Tennis

The Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) and Kamal India Foundation UK have entered into a collaborative initiative to provide comprehensive tennis training to underprivileged children aged between 9 and 11 from the remote areas of Majuli Island and Bongaigaon in Assam.

Around 300 kids underwent a skill and fitness assessment process and 25 were handpicked by Bopanna, the reigning Australian Open doubles champion, for inclusion in the programme.

Jan 27, 2024 18:01
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.
Jan 24, 2024 19:01
BENGALURU: Sumit Nagal, who made his presence felt at the Australian Open by knocking out world number 27 Alexander Bublik, will present a strong Indian challenge at the DafaNews Bengaluru Open, starting February 10.
Jan 16, 2024 18:01
RIYADH: Rafa Nadal, among the greatest sporting figures and tennis players of all-time, has become a new ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF) as part of a long-term commitment to help "grow the sport and inspire a new generation of athletes in Saudi Arabia".  
Jan 12, 2024 15:01
MUMBAI: Sony Sports Network, India host broadcaster of the Australian Open, will bring all the LIVE action from the 2024 edition of the tournament in English and Hindi, while Tamil and Telugu language feeds will be added from the Quarterfinals stage onwards.
Jan 11, 2024 12:01
To open the 2024 season in style, and to reinforce its strong ties with tennis, BOSS has welcomed two new womenswear brand ambassadors: tennis talents Noma Noha Akugue and Ella Seidel. 
Jan 10, 2024 18:01
BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) will host the third edition of the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open from January 14 to 21 in a new avatar.  The tennis tournament will be played under lights for the first time, thus enhancing the spectator experience.
Dec 20, 2023 19:12
The ITF World Tennis Tour bolstered its position in 2023 as a fundamental pillar of professional tennis and the stage for the development of the game’s future stars. Over 10,600 players took part in over 1,135 tournaments as competitive opportunities increased on pre-pandemic levels (up from the 1,097 events held in 2019).
Dec 19, 2023 19:12
The All-India Tennis Association (AITA), while announcing a five-member squad for India’s Davis Cup World Group 1 playoff tie against Pakistan on February 3-4, have made a last-ditch appeal with regards to Pakistan's hosting rights.
Dec 18, 2023 19:12
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) named a six-member Indian tennis team for the Davis Cup 2024 World Group I play-off tie versus Pakistan, set to take place on February 3-4 in Islamabad.  The matches will be played on the grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex.
Dec 14, 2023 18:12
Indian tennis legends Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes made history on Thursday as they became the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  The landmark achievement also makes India the 28th nation to be represented in the prestigious institution.