USA's Bryan brothers retire from Davis Cup

USA's Bryan brothers retire from Davis Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

United States Grand Slam doubles record holders Bob and Mike Bryan have retired from the Davis Cup after playing in the competition for almost 14 years.

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 defeat to local favourite Ugo Humbert

New dates announced for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

New dates announced for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad will begin on either November 29 or November 30, but only after the security situation is reviewed.

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

Major Davis Cup shake-up approved

Major Davis Cup shake-up approved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Proposals to revamp the Davis Cup into a season-ending 18-team event were backed by national federations at the International Tennis Federation annual general meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday.

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.

Davis Cup: Pak Tennis to appeal against neutral venue

Davis Cup: Pak Tennis to appeal against neutral venue

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Monday agreed with the safety concerns in Islamabad, raised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and moved the Nov 29-30 tie out of Pakistan's capital city.

Will revamped Davis Cup match Ryder Cup?

Will revamped Davis Cup match Ryder Cup?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The new-look Davis Cup, masterminded by Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique, has the potential to rival golf's Ryder Cup as a sporting spectacle, the tennis competition's organisers say.

Davis Cup captain Hewitt accuses Tomic of 'threats, blackmail'

Davis Cup captain Hewitt accuses Tomic of 'threats, blackmail'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Australia Davis Cup captain Hewitt says threatened by Tomic

Bopanna-Ebden, Bhambri-Olivetti in US Open third round

Bopanna-Ebden, Bhambri-Olivetti in US Open third round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

India had mixed fortunes in the men's doubles at the US Open on Friday.

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The ITF tribunal has rejected AITA's contention that its Davis Cup team could face security concerns during the World Group I Play-off tie in Islamabad, paving the way for an Indian tennis team's visit to Pakistan for the first time in 60 years.

Indian tennis divided over Davis Cup revamp

Indian tennis divided over Davis Cup revamp

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

'If it is a World Cup then yes, doing away with home and away format, is okay'

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Serbia sealed their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in straightforward fashion but Britain survived another nail-biter before joining them in the last-eight on Thursday.

Davis Cup: ITF 'satisfied' with Islamabad security plan

Davis Cup: ITF 'satisfied' with Islamabad security plan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

In an email to the ITF on Monday, AITA chief Hironmoy Chatterjee said India had full confidence the ITF and Pakistan Tennis Federation would organise an "excellent" Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie but said more security checks might be in order.

Indian tennis players refuse to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup

Indian tennis players refuse to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The Indian tennis team has written to All India Tennis Association (AITA) expressing reluctance to travel to Pakistan for their Davis Cup clash scheduled to be held next month.