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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May 20, 2022, PARIS, FRANCE: Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic talks to the media ahead of the 2022 Roland Garros Grand Slam tennis tournament
November 10, 2024

‘Disappointed’ Krejcikova condemns “unprofessional commentary” about her appearance during WTA Finals 2024

Tennis Channel analyst Jon Wertheim made comments about the Czech's forehead on live...
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Qinwen Zheng - WTA Finals 2024
November 6, 2024

WTA Finals: Zheng thumps Paolini to make semi-finals

The No 7 seed from China smashed 12 aces to dish out breadsticks...
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January 4, 2022, ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA: Cori Gauff of the United States talks to the media after the first round of the 2022 Adelaide International WTA 500 tennis tournament || 216926_0055 2022 ADELAIDE Australia international PRESS sport tennis WTA zagency zlast24 zselect ZSPORT ZTENNIS Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
November 6, 2024

Gauff: “Got a lot of comments on how I was gonna lose badly to Swiatek”

The American felt fulfilled after defeating Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals, against...
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July 28, 2024, Paris, Paris, FRANCE: Barbora Krejcikova of Czechia gestures against Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain during their women's singles first round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympics Games on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. || 294202_0001 2024 JO2024 jeux olympiques paris 2024 Paris 2024 Paris2024 JO 2024 Jeux Olympiques 2024 OLYMPICS paris PRESS spain sport zagency zlast24 zselect ZSPORT Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire Tennis
November 5, 2024

WTA Finals: Krejcikova ends Pegula’s hopes of making semi-finals

The Czech defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Tuesday to stay afloat...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Alex de Minaur - Australie || 296249_0332 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
November 5, 2024

Ruud, De Minaur, Rublev qualify for ATP Finals 2024 after Djokovic’s withdrawal

Alex de Minaur is set to make his debut at the year-end championships....
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Novak Djokovic
November 5, 2024

Djokovic pulls out of 2024 ATP Finals: “Due to ongoing injury I won’t be playing”

The Serbian won't defend his title at the season-ending championships this November. He...
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Tennis : Rolex Paris Masters 2024 - Alexander Zverev - Allemagne || 299611_0121 ITF sport tennis tournoi
November 2, 2024

Zverev aims to come out of Alcaraz, Sinner’s shadows in 2025: “Next year will look different than this year”

The German accepted in Paris that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have fared...
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VIENNA,AUSTRIA,27.OCT.24 - TENNIS - ATP World Tour, Erste Bank Open. Image shows the rejoicing of Jack Draper (GBR). || 299396_0291
November 2, 2024

Set to fulfil his aim for 2024, Draper ends his season

Jack Draper told Tennis Majors last year about his goal to finish 2024...
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Alex de Minaur
November 2, 2024

ATP Finals qualification scenarios: De Minaur overtakes Rublev; Dimitrov, Tsitsipas out of Race

Losses in the Paris Masters quarter-finals ended Grigor Dimitrov and Stefanos Tsitsipas' chances...
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Bren Gray
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff at Roland-Garros in 2022
October 30, 2024

WTA Finals draw: Swiatek, Gauff set for round-robin showdown; Sabalenka, Rybakina to fight in same group

The season-ending championships will see eight top women compete amongst themselves from November...
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Riyadh: Riyadh - Tennis, Six Kings Slam, Jannik Sinner, Riyadh, October 16, 2024. || 298781_0004 kings PRESS six slam zagency zlast24 znocsm zselect zsports ZTENNIS Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com
October 28, 2024

Sinner claims he didn’t “play for money” in Saudi exhibition Six Kings Slam

The world No 1 bagged a whopping $6 million prize money in Riyadh...
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WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 10: Jasmine Paolini of Italy reacts in the Women s Singles Round of 16 match against Erika Andreeva of Russia on day five of 2024 Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 10, 2024 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111522995772 || 298389_0034 2024 CHINA MEHRSPORT open premiumd province quer Singles sport tennis Women WUHAN x0x
October 28, 2024

WTA rankings: Paolini reaches career-high No 4, Collins back in top 10, Sabalenka extends lead

French Open and Wimbledon runner-up Paolini is now the joint-highest ranked Italian woman...
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VIENNA,AUSTRIA,27.OCT.24 - TENNIS - ATP World Tour, Erste Bank Open. Image shows Jack Draper (GBR). Keywords: trophy. || 299396_0338
October 28, 2024

ATP rankings: Draper, Mpetshi Perricard touch new heights, Sinner continues reign at No 1

News of the climbers and fallers in the latest ATP rankings
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Barcelona, Spain. April 13th, 2024. Tennis player Diego Schwartzman seen during the qualification match between Diego Schwartzman and Pol Martin Tiffon during the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell tournament in Barcelona. || 288974_0020 barcelona spain sport tennis tennis player
October 27, 2024

‘South American’ Schwartzman reveals why he’s retiring early: “We are so far from the Tour”

Diego Schwartzman, only 32 years old, is just months away from calling it...
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July 3, 2024, London, United Kingdom: 240703 Casper Ruud of Norway competes in a second round singles match during day 3 of Wimbledon on July 3, 2024 in London. || 292964_0018 PRESS zagency zlast24 zselect zsports Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zworld
October 26, 2024

Ruud “tired of” players complaining about tennis balls

The Norwegian's remarks have come after Daniil Medvedev claimed Jannik Sinner and Carlos...
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Jannik Sinner (Ita) defeated Daniil Medvedev (Rus) at the US Open 2024 || 296340_0010
October 26, 2024

Doping saga reveals fake friendships to Sinner: “I thought these are friends, instead they are not”

"Nothing happens by chance and perhaps this case was just to understand who...
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Zheng Qinwen, Wuhan Open, 2024
October 19, 2024

Zheng headlines Pan Pacific Open draw, Osaka and Pegula not in the mix

The WTA 500 tournament will run from October 21-27 at Ariake Coliseum in...
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Thanasi Kokkinakis UTS Frankfurt
October 19, 2024

Kokkinakis comes from behind against Humbert in UTS Frankfurt

The Australian dethroned Ugo Humbert from the top spot in Group A standings
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January 2, 2023, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: Iga Swiatek of Poland in action during her second round-robin match at the 2023 United Cup Brisbane tennis tournament against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland || 252610_0069 Australia brisbane CUP PRESS sport sports tennis united WTA zagency zlast24 zselect ZSPORT ZTENNIS Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
October 19, 2024

Swiatek, Gauff, Zverev, Fritz lead United Cup 2025 lineups

A total of 16 countries have qualified for the mixed-team competition to be...
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Roger Federer (Sui) and Rafael Nadal (Esp) and Novak Djokovic (Ser) || 242275_0010
October 19, 2024

Djokovic: “I didn’t have the formula of success against Nadal and Federer”

"I knew if I figure out the way to beat these guys in...
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ALCARAZ Carlos and NADAL Rafael of Spain during the Tennis match, Olympic Games Paris 2024 on 30 July 2024 at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France - Photo Matthieu Mirville / DPPI Media / Panoramic JO 2024 : TENNIS - Jeux olympiques Paris 2024 - Paris - Roland-Garros - 30/07/2024 || 294309_0150 2024 games jeux jeux olympiques jo olympic OLYMPICS olympique paris paris2024 sport tennis
October 18, 2024

Nadal: “I’ll be ready anytime Alcaraz wants to call me”

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz played against each other for the final time...
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