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Halep has played in 15 tournaments so far in 2018, but she followed up her first major title by losing in the third round at Wimbledon. She then lost in the first round at the U.S. Open. (Photo: AP)

WTA Rankings: Simona Halep finishes as World No 1 for second year...

The Kremlin Cup runs this week and the WTA Finals, which is for the top eight players in the world, begin in Singapore...

15 Oct 2018 6:25 PM IST

The 30-year-old sustained the injury following a fall during his pre-quarters clash against Croatian Borna Coric at the recently-concluded Shanghai Masters. (Photo: AP)

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Juan Martin Del Potro fractures kneecap, likely to end season early

Last month, del Potro had reached the final of the 2018 US Open where he was toppled by Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

15 Oct 2018 5:39 PM IST

Novak Djokovic is within touching distance of Rafael Nadals number one ranking after winning the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Borna Coric. (Photo: AP)

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Novak Djokovic beats Borna Moric to win Shanghai Masters, closes on...

The 31-year-old will leapfrog Roger Federer into second in the world when the rankings are released on Monday.

14 Oct 2018 6:03 PM IST

The second seeded Indo-Mexican pair of Leander Paes and Miguel Angel Reyyes-Varela, playing its second consecutive final, came from behind to beat Ariel Behar and Roberto Quiroz 4-6 6-3 10-5 in the summit clash, which lasted one hour and 26 minutes. (Photo: Twitter / Miguel Angel Reyyes-Varela)

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Leander Paes wins Santo Domingo Open trophy to bag his second title of...

Paes, who is ranked 69, added 110 ranking points to his kitty and shared a prize purse of USD 7750 with partner Miguel...

14 Oct 2018 5:56 PM IST

The 21-year-old Borna Coric stunned the 20-time Grand Slam champion 6-4, 6-4 in what was an unusually error-strewn performance from Roger Federer. (Photo: AP)

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Shanghai Master: Borna Coric stuns Roger Federer in semis, to face...

Coric will face Djokovic in final after the Serb thrashed Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-1 leapfrogging Federer to number 2 in...

14 Oct 2018 10:53 AM IST

Djokovic will be up a place to second in the world -- overtaking 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer -- when the rankings are released on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

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Shanghai Masters: Irresistible Novak Djokovic schools Alexander Zverev...

The 14-time Grand Slam winner was clinical as he lined up a potential title showdown on Sunday with reigning champion...

13 Oct 2018 6:06 PM IST

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Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic praise rival Rafael Nadal for Majorca...

Nadal, 32, was pictured wearing boots and white gloves, mopping up the floor of a warehouse on Wednesday on the island...

12 Oct 2018 10:39 AM IST

Taking to Twitter, the Spaniard expressed condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured by severe floods in the region and further announced that his academy is to open to those who are looking for accommodation in this tough situation. (Photo: AFP)

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Rafael Nadal helps Majorca flood victims with this kind gesture; see...

Nadal had last appeared in the semi-final of the 2018 US Open against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.

11 Oct 2018 5:04 PM IST

Kollu Ravindra inaugurated the tournament at Indira Gandhi municipal stadium tennis complex.

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Free tennis camp for U-16 players

The camp, being held to commemorate Dussera holidays, is open to youngsters in the 7-16 years age-group.

11 Oct 2018 12:34 AM IST

Others, while condemning Verdascos behaviour, pointed out that he is by no means the first tennis player to treat a ball kid harshly. (Photo: AFP)

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Tennis rallies round ball kids after Verdasco spat, questions players'...

The 34-year-old Spaniard has not commented on the incident, when he aggressively gesticulated at a ball boy to hurry up.

10 Oct 2018 3:57 PM IST

$\I think its really up to him (Nick Kyrgios) where he wants to go and what his potential really holds,\ said Roger Federer before adding, \We dont really know and I dont think he really knows exactly what his potential is.\ (Photo: AFP)$ Sports

Roger Federer warns Nick Kyrgios over work ethic after Shanghai...

Kyrgios made another contentious exit after a running argument with the chair umpire who suggested his efforts were...

9 Oct 2018 11:40 AM IST

$Anucha Tongplew, Apisit Promchai and Chitchai Srililai \have been banned for life from officiating at or attending any professional tennis events\, the Tennis Integrity Unit said. (Photo: AP / Representational Image)$ Sports

3 Thai tennis umpires get life bans for match-fixing, betting

They also manipulated scores inputted into the electronic scoring system 'for betting-related purposes and personal...

9 Oct 2018 10:17 AM IST