Kalaburagi, March 10 (IANS) Just after winning the ITF W35 Kalaburagi title, completing an impressive run in Karnataka that included finishing as runner-up at the ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru in February, India’s Vaishnavi Adkar attributed her improved performances to the guidance of Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna. “We spoke about a few things and that made me realise that the move could be the right one for me. Having someone with that level of experience, someone who has been world…
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Bengaluru, March 4 (IANS) Three rising stars from Karnataka will represent India at the upcoming ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championship 2026 Finals, set to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from March 29 to April 10.The continental tournament is regarded as the highest level of competition in the Asian junior circuit for the Under-14 category and brings together some of the region’s most promising young talents. In a significant boost for Karnataka tennis, three of the four places in th…
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Indian tennis is set for a major boost as the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) prepares to host two consecutive ATP Challenger 50 tournaments at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru from May 11 to 17 and May 18-24.The two-week swing will position Bengaluru at the centre of men’s professional tennis in India, giving players back-to-back opportunities to compete for valuable ATP ranking points on home soil. Part of the ATP Challenger Tour and the b…
Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Kalaburagi will host its largest international women’s tennis tournament, the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, from March 1 to 8, 2026, at the Chandrashekar Patil Stadium. This USD 30,000 event, part of the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour overseen by the International Tennis Federation, will be the city’s inaugural ITF W35-level women’s professional tournament.The tournament will include a 32-player singles main draw, starting after a 32-player qualifying round beginning on 1 M…
Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) During his recent visit to Bengaluru for the ongoing ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, Andrew Moss, Executive Director of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour & Data Rights, expressed optimism about the future of tennis in India and its potential to emerge as a tennis powerhouse. “India is a huge country. It’s got a huge tennis history, and it’s got massive tennis potential in terms of skill. This trip has been great for me because we’re …
Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) India’s 13-year-old tennis star Srishti Kiran continued her impressive run on the ITF junior circuit, clinching her fourth consecutive ITF junior singles title with a strong, commanding performance at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 tournament in Huamantla, Mexico, held from January 19 to 25.In the singles, Srishti stayed in control against Canada’s Natalie Tsatsalashvili to win in straight sets 6-4, 6-1.Her journey to the title included 21 singles matches wins…
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) India prepares for an exciting Davis Cup challenge against the Netherlands in the Round 1 Qualifiers, scheduled for February 7 and 8. The two-day tie will start with two singles matches on the first day, followed by doubles and reverse singles on the second day at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Stadium. The official draw ceremony, part of the buildup, will be held on February 6, previewing a thrilling weekend of team tennis.India enters the tie ranke…
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…
Bengaluru, Dec 25 (IANS) Dhakshineswar Suresh, an emerging Indian tennis talent, has been granted a wild card entry into the singles main draw for the Bengaluru Open’s landmark 10th edition, set to take place at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru from January 5 to 11, 2026.Dhakshineswar has steadily advanced in the professional circuit and received acclaim from the tennis community for his powerful serve and aggressive style. At 6’5” and 25 years old, he was part of India’s ext…