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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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Taylor Fritz - USA - Press conference || 296310_0550 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
September 27, 2024

“Exo vs tour event aren’t comparable” – Fritz retorts criticism against schedule complaints

The American has responded to Australian former pro John Millman's remarks defending the...
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August 25, 2023, New York, New York, United States: Aryna Sabalenka speaks to press during US Open player media day ahead of start of tournament at Billy Jean King Tennis Center in New York || 275008_0005 ball center CHAMPIONSHIPS CONFERENCE court grand jean KING media new open player PRESS radin slam sport sports STADIUM tennis Tournament us York zagency zlast24 zselect Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
September 24, 2024

“Not trying to focus on that” – Sabalenka wants the year-end No 1 but improvement is priority

Aryna Sabalenka is set to start her China Open 2024 campaign as the...
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Ayush Vashistha
Milos Raonic - Toronto 2023
September 24, 2024

Raonic: “I can’t have a normal life anymore”

The Canadian, who was away from the competition between 2021 and 2023, has...
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Lucas Morlier
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September 24, 2024

Farewell at the Olympic Games, “a perfect end” for Murray

Andy Murray played the last match of his career at the Paris Olympic...
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Jérémy Baudu
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells || 260588_0129
September 24, 2024

Sinner and Alcaraz feature in stellar ATP China Open line-up

The Italian has entered the main draw as the defending champion
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Ayush Vashistha
October 22, 2023, Tokyo, Japan - Ben Shelton of the United States raises the trophy of the Japan Open tennis championships at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo on Suniday, October 22, 2023. Shelton defeated Aslan Karatsev of Russia in the final. || 278424_0018
September 24, 2024

ATP Tokyo: Shelton to defend first title against Fritz and others in loaded Japan Open draw

Hubert Hurkacz, Casper Ruud, and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among top seeds in ATP...
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Ayush Vashistha
14th November 2017, O2 Arena, London, England; Nitto ATP Tennis Finals; Alexander Zverev (GER) walks to other end of court in his match with Roger Federer (SUI) 2017 Angleterre Barclays ATP World Tour court finale hommes indoor londres masculin messieurs Nitto ATP Finals O2 ARENA sport SPORTING sports tennis
September 21, 2024

“The title doesn’t come to you” – Federer’s honest take on Zverev’s Grand Slam failures

The German has lost two finals at the Majors thus far
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Ayush Vashistha
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September 21, 2024

Osaka and Mouratoglou work together in Beijing ahead of China Open

Osaka split from coach Wim Fissette last week and is set to confirm...
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Ayush Vashistha
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September 21, 2024

“It’s the first time Federer watch one of my matches” – Alcaraz happy with Laver Cup debut

The Spaniard paired up with Team Europe mate Alexander Zverev for doubles duty...
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Ayush Vashistha
Stefanos Tsitsipas (Gre) with his father
September 19, 2024

“They had constant conflicts” – Tsitsipas’ mother on son removing father Apostolos as coach

The Greek stopped working with his father in August 2024
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Ayush Vashistha
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September 19, 2024

“I hope Alcaraz plays terribly” – McEnroe wishes to end Laver Cup captaincy stint “on a high”

John McEnroe will be replaced by Andre Agassi as Team World's captain in...
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Ayush Vashistha
22nd September 2022; O2, London England: Laver Cup international tennis tournament: Rodger Federer with Team Europe Captain Bjorn Borg during the of Team Europe warm up session || 242199_0022 2022 england LAVER CUP TEAMS LONDON O2 SPORTING sports tennis
September 19, 2024

“Borg being super quiet… McEnroe always complaining” – Federer reflects on departing Laver Cup captains’ legacy

The Swiss played his last competitive match in Borg's captaincy at 2022 Laver...
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Ayush Vashistha
Rafael Nadal, Bastad, 2024
September 17, 2024

“There’s a possibility that Nadal could be with us in Malaga” – Spain Davis Cup captain Ferrer

Rafael Nadal has helped Spain win five Davis Cup championships
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Ayush Vashistha
Naomi Osaka
September 17, 2024

Osaka, Raducanu and Pegula headline Billie Jean King Cup Finals field

Canada will take the court as the defending champions
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Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic during the training session prior to men's Davis Cup qualification match Czech Republic vs Israel in Vendryne, Czech Republic, January 31, 2024. ( || 284163_0025 2024 COUPE DAVIS Czech Republic DAVIS CUP ISRAEL Men QUALIFICATION republique tcheque sport tennis
September 17, 2024

Lehecka ends association with Berdych

The Czechs were together since 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters
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Ayush Vashistha
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024
September 16, 2024

Sinner welcomes Djokovic’s ex-aides to his fitness team after dodging doping ban

Fitness coach Marco Panichi and physio Ulises Badio join Italian's staff
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Carlos Alcaraz, Buenos Aires, 2024
September 16, 2024

Alcaraz plans for Laver Cup debut alongside rivals: “We have to represent Europe in best way possible”

The 2024 Laver Cup will run from September 20-22 in Berlin, Germany
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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha
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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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Ayush Vashistha
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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Ayush Vashistha