Sep 15 (IANS) Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, on Thursday announced his retirement from top-level tennis, saying that Laver cup will be his final ATP tour event. The 41-year-old has not played since Wimbledon 2021, after which he had a third knee operation. “Laver cup next month will be my final ATP tour event. I will not play ...

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar, who was a mentor to Olympic medallist Leander Paes, passed away in Kolkata on Wednesday. He was 93. He is survived by his wife Sunita, son Arjun, and two daughters — Gita and Preah. All India Tennis Association (AITA) condoled the demise of Indian tennis legend, calling ...

New York, Sep 12 (IANS) Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz displayed explosive power and demonstrated impressive touch around the net as he overcame a fighting Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 to clinch his maiden Grand Slam trophy — the US Open crown — and secure the world No. 1 ranking on Monday (IST). The 19-year-old Alcaraz won 76 per cent ...