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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Coco Gauff (USA) losing to Emma Navarro (USA) at the US Open 2024 || 296247_0045
October 5, 2024

“Hopefully I can follow in Alcaraz’s footsteps” – Gauff ‘excited’ for China Open final

The American defeated Paula Badosa with a comeback effort in the China Open...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Aryna Sabalenka - Bielorussie || 296310_0642 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 5, 2024

Sabalenka eyes hat trick at Wuhan Open against Gauff, Pegula

The Belarusian triumphed in Wuhan in 2018 and 2019. The tournament returns to...
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Iga Swiatek et Tomasz Wiktorowski - Roland-Garros 2023
October 4, 2024

“Coach, THANK YOU” – Swiatek parts ways with Wiktorowski, also pulls out of Wuhan Open

The world No 1 from Poland began training under Tomasz Wiktorowski towards the...
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November 10, 2023, Turin, Italy: L'esibizione di Carlos Alcaraz e Jannik Sinner che poi hanno incontrato i fan al Nike Store di Torino organizzato in occasione delle Nitto Atp Finals, 10 novembre 2023. Centinaia le persone fuori dal negozio in via Roma, dove è anche stato allestito un campo sul quale il due campioni si sono cimentati a scambiare colpi con i tifosi. ANSA/TINO ROMANO..The performance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner who then met the fans at the Nike Store in Turin organized on the occasion of the Nitto ATP Finals, 10 November 2023. || 279591_0005 PRESS zlast24 zselect Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwireservice zworld
October 4, 2024

Sinner likens his lifestyle to Alcaraz’s: “We are quite similar as human beings”

"I have the feeling that he likes to surround himself with the close...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Novak Djokovic - Serbie || 295902_0133 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 4, 2024

Djokovic saddened by his Beijing Olympics coach Jovan Lilic’s demise

Lilic (1965-2024) breathed his last in Belgrade, Serbia
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Bologna: Matteo Berrettini during the tennis Davis Cup final 8 match between Matteo Berrettini and Alexander Blocks (Italy) and Zizou Bergs (Belgium) at the Unipol arena, Casalecchio (Bologna), Bologna, September 13, 2024. Sport - Tennis - photo corrispondente bologna || 296802_0058 belgique 2024 COUPE DAVIS davis international italie player PRESS tennis zagency zlast24 zselect Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com
October 3, 2024

“Didn’t talk to anybody” – Berrettini on overcoming injury scare to win Shanghai opener

The Italian is set to take on Holger Rune, the seed No 12,...
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Tennis - Nitto Atp Finals Torino 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz - Espagne - Press conference || 279893_0099
October 3, 2024

Alcaraz highlights scheduling woes again after rushed journey from Beijing to Shanghai

The Spaniard lifted the China Open trophy by defeating Jannik Sinner in a...
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Paula Badosa, US Open, 2024
October 3, 2024

China Open: Badosa ends Zhang’s magical run in quarters

The Spaniard defeated Zhang Shuai in straight sets. She'll face the winner of...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Novak Djokovic - Serbie - Press conference || 296036_0119 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 3, 2024

Djokovic slams tennis ‘system’ amid Sinner-WADA case: “Too many bodies involved”

"We have a system that is not working well"
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Sieger Arthur Fils mit Pokal, Trophäe Siegerehrung, Presentation Endspiel, Final, Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships, Tokyo, Japan *** Winner Arthur Fils with trophy, trophy award ceremony, presentation final, final, Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships, Tokyo, Japan || 297916_0040 2024 Arthur athlete ATP championship CHAMPIONSHIPS competitor court doubles EVENT fils hard Hasenkopf Herren international japan juergen MEHRSPORT Men OCTOBER open Outdoor premiumd quer Singles sport s tennis tokyo TOUR Tournament world x0x
October 2, 2024

Forehand finesse: Fils’ shot-making during triumphant Tokyo run in numbers

Arthur Fils downed countryman Ugo Humbert in the Tokyo Final to lift the...
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Emma Raducanu, Madrid Open, 2024
October 2, 2024

Raducanu misses Wuhan Open qualifiers

Emma Raducanu suffered an injury during the Korea Open and consequently withdrew from...
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October 5, 2018 - Naomi Osaka of Japan & Shuai Zhang of China at the net after their quarter-final match at the 2018 China Open WTA Premier Mandatory tennis tournament.
October 2, 2024

Osaka gets ’emotional’ talking about Zhang: “When I got on tour, she adopted me in a way”

Naomi Osaka and Zhang Shuai's head-to-head tally stands at 3-3
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Alexander Zverev - Allemagne - Press conference || 296310_0514 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 1, 2024

“After Laver Cup, I ended up in hospital” – Zverev on skipping China Open

The German gears up for Shanghai Masters as the second seed
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Daniil Medvedev (Rus) defeated Carlos Alcaraz (Spa) || 275804_0068
October 1, 2024

Medvedev reveals banter with Alcaraz: “Going to paint my hair blond and put ‘Botic'”

The Spaniard booked his ticket to the final by defeating Daniil Medvedev in...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Martina Navratilova - Usa || 296210_0207 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 1, 2024

Navratilova lashes out against WADA’s appeal in Sinner’s doping case

"WADA is a mess"
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Jannik Sinner (Ita) wins the championship final at the US Open 2024 against Taylor Fritz || 296596_0039
October 1, 2024

Sinner recalls “sleepless nights” during ITIA probe into doping case after WADA’s appeal

The Italian is defending his China Open title in Beijing amid WADA's actions
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Novak Djokovic - Serbie || 295902_0099 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 30, 2024

Djokovic returns to Shanghai Masters as Hurkacz forced to skip title defence

Jannik Sinner is the first seed followed by Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP...
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Andy Murray
September 30, 2024

Murray blasts Six Kings Slam promo: “Tennis event nobody cares about”

The exhibition will feature Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil...
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Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2024 | Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
September 28, 2024

Sinner “disappointed and surprised” as WADA challenges ITIA’s decision in doping case

The Italian tested positive twice for a banned drug during Indian Wells in...
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March 25, 2024, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA: Caroline Garcia (FRA) speaks to the media after winning her fourth round women's singles match at the 2024 Miami Open presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium. || 287669_0051 PRESS tennis zcontractphotographer zlast24 zselect zsports ZTENNIS Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
September 27, 2024

“Exhausted from the anxiety, panic attacks, the tears” – Garcia ends 2024 season

Caroline Garcia didn't make it past the second round of any Grand Slam...
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March 29, 2024, Miami, Florida, USA: Daniil Medvedev gestures to his coach while playing Jannik Sinner (Italy) during the semifinals of the MenÕs Singles at the Miami Open tennis tournament. Sinner won the match 6-1, 6-2 || 287854_0053 PRESS zcontractphotographer zlast24 zselect Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
September 27, 2024

“It’s almost impossible to hit a winner” – Medvedev complains about tennis balls again

The third seed overcame France's Gael Monfils in straight sets at China Open...
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