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Leander Paes returns to Davis Cup fold

Paes was dropped from the tie against Uzbekistan in April 2017 and was also not considered for the World Group Play-off...

12 March 2018 1:25 AM IST

The former doubles World No. 1 player, who has a victorious record in the Davis Cup, will look to surpass Nicola Pietrangelis 42 record wins with a win over the Chinese team. (Photo: AFP)

Leander Paes makes comeback in India squad for Davis Cup tie against...

The squad for the event was named following the All India Tennis Federation (AITA) selectors meeting held earlier on...

11 March 2018 5:11 PM IST

In 2001 they were slated to meet in the Indian Wells semi-finals when Venus withdrew, handing Serena a walkover. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells: Serena Williams beats Kiki Bertens, sets up clash with...

Venus did her part to set up the marquee match when she dismantled world No. 35 Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 6-4 in just 79...

11 March 2018 4:20 PM IST

Yuki Bhambri next faces another Frenchman Lucas Pouille, who got a first round bye. (Photo: PTI)

Yuki Bhambri beats Nicolas Mahut to enter second round at Indian Wells...

It was Yuki's first meeting with Mahut on the ATP tour and both had qualified for the main draw.

10 March 2018 1:59 PM IST

The news comes after Sharapova, who said the decision to end their four-year partnership was mutually agreed , was beaten by 44th-ranked Naomi Osaka in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Post Indian Wells exit, Maria Sharapova splits with coach Sven...

Sharapova has struggled to recapture top form since her 15-month ban for taking the banned drug meldonium ended last...

10 March 2018 1:15 PM IST

Serena Williams has been away since winning the 2017 Australian Open early in her pregnancy. (Photo: AFP)

Serena Williams beats Zarina Diyas at Indian Wells Masters in WTA tour...

The 23-time major winner won after a 14-month layoff for the birth of her first daughter.

9 March 2018 2:07 PM IST

Indian Wells: Yuki Bhambri beats Ramkumar Ramnathan to qualify for ATP...

Yuki now leads head-to-head record 3-1 against the 22-year-old Ramkumar.

8 March 2018 6:35 PM IST

After a couple of exhibitions and a Davis Cup doubles match, Williams is eager to hit with the big guns as she opens her campaign on Thursday night against Zarina Diyas. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells: Serena Williams eager to hit with big guns again

Indian Wells features a star-studded women's field in a tournament that looks wide open.

8 March 2018 1:25 PM IST

The Williams sisters were the headliners yesterday night in the Tie Break Tens tournament in Madison Square Garden. (Photo: AFP)

Venus Williams gives report on Serena Williams comeback at Indian...

Serena was playing singles for the first time this year as she prepares to return to the WTA Tour since birth of child.

6 March 2018 2:45 PM IST

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina reacts after scoring match point against Germanys Alexander Zverev in their semifinal match at the Mexican Tennis Open. (Photo:AP)

Kevin Anderson, step closer to title

The world No. 8 Anderson has plenty of confidence heading into Saturday's final where he will face Argentina's Juan...

4 March 2018 12:36 AM IST

Roger Federer has not played in the French Open for the last two years in order to give rest to his body and focus on other events where he has greater chances of winning. (Photo: AP)

World number 1 Roger Federer to compete in French Open 2018?

World No 1 Roger Federer has said he is planning to again start competing in the French Open.

3 March 2018 8:57 PM IST

Nadals withdrawal was greeted with dismay by Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas. (Photo: AP)

Hip injury forces Rafael Nadal to pull out of Miami Open and Indian...

The 31-year-old Nadal had been left distraught on Tuesday after suddenly pulling out of Acapulco just hours before his...

3 March 2018 9:20 AM IST