“Today We Both Played Really Well” — Sriram Balaji After His Roland-Garros First Round Win With Demoliner

“Today We Both Played Really Well” — Sriram Balaji After His Roland-Garros First Round Win With Demoliner

Fresh off a hard-fought three-set win (6-3 4-6 6-3) over Frantzen and Haase at Roland-Garros, Sriram Balaji sat down with Prateek Chachra from Indian Tennis Daily to reflect on the Round 1 match, his new partnership with Marcelo Demoliner, and what comes next. Prateek: Thank you so much for joining. I’m Prateek from Indian Tennis…

“I knew Nishesh was going to be tough for Taylor Fritz” – World No. 42 Alex Michelsen

“I knew Nishesh was going to be tough for Taylor Fritz” – World No. 42 Alex Michelsen

Following his first-round match victory at the French Open, Alex Michelsen is gearing up for a second-round clash with a very familiar face: compatriot Nishesh Basavareddy. After Basavareddy pulled off a massive upset against Taylor Fritz with a showcase of dropshots and deft touches, Michelsen addressed the media about the impending all-American matchup and their…

Balaji & Demoliner Move Ahead at Roland-Garros 2026 With Gritty Three-Set Win

Balaji & Demoliner Move Ahead at Roland-Garros 2026 With Gritty Three-Set Win

Sriram Balaji and Marcelo Demoliner made a winning start to their Roland-Garros campaign, overcoming the German-Dutch duo of Constantin Frantzen and Robin Haase 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in a contest that tested composure and adaptability across three sets. The Indo-Brazilian duo came out with a clear blueprint — deep, aggressive returns to push Frantzen and Haase…

Nagal Through to Round of 16 at ATP 100 Chisinau Challenger With Straight-Sets Win

Nagal Through to Round of 16 at ATP 100 Chisinau Challenger With Straight-Sets Win

Sumit Nagal began his ATP Chisinau Challenger campaign on a positive note, seeing off qualifier 🇺🇿 Sergey Fomin in straight sets to book his place in the second round. India No. 1 Nagal came out of the blocks sharply in the first set, racing to a 3-0 lead and extending it to 5-2. With the…

“Nishesh Basavareddy killed me with his drop shots” – World No. 7 Taylor Fritz

“Nishesh Basavareddy killed me with his drop shots” – World No. 7 Taylor Fritz

In a stunning first-round upset at the 2026 French Open, 21-year-old American wild card Nishesh Basavareddy defeated world No. 9 and seventh seed Taylor Fritz 7-6(5), 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 6-1. Following the early exit at Roland-Garros, Fritz sat down with the press to discuss his performance, tactical struggles, and his thoughts on Basavareddy’s breakout victory. Here…

Manas Dhamne Battles Through Marathon Clash to Register Career best win on clay

Manas Dhamne Battles Through Marathon Clash to Register Career best win on clay

Eighteen-year-old Indian tennis prospect Manas Dhamne continues his steady rise on the ATP Challenger circuit after producing a gritty comeback victory in Italy, defeating Portugal’s Frederico Ferreira Silva in a marathon Round of 32 encounter. The young Indian, currently ranked ATP 391, overcame the experienced World No. 237 with a fighting 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win…

“I’m Not Sure Why They Took a Liking to Me, But Hopefully They Can Keep Going” — Nishesh Basavareddy on the Thunderous Reception from the Roland-Garros Crowd

“I’m Not Sure Why They Took a Liking to Me, But Hopefully They Can Keep Going” — Nishesh Basavareddy on the Thunderous Reception from the Roland-Garros Crowd

Minutes after completing one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Roland-Garros first round, Nishesh Basavareddy sat down for a press conference to reflect on his stunning victory over World No. 8 Taylor Fritz — talking through the match, the crowd, his clay court journey, his love of the dropshot, and what comes next. Q:…

‘Nishesh! Nishesh!’ — Basavareddy Sends Paris Wild With Stunning Upset of World No. 8 Fritz on Roland-Garros Main Draw Debut

‘Nishesh! Nishesh!’ — Basavareddy Sends Paris Wild With Stunning Upset of World No. 8 Fritz on Roland-Garros Main Draw Debut

There was a moment in the second set tiebreak when the entire stadium at Roland-Garros began chanting his name. Not a polite ripple of applause — a full-throated, spontaneous roar of “Nishesh! Nishesh!” for a wildcard making his Roland-Garros main draw debut against the seventh seed and World No. 8 Taylor Fritz. That moment said…

Indian Juniors Davis Cup Team Seals World Finals Spot

Indian Juniors Davis Cup Team Seals World Finals Spot

The Indian Under-16 Boys team has officially qualified for the prestigious Junior Davis Cup World Finals after a spectacular performance at the Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying tournament held at the Beeline Arena in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. By finishing 4th overall in the grueling regional qualifiers, India secured one of the highly coveted four spots to represent Asia/Oceania…

Sachin Tendulkar Inspires Young Athletes at SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence in Ahmedabad

Sachin Tendulkar Inspires Young Athletes at SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD – The grassroots sports landscape in India just received a massive infusion of inspiration. The newly launched SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence recently welcomed cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar to its sprawling 40,000-square-yard campus. While the primary occasion was the formal inauguration of the center’s high-performance cricket academy, Tendulkar’s visit quickly evolved into a masterclass…