Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis.
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.
Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal was trailing in his second round men's singles match against Holger Rune of Denmark, when rain led to a suspension of the contest.
Carlos Alcaraz said he will be "at 100%" for the US Open despite stopping his training in New York on Saturday as a precaution after twisting his ankle.
Images from the Olympics tennis action at the Roland Garros, Paris, on Wednesday.
Winning the Grand Slam title on physically demanding red clay is 'special' says Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who clinched his third French Open men's doubles trophy with Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy.
The 26-year-old then made first round exits from the Bordeaux Challenger and Geneva Open earlier this month.
Rafael Nadal suffered a shock 7-5, 6-3 defeat by Austrian Dominic Thiem in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Friday, a result that means the Spaniard will lose the world number one ranking.
A Mumbai-based pandal has designed an idol that reduces pollution and ocean waste and urges its visitors to contribute smartly towards a social cause.
Rafael Nadal says he will decide when to retire following the Paris Olympics after losing in straight sets to 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the second round of the singles.
Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.
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The incident took place between 8.30 am and 9 am near the campus of a temple during a religious programme in Shahpur village under Rehli assembly seat, as per officials.
A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era
Draped in an American flag, Will Claye dropped to one knee in front of long-term girlfriend Queen Harrison and asked her to marry him. She said yes.
The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.
Images from Day 3 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.
Swiatek downs Gauff to meet Sabalenka in Italian Open final
Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.
Rafael Nadal's dominance on the red claycourts in Paris is unmatched, the Spaniard picking up his 13th French Open trophy last year to match Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay
Iga Swiatek will be looking to join a select band of players who have lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup four times
The tennis ace believes that clay will be the ideal platform for her to make a comeback after a knee injury.
The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.
When contacted, AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar said he does not have any objection to Bopanna playing with Balaji, ranked 84, at the Paris Olympics.
As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break 'Dahi Handis' (claypots filled with curd) suspended in mid-air.
Clay maestro Rafa Nadal was in cruise control in the latest phase of his French Open build-up while Robin Soderling, the man who ended the Spaniard's Roland Garros reign, crashed out of the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
Contenders lurk around every corner in New York, as a gruelling year has left the title vulnerable for those hoping to capture a maiden major title.
India's Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian to win match at Masters on clay since 1990!
Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.
Sumit Nagal won the Heilbronner Neckarcup ATP Challenger event beating Alexander Ritschard of Switzerland
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win his fourth Grand Slam title.
The 21-year-old is looking to become just the 11th woman to claim a third consecutive Grand Slam title.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic was beaten by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals.
Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.
Spain's dream team met its match as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by American duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday.
Rafael Nadal extended his winning streak on clay to 68 matches at the Barcelona Open.
Tsitsidosa era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas
Alcaraz's triumph on the Parisian red dirt was the third Grand Slam trophy of his young career and followed the Spanish world number three's breakthrough title at the 2022 U.S. Open and epic Wimbledon victory 12 months ago.
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