Ayush Vashistha

Raised in the cricket-loving nation of India, Ayush Vashistha discovered tennis by accidentally landing on a Wimbledon broadcast in 2008 and was later captivated by Novak Djokovic’s passion on the court. He began his journalism career in 2022 as an editor for a national daily in Chandigarh and is now on a journey with Tennis Majors.

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August 25, 2025, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA: Carlos Alcaraz is introduced for his match against Reilly Opelka on Day 2 of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday August 25, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
August 26, 2025

US Open Day 2 highlights: Alcaraz’s hair, Williams’ courage, Kvitova’s farewell and more

The second day of the 2025 US Open on Monday had it all—humour,...
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August 26, 2025

Alcaraz ‘buzzes’ past Opelka to enter the second round of US Open 2025

Carlos Alcaraz won against Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 on Monday. He'll play...
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August 19, 2025, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA: Mirra Andreeva (in photo) and Daniil Medvedev during a mix doubles match against Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic at the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday August 19, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
August 26, 2025

US Open: Andreeva thrashes clumsy Parks to reach second round

Mirra Andreeva beat Alycia Parks 6-0, 6-1 on Monday. She'll play Russian Anastasia...
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Venus Williams, US Open 2025
August 26, 2025

Venus Williams loses to Muchova in US Open return, holds back tears during media address

Venus Williams lost 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to Karolina Muchova on Monday in her...
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August 19, 2025, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA: Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud (in photo) serves during a mix doubles match against Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe at the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday August 19, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
August 26, 2025

US Open: Ruud records 15th straight win in first rounds of Grand Slams

Casper Ruud beat Sebastian Ofner 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (5) on Monday. He'll face...
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July 26, 2025: Anna Kalinskaya in her semifinal match against Emma Raducanu during the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open tennis tournament being played at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Washington, D.C.
August 15, 2025

“How does WTA expect me to recover?” — Kalinskaya slams ‘unfair’ Cincinnati schedule ahead of Swiatek showdown

Anna Kalinskaya felt wronged after her Cincinnati Open quarter-final was scheduled for Friday...
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July 28, 2025

Jakub Mensik, Francisco Cerundolo sign up for UTS Hong Kong 2025

Jakub Mensik and Francisco Cerundolo will play in UTS's Asia debut, scheduled for...
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Umag, Croatia, 260725. 35th Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag. Final. Trophy ceremony. In the photo: winner Luciano Darderi. 34-260725
July 27, 2025

Darderi triumphs in Umag for a second title in two weeks

Luciano Darderi defeated Carlos Taberner 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday in the Croatia Open...
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July 25, 2025: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his match against Taylor Fritz during the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open tennis tournament being played at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Washington, D.C.
July 27, 2025

Davidovich Fokina takes Shelton for his third American scalp in Washington to reach final

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won against Ben Shelton 6-2, 7-5 on Saturday and will...
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July 25, 2025: Alex De Minaur hits a shot in his match against Brandon Nakashima during the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open tennis tournament being played at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Washington, D.C.
July 27, 2025

De Minaur stops Moutet’s magic to reach his second final in Washington

Alex de Minaur defeated Corentin Moutet 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and will face...
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July 26, 2025: Anna Kalinskaya celebrates her semi final victory over Emma Raducanu during the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open tennis tournament being played at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Washington, D.C.
July 27, 2025

Kalinskaya downs Raducanu to reach a maiden final in Washington

Anna Kalinskaya won against Emma Raducanu 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday. She'll face Canadian...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon, 2025
July 11, 2025

Alcaraz holds off Fritz to reach third straight final at Wimbledon, equals Nadal’s streak

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame Taylor Fritz in four sets on Friday...
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Bologna: BOLOGNA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: Flavio Cobolli of Italy in action during the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Bologna match between the Italy and Belgium at Unipol Arena on September 13, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Credit Image: © Andrea Rosito/IPA via ZUMA Press)
July 8, 2025

Italy, The Gladiator, Bucharest, Wimbledon: Everything you always wanted to know about Flavio Cobolli (but never had the time to find out): updated after reaching 2025 Wimbledon QFs

Flavio Cobolli is a rising player. who recently won his first ATP singles...
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Taylor Fritz, Wimbledon, 2025
July 6, 2025

Wimbledon: Fritz through to last eight as Thompson discontinues due to injury

Taylor Fritz benefitted from the abandonment of Jordan Thompson in the fourth round...
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LONDON,ENGLAND,02.JUL.25 - TENNIS - ATP World Tour, Wimbledon, Grand Slam. Image shows Karen Khachanov (RUS).
July 6, 2025

Khachanov becomes the first Wimbledon 2025 quarter-finalist with straight-set effort

Karen Khachanov, the No 17 seed, defeated Kamil Majchrzak 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in...
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5th July 2025; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England; Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Day 6; Ben Shelton (USA) screams in celebration on court Number One after defeating Marton Fucsovics (HUN) 6-3 7-6 6-2 to go through into the fourth round
July 6, 2025

“Business as usual” – Shelton becomes youngest American since Roddick to reach fourth round of three Slams in a year

Ben Shelton reached the second week of Wimbledon on Saturday for a third...
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Emma Raducanu during her Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles second round tennis match against Markéta Vondroušová at the All England Tennis Club in London, England (Richard Callis/Sports Press
July 5, 2025

Raducanu appeals to Wimbledon to “fix” electronic line calling after contentious point against Sabalenka

Emma Raducanu questioned an automated line call during her third-round match against Aryna...
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Nicolas Jarry during the Wimbledon 2025 Men’s Singles third round tennis match between Nicolas Jarry and Joao Fonseca at the All England Tennis Club in London, England (Richard Callis/Sports Press
July 5, 2025

Jarry continues family legacy, matches grandpa Fillol’s Wimbledon record: “I came here with him when I was 10”

Nicolas Jarry reached the fourth round of Wimbledon on Friday, just as his...
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26th June 2025; Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England; Lexus International Eastbourne, Day 4; Taylor Fritz (USA) shakes hands with Joao Fonseca (BRA) after their match
July 5, 2025

“I do not care… it was a joke” — Fritz explains controversial remark on highlights of his win over Fonseca

Taylor Fritz on Friday defended himself against backlash for his curious observation on...
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18th May 2025; Foro Italico, Rome, Italy: ATP 1000 Tennis Masters Rome, Day 12; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) and Jannik Sinner (ITA) during the awards ceremony for mens singles final
July 4, 2025

“Alcaraz loves girls” – Kyrgios backs Sinner for greater success, Mouratoglou responds

Nick Kyrgios and Patrick Mouratoglou shared their thoughts on who between Carlos Alcaraz...
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Marton Fucsovics at Wimbledon
July 4, 2025

Wimbledon: Fucsovics halts Monfils’ marathon magic, moves into third round

Lucky loser Marton Fucsovics defeated Gael Monfils 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4...
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