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Topic: Tennis

Jannik Sinner’s transformation reminds of Novak Djokovic’s rise over a decade ago

With his latest Australian Open win and third Grand Slam title, Italy's Jannik Sinner has once again proved he is the man to beat on the men’s tour.

Calling Nadal the ‘King of Clay’ sells him short. He’s so much more—even wabi-sabi moments

In the imagination of many, Nadal symbolises relentlessness, intensity, resoluteness, determination. But this also does a great disservice to Nadal and his legacy.

Rohan Bopanna & N Sriram Balaji lose 1st round, crash out of tennis men’s doubles at Paris Olympics

Duo lost 7-5, 6-2, against French pair Gael Monfils & Edouard Roger-Vasselin in straight sets. Bopanna & Balaji made 15 unforced errors, which stopped them from taking control of match.

Andy Murray says Paris Olympics will be his final tournament

The tennis competition at the Olympics begins on 27 July and Murray, who made his Olympic debut in Beijing 2008, will play in both singles and doubles in his fifth and final Games.

No escape from Alcaraz. He’s the perfect combination of Nadal and Djokovic

Alcaraz has tremendous foot speed, great racquet head acceleration, and an aggressive backhand slice. But it’s his mindset that makes him a cut above his peers.

Move beyond ‘Big 3’ of tennis—Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win against Djokovic shows baton has passed

Federer has already retired, Nadal is on the precipice, and Djokovic is struggling in comparison to his lofty standards.

Rafael Nadal to skip Wimbledon to prepare for Paris Olympics

A record 14-time winner of the French Open, Nadal's comeback was stalled by a muscle tear after a hip problem in 2023.

Rafael Nadal exits French open in a farewell-like defeat

Nadal exited after his first-round defeat by Alexander Zverev. 'I hope to see you again, but I don't know,' he told an ecstatic crowd after his straight-sets loss Monday.

Djokovic welcomes Rohan Bopanna to tennis hall of fame. It’s a cue for AITA to step up its game

It was emotional to see Bopanna win the doubles Australian Open title earlier this year amid ‘India-India’ chants. Now the govt needs to invest and democratise the sport to rake in serious talent.

Wozniacki’s US Open return continues with Kvitova upset

By Steve Keating NEW YORK (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki claimed the biggest win of her comeback and a spot in the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday as the Dane's Grand Slam adventure

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Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.