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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Naomi_Osaka_Miami
March 23, 2025

Osaka “proud of” handling scoreboard pressure but “little embarrassed” about showing nerves in Miami

Naomi Osaka rallied from a break down in the deciding set as the...
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Reilly_Opelka_Miami
March 23, 2025

Changing racquet improved Opelka’s level: “Was having a hard time getting power because the balls have changed so much”

Reilly Opelka opens up on finding pre-injury level after changing his racquet during...
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Djokovic and Kyrgios
March 20, 2025

“Myself, Pospisil, Djokovic… we wanted to do something for future of tennis” – Kyrgios on PTPA lawsuit

Nick Kyrgios suggests the legal action against ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA was...
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March 09, 2025 - Iga Swiatek from Poland during his third round match against Dayana Yastremska at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA.
March 18, 2025

“Immediately apologised to ball boy” – Swiatek comes clean on emotional struggles, Indian Wells outburst

Iga Swiatek released a lengthy note on social media a couple of days...
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March 03, 2025 Aryna Sabalenka during her practice session at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA.
March 18, 2025

“It was me against me” – Sabalenka regrets mistakes against Andreeva in Indian Wells final

Aryna Sabalenka assesses her performance in the Tennis Paradise title clash that she...
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March 10, 2025: Coco Gauff (USA) in action against Maria Sakkari (GRE) during their round 3 match at the BNP Paribas Open on March 10, 2025, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California.
March 15, 2025

Indian Wells Open and BNP Paribas extend sponsorship deal

BNP Paribas, an international bank based out of Paris, will continue to be...
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Federer and Djokovic at the net after their their Australian Open clash in 2020.
March 15, 2025

Djokovic vs Federer: GOAT, head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer is the most prolific in...
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September 1, 2023, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA: Belinda Bencic during Day 5 of the 2023 US Open held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Friday September 1, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Belinda Bencic defeats Lin Zhu on Day 5 of the 2023 U.S. Open Tennis.
March 13, 2025

Bencic credits improved fitness for Gauff revenge: “Body is holding up much better, almost like it was before”

Belinda Bencic avenged her Australian Open loss to Coco Gauff at Indian Wells...
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Jack_Draper
March 13, 2025

Draper claims Italy, Spain and France “love tennis a lot more” than UK

Jack Draper talked about British tennis after eliminating American Taylor Fritz from the...
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Holger_Rune_Indian_Wells
March 12, 2025

Rune: “I don’t believe I’ve become a worse player in the last two years”

After defeating an in-form Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2025 Indian Wells Masters, Holger...
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Botic_van_de_Zandschulp
March 9, 2025

Van de Zandschulp claims his “variety” bothering big players as he adds Djokovic scalp after Alcaraz and Nadal

Botic van de Zandschulp shares his secret to success against big players in...
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Carlos Alcaraz (Spa) defeated Jannik Sinner
March 9, 2025

Alcaraz: “Even though Sinner is not here, it’s difficult to recover the No 1”

Carlos Alcaraz is determined to become the world No 1 again but is...
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Novak_Djokovic_Indian_Wells
March 9, 2025

“I’ve been struggling to play on the desired level” – Djokovic after Indian Wells shocker

Novak Djokovic reflects on dip in form after being beaten by a lucky...
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Alexander_Zverev
March 8, 2025

Zverev reveals cause of poor form: “I played Australian Open final and started practising less”

Alexander Zverev, now 4-4 since the 2025 Australian Open, attributes his slump to...
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Tomas_Machac_Acapulco
March 2, 2025

“Something I never dreamed could happen” – Machac relishes Acapulco triumph but voices injury concerns

Tomas Machac is celebrating his Mexican Open triumph cautiously ahead of the Indian...
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August 25, 2023, New York, New York, United States: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain speaks to press during US Open player media day ahead of start of tournament at Billy Jean King Tennis Center in New York
March 1, 2025

Alcaraz claims Djokovic-Nadal-Federer rivalry “practically impossible to repeat”

Carlos Alcaraz comments on evolution of tennis, comparing the Big Three era and...
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October 12, 2021, INDIAN WELS, UNITED STATES: Angelique Kerber of Germany in action during the fourth round at the 2021 BNP Paribas Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament aganst Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia
March 1, 2025

Kerber appointed sporting director of WTA 500 event in Bad Homburg

Angelique Kerber, who retired from professional tennis in 2024, is set to assume...
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Jannik Sinner (Ita) defeated Daniil Medvedev (Rus) at the US Open 2024 || 296340_0010
February 28, 2025

Sinner out of Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award nominees list amid doping ban

Jannik Sinner has been barred from the ATP Tour till May 4 this...
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6th December 2024; Copper Box Arena, Stratford, London, England; Ultimate Tennis Showdown Grand Final Day 1; Thanasi Kokkinakis on court interview during a break
February 27, 2025

Kokkinakis undergoes surgery for nagging pectoral injury

The Aussie hasn't appeared on the ATP tour since quitting his doubles match...
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Tennis : Wimbledon 2024 - Barbora Krejcíková - Republique Tcheque
February 27, 2025

“Wonder if I’ll ever be completely free of pain” – Krejcikova raises recovery concerns, pulls out of Indian Wells and Miami

Barbora Krejcikova hasn't played on the tour since the WTA Finals in November...
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Ayush Vashistha
August 8, 2023, TORONTO, ON, Canada: Casper Ruud of Norway reacts after losing a point to Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic during National Bank Open tennis in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
February 25, 2025

“Feel sorry for Sinner, he has not done anything intentionally” – Ruud on Italian’s doping ban

The Norwegian regrets that Jannik Sinner won't be able to fight for four...
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