Month: January 2022

Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan win Adelaide International with upset win over top seeds

Teaming up for their inaugural appearance on the ATP Tour, India’s Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan clinched the doubles title at the Adelaide International with a hard-fought 7-6 (6), 6-1 victory over top seeds Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo on Sunday. Bopanna’s exceptional service returns at crucial junctures, coupled with Ramkumar’s versatile all-around game, tilted

All eyes on Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan at Australian Open qualifiers

India will closely monitor Yuki Bhambri’s return to competitive tennis at the Australian Open Qualifiers, following a three-year hiatus due to a persistent knee issue. Despite setbacks, the 29-year-old player from Delhi, who showcased his readiness in a close match against Aljaz Bedene in March, is geared up for the upcoming season. Bhambri recently resumed

Kyrgios wants to avoid Djokovic if Serb gains Australian Open reprieve

Nick Kyrgios expressed his reluctance to face a motivated Novak Djokovic if the current Australian Open champion succeeds in persuading authorities to grant him entry to this year’s tournament in Melbourne. Djokovic, a nine-time Australian Open winner, found himself in an immigration detention hotel for the third day after authorities revoked his visa, previously supported