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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WAWRINKA_BASEL_2024
December 13, 2024

Wawrinka given Australian Open 2025 wildcard; Saville, Tomljanovic also enter main draw

The 2014 Melbourne Major champion will make his 19th main-draw appearance Down Under
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Ayush Vashistha
Carlos Alcaraz, Davis Cup 2024
December 13, 2024

Possessing Djokovic, Nadal, Federer’s qualities doesn’t guarantee Alcaraz grand success, suggests Agassi

"Alcaraz defends like Novak, has more power and spin like Nadal, hands and...
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Ayush Vashistha
Roger Federer (Sui) and Rafael Nadal (Esp) and Novak Djokovic (Ser) || 242275_0010
December 13, 2024

“Djokovic’s lost the guys he made history with” – Agassi issues ‘inspiration’ warning for Serbian

The American suggests Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's absence on the ATP Tour...
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Ayush Vashistha
Swiatek Roland-Garros crowd 2024
December 9, 2024

“Like someone had died” – Swiatek reveals her reaction to failed dope test

"It was a mix of confusion and panic. There was a lot of...
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Ayush Vashistha
Alex_De_Minaur
December 9, 2024

“A perfect week in London” – De Minaur elated at winning UTS Grand Final

"The Demon" dominated Holger "The Viking" Rune in the all-important final on Sunday...
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Ayush Vashistha
Alex de Minaur, UTS Londres 2024 (2)
December 8, 2024

UTS Grand Final: De Minaur wears down Monfils to reach title clash in London

The Aussie beat Gael Monfils 10-14, 14-11, 15-8, 14-6 on Sunday to reach...
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Ayush Vashistha
Donna Vekic
December 8, 2024

Vekic brings Osaka’s ex-coach Bajin to her team ahead of 2025

The 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist has roped in Sascha Bajin after parting...
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Ayush Vashistha
Ugo Humbert, Rolex Paris Masters 2024
December 5, 2024

UTS Grand Final London: Humbert determined to “take it to the next level” in 2025

Ugo Humbert returns to UTS to win the crown and hone his skills...
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Jérémy Baudu
Dominic Thiem US Open 2023
December 5, 2024

‘Favourite match — against Djokovic; biggest rival — Zverev’ – Thiem reflects on his career

The Austrian opens up on his round-robin win over Novak Djokovic at 2019...
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Ayush Vashistha
Carlos Alcaraz, ATP Finals 2024
December 5, 2024

Alcaraz reveals “big” Australian Open goal after beating Shelton at Madison Square Garden

The Spaniard will hunt for a career Grand Slam at the Melbourne Major...
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Ayush Vashistha
Thanasi Kokkinakis, Davis Cup, 2024
December 4, 2024

“I’m on two strikes — I hate the rule” – Kokkinakis disapproves of strict anti-doping measures

The Aussie has missed two doping tests in 2024 and missing another can...
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Ayush Vashistha
Iga Swiatek, US Open 2024
December 3, 2024

Roddick defends Swiatek amid doping controversy: “This isn’t some ongoing thing”

The former world No 1 argued Iga Swiatek tested negative in dope tests...
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Ayush Vashistha
Neale Fraser bat Roger Becker - 26.06.1957 - Wimbledon - archive archives - Tennis - largeur action
December 3, 2024

19-time Grand Slam champion Neale Fraser passes away

The Aussie breathed his last on December 2, 2024
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Ayush Vashistha
Grigor Dimitrov Miami semis
December 3, 2024

“It was a love affair at first sight” – Dimitrov reflects on his tennis journey

"Dear tennis, it’s a long love story that you and I have"
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Ayush Vashistha
Ash Barty announces her retirement in a video released on social media
December 3, 2024

Barty wanted to exit like Nadal: “That was my dream… to retire representing Australia”

The former world No 1 says she'd hoped to quit at a Fed...
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Ayush Vashistha
Fissette_Swiatek
November 30, 2024

Swiatek’s doping offence “did not influence” coach Fissette’s decision to join Pole’s team

"I was sure of her innocence from the beginning"
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Ayush Vashistha
GASQUET_ROLEXPARISMASTERS_2024
November 30, 2024

“Poorly managed, poorly fought” – Gasquet reacts to Sinner and Swiatek’s doping cases

"Normally, there's a trial, then you have a deliberation, you have a sentence....
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Ayush Vashistha
China's Li Na reacts during a ceremony marking the day they have been elected to be included in the International Tennis Hall of Fame at Rod Laver Arena at the 2019 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 22, 2019.
November 30, 2024

Li Na: “Just because I’m not playing tennis doesn’t mean I’m completely detached from it”

The former world No 2 from China retired in 2014
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Ayush Vashistha
Iga Swiatek, Australian Open, 2024
November 30, 2024

“ITIA did not contact us directly” – Swiatek’s drug manufacturer rebuts tennis watchdog’s claim

"We were contacted by a law firm from the UK which, however, did...
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Ayush Vashistha
Felix Auger-Aliassime AO 2022
November 30, 2024

“Couldn’t have dreamt of a better forever” – Auger-Aliassime gets engaged to Ghaibi

The Canadian betrothed Nina Ghaibi less than 24 hours after Alexei Popyrin put...
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Ayush Vashistha
João Fonseca, Coupe Davis 2024
November 30, 2024

Fonseca completes Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 line-up

Joao Fonseca has joined Arthur Fils, Alex Michelsen, Jakub Mensik, Shang Juncheng, Learner...
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Ayush Vashistha