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 (Esp) and Serena WIlliams (USA)
November 20, 2024

“Why am I getting so choked up?” – Williams, Swiatek, Gauff lead women’s tennis world’s salute to Nadal

The 22-time Grand Slam champion's retirement overwhelmed Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek while...
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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, Coupe Davis 2024
November 20, 2024

Alcaraz pays tribute to Nadal: “I wish I had come to the circuit earlier”

"If at the end of my career, I have half of what he...
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Rafael Nadal
November 20, 2024

Nadal: “I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy”

The 22-time Grand Slam champion played his last competitive match on November 19,...
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November 18, 2024

Fritz keen on facing Sinner again after ATP Finals loss ahead of potential Davis Cup clash

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner are up for national duty at the Davis...
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jannik Sinner of Italy are training during the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy on May 9th, 2023.
November 18, 2024

Sinner’s coach highlights Djokovic’s ex-aides’ contribution to “amazing year” despite mid-season inclusion to the team

Simone Vagnozzi praised Ulises Badio and Marco Panichi for assisting Jannik Sinner in...
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8th July 2023; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament; Womens singles match, Ons Jabeur versus Bianca Andreescu; A rain stoppage as English Lioness footballl Leah Wiliamson speaks with Billie Jean King
November 18, 2024

King slams players in light of Alcaraz, Swiatek complaining about long season

"It’s interesting how they always complain there’s too much, but then they get...
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Nitto ATP, Tennis Herren Finals 2023 - Blue Carpet A general view of Royal Palace of Turin is seen during the Blue Carpet of the Nitto ATP Finals 2023. Turin Italy Copyright: xNicolòxCampox
November 18, 2024

Italy to remain home to ATP Finals till 2030

The season-ending championship will continue to enchant Italian fans till the decade-end, but...
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2024
November 18, 2024

ATP rankings: Djokovic, Medvedev drop; Sinner asserts dominance as No 1 with Turin triumph

The top 10 experienced a shake-up after the season-ending championship, with Taylor Fritz...
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Db Torino 14/11/2024 - Atp Finals / Daniele Buffa/Image Sport nella foto: Taylor Fritz
November 16, 2024

Fritz overpowers Zverev for the fourth time in a row to make the ATP Finals 2024 title clash

The American defeated Alexander Zverev in a three-setter on Saturday and will play...
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Frances Tiafoe - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
November 16, 2024

Tiafoe punished with $120K fine for abusing official at Shanghai Masters 2024

The American escaped suspension for his tirade-ridden rant at the chair umpire following...
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Tennis : Atp finals Torino 2024 - Casper Ruud - Norvege
November 16, 2024

Ruud sends warning to Sinner ahead of ATP Finals semis: “More pressure on him… playing at home”

The Norwegian hasn't defeated Jannik Sinner once yet but is hopeful of a...
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shake hands Carlos Alcaraz ESP Alexander Zverev GER 20.09.2024 Tennis Laver Cup Tag 1, Uber Arena, Berlin, Berlin Germany shake hands Carlos Alcaraz ESP Alexander Zverev GER 20 09 2024 Tennis Laver Cup Day 1, Uber Arena, Berlin, Berlin Germany 00321, pep_20240920_hm
November 15, 2024

Zverev hails Alcaraz’s ability in clutch moments: “He turns into a different person”, Alcaraz says thanks but disagrees

Zverev got the better of the Spaniard in their round-robin clash at the...
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Alexander Zverev - ATP Finals 2024
November 15, 2024

ATP Finals: Zverev powers past Alcaraz to qualify for semis; Spaniard knocked out

Alcaraz's last chance of progressing was ended by Casper Ruud when he took...
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Nick Kyrgios UTS New York 2024
November 15, 2024

Kyrgios set to return to ATP Tour at Brisbane International 2025

The Aussie hasn't played professional tennis since June 2023 due to injuries and...
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MEDVEDEV_ATPFINALS_2024
November 10, 2024

Medvedev makes a sad admission after ATP Finals loss to Fritz: “I feel zero pleasure of being on court”

"I'm tired to fight against something that doesn't depend on myself. Today actually...
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November 10, 2024

ATP Finals: Fritz starts strong with a win against chaotic Medvedev

The American registered his 50th win of the season by defeating Daniil Medvedev...
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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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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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