Somdev qualifies for US Open main draw

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 11:41

India`s singles star Somdev Devvarman battled his way into the US Open main draw after defeating Briton James Ward in a gruelling three-setter, here.

Somdev advances to 2nd round of US Open qualifiers

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 20:59

Somdev Devvarman, India`s numero uno singles player, cleared the first hurdle in the US Open qualifying tournament with a straight set win over Fabiano De Paula, here.

I have taken injury in my stride: Somdev Devvarman

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 15:47

A shoulder injury put a brake on his ascendancy but Somdev says he has taken the tough period in his stride and is now aiming to re-enter the top-100 by the end of this season.

Somdev goes down fighting to Isner in Citi Open

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 11:52

India’s Somdev Devvarman failed to repeat his NCAA Dvision 1 championship victory six years ago over John Isner and went down to the American in two hard-fought sets 5-7, 5-7 in the second round of the Citi Open.

India`s Somdev Devvarman dethrones defending champ

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 08:29

Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman eliminated defending champion Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on Tuesday at the USD 1.76 million ATP and WTA Washington Open.

Somdev bows out of Wimbledon qualifiers, loses to Reid

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 19:37

Somdev Devvarman missed chances galore, including a match point, as he crashed out of the Wimbledon qualifiers after losing a gruelling and energy-sapping first round match against Australia`s Matt Reid, here on Monday.

Somdev crashes out of French Open, outplayed by Federer

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 23:49

Somdev Devvarman was mercilessly beaten by second seed Roger Federer as the Indian crashed out of the men`s singles event of the French Open.

Somdev through to second round, sets up date with Federer

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 12:34

India`s Somdev Devvarman sailed into the second round of the men`s singles event at the French Open with a straight-set win over Daniel Munoz-De La Nava of Spain at the Roland Garros here.

AITA nominates Somdev for Khel Ratna award

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 17:30

Somdev Devvarman might have led a players` rebellion against the national tennis federation but AITA has recommended his name for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for the year 2013.

Paes and Bhupathi are giving ideas to ITPA: Somdev

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 21:47

Somdev Devvarman, who led the players` revolt against AITA, said on Sunday that veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupahti have provided useful ideas for the betterment of Indian tennis, but only time will tell if those ideas will work.

Somdev gives India a 4-0 lead in Davis Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 18:32

Somdev Devvarman scored an easy win against Indonesia`s David Agung Susant as the hosts extended their lead to 4-0 in the Asia-Oceania Group I Davis Cup relegation play-off tie on Sunday.

Tougher challenges will help improve unity in team: Paes

Last Updated: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 23:39

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes said on Saturday that unity in the Indian Davis Cup team was improving and the camaraderie among players will be better when they will face tougher challengers in the 2014 Davis Cup campaign.