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Djokovic also backed two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, who returned from a year-long injury layoff at Queens Club but fell to a hard-fought defeat by Australian Nick Kyrgios, to make an impact. (Photo: AFP)

Novak Djokovic dismisses Wimbledon favourite tag, backs Roger Federer...

The 12-times grand slam champion believes it is too soon to think about a fourth trophy at the elite tournament.

22 Jun 2018 4:57 PM IST

Sahaja Yamalapalli

Tennis Tournament: Sahaja Yamalapalli in final

She will now take on C. Sravya Shivani in the title clash. Sravya cruised into the women's final with a 6-4, 6-0 win...

22 Jun 2018 1:07 AM IST

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

Tennis Tournament: Smriti, Sahaja and Sravya in semis

Sahaja, Sravya and Sunskruti came up scintillating preformances and cruised into the semifinals with straight set...

21 Jun 2018 12:37 AM IST

After loss to Nick Kyrgios at Queens, Andy Murray guards his Wimbledon participation

After loss to Nick Kyrgios at Queen's, Andy Murray guards his...

Murray has not played a competitive match since losing to Sam Querrey in last year's Wimbledon quarter-finals.

20 Jun 2018 2:17 PM IST

The 20-time Grand Slam champion kicked off his last week pre-Wimbledon competition with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 win against Slovenian in a clash that lasted one hour and 11 minutes to storm into the second round.

Roger Federer breezes past Aljaz Bedene in Halle Open 1st round,...

Federer will now lock horns with France's Benoit Paire in the second round of the ongoing tournament.

20 Jun 2018 2:13 PM IST

Boris Beckers lodged a claim in the High Court in Britain saying that he had been appointed a sports attache for the CAR to the European Union (EU) in April. (Photo: PTI)

Central African Republic says Boris Becker's diplomatic passport is...

Becker, responding through a German magazine, insisted that he held genuine diplomatic status.

20 Jun 2018 10:41 AM IST

AP Tennis future looks bright after Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) entered into an MoU with Bengaluru-based Zeeshan Ali tennis academy here on Thursday to promote the game in a big way in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana players sail into quarterfinals

Prithvi Sekhar, Sivadeep Kosaraju, Theyjo Oges, Kavin Masilamani and B. Sai Saran Reddy completed the quarterfinals...

20 Jun 2018 1:01 AM IST

Wimbledon or World Cup final? Novak Djokovic makes his choice

Wimbledon or World Cup final? Novak Djokovic makes his choice

Djokovic is in London preparing for Queen's Club tournment ahead of Wimbledon.

18 Jun 2018 9:50 AM IST

Federer will regain the world number one ranking on Monday and is playing next week as top seed in Halle. (Photo: AP)

Stuttgart Cup: Roger Federer returns to No1 ranking with title win in...

The top-seeded Swiss takes the honour back from Rafael Nadal for the second time this season.

18 Jun 2018 8:44 AM IST

Murray practiced at Queens on Friday ahead of next weeks grass-court Fever-Tree Championships. (Photo: AFP)

Andy Murray to make long-awaited return from injury at Queen's Club...

The three-time major winner has not played since last year's Wimbledon due to a hip injury and subsequent surgery.

16 Jun 2018 5:07 PM IST

The 36-year-old won his 19th match from 21 played this season as his Wimbledon buildup continues on track. (Photo: AP)

Stuttgart Cup: Roger Federer marches to semis, closes in on No.1 spot...

At the All England club next month, the 20-time Grand Slam champion will be seeking a ninth title at the grass-court...

15 Jun 2018 9:27 PM IST

The 32-year-old is drained after playing 27 matches on clay over the last two months and, after consulting with his medical team, he confirmed on Wednesday that he wont play at Queens this year. (Photo: AP)

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Queen's Club warm-up tournament ahead of...

It is the third consecutive year Nadal has entered the tournament only to pull out before it has started.

13 Jun 2018 8:39 PM IST