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Nole is Laureus world sportsman; Spanish women among top winners

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Apr 23, 2024 21:04

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Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham and Simone Biles were among the big winners in Madrid on Sunday night, as Spain was at the centre of world sport with an unrivalled collection of sport’s greatest talents celebrating the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.

On an unforgettable evening at the historic Palacio de Cibeles in the heart of Madrid, with media from across the world in attendance, Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.

Feb 15, 2024 20:02

Eurosport to telecast Bengaluru Open 2024 live from QFs

BENGALURU: Fans across India, Asia and Europe can now catch all the exciting tennis action from the DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2024 as it will be telecast live on Eurosport from quarter-finals, starting on Friday. The ATP Challenger event is being organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru with the final scheduled on Sunday.

Feb 13, 2024 18:02

K'taka CM announces Rs50l cash prize for Rohan Bopanna

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday congratulated ace tennis player Rohan Bopanna for winning the men's doubles Australian Open title and announced a prize of Rs 50 lakh. He felicitated Bopanna in the presence of his family. Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge, Minister Shivraj Thangadagi and others were also present.

Feb 12, 2024 19:02

ATP part funding 4 Challenger events in India: Vijay Amritraj

CHENNAI: In a landmark deal between the Association of Tennis Professionals and organisers of Challenger tournaments in India, the ATP is providing monetary support to all the four events currently being held in India. The ATP started this initiative this year, Vijay Amritraj, president of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA), told New Indian Express.

Feb 12, 2024 18:02

Bengaluru Open 2024 ropes in 12 sponsors

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Open 2024, organized by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), has onboarded 12 gold sponsors who have pledged their support to elevate the stature of the tournament, set to take place at the KSLTA Stadium from February 12 to 18.

Feb 07, 2024 18:02

India's Davis Cup heroes key draw at Bengaluru Open 2024

BENGALURU: Four Indian Davis Cuppers, including Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji, who played a key role in India's commanding win over Pakistan with their singles performances in Islamabad, will compete in the doubles event of the DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2024.

Feb 06, 2024 17:02

Djokovic, Nadal to headline ‘6 Kings Slam’ exhibition in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host a new elite tennis exhibition featuring Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal with three other Grand Slam winners in October, the country's General Entertainment Authority has announced. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will also play at the “Six Kings Slam”, which will form part of the Saudi cultural and entertainment festival Riyadh Season, organizers said.

Feb 02, 2024 18:02

T'cast rights for Ind-Pak Davis Cup tie with Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel will have exclusive, live coverage of the Davis Cup World Group I Playoff between India and Pakistan on February 3-4 in Islamabad. The matches will begin at 11 am local time each day and can be seen throughout India on Samsung TV+.

Jan 29, 2024 20:01

1.1m spectators attend record-breaking Australian Open 2024

A new men’s champion was crowned and an incumbent women’s titleholder reigned again, bringing a record-breaking Australian Open 2024 to a close in Melbourne. Some 1.1 million fans filled the through the gates during the main draw – the highest attendance yet – as Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka stood and delivered.

Jan 29, 2024 19:01

‘Head of State’ security for India Davis Cup team in Pak

The Indian national tennis team, which is in Islamabad for the upcoming Davis Cup 2024 World Group I play-off tie versus Pakistan for the first time in 60 years, is reportedly being accorded "Head of State" level security by the host nation.

Jan 27, 2024 18:01

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Pair Doubles Title 2024 Australian Open

Bopanna wins his 1st men's doubles Slam with Aussie partner Ebden

Freshly minted World Doubles No.1 Rohan Bopanna’s wish has come true as the Indian ace, along with Australian partner Matthew Ebden, defeated the Italian pair of Simone Bolleli and Andrea Vavasorri in straight sets to clinch the Men’s Doubles title at the Australian Open.

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