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'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

Australia want Davis Cup tie moved from India

Australia want Davis Cup tie moved from India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Australia's tennis federation have requested their Davis Cup tie against India be moved out of the country due to security concerns. The Indian hosts, however, remain confident of staging the May event.

Somdev Dev Varman makes tennis history

Somdev Dev Varman makes tennis history

Rediff.com27 May 2008

India's Somdev Dev Varman created history on Monday by winning his second consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association singles titles. Dev Varman cruised to victory in under an hour and becomes the first Indian in the tournament's 124-year history to win consecutive titles.

Sania's selection was based on merit: AITA

Sania's selection was based on merit: AITA

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

AITA put up a weak defence to Sania Mirza's jibe against the tennis body, saying the selection for the London Olympics was done purely on merit and that it acknowledges the accomplishments of Sania.

Somdev wants to partner Paes at Olympics

Somdev wants to partner Paes at Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

In a new twist to the crisis in Indian tennis, Somdev Devvarman, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, has said he is fit to partner Leander Paes in the Olympics if asked by the All India Tennis Association (AITA).

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the USTA would take "extraordinary precautions" to protect players, including robust testing, additional cleaning, extra locker room space and dedicated accommodation.

'To win a doubles medal in Olympics close to my heart'

'To win a doubles medal in Olympics close to my heart'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes said that the thought of winning a doubles medal in Olympics is close to his heart and he wants to fulfil the wish.

Ministry seeks details from AITA on payment row

Ministry seeks details from AITA on payment row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The payment row which prompted top tennis players to issue a Commonwealth Games boycott threat is expected to take another fortnight to resolve as the Sports Ministry on Monday sought more details of the expenses from the All India Tennis Association to release the money.

Fish, Monfils out of France vs US Davis Cup tie

Fish, Monfils out of France vs US Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

World No 9 Mardy Fish has pulled out of the United States' Davis Cup quarter-final against France, who will be without World No 14 Gael Monfils for this week's tie.

CWG OC treasurer Anil Khanna resigns

CWG OC treasurer Anil Khanna resigns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Already engulfed in a series of corruption charges, the CWG Organising Committee faced more problems with its treasurer Anil Khanna resigning in the wake of allegations that his son's firm secured the contract for laying synthetic courts at the tennis stadium. OC sources said Khanna, also the All India Tennis Association secretary, put in his papers on moral grounds in view of the allegations.

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Soccer's rule makers are considering a tennis tiebreak-type system to make penalty shootouts fairer.

Kalmadi requests Hesh to play at Asiad

Kalmadi requests Hesh to play at Asiad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi urged Mahesh Bhupathi to roll back his decision to quit team tennis and play in the Doha Asian Games.

Peer pressure for Dubai Open

Peer pressure for Dubai Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The future of the $2 million Dubai Tennis championship was questioned by the WTA on Sunday after Israeli player Shahar Peer was denied an entry visa to the United Arab Emirates.

Murray's mum to captain Fed Cup team

Murray's mum to captain Fed Cup team

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Judy Murray, mother of World No. 4 Andy, was named as non-playing captain of Britain's Fed Cup women's tennis team on Thursday.

US Open umpire controversies force USTA to review policies

US Open umpire controversies force USTA to review policies

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday it would undertake a review of its communication policies after a string of umpiring controversies at the U.S. Open.

Delhi to host India-Korea Davis Cup tie

Delhi to host India-Korea Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

India have decided to host their February 1 to 3 Davis Cup tie against Korea in the national capital.

'Leander's strength was his unpredictability'

'Leander's strength was his unpredictability'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Anecdotes on Leander Paes flew thick and fast as India's tennis greats, former and present, came together to celebrate the 12-time Grand Slam winner's 21 years of representing the nation in Davis Cup.

Indian team to travel to Pakistan to participate in Davis Cup

Indian team to travel to Pakistan to participate in Davis Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Indian cricket team had last toured Pakistan in 2007, and after that, no team across any sport in the country has toured Pakistan.

