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Olympic silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova withdraws from tennis in Paris

Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:43 AM IST

Vondrousova, a 25-year-old from the Czech Republic, won Wimbledon last year despite being unseeded and was the runner-up at the French Open

Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic(AP)

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Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova withdraws from the Olympics

Vondrousova posted on social media about pulling out of the Olympics, saying that her focus now is on being ready for the US Open, which starts in late August.

Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova at a press conference.(AFP)

Published on Jul 22, 2024 10:31 PM IST

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'Tell me how it's possible to play on a court like this': Nagal fumes at umpire

Sumit Nagal fumed at the chair umpire and complained about the court conditions at the Kitzbuhel Open.

India's Sumit Nagal complaint about the court conditions to chair umpire.(AFP)

Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:42 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Watch: Paes, Amritraj fight tears after being inducted into tennis hall of fame

Watch: Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj fight tears after being inducted into tennis hall of fame

While 51-year-old Paes was honoured in the 'Player Category', Amritraj, 70, was inducted in the 'Contributor Category'.(International Tennis Hall of Fame Instagram)

Published on Jul 22, 2024 01:26 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rafael Nadal suffers defeat against Nuno Borges at Bastad Open final

Rafael Nadal was dominated by seventh seed Borges as he struggled to find fluency with his serve and ground strokes.

Portugal's Nuno Borges (L) and Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrate after their men's final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden.(AFP)

Published on Jul 21, 2024 09:16 PM IST

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Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti pair wins Swiss Open title

Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti won their second title this year, winning the Swiss Open on Sunday.

Tennis player Yuki Bhambri won his third ATP title on Sunday(PTI)

Published on Jul 21, 2024 05:18 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj create history, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj made India the 28th nation represented in the Hall of Fame.

Leander Paes, Richard Evans and Vijay Amritraj pose for a photo after getting inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport.(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 21, 2024 02:11 PM IST

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Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Nadal will play Nuno Borges, who beat Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first tour-level final.

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic during their men's semi-final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open(AFP)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 10:23 PM IST

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Nadal responds to US Open query with retirement hint, to ‘decide after Olympics'

Rafael Nadal opened up on his US Open participation and made a retirement hint.

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand.(AP)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rafael Nadal comes from behind to win 4-hour epic at Nordea Open

Rafael Nadal went a break down before winning the last five games of the match to reach his first quarterfinal since January.

Nadal is playing at the tournament in Sweden for the first time since he won the title as a 19-year-old in 2005 as he prepares for the Olympic tournament on clay at Roland Garros in Paris.(AP)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:37 AM IST

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Nadal makes staggering Alcaraz prediction, makes Sinner comparison

Rafael Nadal made a huge prediction for Carlos Alcaraz and also compared him to Jannik Sinner.

Rafael Nadal compared Carlos Alcaraz to Jannik Sinner.

Published on Jul 17, 2024 01:15 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rafael Nadal on US Open entry list but doubts over his participation remain

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn't mean he will play there.

Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:46 AM IST

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Twelve Final Days: As always, Roger elevates, Roger rescues

The documentary on Federer’s walk into retirement is lifted by a ‘generous sparkling of gems’ across its 100 minutes, writes columnist Sharda Ugra

Prime Video’s Federer: Twelve Final Days captures the build-up to his retirement. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:04 PM IST

BySharda Ugra

And slowly fade the legends--Djokovic, Ronaldo, Woods...

There is something unsettling about watching a sporting legend flail and fail, like Djokovic against Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final

Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 09:01 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic, Tom Cruise's luxury watches are worth lakhs

Wimbledon 2024 concluded on July 14 with Carlos Alcaraz defeating Novak Djokovic. What also stole the show, were the display of luxury watches, courtside

Novak Djokovic, Tom Cruise, Roger Federer sport luxury watches at Wimbledon 2024

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:09 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Bopanna, Nagal's achievement in 2024 has inspired lot of Indian players: Ankita

Speaking to HT, Indian tennis star Ankita Raina spoke extensively about her association with AELTC and how the initiative will impact tennis in the country.

