Category: Tennis

Novak Djokovic’s father believes tennis still needs Nadal

Madrid, March 15 (IANS) Srdjan Djokovic, father of Serbian star Novak Djokovic, has said "tennis still needs" Rafael Nadal, hoping…

9 years ago

Nadal plans to sue over doping accusation

Indian Wells, March 14 (IANS) Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal plans to sue an ex-French government minister who alleged his…

9 years ago

Djokovic advances after Fratangelo scare

Indian Wells, March 14 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic has qualified for the third round of the Indian Wells tennis…

9 years ago

Murray advances, Muguruza falls at Indian Wells

Indian Wells, March 13 (IANS) British tennis star Andy Murray beat Spain's Marcel Granollers to advance to the third round…

9 years ago

Nadal represents the ideal of what a sportsman should be: Enrique

Barcelona, March 11 (IANS) Catalan football giants Barcelona's head coach Luis Enrique on Friday praised Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal…

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Spanish Olympic Committee supports Nadal on doping accusation

Madrid, March 11 (IANS) The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) on Friday supported Rafael Nadal following the "unfortunate and unjustified" doping…

9 years ago

French former sports minister accuses Nadal of doping

Paris, March 11 (IANS) Former French minister for health and sports Roselyne Bachelot has accused Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal…

9 years ago

I am a completely clean guy: Nadal

California, March 10 (IANS) Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal said on Thursday that he is a "completely clean guy" and…

9 years ago

Ban on Meldonium may raise death rate in athletes: Inventor

Riga, March 10 (IANS) The inventor of the drug Meldonium has warned that the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) decision to…

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Sharapova admits failing dope test, loses plum sponsors

New York, March 8 (IANS) Maria Sharapova on Tuesday sent the tennis fraternity into a spin by announcing that she…

9 years ago

Tennis Australia “shocked” by Sharapova’s failure in drug test

Melbourne, March 8 (IANS) Tennis Australia on Tuesday expressed "surprise" that 2008 Australian Open champion and five-time Grand Slam winner…

9 years ago

Tag Heuer not to renew contract with dope tainted Sharapova

Geneva, March 8 (IANS) Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer said on Tuesday it won't renew its association with Maria Sharapova, after…

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Nike suspends ties with Sharapova after failed doping test

New York, March 8 (IANS) Global sports apparel giants Nike has suspended ties with Maria Sharapova after the Russian tennis…

9 years ago

Failed drugs test at Australian Open: Sharapova

New York, March 8 (IANS) Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova on Monday admitted to failing a drug test at the…

9 years ago

Failed drugs test at Australian Open, reveals Sharapova

New York, March 8 (IANS) In a startling revelation Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova on Monday said she failed a…

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Djokovic maintains top spot in tennis rankings for 87th successive week

London, March 7 (IANS) Serbian star Novak Djokovic maintained his dominance in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings, topping…

9 years ago

Tennis: Britain’s Watson rallies to win Monterrey Open

Monterrey (Mexico), March 7 (IANS) Britain's Heather Watson rallied to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to win the…

9 years ago

Serena continues to top WTA rankings for 160th consecutive week

London, March 7 (IANS) United States' legend Serena Williams kept her lead in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings for…

9 years ago

Tennis: Watson to face Flipkens in Monterrey final

Monterrey (Mexico), March 6 (IANS) Britain's Heather Watson will play Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in the final Abierto Monterrey Afirme tennis…

9 years ago

Tomic says he “lost respect” for Kyrgios after Davis Cup withdrawal

Melbourne, March 6 (IANS) Australia's top tennis player Bernard Tomic has sensationally lashed out at ill teammate Nick Kyrgios, following…

9 years ago



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