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 in 2022 as an editor for a national daily in Chandigarh and is now on a journey with Tennis Majors and Sportskeeda.

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May 23, 2024, Paris, Paris, France: Iga Swiatek (Roland Garros 2023 winner) during the draw of Roland Garros 2024, at Roland Garros Stadium - on May 23 2024.Paris - France
February 21, 2025

“The calendar is not helping” – Swiatek blames tour schedule for Dubai loss to Andreeva

Iga Swiatek's exit from the 2025 Dubai Open meant no top 5 seed...
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ATP, Tennis Herren QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN DOUBLES ROUND OF 16 Novak Djokovic L of Serbia and Fernando Verdasco of Spain celebrate after winning their doubles round of 16 match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakistan and Karen Khachanov of Russia at the ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 tennis tournament at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex in Doha, Qatar, on February 17, 2025. DOHA Qatar
February 19, 2025

Verdasco ends career with doubles loss alongside Djokovic in Doha

Fernando Verdasco and Novak Djokovic lost to Henry Patten and Harri Hellovaara in...
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Emma Raducanu, Madrid Open, 2024
February 19, 2025

Raducanu reduced to tears by spectator mid-match in Dubai; WTA issues statement

A man exhibiting "fixated behaviour" towards Emma Raducanu at Dubai Open was removed...
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Novak Djokovic
February 18, 2025

“Haven’t felt any pain” – Djokovic happy with recovery but wary of Berrettini in Doha

Ahead of his Qatar Open first round, Novak Djokovic has "no concern" about...
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January 24, 2025: 7th seed NOVAK DJOKOVIC of Serbia talks to the media after retiring from a match against 2nd seed ALEXANDER ZVEREV of Germany on Rod Laver Arena in a Men's Singles Semifinals match on day 13 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia.
February 18, 2025

“There is lack of trust from tennis players towards WADA and ITIA” – Djokovic on Sinner’s doping saga

The world No 7 called for an open discussion on standardising the trials...
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells || 260588_0129
February 17, 2025

ATP rankings: Sinner overtakes Alcaraz in weeks at No 1; Fonseca debuts in top 70

Jannik Sinner starts his 37th week as world No 1 and Joao Fonseca...
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David_Goffin
February 17, 2025

Goffin reacts to Sinner’s ban: “In the past, they were really strict; now it seems you can have negotiations”

The Belgian highlighted the state of confusion the tennis world has been in...
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Tomas_Machac
February 17, 2025

“They were not treated the same as Sinner” – Machac highlights apparent inequalities in anti-doping system

The Czech feels "sorry" about tennis players who were barred from playing professionally...
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March 23, 2024, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA: Taylor Fritz (USA) returns a shot during the men's singles match at the 2024 Miami Open presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium.
February 13, 2025

“Doesn’t all need to be about money” – Fritz welcomes US Open’s new mixed doubles format

The New York Major will hold the mixed competition in fan week instead...
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Elena RYBAKINA (KAZ) looks dejected during the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 5, 2024 in Paris, France. ( Photo by federico pestellini ) -
February 13, 2025

“Disappointed” Rybakina declines to discuss ex-coach Vukov’s suspension after WTA’s probe

Elena Rybakina reached the 2025 Qatar Open quarter-finals hours after the WTA extended...
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October 9, 2020, Paris, France, FRANCE: Diego SCHWARTZMAN (ARG) reacts during his match against Rafael NADAL (ESP) in the Philippe Chatrier court during the Semifinal of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 8th October 2020.
February 11, 2025

“If I didn’t have Nadal, Djokovic in front of me, I could’ve gone deeper in Grand Slams” – Schwartzman

The former world No 8 from Argentina lost six matches against Rafael Nadal...
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Learner Tien, Australian Open, 2025
February 8, 2025

America, Nadal, Medvedev, Next Gen Finals: Everything you always wanted to know about Learner Tien (but never had the time to find out): updated after Australian Open 2025

Learner Tien is the youngest man to reach Australian Open fourth round since...
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Daniil Medvedev during the ABN AMRO Open 2025, ATP 500 Tennis 16 eme Finale event on 5 FEBRUARY 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands - Photo Laurent Lairys / PsnewZ
February 6, 2025

Medvedev out of top 5 for the first time since March 2023: What’s wrong?

Coaching changes and the responsibility of being a good husband and father have...
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Tennis ball on net post
February 6, 2025

ITIA provisionally suspends Gonzalo Oliveira, former No 77 in doubles, for doping

The Portuguese-turned-Venezuelan tennis player's sample tested positive for methamphetamine
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Daniil Medvedev during the ABN AMRO Open 2025, ATP 500 Tennis 16 eme Finale event on 5 FEBRUARY 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands - Photo Laurent Lairys / PsnewZ
February 6, 2025

Medvedev confirms Marseille mission after shocking second round loss in Rotterdam

Daniil Medvedev will compete in 2025 Open 13 Provence four years after he...
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January 19, 2025: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Belinda Bencic of Switzerland serves to Coco Gauff of USA on day eight of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
February 5, 2025

Double bagel, second week of a Grand Slam, runner-up: Bencic is on a roll in comeback spell

Belinda Bencic, who recently played in her first Australian Open as a mother,...
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CLUJ-NAPOCA - TRANSYLVANIA OPEN - 4 FEB 2025 Simona Halep of Romania in action against Lucia Bronzetti of Italy during the WTA, Tennis Damen Tour Transylvania Open single match, in Cluj Napoca, Monday 04 February 2025.
February 5, 2025

Kvitova, Badosa and others pay tribute to Halep as Romanian calls time on tennis career

Simona Halep played her final match on February 4, 2025, at Transylvania Open,...
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Eva Lys, Australian Open, 2025
February 4, 2025

Australian Open, father, Germany, Ukraine: Everything you always wanted to know about Eva Lys (but never had time to find out) – updated after Australian Open 2025

Eva Lys, daughter of a former Ukrainian Davis Cup team member, is already...
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Bologna: BOLOGNA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: Flavio Cobolli of Italy in action during the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Bologna match between the Italy and Belgium at Unipol Arena on September 13, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Credit Image: © Andrea Rosito/IPA via ZUMA Press)
February 1, 2025

Italy, The Gladiator, Roland Garros juniors, AS Roma: Everything you always wanted to know about Flavio Cobolli (but never had the time to find out): updated after Australian Open 2025

Flavio Cobolli is a French Open juniors champion in doubles. Here's everything you...
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Ben_Shelton_AO
January 22, 2025

Shelton joins Djokovic in condemning Australian Open broadcasters: “Shocked with how players have been treated”

The American claimed his colleagues were made to put up with "embarrassing and...
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Ben_Shelton_Open_Australia_2025_QFSonego
January 22, 2025

Shelton hangs tough against Sonego to reach his maiden Australian Open semi-final

Ben Shelton edged out Lorenzo Sonego on Wednesday. He'll face the winner of...
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