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Roger Federer got one over his old rival Rafael Nadal to win the Shanghai Masters 6-4, 6-3. This was a 94th title for the Swiss legend. (Photo: AP)

Roger Federer beats great rival Rafael Nadal to clinch Shanghai...

Federer, a 19-time Grand Slam champion who had beaten Nadal in their last 4 meetings, was in full flow under the Qizhong...

15 Oct 2017 4:48 PM IST

Nadal, who has never won the Shanghai Masters, will be slight favourite this time while Federer is chasing a second Shanghai crown. (Photo: AP)

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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to face off for Shanghai title

The celebrated duo have faced one another 37 times, with the Spaniard and world number one Nadal winning 23 of their...

14 Oct 2017 9:03 PM IST

$Nadals lawyer, Patrick Maisonneuve, informed the court that the doping allegations levelled by Bachelot could have had \major consequences\ for his client, concerning his \existing or future sponsors\. (Photo:AP)$ Sports

Rafael Nadal sues ex-French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot over...

Roselyne Bachelot had alleged that Nadal's seven-month injury break in 2012 was due to the failed drug test.

14 Oct 2017 1:08 PM IST

Nadal and Federer are both in contention for the season-ending No. 1 ranking, although only Nadal can clinch that honor this week. (Photo: AP)

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Shanghai Masters: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer advance in straight sets

Rafael Nadal beat Jared Donaldson 6-2, 6-1, while Federer beat Diego Schwartzman 7-6 (4), 6-4.

12 Oct 2017 9:49 AM IST

Y Sai Dedeepya (left) and her partner Sara Yadav (right) receive runners-up trophies from gymnast Dipa Karmakar in New Delhi.

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Fenesta National tennis Championships: Sai Dedeepya second best

City girl, partner Sara Yadav falter in national tennis final.

12 Oct 2017 12:24 AM IST

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Dominant Rafael Nadal thrashes Nick Kyrgios to win China Open title

The victory marks the first time since 2013 that Rafael Nadal has won at least six titles in a year.

8 Oct 2017 8:12 PM IST

Hyderabad will host the third leg as well as the finals of the third season of the International Premier Tennis League.

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Fenesta Open: Dalwinder Singh, Mahak Jain bag national titles

Fifth seed Mahak showed good anticipation and strokes on either flank to tease her stronger opponent.

8 Oct 2017 3:02 AM IST

Simona Halep celebrates after taking the top ranking upon reaching the China Open final on Saturday (Photo: AFP)

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China Open: Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep reach summit

Nadal defeated Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 on Saturday in the semifinals.

8 Oct 2017 1:32 AM IST

Rafael Nadal (left) celebrates after defeating Dominic Thiem in the Madrid Masters final on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

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China Open: Rafael Nadal rolls on in China

Nadal, the top seed and coming off the back of a third US Open title, faces big-serving American John Isner next.

6 Oct 2017 1:14 AM IST

Simona Halep returns a shot to Maria Sharapova during their womens singles match at the China Open (Photo: AP)

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China Open: Simona Halep shuts out Maria Sharapova

The world number two was an emphatic 6-2, 6-2 winner in 72 minutes.

5 Oct 2017 4:10 AM IST

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Fenesta Open: Sai Dedeepya storms into semifinals

In the semis, Dedeepya and her partner will play Srishti Daas of Maharashtra and Soha of Karnataka.

5 Oct 2017 4:04 AM IST

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Y Sai Dedeepya cruises into pre quarters

Local girl and six time national champion Prerna Bhambri made full use of familiarity with conditions as she showed no...

4 Oct 2017 12:41 AM IST