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 Davis Cup Finals
November 30, 2024

“One regret that Nadal probably has is he missed a lot of Majors because of injury” – Patrick McEnroe

"When we first saw him, we thought, this guy's not going to play...
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Ayush Vashistha
Novak Djokovic - Andy Murray
November 30, 2024

Djokovic reveals Murray’s reaction to coaching proposal: “It caught him off guard”

"He wasn't expecting it, so we connected really fast and he accepted after...
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Ayush Vashistha
Stefanos Tsitsipas Roland-Garros 2024
November 29, 2024

Tsitsipas: “Not making into the ATP Finals this year was a humbling experience”

Stefanos Tsitsipas ended up as an alternate at the season-ending championship this year
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Ayush Vashistha
Hubert Hurkacz Montreal 2022
November 29, 2024

Hurkacz ropes in Lendl and Massu as coaches for 2025

The move comes after Hubert Hurkacz parted ways with his long-standing coach Craig...
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Ayush Vashistha
Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz win Olympic Bronze, 2024
November 29, 2024

Paul, Auger-Aliassime sign up for Adelaide International 2025; Paolini, Navarro join WTA line-up

Kokkinakis, Korda are among the participants at ATP 250 event. Pegula and Krejcikova...
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Ayush Vashistha
Double - Roger Federer et Stan Wawrinka (Sui) vs Julien Benneteau et Richard Gasquet (Fra)
November 29, 2024

“It was a bastard thing” – Federer recalls French Davis Cup team ‘ignoring’ Wawrinka after 2014 final

The French side was understandably gutted, losing at home, and as per Stan...
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Ayush Vashistha
Simona Halep and Iga Swiatek
November 29, 2024

“Done everything to destroy me” – Halep slams ITIA amid Swiatek doping row, claims ‘difference in judgement’

"How is it possible that in identical cases happening around the same time...
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Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz
November 29, 2024

“Makes me sad” – Fritz lambastes tennis public for biased response to Swiatek’s doping ban

"How are you not able to remove your own personal bias and form...
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Ayush Vashistha
Jannik Sinner and Darren Cahill
November 27, 2024

Petkovic explains potential reason behind Sinner, his coaches not getting nominated for 2024 ATP Awards

Jannik Sinner isn't in contention for the ATP's Sportsmanship Award, and Darren Cahill...
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Ayush Vashistha
22.09.2024, Tennis, Herren, Laver Cup 2024, Berlin, Einzel, Ben Shelton Team World - Daniil Medwedew Team Europe Daniil Medwedew Team Europe jubelt. Berlin Uber Arena Berlin Deutschland 22 09 2024, Tennis, Men, Laver Cup 2024, Berlin, Singles, Ben Shelton Team World Daniil Medvedev Team Europe Daniil Medvedev Team Europe cheers Berlin Uber Arena Berlin Germany
November 27, 2024

Medvedev gets a court named after him in France

Daniil Medvedev's kit sponsor Lacoste joined forces with National Sports Agency of France...
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Ayush Vashistha
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, Madrid 2024
November 27, 2024

WTA Awards: Sabalenka, Swiatek nominated for ‘Player of the Year’; Osaka in contention for ‘Comeback of the Year’

The women's tennis body will honour top athletes across five different categories
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Ayush Vashistha
UTS Grand Final London line-up
November 27, 2024

UTS Grand Final: De Minaur takes on Rune, Monfils to fight Rublev on opening day in London

Eight players will battle for one crown at Copper Box Arena from December...
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Ayush Vashistha
July 15, 2024: 240715 Rafael Nadal of Spain during a press conference of Nordea Open on July 15, 2024 in Båstad. .Photo: Niclas Jönsson / BILDBYRÅN / COP 273 / NO0283.tennis atp 250 nordea open press conference bbeng
November 27, 2024

Courier wants Nadal’s team to publish a book on Spaniard’s ‘gem’ insights into tennis world

Jim Courier sees Rafael Nadal's words fit to guide tennis players for at...
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Ayush Vashistha
Fabio Fognini Marrakech 2024
November 27, 2024

Fognini delighted to end year-long title drought by winning Montemar Challenger

The Italian defeated Lukas Neumayer in the title clash of the clay court...
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Ayush Vashistha
Switzerland's Roger Federer in action at Wimbledon
November 27, 2024

Federer made Shapovalov feel “like a junior on the court” during Miami Open 2019 semis

Denis Shapovalov faced Roger Federer only once in his career, losing in straight...
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Ayush Vashistha
18th June 2023; Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, England: Rothesay Nottingham Open, Day 7; Tournament director Laura Robson
November 27, 2024

Robson appointed tournament director of new WTA 500 event at Queen’s Club

The Brit will oversee the premier grass-court women's tournament beginning on June 9,...
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Ayush Vashistha
EBDEN_THOMPSON_DAVISCUP_2024
November 21, 2024

Davis Cup: Ebden-Thompson power Australia into semi-finals with doubles win against USA’s Paul-Shelton

The Aussies defeated the American pair of Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton in...
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Ayush Vashistha
Taylor Fritz
November 21, 2024

Davis Cup: Fritz keeps USA’s semi-final hopes alive by taking Australia’s De Minaur down

Taylor Fritz defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets on Thursday to bring...
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Ayush Vashistha
KOKKINAKIS_DAVISCUP_2024
November 21, 2024

Davis Cup: Kokkinakis upsets debutant Shelton to give Australia lead against USA in quarter-finals

The world No 77 from Australia downed Ben Shelton in a blockbuster three-setter...
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Ayush Vashistha
Federer and Nadal in Miami in 2005
November 21, 2024

Federer vs Nadal: GOAT, head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry

The rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is arguably the greatest in...
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Paul Bonnaud
Denis Shapovalov defaulted
November 20, 2024

Davis Cup: Shapovalov, Diallo fail as Germany beats Canada to reach semi-finals

Daniel Altmaier and Jan-Lennard Struff take Germany over the line against Canada in...
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Ayush Vashistha