Ankita Raina spoke about her own experience of playing at the Wimbledon Championships

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

Rafael Nadal gears up for Olympics with Casper Ruud at Nordea Open

Rafael Nadal and Ruud won against second-seeded Guido Andreozzi and Miguel Reyes-Varela 6-1, 6-4 in front of a packed crowd.

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball as he plays with Norway's Casper Ruud (Unseen) during the men's doubles tennis match(AFP)

Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:12 PM IST

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‘King Carlos has a little bit of Roger, Rafa and Novak’: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri, who was present at the centre court to witness the blockbuster clash, lavished massive praise on Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon.(AP)

Published on Jul 15, 2024 09:40 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Kate Middleton's top fashion moments at Wimbledon: From McQueen to Balmain

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, was recently spotted at Wimbledon 2024 in a stunning off-court ensemble, here is a list of the royal's best Wimbledon outfits

Kate Middleton's Wimbledon outfits through the years

Published on Jul 15, 2024 03:12 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Tendulkar hails Alcaraz with special Hindi message after Wimbledon triumph

Sachin Tendulkar praised Carlos Alcaraz for his “speed, power, placement, and energy” as the Spaniard won his second consecutive Wimbledon title.

Carlos Alcaraz kept his cool in the tie-breaker and beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets

Published on Jul 15, 2024 12:23 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Alcaraz celebrates Spain's Euro triumph hours after clinching Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz won a 2nd consecutive title at Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic yet again in the final and later celebrated Spain winning a 4th Euro title

Carlos Alcaraz was actively posting on social media throughout the Euro 2024 final(Reuters)

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 10:44 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Alcaraz rules Wimbledon with astonishing triumph

Carlos Alcaraz defends his Wimbledon title in style, defeating Djokovic in straight sets to assert his dominance in men's tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy after winning the Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 14, 2024 11:56 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Wimbledon prize money: Alcaraz takes home stunning sum; how much Novak pocketed?

Carlos Alcaraz outclassed seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain holds his trophy as he stands with Novak Djokovic of Serbia after winning the men's singles final at the Wimbledon(AP)

Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:54 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Nadal's special post for Alcaraz after youngster beats Djokovic to win Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal wishes Carlos Alcaraz after the Spanish youngster won his second-successive Wimbledon title on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal at the Netflix Slam in Las Vegas, Nevada(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:43 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic hails ‘deserved winner’ Alcaraz after tough defeat in Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic faced a straight-set defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon 2024.

Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (L) shakes hands with Serbia's Novak Djokovic (R) at the end of their Wimbledon men's singles final(AFP)

Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:08 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Wimbledon final: Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Novak Djokovic to bag 4th Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz crushed Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend his Wimbledon crown. He has joined Roger Federer in a special club.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the Wimbledon men’s final(AP-Reuters)

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 04:59 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Ravi Shastri shares prediction for Wimbledon final between Djokovic and Alcaraz

Ravi Shastri shared his prediction for the Wimbledon 2024 final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

Ravi Shastri shared a special post for the Wimbledon 2024 final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz(PTI-X)

Published on Jul 14, 2024 07:38 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Wimbledon 2024 final: Novak Djokovic served with retirement warning

Novak Djokovic can become the oldest Wimbledon champion of the modern era by avenging his 2023 five-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his semi final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 14, 2024 06:21 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Wimbledon final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 final Highlights: Alcaraz retained his title with 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) in the men's singles final.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend title(AP)

Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:03 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

American Townsend wins Wimbledon 2024 women's doubles crown alongside Siniakova

Townsend had lost in the U.S. Open doubles final in 2022 and last year's French Open doubles final, but made it third time lucky alongside Siniakova

Winners USA's Taylor Townsend (L) and Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova pose with their trophies following their victory against Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe (AFP)

Published on Jul 14, 2024 09:40 AM IST

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