Tennis — the mere mention of this sport paints a picture of elegance and royalty in the minds of sports fans around the world. And, the sport reaps great dividends for the ones who pursue it, be it in terms of fame or monetary benefits. Therefore, it is not surprising to see some tennis players…

DAYANA YASTREMSKA is fast becoming the talk of the town at this year’s Australian Open. The women’s singles draw at Melbourne Park has so far been very much a tale of two halves. Dayana Yastremska booked her place in the Australian Open semi-finalsCredit: AFP The Ukrainian is becoming the talk of the town in MelbourneCredit:…

Story Links NEW ORLEANS – Georgia State’s Baran Soyler and Old Dominion’s Sofia Johnson each won all of their matches to earn the first Sun Belt Conference Tennis Players of the Week honors of the season.  Men’s Tennis Player of the WeekBaran Soyler, Georgia State(So. | Adana, Turkey) Panthers’ sophomore Baran Soyler won four matches at…

American tennis legend Billie Jean King is yet again making headlines for a bold remark. Focused on fashion, King feels clothes allow female tennis players to express their individuality through colors and prints. She has been vocal in the past about the color white being ubiquitous as the sport’s color. America’s Favorite Video Today Although…

Story Links Due to inclement weather, Presbyterian College’s men’s and women’s tennis teams have had to reschedule their upcoming home matches against Lander. The women’s match, initially set for this Thursday, January 25, at the Templeton Tennis Courts, is now rescheduled for this Monday, January 29, at noon. The men’s match, originally scheduled for this Friday, January…

Rohan Bopanna has become the oldest world no.1 ever after reaching the Australian Open semifinals alongside doubles partner Matthew Ebden. Bopanna and Ebden beat Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 7-5 to reach the summit of the men’s doubles world rankings. The Indian tennis star credited his physiotherapist and Iyengar yoga for his longevity and…

There’s a case to be made about elite tennis being the loneliest sport. It’s the closest you can get to solitary confinement, as Andre Agassi noted. But how can one be weighed down by the weight of loneliness, when you’re surrounded by thousands of spectators that also include your loved ones, your coach, your physiotherapist,…

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi Jan 24, 2024 05:53 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Tennis icon Rohan Bopanna is set to become the oldest tennis player to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in men’s doubles. There is no stopping Rohan Bopanna. The tennis icon will soon become the oldest player to reach the…

Before the best tennis players had even finalised their preparations for the first grand slam tournament of the year, Dayana Yastremska was already fighting for her survival in the tournament. Through the three qualifying rounds of the Australian Open, the 23-year-old toiled through three tough three-set matches against lowly opponents. She was far from her…

NEW DELHI: Zheng Qinwen overcame a slow start to secure a commanding victory over Russian Anna Kalinskaya with a scoreline of 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-1 in Melbourne on Wednesday. This triumph propels the Chinese 12th seed into the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time.The match saw a nervous start from Kalinskaya, who, in…