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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Marton Fucsovics 2024
December 16, 2024

“Yours forever” – Fucsovics gets engaged to Nini Molnar

The Hungarian announced his engagement on December 15
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Joao Fonseca
December 16, 2024

“Wish I’d be Federer, I could make an ace at 40/15” – Fonseca wants to change Wimbledon 2019 champion

The 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals star wishes to go back in time...
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Gilles Moretton, 2021
December 16, 2024

Moretton returns as French Tennis Federation president

The former world No 65 defeated Germain Roesch to retain the FFT leadership
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Soonwoo Kwon, Tokyo 2022
December 16, 2024

South Korea’s Kwon steps away from tennis for compulsory military service

"I will be enlisting on January 13, 2025. My tour life will pause...
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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, Davis Cup 2023
December 14, 2024

Mouratoglou: “Maybe more difficult to beat Sinner for Djokovic than Alcaraz”

Naomi Osaka's coach believes Jannik Sinner possesses the same abilities as Novak Djokovic,...
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Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz © Action Plus / Panoramic
December 14, 2024

Draper cancels training with Alcaraz, casts doubt on United Cup 2025 campaign citing hip discomfort

The world No 15 from Britain wants to keep himself healthy for the...
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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, ATP Finals 2016
December 14, 2024

“I want to see Djokovic struggle… so there’s shouting and we can see how Murray deals with it” – Henman

Tim Henman looks forward to watching Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray deal with...
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Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open
December 14, 2024

First female US Open tournament director Allaster to step down in 2025

Stacey Allaster, who took charge of the New York Major in 2020, will...
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Matteo Berrettini 2021 Wimbledon final
December 13, 2024

“My brother would choose Djokovic, I… Federer” – Berrettini recalls childhood tennis memories

The former world No 6 reveals Jacapo Berrettini brought him back to tennis...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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