Ayush Vashistha

Raised in the cricket-loving nation of India, Ayush Vashistha discovered tennis by accidentally landing on a Wimbledon broadcast in 2008 and was later captivated by Novak Djokovic’s passion on the court. He began his journalism career a couple of years ago as an editor for a national daily in Chandigarh and is now on a journey with Tennis Majors and Sportskeeda.

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Rafael Nadal, Bastad, 2024
September 17, 2024

“There’s a possibility that Nadal could be with us in Malaga” – Spain Davis Cup captain Ferrer

Rafael Nadal has helped Spain win five Davis Cup championships
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Naomi Osaka
September 17, 2024

Osaka, Raducanu and Pegula headline Billie Jean King Cup Finals field

Canada will take the court as the defending champions
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Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic during the training session prior to men's Davis Cup qualification match Czech Republic vs Israel in Vendryne, Czech Republic, January 31, 2024. ( || 284163_0025 2024 COUPE DAVIS Czech Republic DAVIS CUP ISRAEL Men QUALIFICATION republique tcheque sport tennis
September 17, 2024

Lehecka ends association with Berdych

The Czechs were together since 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters
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Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024
September 16, 2024

Sinner welcomes Djokovic’s ex-aides to his fitness team after dodging doping ban

Fitness coach Marco Panichi and physio Ulises Badio join Italian's staff
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Carlos Alcaraz, Buenos Aires, 2024
September 16, 2024

Alcaraz plans for Laver Cup debut alongside rivals: “We have to represent Europe in best way possible”

The 2024 Laver Cup will run from September 20-22 in Berlin, Germany
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Ashleigh Barty vs Iga Swiatek
September 16, 2024

Swiatek matches Barty’s record of weeks as world No 1

The Pole started her 121st week in the top position on Monday
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Denis Shapovalov defaulted
September 16, 2024

ATP rankings: Shapovalov pushed out of Top 100, Nakashima touches career-high

ATP Top 10 remained unchanged on Monday while Jannik Sinner overtook Andy Roddick...
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September 14, 2024

Osaka breaks with coach Fissette, seen practising with Mouratoglou

Naomi Osaka and Wim Fissette worked together for four years across two chapters
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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 10: Reilly Opelka (USA) returns a shot during the US Clay Court Championships singles finals match between Reilly Opelka (USA) and John Isner (USA) at River Oaks Country Club on April 10, 2022 in Houston, TX. || 227551_0014 2022 FINALE simple sport tennis
September 11, 2024

“Historic day”: USA defies odds to beat Chile in Davis Cup Finals as Opelka produces acing masterclass

Reilly Opelka beat Cristian Garin before Brandon Nakashima overcame Alejandro Tabilo to seal...
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Nick Kyrgios, TENNIS: UTS Tennis Tournament - Los Angeles - 07/23/2023
September 11, 2024

Kyrgios on the idea of interviewing Sinner after doping saga: “Our discussion could be interesting”

Nick Kyrgios proposed a two-year ban on Jannik Sinner for failing two dope...
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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30 : Evans / Murray (GBR) against Gille / Vliegen (BEL) in a tennis men's doubles second round game during the XXXIII Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France, 30/07/2024 ( JO2024 : Jeux olympiques 2024 - Paris 2024 - Paris - 30/07/2024 || 294290_0746 @gregoryvg_photography 2024 BOIC COIB ete FRANCE FRANKRIJK game games Gregory Van Gansen jeux jo olympic OLYMPICS olympiques olympische OS PARIJS paris paris2024 spelen sport Summer ZOMER
September 11, 2024

“It’d be an honour”: Evans on the verge of breaking Murray’s Davis Cup record

Dan Evans and Andy Murray are joint third for most Davis Cup ties...
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2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in Valencia, Australia v France VALENCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia celebrates to the crowd after his victory during the Davis Cup Group Stage 2024 Valencia match between Australia and France at Pabellon Fuente De San Luis on September 10, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Photo by Francisco Macia/Photo Players Images/Magara Press Valencia Pabellon Fuente de San Luis Spain Copyright: xFranciscoxMaciax || 296700_0057 2024 am an Australia australien Bilder copa CUP davis day DER FOTO FRANCE Frankreich Group Gruppe images MEHRSPORT photo players Pokal premiumd PRESS PRESSE Publikum quer Sieg Spieler sport sports STADIUM Stage tenis tennis und valencia x0x
September 11, 2024

Australia pips France in a nail-biter at 2024 Davis Cup Finals

Thanasi Kokkinakis beat Arthur Fils in straight sets as Ugo Humbert's success against...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Jack Draper - Angleterre || 296036_0250 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 1, 2024

“Wasn’t thinking about Alcaraz” – Draper reveals focusing on himself before US Open third round

Jack Draper defeated Carlos Alcaraz-slayer Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets in...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Iga swiatek - Pologne || 295954_0095 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 1, 2024

“We are playing better tennis than 20 years ago” – Swiatek talks about evolution of women’s tennis

Iga Swiatek overtook Justine Henin in terms of weeks at world No 1....
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Jannik Sinner - Italie - Press conference || 296036_0372 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 1, 2024

Sinner reacts to Djokovic, Alcaraz’s shock US Open losses: “Shows that this sport is unpredictable”

No 1 seed Jannik Sinner beat Christopher O'Connell in third round to survive...
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Francis Tiafoe (USA) defeated Rafael Nadal (Esp) || 240362_0035
August 31, 2024

“Felt like one of the greatest” – Tiafoe recalls beating Nadal upon reaching US Open fourth round

Frances Tiafoe defeated Rafael Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the last 16...
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Alexei Popyrin, US Open 2024
August 31, 2024

Popyrin stuns defending champion Djokovic at US Open

Alexei Popyrin knocked Novak Djokovic out of the US Open, beating the Serb...
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Tiafoe USO 2024
August 31, 2024

US Open: Tiafoe avenges 2023 loss to Shelton with grand effort in third round

Frances Tiafoe beat Ben Shelton in a five-set thriller on Friday and will...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Carlos Alcaraz - Espagne - Press conference || 295954_0337 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
August 30, 2024

“Lot of emotions I couldn’t control” – Alcaraz reflects on US Open shocker

Spaniard was defeated in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp in the...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Naomie Osaka - Japon || 295954_0293 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
August 30, 2024

“My heart dies every time I lose” – Naomi Osaka’s emotional remark after second round loss in US Open

The Japanese pro lost to Karolina Muchova in straight sets on Thursday
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Botic Van de Zandschulp and Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2024
August 30, 2024

Brilliant Botic hands Alcaraz worst Grand Slam defeat since 2021

World No 74 Botic van de Zandschulp beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4...
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