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CCI-ITF: Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan to meet Pavic for title

CCI-ITF: Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan to meet Pavic for title

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Jeevan, 24, who came into the tournament ranked 400th in the world and soon after becoming the national men's singles champion, outlasted compatriot Purav Raja in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 in 90 minutes at the Cricket Club of India.

Sania stumbles in final at Wrexham ITF event

Sania stumbles in final at Wrexham ITF event

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

After mauling lower-ranked opponents all through the week, Sania Mirza lost the title clash of the Wrexham ITF event 2-6, 4-6 to local favourite Heather Watson on Sunday.

Airline misplaces Nedunchezhiyan's bag ahead of Senegal ITF event

Airline misplaces Nedunchezhiyan's bag ahead of Senegal ITF event

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Former National champion Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan is going through a torrid time in Senegal as the airline on which he travelled there has misplaced his bag.

Amritraj, Myneni to meet in Pune ITF Futures final

Amritraj, Myneni to meet in Pune ITF Futures final

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Prakash Amritraj and Saketh Myneni set up the men's singles title clash in the US $15,000 ITF Futures tournament after comfortable semi-final victories in Pune on Friday.

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Sanam Singh and Vijayant Mailk raised hopes of an all-Indian final at the US $15,000 ITF men's singles Futures tournament in Toronto, Canada, after winning their respective quarter-finals. Second seed Sanam beat Canadia's Braydenx Schnur 7-5, 6-1 while fourth seed Vijayant got the better of eighth seed Fritz Wolmarans of South Africa 7-6(3), 6-2.

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

Rushmi to meet Heli in ITF final

Rushmi to meet Heli in ITF final

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

They won their semifinal matches in contrasting fashion today to set up the title clash in the Bhavana Swarup ITF Women's tennis tournament.

Hewitt and Serena Williams named ITF champions

Hewitt and Serena Williams named ITF champions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

Australia's Hewitt earned the accolade for the second year running, while American Williams was honoured for the first time.

'Head of State' security for Indian Davis Cup team in Islamabad

'Head of State' security for Indian Davis Cup team in Islamabad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A bomb disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning, and two escort vehicles will shadow the Indian Davis Cup team during its travel as part of multi-layer security arrangement, which is usually accorded to the Head of State, to ensure the visiting tennis players' safety and security.

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Both Balaji and Bhambri have got some decent results on clay in lead up to the Roland Garros, where the action will unfold during the Summer Olympics from July 27.

Shweta Kakhandki in final of Pak ITF event

Shweta Kakhandki in final of Pak ITF event

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The top seeded Indian will meet second seed Ditthim Punjaporn of Thailand in the final of the under-18 event.

Sunitha Rao in second round of Boston ITF event

Sunitha Rao in second round of Boston ITF event

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Sunitha Rao shrugged off a poor start to beat Kristina Kuvoca of Slovakia in a tough three-setter and advance to the singles second round of the US $50,000 ITF women's tennis tournament in Boston, USA. The United States-based Indian, seeded fifth, rallied to beat her Slovakian opponent 1-6 6-4 7-6(4) in the first round of the hardcourt event.

Indian boys fail to make ITF World finals

Indian boys fail to make ITF World finals

Rediff.com22 May 2003

unseeded Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the World junior tennis Asia/Oceania qualifying tournament

Giant killers Basak and Karen in semis of Pune ITF event

Giant killers Basak and Karen in semis of Pune ITF event

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Turkey's Basak Eraydin and Israel's Karen Shlomo continued their dream run, making it to the semi-finals of the NECC ITF women's $25,000 tennis tournament, in Pune.

'How much longer is this going to take?'

'How much longer is this going to take?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Halep says she sent evidence about the contamination to the ITF in December and hoped her case would be heard by an independent tribunal in February but that it was postponed and then a new date in March had also been put back.

Good day for Sanam Singh in Toronto ITF event

Good day for Sanam Singh in Toronto ITF event

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Sanam Singh enjoyed a good day in office, reaching the men'[s singles quarter-finals and doubles semi-finals in the US $15,000 ITF men's Futures tournament in Toronto, Canada.

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.

