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With his fearless approach, Sumit Nagal impressed iconic Roger Federer at the US Open and then took it forward by making two finals on the Challenger circuit, but the youngster is flabbergasted that people are just 'walking away' when he needs support. (Photo:AFP)

'I fought hard against Roger Federer but none supported me': Sumit Nagal

The 22-year-old won the Buenos Aires Challenger on Sunday night and jumped to a career-best rank of 135.

30 Sep 2019 2:38 PM

Sumit Nagal had recently made headlines after making his Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer in the recently concluded US Open. (Photo: AFP)

Sumit Nagal lifts Buenos Aires ATP Challengers title

Ranked 161 in the current rankings, the 22-year-old registered a comfortable 6-4, 6-2 win over Bognis in an hour and 37 minutes.

30 Sep 2019 10:14 AM

Giving examples of successful leagues like IPL and ISL in cricket and football, Paes said that this year the Indian Davis Cup players have agreed to play in the Tennis Premier League (TPL), which will be held here. (Photo: AFP)

'Real challenge for Sumit Nagal is to sustain performance', says Leander Paes

Nagal had made headlines after his spirited fight against the legendary Roger Federer in the first-round of the US Open.

27 Sep 2019 7:17 PM

Tour organisers opened an investigation into Nick Kyrgios following an explosive meltdown at last month's Cincinnati Masters which saw him smash two racquets, launch an abusive tirade at the chair umpire before appearing to spit at the official during a second-round match. (Photo: AP)

Nick Kyrgios given 16-week ban by AFP for poor behaviour

The suspension is deferred pending Kyrgios' compliance with several strict conditions mandated by the ATP.

26 Sep 2019 6:44 PM

Rafael Nadal expressed his disappointment over his withdrawal and said he had an amazing time playing at the Laver Cup. (Photo: AP)

Rafael Nadal out of Laver Cup due to hand injury

Nadal took to Twitter and wrote that he has an inflammation on his left wrist.

22 Sep 2019 9:00 PM

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer who won his first match alongside Alexander Zverev in Friday's doubles tie, beat Australian Kyrgios 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 10-7 to the delight of his 17,000-strong home crowd. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Laver Cup 2019: Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to put Europe ahead

The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets but dropped the opener in a tie-break.

22 Sep 2019 11:46 AM

Although the Italian went on to lose the match 6-1, 7-6, what made the match memorable was Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal combining to hand out tips to Fognini. (Photo: Twitter/ Laver Cup)

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal turn coach for Fabio Fognini; watch video

Roger Federer will start his campaign against Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal will kick off his campaign against Milos Raonic on Saturday.

21 Sep 2019 4:39 PM

During 2018, Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik became parents to their first born child Izhaan Mirza. (Photo: SaniaMirza/Instagram)

Sania Mirza reveals she played tennis just 2 nights before Izhaan took birth

Since the birth of Izhaan, Sania came out in public and asked the women to openly welcome the state of motherhood.

17 Sep 2019 2:16 PM

Newly-minted US Open champion Bianca Andreescu received a hero’s welcome on Sunday, arriving back in her hometown of Mississauga, Canada, for a celebratory rally, as Canadians embraced their very own #SheTheNorth. (Photo: Instagram)

Canada's 'Queen Bianca' Andreescu gets good homecoming

Andreescu has rapidly become a home-country favourite.

17 Sep 2019 11:17 AM

Sumit Nagal leapfrogged 16 places after his first-round exit in the US Open where he took a set off Swiss maestro Roger Federer before losing the match. (Photo: AFP)

Sumit Nagal achieves career-best 159 in ATP rankings

The 22-year-old from Haryana ended runners up in the Banja Luka ATP Challenger following a first round appearance at the US Open last month.

16 Sep 2019 8:30 PM

Eight teams - with up to five players each - will emerge from the round-robin stage to compete in the knockout phase in Sydney. (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal in Perth, Novak Djokovic in Brisbane as ATP Cup draw made

The championship will take place from January 3-12 in the lead-up to the year's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open in Melbourne.

16 Sep 2019 1:08 PM

The tournament will now take place in November and the dates will be declared by September 9. (Photo: AFP)

Davis Cup: India to take on Pakistan in November after security review

AITA had written to the ITF to shift the venue of the tournament from Pakistan or postpone the tournament for some time.

13 Sep 2019 8:40 PM

Japan's tennis star Naomi Osaka on Friday said she is splitting with her coach Jermain Jenkins. (Photo: AP)

Naomi Osaka parts way with her coach Jermain Jenkins

Jenkins had become the coach of Osaka after the Australian Open this year.

13 Sep 2019 11:26 AM

Tennis star Kim Clijsters has announced that she would be coming out of retirement and will be making a return to the tennis court in 2020. (Photo:AFP)

Kim Clijsters says she will be coming out of retirement

The 36-year-old last played competitive matches seven years ago.

13 Sep 2019 10:40 AM

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu returned to her hometown a conquering hero on Wednesday with a little more celebrating to do before getting back to work and setting new goals, such as staying injury-free. (Photo: BiancaAndreescu/Twitter)

A bit more celebrating then back to work, says Bianca Andreescu

Looking weary after a whirlwind media tour of New York, Andreescu said she was running on adrenaline after her win over Serena Williams.

12 Sep 2019 8:50 AM

Only three days after her shocking loss in the US Open final, Serena Williams went from the court to the runway to present the latest collection of her fashion label, S by Serena Williams. (Photo:AP)

Serena Williams runs from tennis court to fashion show

The 37-year-old Williams showed herself to be a fan of bold prints, in hues like purple or bright blue, or in black and white.

11 Sep 2019 11:23 AM

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu upstaged tennis great Serena Williams in the US Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title. (Photo: BiancaAndreescu/Twitter)

Bianca Andreescu hoping to win more titles after her maiden US open trophy

Since claiming the title in her US Open main draw debut, Andreescu has had a trophy photoshoot atop Rockefeller Center.

10 Sep 2019 4:29 PM

Diego Matos is currently ranked 373 in doubles, with a highest singles ranking of 580 in April 2012. (Photo: Twitter)

Brazilian tennis player Diego Matos handed life ban for match-fixing

Brazil's Diego Matos was given a life ban from professional tennis and fined USD125,000 after being found guilty of match-fixing on Monday.

10 Sep 2019 10:09 AM

As Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal scripted his 19th Grand Slam win, netizens lauded the player and sent in congratulatory messages on Twitter. (Photo: AFP)

Twitteratis hail Rafael Nadal as he scripts 19th Grand Slam win

Nadal defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in the finals to record his fourth US Open title win on Sunday.

09 Sep 2019 5:01 PM

'The way you are playing is a big joke. It is very tough to play against you,' US Open's official website quoted Medvedev as saying. (Photo: AFP)

Daniil Medvedev after facing Nadal: 'Very tough to play against you'

The 23-year-old Russian fifth seed gave a massive scare to Nadal as he shifted styles and won the next two sets after losing the first two.

09 Sep 2019 1:23 PM

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