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US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

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.

Andy Murray to return to action in June

Andy Murray to return to action in June

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Andy Murray was targeting a return to the tour at the Miami Open in March before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have conveyed to the national tennis federation that they won't travel to Pakistan for the next Davis Cup tie.

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

India and New Zealand will face off in a Davis Cup tie in September at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA) stadium.

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

Kate, William Watch Djoko, Cameron Win

Kate, William Watch Djoko, Cameron Win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Kate is a regular fixture at Wimbledon.

Serena 'devastated and shocked' over Peng Shuai reports

Serena 'devastated and shocked' over Peng Shuai reports

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Serena Williams voiced concern for fellow tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been seen publicly since she accused a former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, of sexual assault.

Delhi to host Indo-Spain Davis Cup tie

Delhi to host Indo-Spain Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

India will host five-time champions Spain on the hard courts of Delhi Lawn Tennis Association in the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, scheduled for September 16-18.

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.'

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'The conventional view is that it's the women who are being provocative and drawing attention to themselves. Has anyone considered the alternative view?' asks Kanika Datta.

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Tennis fans 12 years or older will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend the US Open, tournament officials announced Friday, just three days before the main draw was set to begin.

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IOA also announced that Sindhu, India's only woman athlete to win back-to-back Olympic medals, will be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony on July 26, alongside ace table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal.

AITA 'will be firm' on Davis Cup players' demands

AITA 'will be firm' on Davis Cup players' demands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Indian tennis association is refusing to be held to ransom by regular Davis Cup players, who have hinted at a possible boycott if their demands for a greater involvement in the running of the team are not met.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was "immoral" and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

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.

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Denied accreditation, India's Korean archery coach says he won't continue after contract expiry

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the USTA to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the US Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Sunday in an indication that the world number one's application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the US might have failed.

Davis Cup playoffs: Somdev, Lee-Hesh for Japan tie

Davis Cup playoffs: Somdev, Lee-Hesh for Japan tie

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Somdev Devvarman will spearhead India's singles challenge in a four-member team announced by the All India Tennis Association on Friday for the Davis Cup World Group playoffs against Japan from September 16 to 18.

India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

With temperatures soaring in Paris Olympics, Indian athletes battling the soaring temperatures and lack of cooling in their rooms in the Paris Olympic Games Village have been provided with 40 portable air conditioners

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.

Discussion between AITA and ITF postponed

Discussion between AITA and ITF postponed

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi, who was to be part of the conference call, informed that the discussions have been postponed by a day.

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'Of course, you don't wish this on anyone. You want these terrible things to be able to finish as fast as possible for all the people in the world to have a chance to have a good life.'

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a 6-2, 6-4 defeat at the hands of unseeded Czech Barbora Strycova in the second round of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Thursday.

Aisam pulls out of India Davis Cup tie in protest

Aisam pulls out of India Davis Cup tie in protest

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Pakistan's top doubles player Aisam ul Haq Qureshi refused to compete in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against India, protesting against the ITF's decision to shift it from Islamabad to a neutral venue.

AITA confirms players' boycott threat

AITA confirms players' boycott threat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The men's team for the Commonwealth Games -- Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna -- wrote to the All India Tennis Association that if they are not paid their dues by next month 'none of them will be available for the Games in October'.

Sikh Wimbledon umpire gets MBE

Sikh Wimbledon umpire gets MBE

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Raghbir Singh Mhajan was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to tennis.

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Alexander Zverev has been ordered by a Berlin court to pay an undisclosed fine for physically abusing the mother of his child.

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the announcement.

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Besides the athletes, the exemption applies to the sporting leagues' essential staff, spouses and dependents, the statement said.

Yao Ming and Peng Shuai 'chatted merrily' at event last month

Yao Ming and Peng Shuai 'chatted merrily' at event last month

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Yao said he and Peng had known each other for nearly 20 years. However, he did not comment directly on the controversy that flared up last year after Peng, a former world No. 1 doubles player, appeared to allege that a former vice premier, Zhang Gaoli, had sexually assaulted her in the past.

Russia's Sizikova released from police custody after match-fixing allegations

Russia's Sizikova released from police custody after match-fixing allegations

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Russian player Yana Sizikova has been released from police custody a day after being arrested at the French Open over match-fixing allegations related to last year's tournament, her lawyer said on Friday.

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.

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Friday voiced its support for Leander Paes, advising a section of media to consider his illustrious Davis Cup career before questioning his commitment.

Paes, the grand old man of Indian tennis ready to shoulder responsibility

Paes, the grand old man of Indian tennis ready to shoulder responsibility

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

India's ace tennis player Leander Paes said that he was yet again ready to take the responsibility of playing a crucial role in the Davis Cup World playoff tie against Serbia which begins on Friday.

US Open to include wheelchair event after backlash

US Open to include wheelchair event after backlash

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The organisers of the US Open said they could have better communicated with wheelchair athletes before announcing they would not be part of this year's scaled-down event in New York and are now rethinking their decision.