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Novak Djokovic makes big statement on possible cricket collab with Virat Kohli: 'Planning to come to India'
Novak Djokovic and Virat Kohli will be seen playing cricket soon as the tennis legend plans to visit India in the near future with a meeting with the former India captain on the cards.
Jannik Sinner confident entering Wimbledon after battling heat woes at French Open: 'Need practice in hotter conditions'
After his second‑round exit to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open, world number 1 Jannik Sinner struck an optimistic note as he began preparations for Wimbledon 2026.
Wimbledon 2026 draw revealed: Serena Williams to face Australian star on return to singles action
Serena Williams received a wild card entry into the Wimbledon women's singles where she will be appearing for the first time in four years.
How top tennis stars plan to protest over prize money at Wimbledon
Top tennis players are set to continue their Wimbledon protest over prize money after a similar action at the 2026 French Open. Here's how the players will show their dissent amid ongoing revenue-sharing dispute with Grand Slam organisers.
Serena Williams bags women's singles wildcard for Wimbledon 2026
Serena Williams will compete in a Grand Slam for the first time since 2022 as she is set to make a stunning comeback on the big stage at 44.
Serena Williams and sister Venus to reunite as Wimbledon doubles participation confirmed
The Williams sisters have won 14 grand slam titles together as a pair out of which six have come at Wimbledon. The last of their Wimbledon victory was in 2016.
Sumit Nagal fumes after controversial loss, urges ATP to take action: 'I felt so hopeless and broken-hearted'
Sumit Nagal criticised refereeing decisions after his ATP Poznan Challenger loss and urged ATP and ITF to introduce changes that will allow players to challenge wrong calls more effectively and also called for fines on umpires for making mistakes.
Rising tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi achieves multiple firsts after winning ITF J300 Bamberg title
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi made a strong comeback after a disappointing run at the Roland Garros Junior Championships, defeating Ukraine’s Polina Skliar in straight sets in the final to win the ITF J300 tournament in Bamberg, Germany on Sunday.
Wimbledon raises prize money to Rs 820 crore, but revenue-sharing debate would rage on: 'Broader debate is not settled'
Wimbledon has increased its prize-money fund by 20 per cent to a record £64.2 million (Rs 820 crore), with singles champions set to earn Rs 46 crore each. However, experts believe the move is unlikely to end the growing debate over revenue sharing.
Who is Srishti Kiran? The Indian tennis prodigy ranked highest among U-13 players worldwide
Rising Indian tennis star Srishti Kiran achieved her career-best ITF Junior ranking of 357 after a sensational run in recent months, making the Indian prodigy the highest-ranked among Under-13 players.
Serena opens up on Wimbledon return plans after stunning comeback win: 'I'm tired of sitting at home'
Serena Williams has opened up on her plans for whether she will play at Wimbledon after making a winning return to competitive tennis nearly four years after her last match. The 23-time Grand Slam champion made the comments after reaching the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championships in London.
Serena Williams ignites comeback buzz with Queen's Club triumph, ponders Wimbledon bid
Serena Williams made a spectacular comeback at the Queen’s Club event on Tuesday, teaming up with Victoria Mboko to defeat Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe.
Alexander Zverev's historic French Open win overshadowed by off-court issues with cold response in France
Alexander Zverev finally became a Grand Slam champion after defeating Flavio Cobolli to win the French Open. But his off-court issues overshadowed his greatest career achievement in France.
Zverev reflects on 'happy ending' at Roland Garros four years after horror injury: 'Best moments and the worst moment…’
Alexander Zverev fulfilled his lifelong dream of winning a Grand Slam at the 2026 French Open after defeating italy's Flavio Cobolli in a five-setter at Court Philippe-Chatrier, the same court where he had suffered the worst injury of his career four years earlier, on Sunday.
