Hot topic at Australian Open – how to beat the heat?

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 02:59

Just before the start of the Australian Open -- first Grand Slam of the year -- world number one tennis player and a strong contender to lift the title - Rafael Nadal- expressed his disappointment over the blue turf. According to the Spaniard, it was playing comparatively faster. But as the tournament started, the focus has been shifted entirely to the scorching heat, which started taking a toll on players from the very first day.

Rohan Bopanna loses in Paris Masters quarterfinal

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 16:25

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin lost their Paris Masters men`s doubles quarterfinal tie here.

Murray sends Britain to Davis Cup World Group

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 18:42

Andy Murray secured Britain`s return to the Davis Cup World Group after a five-year absence when he defeated Croatia`s Ivan Dodig 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in a playoff rubber at Umag on Sunday.

US Open 2013: Rafael Nadal cruises while Victoria Azarenka struggles

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 08:49

Rafa Nadal, growing in confidence with each match, blasted his way into the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday with an ominous display.

Wimbledon 2013: Bryan brothers complete Golden Slam

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 00:44

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan created history on Saturday as they defeated Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo to become the first pair to hold all four Grand Slam doubles titles simultaneously in the Open era.

Bhupathi-Bopanna in final of Cincinnati Masters

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 18:27

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have earned a chance to win their second title of the season by reaching the summit clash of the ATP Cincinnati Masters with a straight sets win over Croatia`s Ivan Dodig and Brazil`s Marcelo Melo.

Rafa Nadal suffers Montreal meltdown

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 13:12

Rafa Nadal fluffed his lines on the return from five-week break when the Spanish world number two was stunned 1-6, 7-6, 7-6 by unheralded Croatian Ivan Dodig in his opening match of the Montreal Masters.