India's Dhamne qualifies for junior Wimbledon C'ships

India's Dhamne qualifies for junior Wimbledon C'ships

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

He will open his campaign against world number 47, Australian Hayden Jones.

New faces in India's Billie Jean King Cup squad

New faces in India's Billie Jean King Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Indian youngsters were rewarded for their good form as they were named in India's Billie Jean King Cup squad.

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

With the Australian Open currently on, defending champion Novak Djokovic has once again been dubbed as a favourite to retain the title, and former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic of Australia firmly believes there will be no one to challenge the great Serbian.

India's Davis Cup tie in September to avoid clash with Asian Games

India's Davis Cup tie in September to avoid clash with Asian Games

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'India's Davis Cup tie will now be played on September 14-15'

All you MUST know about US Open champ Coco Gauff

All you MUST know about US Open champ Coco Gauff

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Coco Gauff became the first American to win a US Open singles title since Sloane Stephens in 2017.

India overwhelming favourites in Bopanna's Davis Cup farewell

India overwhelming favourites in Bopanna's Davis Cup farewell

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Hauling itself up from World Group II should not be a complicated task for India when it takes on an unostentatious Morocco in the home tie, which will be more of a celebration of Rohan Bopanna's Davis Cup career.

AITA hits back at Bopanna's Olympics qualification claims

AITA hits back at Bopanna's Olympics qualification claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

India's doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna, who failed to make the cut for the Tokyo Olympics along with Divij Sharan because of their low combined rank, on Monday accused All India Tennis Association (AITA) of misleading everyone by claiming it had changed the combination by pairing him with Sumit Nagal for a shot at qualification.

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Natela Dzalamidze will be able to compete at Wimbledon after she changed her nationality to represent Georgia

Hosts Pakistan won't shift Davis Cup venue vs India

Hosts Pakistan won't shift Davis Cup venue vs India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'They should come to Pakistan. It's not fair that they do not come to Pakistan. The Indian team is much better than us. We have a beautiful hotel just across the stadium. If Indians come it will send a good message that we are good neighbours.'

Nagal makes singles cut for Tokyo Olympics

Nagal makes singles cut for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

AITA pairs him with Bopanna, withdraws Sharan

Can India maintain Davis Cup dominance vs Pakistan?

Can India maintain Davis Cup dominance vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash

Davis Cup Finals group stage to be played in Sept

Davis Cup Finals group stage to be played in Sept

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

US WNBA All-Star Griner's detention in Russia extended

India to face Norway in Davis Cup World Group tie

India to face Norway in Davis Cup World Group tie

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Davis Cup tie will be held either on September 16-17 or 17-18 while tennis event at the Asian Games are scheduled to be held from September 10-14.

AITA to refer Bopanna's 'recording act' to ethics body

AITA to refer Bopanna's 'recording act' to ethics body

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Seeking to clear the air around the negative perception created following comments of Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza, the AITA put on record how it aggressively pursued the case of Bopanna and Divij Sharan for entry into the Tokyo Olympics.

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour.'

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only as neutrals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday.

Tennis players question fairness over Olympic cut-off

Tennis players question fairness over Olympic cut-off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'The most confusing part as a player is even though the entry deadline has passed for Olympics, we have no idea on what the exact cut off of rankings are.'

Djokovic accused of fuelling tension

Djokovic accused of fuelling tension

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Kosovo's tennis federation has accused Serbia's Novak Djokovic of aggravating an already tense situation after the world number three wrote that Kosovo was "the heart of Serbia" on a camera lens.

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Ahead of this year's Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players signed personal declarations that cleared them to compete in this year's Championship.

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

More sporting bodies sanctioned Russian and Belarusian athletes on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Davis Cup Finals to take place over 11 days, three cities

Davis Cup Finals to take place over 11 days, three cities

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A final decision is expected by March based on the hosting and COVID-19 contingency proposals received from bidders.

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.

AITA may send team to Pakistan for Davis Cup, will begin visa process soon

AITA may send team to Pakistan for Davis Cup, will begin visa process soon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

AITA won't force any player to travel to Pakistan and is willing to send even a second-string team to avoid suspension