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Rohan Bopanna Conferred With Padma Shri Award
44 year old Rohan Bopanna, who has been on a record-breaking spree in the last couple of years, has been conferred with the Padma Shri for his contributions in the field of sports. Bopanna is the oldest World No.1 and oldest male Grand Slam winner in the history of Tennis. Bopanna received the award from…
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Rohan Bopanna Conferred With Padma Shri Award
44 year old Rohan Bopanna, who has been on a record-breaking spree in the last couple of years, has been conferred with the Padma Shri for his contributions in the field of sports. Bopanna is the oldest World No.1 and oldest male Grand Slam winner in the history of Tennis. Bopanna received the award from… Read more
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“Yuki’s returns were out of this world!” – Coach Balachandran Manikkath on the BMW Open win
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti became the champions of the ATP 250 BMW Open in Munich, Germany today. This was the 2nd title for Yuki Bhambri and the 1st as a pair with Albano. Surya Raj caught up with Coach Balachandran Manikkath to review the week Surya Raj: Congratulations, Balu sir! Yuki and Albano played… Read more
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Arnav Papakar wins ITF Juniors singles title in Istanbul
Maharashtra lad Arnav Papakar won the ITF Juniors J30 singles title in Istanbul defeating the No. 1 seed Aril Kayra Tuna of Turkey by a scoreline of 6-4 4-6 6-1 in the final. This is the 2nd ITF Juniors singles title for the 16-yr old Arnav and his first one outside India. Read more
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Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti: Champions at ATP Munich Open
Yuki Bhambri and Albano emerge as a Champions at ATP Munich Open. Duo showcased their prowess on the court by defeating Andreas Mies and Jan-Lennard Struff in the final with a resounding scoreline of 7-6 7-6. For Bhambri, this victory marks a significant milestone, securing his second ATP title, while for Olivetti, it’s a maiden… Read more
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Poonacha and Bollipalli Reign Supreme in Acapulco Doubles Finale Thriller
It was a day of outstanding doubles brilliance in Acapulco as the Indian duo of Niki Poonacha and Rithvik Bollipalli etched their names into the books, emerging as champions at the GNP Seguros Tennis Open! In a nail-biting final showdown, Poonacha and Bollipalli faced off against the tournament’s top-seeded pair of Johnson and Mansouri. From… Read more
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Bollipalli and Poonacha Enjoying Acapulco While Setting Sights on Finals Win
Rithvik Bollipalli and Niki Kalyananda Poonacha are taking full advantage of the idyllic setting in Acapulco, Mexico, while also setting their sights on capturing the ATP Challenger GNP Seguros Tennis Open title. The duo reached the finals of the tournament after a successful run, and in a post-match interview, they couldn’t help but rave about… Read more
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Poonacha and Bollipalli Book Spot in Acapulco Challenger Doubles Finals
The Indian doubles pair of Niki Poonacha and Rithvik Bollipalli have secured their place in the finals of the Acapulco Challenger, overcoming Anirudh Chandrasekar and Hans Hach in a hard-fought semifinal encounter. The duo displayed their prowess, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in a tightly-contested match. Poonacha and Bollipalli took control early, breaking their opponents’ serve to… Read more
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“Yuki has not had a breakthrough run yet. Hopefully Munich will be the start” – Coach Balachandran
Balachandran Manikkath, affectionately known as “Balu Sir,” is a highly respected Indian tennis coach with over three decades of experience. A former national doubles champion and mechanical engineer, he has a deep understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of the game. Manikkath is particularly known for his expertise in developing young talent, having… Read more
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Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti Secure Spot in ATP Munich Doubles Final
In a thrilling semifinal showdown, Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti showcased their prowess on the doubles court, clinching victory against the Austrian duo of Alexander Erier and Lucas Miedler. The match unfolded with a dominant start from Bhambri and Olivetti, claiming the first set with a commanding 6-1 lead. However, the Austrians fought back fiercely,… Read more
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Anirudh Chandrasekar/Hans Hach March into the Semis of Acapulco Challenger
In a riveting showcase of prowess and perseverance, Anirudh Chandrasekar and Hans Hach powered through a challenging match against 3rd seeds Hijikata and Kiger in the Acapulco Challenger. The Indo-Mexican duo faced an early setback in the first set, succumbing to their opponents’ strong start with a score line of 3-6. Undeterred, Anirudh and Hans… Read more
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“Winning against an in-form team boosts your confidence” – Yuki Bhambri
Yuki Bhambri spoke to Nithish from Indian Tennis Daily after his quarter-final win at the ATP Munich Open, sharing his thoughts on the game and much more. Thoughts on today’s match Tough conditions, obviously the scoreline doesn’t tell the story of how many start stops we had with a hail storm, with rain delays, with… Read more
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Poonacha/Bollipalli Storm into Semis of Acapulco Challenger
The Indian doubles duo of Niki Poonacha and Rithvik Bollipalli continued their impressive run at the Acapulco Challenger, storming into the semifinals with a commanding straight-sets victory over second seeds Matthew Romios and Piotr Matuszewski. Taking to the court with confidence, Poonacha and Bollipalli looked sharp right from the outset, breaking their Aussie-Polish opponents early… Read more