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Pak appeal rejected, Davis Cup tie moved to Kazakhstan

Pak appeal rejected, Davis Cup tie moved to Kazakhstan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) had filed an appeal contesting the ITF Davis Cup Committee's November 4 decision to shift the November 29-30 tie to a neutral venue.

India's Davis Cup tie in Pak shifted to neutral venue

India's Davis Cup tie in Pak shifted to neutral venue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

According to Davis Cup regulations, the Pakistan Tennis Federation now has five working days to choose and confirm their proposed venue.

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

AITA said last week they had written to International Tennis Federation (ITF) asking them to shift the tie to a neutral venue

Olympics: 'I can die', Medvedev fumes as heat takes toll

Olympics: 'I can die', Medvedev fumes as heat takes toll

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

While Medvedev said he was "lucky" he felt better and could continue his match to advance, Spain's Paula Badosa gave up.

French Open organisers working to avoid US Open clash

French Open organisers working to avoid US Open clash

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The French Open had originally been due to start on Sunday, but the new coronavirus crisis forced organisers to postpone the start to Sept. 20, one week after the scheduled final of the US Open, leading to criticism within the tennis world.

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The Indian tennis federation on Saturday confirmed that it will approach world governing body ITF, seeking a neutral venue for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan.

ITF dismay at Schuettler decision

ITF dismay at Schuettler decision

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

The International Tennis Federation reacted with dismay after German Rainer Schuettler was told he could compete in the Beijing Olympics following a Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing.

Why Rajpal was named skipper for Pak Davis tie

Why Rajpal was named skipper for Pak Davis tie

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The All India Tennis Association says an unflattering perception is being created about it in the wake of Mahesh Bhupathi's removal as captain when it actually selected Rohit Rajpal because the ITF, till the last moment, had not given the impression that it would move the Davis Cup tie out of Islamabad.

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Two Indian seafarers stranded without passports on a cargo ship in Iran's port city of Bushehr since 2019, have been released after the Indian embassy in Teheran issued travel documents, the Maritime Union of India (MUI) said on Friday. The claim made by the MUI could not be independently verified.

China withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus

China withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The Chinese team were due to travel to Romania for a March 6-7 playoff but will be unable to do so due to "increased restrictions" in response to the outbreak, the ITF said in a statement on Twitter.

New dates announced for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

New dates announced for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad will begin on either November 29 or November 30, but only after the security situation is reviewed.

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.

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"The recent developments have resulted in an atmosphere which is not conducive for a happy friendly tie between the two teams which have immense respect for each other," AITA General Secretary Hironmoy Chatterjee wrote to the ITF in an email seen by Reuters.

French Open champ Swiatek equals Venus's record!

French Open champ Swiatek equals Venus's record!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

* Swiatek started playing tennis in an attempt to emulate her older sister, who competed briefly on the junior circuit.

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.

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Walking out of the outside courts at the Balewadi stadium, his gait was assuring as he uttered, "no more singles for me".

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Factbox on Australia's Ashleigh Barty, who beat Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-3 in the French Open final on Saturday:

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The four Majors to trial 10-point tiebreak in final set starting with Roland Garros.

Two Wimbledon matches under probe for alleged match-fixing

Two Wimbledon matches under probe for alleged match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said it is investigating two matches from this month's Wimbledon Grand Slam after bookmakers flagged "possible irregular betting patterns".

Isha Lakhani wins ITF title

Isha Lakhani wins ITF title

Rediff.com10 May 2003

She beat seventh-seeded Shruti Dhawan 6-3, 6-4 in the final.

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad next month has been postponed to November under "exceptional circumstances" after a security review, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.

Pak stars may not play Davis Cup tie at neutral venue

Pak stars may not play Davis Cup tie at neutral venue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Pakistan tennis mulls appeal against shifting Davis Cup tie; PTF president says 'India has only politicised a sports event'.

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's military and to help with humanitarian efforts following Russia's invasion of her country last week.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Indian tennis divided over Davis Cup revamp

Indian tennis divided over Davis Cup revamp

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

'If it is a World Cup then yes, doing away with home and away format, is okay'

India loses tennis events due to closure of Pakistan's air space

India loses tennis events due to closure of Pakistan's air space

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The source said logistics became a big issue for almost all the participating countries.

Sports Shorts: Jarry suspended for doping at Davis Cup

Sports Shorts: Jarry suspended for doping at Davis Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Billie Jean King helped the United States win the inaugural Fed Cup, the team event is being re-named in honour of the greatest trailblazer in women's tennis.

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup is the largest annual international team competition in sport, but has suffered as a spectacle since many top players began opting out.

Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash

Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Tennis must avoid "internal battles" if its growth is to keep pace with other sports, Roger Federer said on Monday in response to news that the ATP was to launch a revamped World Team Cup.

Pakistan struggling to pick team for Davis Cup tie against India

Pakistan struggling to pick team for Davis Cup tie against India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Dismissing Pakistan's review appeal, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Kazakhstan's capital Nur-Sultan as the neutral venue for the tie.

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

France, who were 2-0 up courtesy of Arthur Rinderknech and Adrian Mannarino, faced little resistance from Ecuador as wins for Benjamin Bonzi and the doubles pair of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicholas Mahut secured victory for the 10-times champions.

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

While tennis is a lucrative sport for those at the top -- the 2020 Australian Open singles champions each took home A$4.12 million ($2.52 million) -- those in the lower echelons often struggle to make ends meet.

Sharapova says will appeal two-year ban

Sharapova says will appeal two-year ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Maria Sharapova will appeal a two-year ban for doping imposed by the International Tennis Federation on Wednesday.

Tennis Round-up: Seeds struggle at Charleston Open

Tennis Round-up: Seeds struggle at Charleston Open

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Sixth seed Elise Mertens fell to Kaia Kanepi 0-6, 6-0, 7-5 and seventh seed Julia Goerges lost to American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 7-6(0).

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.

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Rafael Nadal to play for Spain in new Davis Cup Finals while World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, have already said they would support the ATP Cup -- seen as a rival team event to the Davis Cup -- when it begins in Australia just a few weeks after the ITF's flagship event.

Nastase faces investigation over Serena Williams comments

Nastase faces investigation over Serena Williams comments

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) launched an investigation into Romanian Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase after allegations the former world number one had made a derogatory comment about Serena Williams' unborn child.