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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Ashleigh Barty vs Iga Swiatek
September 16, 2024

Swiatek matches Barty’s record of weeks as world No 1

The Pole started her 121st week in the top position on Monday
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Denis Shapovalov defaulted
September 16, 2024

ATP rankings: Shapovalov pushed out of Top 100, Nakashima touches career-high

ATP Top 10 remained unchanged on Monday while Jannik Sinner overtook Andy Roddick...
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September 14, 2024

Osaka breaks with coach Fissette, seen practising with Mouratoglou

Naomi Osaka and Wim Fissette worked together for four years across two chapters
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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 10: Reilly Opelka (USA) returns a shot during the US Clay Court Championships singles finals match between Reilly Opelka (USA) and John Isner (USA) at River Oaks Country Club on April 10, 2022 in Houston, TX. || 227551_0014 2022 FINALE simple sport tennis
September 11, 2024

“Historic day”: USA defies odds to beat Chile in Davis Cup Finals as Opelka produces acing masterclass

Reilly Opelka beat Cristian Garin before Brandon Nakashima overcame Alejandro Tabilo to seal...
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Nick Kyrgios, TENNIS: UTS Tennis Tournament - Los Angeles - 07/23/2023
September 11, 2024

Kyrgios on the idea of interviewing Sinner after doping saga: “Our discussion could be interesting”

Nick Kyrgios proposed a two-year ban on Jannik Sinner for failing two dope...
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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30 : Evans / Murray (GBR) against Gille / Vliegen (BEL) in a tennis men's doubles second round game during the XXXIII Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France, 30/07/2024 ( JO2024 : Jeux olympiques 2024 - Paris 2024 - Paris - 30/07/2024 || 294290_0746 @gregoryvg_photography 2024 BOIC COIB ete FRANCE FRANKRIJK game games Gregory Van Gansen jeux jo olympic OLYMPICS olympiques olympische OS PARIJS paris paris2024 spelen sport Summer ZOMER
September 11, 2024

“It’d be an honour”: Evans on the verge of breaking Murray’s Davis Cup record

Dan Evans and Andy Murray are joint third for most Davis Cup ties...
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2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in Valencia, Australia v France VALENCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia celebrates to the crowd after his victory during the Davis Cup Group Stage 2024 Valencia match between Australia and France at Pabellon Fuente De San Luis on September 10, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Photo by Francisco Macia/Photo Players Images/Magara Press Valencia Pabellon Fuente de San Luis Spain Copyright: xFranciscoxMaciax || 296700_0057 2024 am an Australia australien Bilder copa CUP davis day DER FOTO FRANCE Frankreich Group Gruppe images MEHRSPORT photo players Pokal premiumd PRESS PRESSE Publikum quer Sieg Spieler sport sports STADIUM Stage tenis tennis und valencia x0x
September 11, 2024

Australia pips France in a nail-biter at 2024 Davis Cup Finals

Thanasi Kokkinakis beat Arthur Fils in straight sets as Ugo Humbert's success against...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Jack Draper - Angleterre || 296036_0250 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 1, 2024

“Wasn’t thinking about Alcaraz” – Draper reveals focusing on himself before US Open third round

Jack Draper defeated Carlos Alcaraz-slayer Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets in...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Iga swiatek - Pologne || 295954_0095 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 1, 2024

“We are playing better tennis than 20 years ago” – Swiatek talks about evolution of women’s tennis

Iga Swiatek overtook Justine Henin in terms of weeks at world No 1....
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Jannik Sinner - Italie - Press conference || 296036_0372 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 1, 2024

Sinner reacts to Djokovic, Alcaraz’s shock US Open losses: “Shows that this sport is unpredictable”

No 1 seed Jannik Sinner beat Christopher O'Connell in third round to survive...
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Francis Tiafoe (USA) defeated Rafael Nadal (Esp) || 240362_0035
August 31, 2024

“Felt like one of the greatest” – Tiafoe recalls beating Nadal upon reaching US Open fourth round

Frances Tiafoe defeated Rafael Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the last 16...
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Alexei Popyrin, US Open 2024
August 31, 2024

Popyrin stuns defending champion Djokovic at US Open

Alexei Popyrin knocked Novak Djokovic out of the US Open, beating the Serb...
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Tiafoe USO 2024
August 31, 2024

US Open: Tiafoe avenges 2023 loss to Shelton with grand effort in third round

Frances Tiafoe beat Ben Shelton in a five-set thriller on Friday and will...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Carlos Alcaraz - Espagne - Press conference || 295954_0337 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
August 30, 2024

“Lot of emotions I couldn’t control” – Alcaraz reflects on US Open shocker

Spaniard was defeated in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp in the...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Naomie Osaka - Japon || 295954_0293 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
August 30, 2024

“My heart dies every time I lose” – Naomi Osaka’s emotional remark after second round loss in US Open

The Japanese pro lost to Karolina Muchova in straight sets on Thursday
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Botic Van de Zandschulp and Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2024
August 30, 2024

Brilliant Botic hands Alcaraz worst Grand Slam defeat since 2021

World No 74 Botic van de Zandschulp beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4...
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April 16, 2024, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany: Linda Noskova (CZE) celebrate the win during the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Stuttgart - WTA500 zagency zcontractphotographer zlast24 zselect zsports ZTENNIS Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
August 25, 2024

Noskova lifts Monterrey Open trophy for first WTA title

The Czech teen registered a straight-set victory over Sun in the final on...
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Alex Michelsen plays a backhand
August 22, 2024

American teens Michelsen and Tien enter Winston-Salem Open quarter-finals

Michelsen will take on Chris Eubanks in the quarter-finals while Tien will face...
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