“Indian players have the potential to beat anyone” – WTA 115 Leolia Jeanjean

“Indian players have the potential to beat anyone” – WTA 115 Leolia Jeanjean

Mumbai, 6th February 2026: Third seed Leolia Jeanjean, currently ranked World No.115 in Women’s Singles, continued her strong showing at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series after progressing to the quarter finals, marking her first victories of the 2026 season at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). The 30-year-old French player, who broke…

Davis Cup 2026: Sumit Nagal to Open for India vs Netherlands; Sriram Balaji Returns for Crucial Doubles

Davis Cup 2026: Sumit Nagal to Open for India vs Netherlands; Sriram Balaji Returns for Crucial Doubles

BENGALURU, Feb 6 — The official draw for the Davis Cup World Group Qualifiers Round 1 was conducted today at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, setting the stage for a high-octane clash between India and the Netherlands. In a major tactical update following the draw ceremony, veteran doubles specialist N. Sriram Balaji has officially been…

Top seeded Rutuja Bhosale amongst major upsets on Day 4 of the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

Top seeded Rutuja Bhosale amongst major upsets on Day 4 of the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

Mumbai, February 5, 2026: Day four of the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series witnessed edge of the seat action in the Singles and Doubles clashes at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Thursday. Fangran Tian registered the standout result of the day, knocking out Hanne Vandewinkel, the fourth seed in the tournament.   In the Doubles category, the top seeded pairing of Rutuja…

Coromandel Chennai Open 2026: ATP Challenger Returns to SDAT Stadium – Preview, Seeds, and Schedule

Coromandel Chennai Open 2026: ATP Challenger Returns to SDAT Stadium – Preview, Seeds, and Schedule

The international tennis spotlight returns to the iconic SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam as the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) hosts the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger 50. Scheduled from February 9th to 15th, 2026, this prestigious tournament marks the beginning of the Indian swing of the ATP Challenger Tour, followed by events in Delhi…

New Delhi to Host 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I

New Delhi to Host 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I

India has secured the hosting rights for the prestigious 2026 Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Asia/Oceania Group I event. This “World Cup of Women’s Tennis” will take place from April 7th to 11th, 2026, at the newly renovated courts of the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. Tournament Format & Stakes The competition features a high-stakes…

WTA Mumbai Open: Indian Singles Hopes Extinguished in Opening Round Sweep

WTA Mumbai Open: Indian Singles Hopes Extinguished in Opening Round Sweep

It has been a somber week for Indian tennis at the 2026 WTA L&T Mumbai Open. Despite the home-court advantage at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), the Indian singles contingent saw its campaign come to an abrupt end as all six representatives were knocked out in the opening round. While the tournament featured…

ITF M15 Zahra: Manas Dhamne Topples Former World No. 114 Gijs Brouwer

ITF M15 Zahra: Manas Dhamne Topples Former World No. 114 Gijs Brouwer

ZAHRA, KUWAIT — Indian tennis prodigy Manas Dhamne continues to prove why he is one of the most exciting young talents on the global circuit. In a clinical performance at the ITF M15 Zahra, the 18-year-old top seed dismantled former World No. 114 Gijs Brouwer with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory. Dhamne, currently ranked World…

“Anything is Possible”: Bhupathi and Mirza Rally Behind India for Historic Davis Cup Clash vs Netherlands

“Anything is Possible”: Bhupathi and Mirza Rally Behind India for Historic Davis Cup Clash vs Netherlands

As India prepares to host the Netherlands in a high-stakes Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1 tie this weekend, the tennis community is buzzing with a mix of nostalgia and nervous energy. The matches are set for February 7-8, 2026 at the iconic KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru. To fuel the fire, two of India’s most decorated…

The Jaipur Blueprint: Can India Recreate the 1996 Miracle in Bengaluru?

The Jaipur Blueprint: Can India Recreate the 1996 Miracle in Bengaluru?

As the tennis world turns its eyes to the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru on February 7-8, 2026, the Indian Davis Cup team finds itself in a familiar position: the underdog. Ranked No. 33 in the world, India faces a powerhouse Netherlands squad (ranked No. 6 and the 2024 finalists) in a high-stakes Qualifier….

‘It’s going to be a very close tie,’ says Netherlands’ Sander Arends ahead of Davis Cup Round 1 Qualifiers

‘It’s going to be a very close tie,’ says Netherlands’ Sander Arends ahead of Davis Cup Round 1 Qualifiers

Bengaluru, 4 February 2026: The Netherlands have arrived in Bengaluru aiming to take another step forward in their recent Davis Cup resurgence, as they prepare to face India in the Round 1 Qualifiers on 7–8 February at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium.  The Netherlands, currently ranked sixth in the world, will be led by captain Paul…