Alexander Zverev's French Open triumph sparks new 'Big 3' hopes: 'From now on, it's going to be completely different'
Alexander Zverev's first Grand Slam win could help him gain confidence to win a few more, believe experts as the German looks to break the Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz duopoly in men's tennis.
Mirra Andreeva won French Open but Russia did not: How and why her nationality has been erased
Mirra Andreeva won the French Open on Saturday at just 19 years of age but the trophy presentation neither had Russian flag nor Russian anthem. Even flags in the stands were removed.
Alexander Zverev equals all-time French Open record after beating Jakub Mensik to enter fourth Grand Slam final
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to setup a French Open men's singles final against Flavio Cobolli, who did not have to move a muscle in his maiden Grand Slam semi-final as fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.
French Open fairytale: Maja Chwalinska, who feared being kicked out of hotel, stands one step away from glory
Maja Chwalinska once didn't have enough money to afford stay in Paris during the French Open 2026, and now on Saturday, she will play the final against Mirra Andreeva.
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska makes French Open history after beating Diana Shnaider to enter women’s singles final
Maja Chwalinska stormed into the French Open final, beating Russia's Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to become the first Qualifier to enter the French Open final in the professional era. Chwalinska faces Mirra Andreeva, another Russian, in Saturday's Roland Garros finale.
French Open 2026: Has unpredictability gone too far at Roland Garros?
First-time champions are now guaranteed at singles events of the French Open 2026. While unpredictability has its own charm, there are fears that too many upsets will hurt the tournament.
French Open set for historic first since 2021 as top seeded players bite the dust
The 2026 French Open has delivered a series of shocks, setting up one of the most unpredictable finishes in recent memory. With the collapse of favourites, Roland Garros will crown new champions for the first time since 2021
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka falls to Diana Shnaider in dramatic French Open quarter-final upset
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a major upset to Russia's Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday. Diana has now reached her maiden Grand Slam semi-final.
Marta Kostyuk blasts Russian players for silence over war in Ukraine: 'Your country is killing other people'
Marta Kostyuk won her French Open semi-final and launched a scathing attack on Russian players who have chosen to stay silent over the war in Ukraine.
Serena Williams returns: Tennis stars who retired, returned and recaptured glory
While she never retired, Serena Williams is set for a comeback to tennis after four years. We take a look at some of the biggest tennis stars in the past who reversed retirement and managed to reclaim lost glory.
Serena Williams' comeback 'incredible for tennis', former and current stars agree: 'Semi-shocked that she...'
Serena Williams is set to play her first competitive match in four years at the upcoming Queen's Club tournament in London. Former tennis stars have hailed her comeback as an incredible thing for tennis.
Sabalenka hopes 'this is the beginning' as rare French Open women's night match gets thumbs up from fans: 'Great to see'
Aryna Sabalenka crushed Naomi Osaka in the women's night-session match at the French Open in three years with both the stars hoping that this will pave way for more female representation in night games.
Sabalenka vs Osaka night match at French Open feels like a breakthrough, but much more is needed
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka becoming the first women to play a French Open night match since 2023 is a significant step forward for Roland Garros. But while the decision ends a long-standing imbalance in prime-time scheduling, one marquee match alone is unlikely to silence questions about parity and visibility in women's tennis.
Rafael Jodar faces heat after viral video shows him pushing ball girl but did he actually do that?
Rafael Jodar qualified for the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his short career but his third-round win made headlines for the wrong reasons after a video showed him pushing a ball girl.
'I don't know': The answer that overshadowed Novak Djokovic's French Open exit
Novak Djokovic's French Open 2026 ended in heartbreaking fashion, but it was the Serbian's repeated 'I don't know' when asked about returning to Roland Garros that sparked fresh questions about his future.
Jannik Sinner's exit has belief spreading at Roland Garros, but who can be the next first-time champion
Jannik Sinner's elimination from the second round of French Open has opened up the top half of the tournament, paving way for a new finalist to emerge. Can a new champion also be crowned?