Date-Krumm one step away from history

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 20:48

Forty-two year old Kimiko Date-Krumm of Japan would look to become the oldest singles winner on the WTA circuit after she booked a final berth in the USD 125,000 Indian Open WTA Challenger tournament with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Thailand`s Tamarine Tanasugarn here on Saturday.

Shukriya Pune: Petkovic

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 20:09

There was a riot of colours with all the visiting tennis players for the USD125,000 Sanjay Kakade Group Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger tournament, draped in traditional sarees, enjoyed an evening of ‘Diwali nite’ at the Solaris Club in Kotherud on Wednesday night.

Indian Open WTA Challenger: Rutuja stuns So-Ra Lee

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 00:02

Sixteen-year-old Rutuja Bhosale brought the $125,000 Sanjay Kakade Group Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger tournament alive with a sensational victory over Korea’s So-Ra Lee, an opponent almost 300 points above her in the world rankings.

Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger: Indian players fail to rise to the occasion

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 22:01

After the high Rutuja Bhosale winning her first round encounter and Prarthana Thombare pushing her higher ranked opponent, Indian players failed to create any magic on the second day of the $125,000 Sanjay Kakade Group Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger event, organized by Netsurf Entertainment, on Tuesday.

Bhambri takes on Doi, local girl Bhosale to face Lee of Korea

Last Updated: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 20:41

National Champion Prerna Bhambri was today handed a tough draw as she has been pitted against second seed Japanese Misaki Doi in her opening round match of the WTA Indian Open, beginning here on Sunday.

Shiv Kapur best Indian at Indian Open, ends fourth

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 19:03

Shiv Kapur was the best-placed Indian golfer at fourth after carding a blemish-free five-under 66 but it was Thai veteran Thaworn Wiratchant (66) who walked away with the top honours after clinching a thrilling play-off at the Hero Indian Open here today.

Shiv best Indian at tied 9th on day 3 of Hero Indian Open

Last Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 19:16

Shiv Kapur brought himself back into spotlight with a sedate three-under 68 to become the best-placed Indian at tied ninth after the penultimate round of Hero Indian Open here today.

Morrison, Ramsay share honours on opening day

Last Updated: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 19:35

Cricketer-turned-golfer James Morrison and Richie Ramsay fired identical five-under 66 to share the lead after the first round in the $1.25 million Hero Indian Open golf championship at the KGA course here Thursday.

Bhullar ready to lead local challenge at Indian Open

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 16:15

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar insists he is not feeling any pressure ahead of the $1.25 million Hero Indian Open as he chases a third Asian Tour win this season.

Several Asian Tour winners in Indian Open field

Last Updated: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 16:14

No fewer than 40 Asian Tour winners will feature in a star-studded field for the USD 1.25 million Hero Indian Open scheduled next week.

Lahiri aims for hat-trick at Indian Open

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 13:45

India`s rising star Anirban Lahiri will be hoping to cap a hat-trick of home victories next week when he tees up at the $1.25 million Indian Open golf tournament.

David Gleeson aims to defend his Indian Open title

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 10:05

Australian golfer David Gleeson hopes to turn the corner with a successful title defence at the USD 1.25 million Indian Open to be held here from Oct 18 to 21.