Sports Shorts: Jury finds USTA mostly liable for Bouchard fall

Sports Shorts: Jury finds USTA mostly liable for Bouchard fall

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The jury deliberated for less than an hour before ruling in Bouchard's favour in the lawsuit against the USTA.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Delhi to host inaugural Asian Hopman Cup

Delhi to host inaugural Asian Hopman Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

The winner will be given an entry into the main draw of the Hyundai Hopman Cup in Australia.

IOA president Malhotra slams Bhupathi, Bopanna

IOA president Malhotra slams Bhupathi, Bopanna

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday slammed Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna for dictating terms to the All India Tennis Association (AITA) over selection of the team for the 2012 Olympics.

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as he was on Saturday handed a wild card entry in doubles for the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, beginning in Pune from February 3. The 46-year-old Paes and his partner Australian Mathew Ebden will face the pair of Divij Sharan and New Zealand's Artem Sitak in the first round.

PHOTOS: Saketh Myneni proposes to girlfriend at Davis Cup dinner!

PHOTOS: Saketh Myneni proposes to girlfriend at Davis Cup dinner!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Myneni, who will lead India in the Davis Cup tie against Spain, on Friday, proposed to his girlfriend Sri Lakshmi Anumolu at the official Davis Cup dinner on Wednesday night.

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.

US Open: Djokovic top seed, Federer second

US Open: Djokovic top seed, Federer second

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has been seeded number one for the US Open with five times winner Roger Federer seeded second, the United States Tennis Association announced on Tuesday.

Wadhera to umpire at Wimbledon

Wadhera to umpire at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Birbal Wadhera, a tennis umpire from Chandigarh, has been selected for umpiring at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The 'Big Three' of tennis world -- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic -- won't lose much due to the suspension of professional tours since they have already created their own legacies but the real struggle is for lower-ranked players, including the Indians, says legendary Vijay Amritraj. Amritraj said the trio of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, who have a tight grip over Grand Slam tournaments, won't feel any financial stress or the pressure of progress.

Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The second round match between former champion Angelique Kerber and Anhelina Kalinina, originally scheduled to begin after Schwartzman and Anderson, was pushed to Thursday.

'Players will always feel at risk without vaccine'

'Players will always feel at risk without vaccine'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Athletes will not feel 100% safe until a vaccine for the novel coronavirus is available and the US Open should only proceed if all qualified players are able to travel to the Grand Slam, American doubles specialist Rajeev Ram said. Professional tennis was suspended in early March as countries went into lockdown to contain the spread of the virus and the season will not resume until early August.

Former British No 1 Baltacha battling cancer

Former British No 1 Baltacha battling cancer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Former British No 1 Elena Baltacha has been diagnosed with liver cancer, the Scot said on Friday.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

After a long battle with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her native Czech Republic

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

Sania down eight places to 92nd in rankings

Sania down eight places to 92nd in rankings

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

India's Sania Mirza slipped eight places down to 92nd in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings issued on Monday. Sania, who is currently nursing a wrist injury, has 745 ranking points in her kitty.

Rebels defend tough stand, remain unavailable for Davis Cup

Rebels defend tough stand, remain unavailable for Davis Cup

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The rebel group, demanding better playing conditions from the All India Tennis Association, said they will continue to remain unavailable for Davis Cup selection until the federation engages with them in 'good faith'.

Sania signs up with Globosport

Sania signs up with Globosport

Rediff.com14 May 2003

The signing follows the Hyderabad girl's decision last week to come out of the All India Tennis Association's sponsorship and pursue corporate patronage.

Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris

Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Austrian Thiem was 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 4-1 up when the men's match, which had already been halted on Friday because of bad weather, was stopped.

Chan claims ITF title

Chan claims ITF title

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Top seed Chin-Wei Chan of Chinese Taipei beat second seed Montinee Tangphong of Thailand 6-2, 6-3.

Bangalore Open upgraded to Tier II

Bangalore Open upgraded to Tier II

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

The WTA Bangalore Open is now a Tier II event and will offer the highest prize money for a tennis event in India.

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

European champions England will wear blue shorts for both their home and away kits for this month's friendlies