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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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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Ayush Vashistha