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Indian tennis players want safety guarantees before they travel to Islamabad for their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan, captain Mahesh Bhupathi said on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

'Not surprised by how AITA dealt with me but it hurts': Mahesh...

Bhupathi was removed from the captain's position by the AITA for refusing to travel to Pakistan for a Davis Cup tie.

28 Nov 2019 12:50 PM IST

Earlier, AITA Secretary-General Chatterjee on Monday wrote to the ITF, seeking final certificate confirming the safety of everyone who will be travelling to Pakistan for the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie. (Photo: AFP)

India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie to place in Nur-Sultan

Earlier the tie was scheduled to be played in Islamabad but citing security concerns ITF had decided to shift the match...

19 Nov 2019 2:32 PM IST

Earlier, AITA Secretary-General Chatterjee on Monday wrote to the ITF, seeking final certificate confirming the safety of everyone who will be travelling to Pakistan for the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie. (Photo: AFP)

Davis Cup squad announced for India against Pakistan

All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) on Thursday announced an unprecedented eight-member squad for the Davis Cup tie...

14 Nov 2019 8:32 PM IST

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagpal moved two places up and achieved his career-best 127th spot in the latest Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) mens singles rankings released on Monday. (Photo: DC File)

Sumit Nagal attains career-best ranking

Nagal currently has 433 points while Rafael Nadal retained the top rank with 9,585 points.

12 Nov 2019 10:27 AM IST

Leander Paes out of top 100 in ATP rankings for the first time in 19...

With 856 points, Paes is now fourth-highest ranked Indian player behind Rohan Bopanna (38), Divij Sharan (46) and Purav...

11 Nov 2019 4:06 PM IST

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen due to an injury to her right shoulder, tournament organisers said on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Naomi Osaka opts out of WTA finals due to shoulder injury

The Japanese world number three was due to face Australia's Ash Barty later in the day.

29 Oct 2019 7:39 PM IST

Federer, who passed the 100-win mark at Wimbledon in his quarter-final victory over Kei Nishikori, is feeling especially confident after seeing off Rafael Nadal in four sets in the semi-final. (Photo: AFP)

Roger Federer all set for a record 1,500th match

The 38-year-old begins his bid for his 103rd title against German qualifier Peter Gojowczyk.

21 Oct 2019 9:43 AM IST

Earlier, AITA Secretary-General Chatterjee on Monday wrote to the ITF, seeking final certificate confirming the safety of everyone who will be travelling to Pakistan for the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie. (Photo: AFP)

Indian tennis team writes to AITA, seeking venue change for Davis Cup

AITA had written to the ITF to shift the venue of the tournament from Pakistan or postpone the tournament for some time.

15 Oct 2019 11:26 AM IST

The 22-year-old Sumit Nagal might have lost the match 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6, but his performance in the first set has given every Indian a reason to beam with joy. (Photo: AFP)

Sumit Nagal achieves career-best ranking of 129

The 22-year-old Nagal, who has been in good form of late, reaped the benefit of a semi-final finish at the ATP...

7 Oct 2019 11:35 AM IST

Woman is a distraction? Sania Mirza roots for accompanying WAGs on...

Mirza, who is now the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia, said girls needed to be encouraged from young age to...

3 Oct 2019 4:26 PM IST

Sania Mirza was once told to stop playing tennis as 'no one would...

Sania remains India's most successful woman tennis player, rising to a career-high world No. 27 in mid-2007 in the WTA...

3 Oct 2019 4:21 PM IST

With his fearless approach, Sumit Nagal impressed iconic Roger Federer at the US Open and then took it forward by making two finals on the Challenger circuit, but the youngster is flabbergasted that people are just walking away when he needs support. (Photo:AFP)

'I fought hard against Roger Federer but none supported me': Sumit...

The 22-year-old won the Buenos Aires Challenger on Sunday night and jumped to a career-best rank of 135.

30 Sept 2019 2:38 PM IST