News for 'Davis Cup'

Australia's Cruise Party Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Australia's Cruise Party Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Australia's players freshened up with a few drinks while sailing the Caribbean coastline with their families.

Maradona in Moscow for Cup final

Maradona in Moscow for Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona arrived in Moscow to support his team in the Davis Cup final against Russia.

Ben Shelton blasts on-court interviewers at Aus Open

Ben Shelton blasts on-court interviewers at Aus Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'I've been a little bit shocked this week with how players have been treated by the broadcaster.'

It's official! Bopanna teams up with Balaji for Paris Olympics

It's official! Bopanna teams up with Balaji for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna will pair with N Sriram Balaji in the men's doubles event at the Paris Olympics.

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: India down Japan 3-0

Davis Cup: India down Japan 3-0

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi took India to the World Group play-offs as they won the doubles encounter against Japan and clinch the Asia Oceania round II tie 3-0 in New Delhi on Saturday. India's top singles players Rohan Bopanna and Prakash Amritraj had come through tough five-setters on Friday.

'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.

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

From the passion of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, this collection of images captures unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.

Career-best ranking for India Davis Cupper Myneni

Career-best ranking for India Davis Cupper Myneni

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Following his maiden appearance at the US Open, Saketh Myneni achieved a career-high rank of 137 in singles in the latest list, issued by the ATP.

Bayern's Davies suffers skull contusion

Bayern's Davies suffers skull contusion

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Bayern did not give a timeline on his return to action but said he was "doing well under the circumstances" and sat out of training on Sunday.

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.

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Coming from a humble family at a time when tennis was considered a sport only for the upper classes in Spain, Santana became a stalwart of the country's Davis Cup team, amassing a 69-17 win-loss record in singles between 1958 and 1973. He also won the tournament at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico, where tennis was a demonstration event.

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate Honour in Tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame - as the Class of 2024.

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.

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Leander Paes said he is currently busy working on a biopic to portray the father-son duo's legacy on the big screen.

Ex Eng star Lineker to leave BBC following antisemitism row

Ex Eng star Lineker to leave BBC following antisemitism row

Rediff.com19 May 2025

In recent years, Linker's desire to put forward his political views on social media has caused headaches for the BBC, which has strict rules on impartiality.

US Open: Bopanna, Bhambri lose in doubles

US Open: Bopanna, Bhambri lose in doubles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Australia's Matthew Ebden were beaten by Argentine combo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Sinner gives the impression of a player with all the answers against whoever he comes up against, but the off-court questions he is likely to face about the doping case that surfaced in August might be harder to shrug off.

Shocking! Medvedev destroys net camera at Aus Open

Shocking! Medvedev destroys net camera at Aus Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racket and a net camera in a mid-match meltdown as he survived a huge scare against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Factbox on Italy's Jannik Sinner, who beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final

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

Scheffler pulls away late for runaway PGA Championship victory

Scheffler pulls away late for runaway PGA Championship victory

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Scottie Scheffler corrected swing issues in time to hold off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm for a runaway victory and third career major title.

Davis Cuppers have a ball

Davis Cuppers have a ball

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

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.

Henman to quit after Cup playoff

Henman to quit after Cup playoff

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Tim Henman is set to retire from the sport after the Davis Cup world group playoff against Croatia next month.

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary Big Four

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary "Big Four"

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis' "Big Four", said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal has been overwhelming.

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams withdraws from Rogers Cup

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams withdraws from Rogers Cup

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The returning Scot also announced his withdrawal from next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto.

Former Davis Cupper Premjit Lall dead

Former Davis Cupper Premjit Lall dead

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Former Davis Cup player Premjit Lall on Wednesday passed away at his residence in Kolkata after a prolonged illness.

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Andy Murray said he is hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport.

Shokeen, Rastogi to launch Davis campaign

Shokeen, Rastogi to launch Davis campaign

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Leander Paes and sunil Kumar Sipaeya will team up for the doubles in the match against Uzbekistan.

'This will go down as a special win for me'

'This will go down as a special win for me'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The freezing cold made the conditions challenging for the players.

India meet Romania in Davis World Group play-off

India meet Romania in Davis World Group play-off

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

India's hopes of making it to the Davis Cup elite World Group of 16 for the first time since 1998 received a setback when they were drawn to face world No 14 Romania away from home. The draw for the eight play-off matches, from September 19 to 21, was made at the ITF headquarters in London on Wednesday morning.

World No 1 Sinner leads Italy's tennis renaissance

World No 1 Sinner leads Italy's tennis renaissance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Andrea Binaghi, who has headed the Italian tennis federation (FITP) since 2001, pointed to reforms over the last 10-15 years to decentralise the coaching system and offer more financial, technical and psychological support to young talent.

Chennai will host India-Aus Davis tie

Chennai will host India-Aus Davis tie

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The All India Tennis Association ruled out shifting the May 8-10 Davis Cup match between India and Australia from Chennai, saying proper security arrangements will be in place to hold trouble-free matches.

Will Murray skip Wimbledon post back operation?

Will Murray skip Wimbledon post back operation?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Following a victory over Alexei Popyrin at the Queen's Club Championships in his 1,000th tour-level singles contest, Murray withdrew due to the injury while trailing 4-1 in the first set of his second-round match with Jordan Thompson on Wednesday.

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The All India Tennis Association, often accused of being lax in dealing with age fraud, had no clear answers to what transpired at CLTA.

Australia forfeit Davis tie; India declared winner

Australia forfeit Davis tie; India declared winner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

The ITF, in a statement on the Davis Cup website (www.daviscup.com), said, 'By virtue of its decision not to send a team to compete against India, Australia has forfeited the tie. India is declared the winner.'