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 a couple of years ago as an editor for a national daily in Chandigarh and is now on a journey with Tennis Majors and Sportskeeda.

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Rafael Nadal (ESP) Toni Nadal (ESP)
October 14, 2024

“Rafael has fulfilled the promise he made to me” – Uncle Toni celebrates Nadal’s career

Rafael Nadal is set to call it a day in November 2024
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13.06.2023, Boss Open, ATP, Tennis Herren Tour, Tennis, Weissenhof Stuttgart, im Bild: Nick Kyrgios CAN *** 13 06 2023, Boss Open, ATP Tour, tennis, Weissenhof Stuttgart, sports, in picture Nick Kyrgios CAN || 269365_0014 2023 ATP BOSS Herren open quer Stuttgart tennis TOUR x0x
October 14, 2024

“Only thing that will shut people up” – Kyrgios to hunt for a Grand Slam title on comeback

Nick Kyrgios is already a Major winner in doubles, having bagged the 2022...
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WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 13: Champion Aryna Sabalenka poses with the trophy during the awarding ceremony after the Women s Singles Final match on day nine of 2024 Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 13, 2024 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. 111523557146 || 298597_0016 2024 awards ceremony Damen FINAL game open province quer Singles tennis Women WTA WUHAN x0x
October 13, 2024

“Glad I lost” – Sabalenka credits US Open 2023 failure for win over local Zheng in Wuhan final

Aryna Sabalenka triumphed at Wuhan Open after crushing Chinese Zheng Qinwen's comeback hopes...
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Sinner_Shanghai
October 13, 2024

“At points, I lost a little bit of smile” – Shanghai champ Sinner reflects on ‘tough’ season

The Italian has won seven titles in 2024 and is also confirmed to...
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SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 08: Novak Djokovic of Serbia competes in the Men s Singles Round of 32 match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy on Day 9 of 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 8, 2024 in Shanghai, China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xZhangxHaohaox 111522613396 || 298323_0030 2024 ATP CHINA competitive EVENT Herren INDIVIDUAL master MASTERS MEHRSPORT Men premiumd quer rolex Shanghai single sport s tennis x0x
October 13, 2024

“Don’t know what future brings” – Djokovic after losing Shanghai Masters final

The Serb missed out on a 100th career title as Italian Jannik Sinner...
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WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 13: Champion Aryna Sabalenka R and runner-up Zheng Qinwen of China pose with their trophies during the awarding ceremony after the Women s Singles Final match on day nine of 2024 Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 13, 2024 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. 111523557133 || 298597_0011 2024 awards ceremony Damen FINAL game Highlight MEHRSPORT open premiumd province quer Singles sport tennis Women WTA WUHAN x0x
October 13, 2024

Sabalenka completes three-peat in Wuhan by defeating Zheng

Aryna Sabalenka won the Wuhan trophy by overcoming Zheng in a three-setter on...
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Tennis Majors
Djokovic_Sinner_Shanghai
October 13, 2024

Sinner denies Djokovic the century, wins the Shanghai Masters title

Novak Djokovic failed to earn his 100th ATP Tour-level trophy as Jannik Sinner...
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4th July 2023; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament Day 1; Mens singles match, Andy Murray versus Ryan Peniston; Roger Federer watches during the match || 271813_0055 2023 All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club association england grand slam GRASS LAWN LONDON LTA SPORTING sports SW19 tennis
October 13, 2024

Roger Federer: “You can feel the changing of the guard”

"Sinner and Alcaraz winning each two Slams, that shows you that the wave...
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Jannik Sinner (ITA) coach || 284032_0058 2024 aus open australian open australie tennis
October 13, 2024

“Seems that it was only my fault” – Sinner’s ex-physio on doping scandal

Jannik Sinner tested positive for Clostebol during the Indian Wells Open in March...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Frances Tiafoe - Usa || 296310_0896 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 9, 2024

“That is not who I am” – Tiafoe apologises for abusive tirade against official in Shanghai

Frances Tiafoe lashed out at chair umpire during his third-round loss to Russian...
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5th July 2024; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England; Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Day 5; Maria Sakkari (GRE) during a break in her third round match against Emma Raducanu (GBR) || 293028_0112 2024 All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club association england grand slam GRASS LAWN LONDON LTA SPORTING sports SW19 tennis
October 9, 2024

“It’s been a challenging year” – Sakkari draws her 2024 season to a close

The Greek has vowed to return for the Australian Open scheduled for January...
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UTS Nîmes 2025
October 8, 2024

UTS announces return of international tennis to Nîmes in April 2025

In 2025, the UTS Tour will kickstart on the hard courts of Guadalajara,...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Coco Gauff - Usa press conference || 296008_0170 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 8, 2024

Gauff slams tennis fans: “Be more accepting of losses”

Coco Gauff has set foot in Wuhan for the concluding WTA 1000 event...
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August 16, 2024: Gael Monfils (FRA) defeated Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, at the Cincinnati Open being played at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. ©Leslie Billman/Tennisclix/CSM || 295337_0078 ATP cincinnati Gael monfils open PRESS Series tennis us WTA zagency zcsm zlast24 zselect zsports Zuma ZUMAPRESS.com zwire
October 8, 2024

“Alcaraz will crush me” – Monfils ahead of Shanghai Masters pre-quarters meet

Gael Monfils defeated fellow Frenchman Ugo Humbert in a three-setter on Tuesday
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WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 07: Emma Navarro of United States attends a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz on day three of 2024 Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 7, 2024 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111522366314 || 298283_0056 2024 CHINA CONFERENCE MEHRSPORT open PK premiumd PRESS province quer sport tennis WUHAN x0x
October 8, 2024

Navarro reveals reason behind playing Hong Kong 125

"No. The points in Hong Kong actually didn't even count towards the race...
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Carlos Alcaraz (Spa) lost to Botic van den Zandschulp (Ned) at the US Open 2024 || 295962_0047
October 7, 2024

Alcaraz praises Wu: “He didn’t let me play as aggressive as I wanted”

The Spaniard could break Wu Yibing's serve only once in the third round...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Karolina Muchova - Republique Tcheque || 296336_0014 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 6, 2024

“One of the worst matches I played here” – Muchova on losing Beijing title to Gauff

The Czech lost the China Open final to Coco Gauff in straight sets...
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Jannik Sinner RG SF 2024
October 6, 2024

Sinner drugs case: CAS commences proceedings in WADA appeal

"WADA requests CAS to impose a sanction of a period of ineligibility between...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Daniil Medvedev - Russie || 295954_0319 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
October 6, 2024

Medvedev claims Sinner, Alcaraz ‘benefit’ from tennis balls used at Shanghai Masters

Daniil Medvedev received a warning for expressing his annoyance over the quality of...
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Rafael Nadal of Spain disappointed during men’s singles tennis match Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal at the XXXIII Olympic Games, Paris 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris, France || 294271_0015 JO2024 jeux olympiques paris 2024 Paris 2024 Paris2024 JO 2024 Jeux Olympiques 2024 Tennis
October 6, 2024

Ferrer says Nadal is preparing to play singles at Davis Cup Final 8

Spain take on the Netherlands in the quarter-finals in Malaga
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KITZBUEHEL,AUSTRIA,23.JUL.24 - TENNIS - ATP World Tour, Generali Open. Image shows Dominic Thiem (AUT). || 293845_0503
October 5, 2024

Thiem receives special messages from Djokovic, Nadal, Federer ahead of farewell

Dominic Thiem has defeated Rafael Nadal six times and Novak Djokovic and Roger...
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