Virat Kohli and Sunil Gavaskar. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India batting icon Sunil Gavaskar drew a comparison between the period when tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic were without titles with Virat Kohli‘s struggles before the former captain struck a magnificent hundred in the first Test in Perth in the Border-Gavaskar…
Rafael Nadal reacts during his final professional match in Malaga. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest icons, retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, marking the end of an illustrious 23-year career. The 38-year-old Spanish legend was honored with a heartfelt tribute at the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga, where the Netherlands…
Rafael Nadal (Pic Courtesy – Davis Cup) Rafael Nadal retired from professional tennis during the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain, marking the end of a remarkable career. At 38 years old, he retired with 22 Grand Slam singles titles and numerous other accomplishments.Nadal addressed over 10,000 fans at the Martin Carpena arena, expressing his desire…
Nathan Lyon and Virat Kohli. (AFP Photo by Brenton Edwards/via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sledging and mind games have been an integral part of Australian cricket folklore almost ever since they started playing the game.And it’s also a known fact that the Aussies tend to leave great players alone and try not to sledge as…
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Tennis, a sport steeped in history and tradition, has produced some of the most remarkable athletes and extraordinary feats. While numerous records have been set and broken over the years, a few stand out as nearly unbeatable due to the sheer dominance and consistency required to achieve them….
NEW DELHI: One night after tournament favourite Carlos Alcaraz made his earliest Grand Slam exit in three years after shock defeat to unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, defending champion Novak Djokovic bowed out in the US Open third round with a 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia on Friday…
NEW DELHI: Defending champion Novak Djokovic faced a tough challenge to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in Paris on Monday, ultimately triumphing with a 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance to the quarter-finals of the French Open. Djokovic encountered a knee issue during the match but managed to recover and secure the milestone victory.The…
NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic, aged 36, and Rohan Bopanna, aged 44, are rewriting the narrative of age in tennis, showcasing that age is merely a number as they clinch top spots in the ATP Rankings history for singles and doubles, respectively.In a remarkable feat, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer on Sunday to become the oldest World…
