Tennis

As part of its drive to keep the tennis fraternity engaged, especially at the junior level, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) has started its initiative with the Gujarat State Tennis Association (GSTA) to have a series of tournaments across the State.

There will be tournaments in different cities and the winners will compete in the Masters event to be held in Ahmedabad. Boys and girls in the under-10, 12 and 14 age groups apart from men and women would stand to gain scholarships.

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.
Dec 12, 2023 15:12
PUNE: Season 5 of Tennis Premier League (TPL), powered by Clear, is all set to kick off on Tuesday, 12 December at the Pune's Balewadi Stadium and promises a spectacle of top-tier tennis action.  TPL Season 5 will also feature a charcoal-coloured court in all the matches for the first-time ever in India, as the league continues to innovate to add to the experience of spectators.
Dec 06, 2023 19:12
ATP has announced the extension of its longstanding partnership with Lacoste. The iconic fashion-sport brand will continue as the Official Outfitter of the ATP Tour for a further three years from 2024-2026.
Dec 06, 2023 18:12
PUNE: Lakshya Sports has announced ‘Project Grand Slam’ in collaboration with Kolkata-based Amalgam Steel that has the stated aim of finding "quality players" from the group of girls among the emerging tennis players in India and developing quality players from among them to shine in future Grand Slam tournaments.
Nov 29, 2023 19:11
Annual global revenues for women’s elite sports will generate $1.28 billion in 2024 (£1.02bn), Deloitte said on Wednesday. This is the first time that the billion-dollar threshold willl be breached.  This total is at least 300 per cent higher than Deloitte’s previous valuation three years ago.
Nov 23, 2023 18:11
The mobile app of the Tennis Premier League, launched earlier this year, is "helping TPL organise many grassroots tournaments across India".  These tournaments are facilitated through the TPL App that is fast becoming the one-stop solution for the tennis fraternity in India, an official release asserts.
Nov 09, 2023 18:11
ATP Tour events in Dallas, Doha and Munich will be upgraded to ATP 500 status from 2025, part of an unprecedented set of reforms to strengthen the tennis calendar.
Nov 09, 2023 18:11
Three months is a long time in the politics of sport so the adage - "It ain't over till the fat lady sings" - is still applicable here wethinks. Having said that, the Pakistan Tennis Federation has reportedly (for now) won its ongoing battle against the All Indian Tennis Association’s (AITA) over PTF's hosting rights for next year's Davis Cup Group I Play-Off tie.  
Nov 03, 2023 20:11
NEW DELHI: The Punit Balan Group (PBG) has announced its participation in the second season of the World Tennis League (WTL). The star-studded team named PBG Eagles will be led by the World No. 3 ace tennis player Daniil Medvedev.