Mahesh Bhupathi slams AITA over its pairing policies

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 18:51

India`s veteran tennis player Mahesh Bhuapthi Thursday slammed the All India Tennis Federation (AITA) policies when it comes to pairing players for big international events.

Henrik Ekersund to coach Indian tennis players

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 15:10

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports approved the appointment of Sweden`s Henrik Ekersund as coach to train Indian tennis players, particularly juniors and sub juniors, besides training the women`s doubles players who can combine with Sania Mirza during the Olympics.

AITA plans wild card for Sania for London Olympics

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 18:22

Concerned at drop in ranking of Sania Mirza, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) is planning to get a wild-card entry for the Hyderbadi for the singles event at the London Olympics.

Somdev reflects on tough job ahead of Chennai Open

Last Updated: Monday, December 26, 2011, 15:50

Somdev Devvarman is determined to improve his record at his home event, though he admitted that the road ahead would not be smooth.

Sania to lead Indian challenge in Fed Cup

Last Updated: Monday, December 26, 2011, 14:12

Sania Mirza has been named to spearhead the four-strong Indian challenge in next month`s Fed Cup.

Paes, Bhupathi to split again?

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 20:30

Amid speculation of tennis stars Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi splitting again, the All India Tennis Association on Tuesday pleaded ignorance about the veteran duo parting ways but said the players are free to choose their partners.

Somdev has tough job at hands as India clash with Japan

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 13:12

Somdev Devvarman has some heavy workload to shoulder as India, sans top doubles player Leander Paes, take on hosts Japan in their bid to re-enter the elite Davis Cup World Group.

Sumant Misra: Grandfather of Indian tennis

Last Updated: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 12:09

Misra passed away Saturday evening at the age of 88 and was aptly called the "grandfather of Indian tennis".

India should win 3-4 golds in CWG tennis: Mukerjea

Last Updated: Sunday, September 12, 2010, 22:35

Jaideep Mukherjea, the Chairman of CWG preparation programme for tennis, today predicted that India will pocket at least three gold medals during the New Delhi Commonwealth Games next month.

AITA accepts govt guidelines on age, tenure

Last Updated: Friday, August 13, 2010, 19:01

At a time when major National Sports Federations (NSFs) have refused to adhere to government guidelines on age and tenure, the All India Tennis Association announced that it will follow the controversial regulations.

AITA to decide team for CWG, Davis Cup on Aug 13

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 17:06

The All India Tennis Association will announce the team for the October Commonwealth Games and next month’s Davis Cup on August 13.

Pune boy Kadhe picked for ITF team for Europe tour

Last Updated: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 19:42

National under-16 champion Arjun Kadhe has been selected to join the ITF/ATF under-16 team to tour Europe for a training camp and participate in a series of five age group tournaments.