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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.

Oct 12, 2023 20:10

Leander Paes receives Olympic certificate

Leander Paes wins International Tennis Hall Of Fame fan vote

India's Leander Paes topped the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Fan Vote for the Class of 2024 while Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic finished second in the vote and Spain’s Carlos Moya placed third, the International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Thursday.

Oct 11, 2023 20:10

US Congress urged to probe USTA over failure to protect athletes

SAN JOSE, Calif.: Backed by dozens of documents from the US Tennis Association (USTA) showing a callous disregard for the safety of athletes, leading sexual abuse advocates are calling for Congressional intervention and an investigation into USTA leadership.

Oct 09, 2023 19:10

Siddharth, Rashmikaa crowned champions at 28th Fenesta Open

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh’s Siddharth Vishwakarma and Telangana’s Rashmikaa S Bhamidipaty extended their startling form to clinch the titles in their respective categories in the 28th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship 2023 at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Saturday.

Oct 05, 2023 19:10

Sania Mirza joins Bengaluru SG Mavericks as brand ambassador

SG Sports led by APL Apollo, has acquired ‘Bengaluru Spartans’, one of the eight teams that will be participating in the Tennis Premier League- TPL 2023. The ownership of the team resides with SG Sports Ventures now, it has been renamed Bengaluru SG Mavericks with former tennis player Sania Mirza as its brand ambassador. A new logo of the team has also been launched.

Sep 27, 2023 19:09

Leander 1st Asian nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame

Multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes on Tuesday emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. The Indian tennis great is one of six nominees in the Player Category for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s ballot for the Class of 2024.

Sep 27, 2023 18:09

28th Fenesta Open National Tennis C'ship from Oct 2-14

NEW DELHI: The 28th edition of Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship will be conducted at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi from October 2 to 14.

Sep 27, 2023 17:09

TPL team Bengaluru Spartans sold to SG Sports, renamed

NEW DELHI: In yet another venture into the sporting world, SG Sports, led by APL Apollo, has acquired ‘Bengaluru Spartans’, one of the eight teams that will be participating in the upcoming Tennis Premier League (TPL) 2023. With the ownership of this team with SG Sports Ventures now, it has been renamed as ‘Bengaluru SG Mavericks’ with ace tennis player Sania Mirza as its brand ambassador.

Sep 22, 2023 19:09

India draw Pakistan in Davis Cup; hosting rights with PTF, so...

India have been drawn to play Pakistan in the World Group I Play-offs. THE BIG problem though is that the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has the hosting rights for the tie. Therefore the moot point is only this. Will the All India Tennis Association be able to cajole/convince the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to move the face-off to a neutral venue, as AITA managed to do in 2019?

Sep 21, 2023 20:09

Gatorade to support Sumit Nagal in 3-year association

MUMBAI: Close on the heels of India's highest ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal’s heartfelt confession about the difficulties he has making ends meet on the tour, Gatorade has came forward to support him in a 3-year association.

Sep 18, 2023 17:09

'Proud to have played for such a long time': Bopanna post Davis Cup exit

LUCKNOW: After securing a victory over Morocco in the World Group II tie, Rohan Bopanna made his retirement from the Davis Cup. Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri thrashed the pair of Elliot Benchetrit-Younes Lalami Laaroussi 6-2, 6-1 in the doubles match played at the Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on Sunday. Bopanna’s powerful forehands found no answer from the opposite camp.

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