Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) World No. 185 and British qualifier Arthur Fery delivered the first major upset of the Australian Open 2026, defeating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-1 on the opening day of the Grand Slam tournament.Last year at Wimbledon, Fery defeated Alexei Popyrin in the first round, who was the 20th seed in the Grand Slam. Interestingly, Popyrin was also the 20th seed when he lost to Fery last January.The 23-year-old was competing in his third match of the 2026 season. He …
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Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) on Monday hosted a special felicitation ceremony at the KSLTA Lawns, Bengaluru, to honour the extraordinary career and lasting legacy of Rohan Bopanna, India’s most successful and influential tennis professional. The evening brought together stars from across the tennis fraternity, family and friends to celebrate a career that has spanned over two decades. Bopanna’s journey was highlighted by his landmark achievemen…
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 25 (IANS) Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca has set a target of breaking into the world’s top 15 men’s tennis players next year as he looks to build on his recent progress. The 19-year-old won two titles in 2025, his first full season on the ATP Tour, but said he sees that as a starting point.”I intend to break into the world’s top 15. It’s bold, but I’m thinking big,” Rio de Janeiro-born Fonseca told magazine Veja. “I will also be aiming for consistent results, without ups and…