Haresh Ramchandani

Born in the South of Mumbai, Haresh Ramchandani fell in love with tennis while watching Steffi Graf play the sport in the late 1980s. She's retired and he is still writing about it (and missing her forehand). Haresh worked as a freelance tennis writer and regularly contributes for Sportskeeda, one of India's largest sports portals. Some day, he hopes to go to the southwest of London... They tell him that's heaven!!

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Carlos Alcaraz at Roland-Garros 2023
June 7, 2023

“Carlos believes a lot in himself, and he believes that he can beat Djokovic” – Alcaraz’s coach Ferrero

The two have met only once before with Alcaraz winning their semi-final in...
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Andy Murray at the 2023 Surbiton Trophy
June 5, 2023

Murray begins grass campaign with win over former top 20 player Chung in straight sets

The two-time Wimbledon champ will face the winner of the all-qualifier clash between...
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Rafael Nadal at the 2023 Australian Open
June 5, 2023

“If we respect the recovery times, I think he will be able to recover” – Nadal’s doctor gives optimistic prognosis after surgery 

The Spaniard has not played since January's Australian Open but his doctors are...
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Beatriz Haddad Maia at 2023 Roland-Garros
June 5, 2023

55 years and 3 hours-51 minutes in the making: Brazil’s Haddad reaches Roland-Garros quarter-finals

Beatriz Haddad Maia edged out Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-7 (3), 6-3, 7-5 on...
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Miyu Kato at 2023 Roland-Garros
June 5, 2023

“It was completely unintentional. I would like to sincerely apologize to the ballgirl, my partner, team & my supporters” – Miyu Kato after doubles default

The doubles disqualification continued to be the hot topic on tennis circles on...
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Emam Raducanu with then coach Sebastian Sachs at the 2023 Australian Open
June 1, 2023

Raducanu splits from coach Sebastian Sachs after six months

The 20-year-old Brit pulled out of the French Open and Wimbledon, after undergoing...
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Carlos Alcaraz at 2023 Roland-Garros
June 1, 2023

“I’m a huge, huge fan of his” – Shapovalov looks ahead to tough battle with Alcaraz

The Canadian is through to the third round in Paris for the first...
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Novak Djokovic during his second round match at Roland-Garros
June 1, 2023

“Drama-free Grand Slam, I don’t think it can happen for me” – Djokovic

The Serb said he stands by his statements on the Kosovo issue
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Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils at the 2023 French Open
May 31, 2023

“I could feel even through the screen his pain” – Svitolina happy for Monfils’ win and support after more GEMS Life joy in Paris

It's been a good week for fans of GEMS life as Elina Svitolina...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2023 French Open
May 31, 2023

“It’s a spiritual type of surface” – Tsitsipas records 20th win at Roland-Garros

The Greek says he loves breaking personal records and also records that haven't...
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Richard Gasquet during his first round match at the 2023 French Open
May 31, 2023

“Next year maybe that might be it” – Gasquet hints at stopping at next year’s Roland-Garros

The Frenchman was knocked out of this year's French Open in the first...
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Elina Svitolina at the 2023 French Open
May 31, 2023

Roland-Garros: Svitolina follows Monfils’ epic victory with second round win of her own

The Ukrainian will play the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia,...
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Daniil Medvedev leaves the court atfer his first round loss at the 2023 French Open
May 31, 2023

“I don’t know if people like to eat clay, to have clay in their shoes, white socks… I don’t” – Medvedev steps back on his friendship with clay

After his loss, the Russian now hopes to improve upon his past performances...
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Holger Rune at 2023 Roland Garros
May 31, 2023

“I think it’s normal in life that some people love you and some people don’t” – Rune not affected by others’ views as he advances in Paris

The Dane will face French veteran Gael Monfils in a blockbuster second round...
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Novak Djokovic and Cameron Norrie at 2023 Italian Open
May 31, 2023

“I’ve never seen that before from any player… And he never apologised” – Norrie hits back at Djokovic criticism

Speaking after his first round win in Paris, Norrie said Djokovic was late...
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Venus Williams at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships
May 30, 2023

Venus Williams set for return on grass with wild card entry into ‘s-Hertogenbosch

The American, who turns 43 years old next month, has not played since...
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Aryna Sabalenka at 2023 Roland-Garros
May 28, 2023

“To reject her responsibility of having an opinion on the most important things in the world, I cannot respect it” – Kostyuk on potential new world No 1 Sabalenka

The Ukrainian player says Sabalenka should use her platform to speak out personally...
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Aryna Sabalenka and Marta Kostyuk at 2023 Roland-Garros
May 28, 2023

Roland-Garros: Ukraine’s Kostyuk goes down to Sabalenka, gets booed by crowd due to no handshake

Sabalenka wins her eighth Grand Slam match in a row with a straight...
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Arthur Fils with the Lyon Open trophy
May 27, 2023

18-year-old Arthur Fils wins Lyon, becomes youngest ATP champion this season

The French teen joins Alcaraz and Rune as the teenaged champions on the...
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Casper Ruud at the 2023 Rome Masters
May 27, 2023

“There won’t be a Rafa in the final this year. I think those two spots are up for grabs for anyone” – Ruud

The Norwegian picked Alcaraz and Djokovic as the favourites but added that any...
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Ons Jabeur at the 2023 Italian Open
May 27, 2023

“I think if it’s meant to be, I’ll get there one day. If it’s not, then I’ll go have a daughter and make her win Wimbledon” – Jabeur on her Grand Slam chase

The Tunisian has been a runner-up at a Major on two occasions but...
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