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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Ben_Shelton_AO
January 22, 2025

Shelton joins Djokovic in condemning Australian Open broadcasters: “Shocked with how players have been treated”

The American claimed his colleagues were made to put up with "embarrassing and...
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Ben_Shelton_Open_Australia_2025_QFSonego
January 22, 2025

Shelton hangs tough against Sonego to reach his maiden Australian Open semi-final

Ben Shelton edged out Lorenzo Sonego on Wednesday. He'll face the winner of...
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Swiatek_Australian_Open_25
January 22, 2025

Swiatek steamrolls Navarro to reach Australian Open semi-finals

The Pole defeated Emma Navarro in straight sets to set up a semi-final...
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Carlos_ALcaraz_Melbourne_2025
January 22, 2025

Alcaraz opens up on managing his emotions at Grand Slams: “I learned to save energy”

After losing to Novak Djokovic in the 2025 Australian Open quarter-finals, the Spaniard...
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Madison_Keys_Australian_Open_2025
January 22, 2025

Keys comes from behind against Svitolina to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Madison Keys downed Elina Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 will take on the winner...
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Ayush Vashistha
January 9, 2025

Sabalenka, Gauff in top half; first-round rematch between Osaka and Garcia at Australian Open 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will start her title defence against Sloane Stephens and Iga Swiatek...
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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2025
January 9, 2025

Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Zverev fall in the same half; Sinner, Medvedev projected to meet in semi-finals at Australian Open 2025

The main draw for the Melbourne Major was released on Thursday at Margaret...
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Novak Djokovic
January 7, 2025

Djokovic continues to have “trauma” from Covid-19 detention before Australian Open 2022

The Serb wasn't allowed to defend his Melbourne title three years ago after...
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January 6, 2025

“Will talk about that at the end of my career” – Sabalenka not chasing Swiatek’s Grand Slam record

The Belarusian is two shy of Iga Swiatek's Grand Slam tally of five...
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Tomas Machac Miami 2024 backhand
January 6, 2025

Machac joins the UTS field for 2025

A confirmation on where the world No 26 from Czechia plays on the...
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Aryna Sabalenka, 2025 | © Pat Hoelscher/AP/SIPA
January 6, 2025

WTA rankings: Sabalenka extends reign as world No 1; Osaka back in top 50

Polina Kudermetova makes a giant leap to become new world No 57, improving...
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Alex De Minaur Wimbledon 2024 - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
January 6, 2025

ATP rankings: De Minaur replaces Rublev to become No 8; Nishikori returns to top 100

The first update of 2025 also saw Mpetshi Perricard and Alexandre Muller touch...
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Gauff Olympics 2024
January 5, 2025

Gauff topples Swiatek, Fritz downs Hurkacz to win United Cup 2025 for US

The Americans defeated Poland 2-0 in the final on Sunday to win their...
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Barbora Krejcikova
January 5, 2025

Krejcikova withdraws from Australian Open 2025 amid injury woes

The Czech won't defend her ranking points from a quarter-final finish in Melbourne...
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Jiri Lehecka, Madrid 2024
January 5, 2025

Lehecka clinches glory in Brisbane after Opelka retires in final

The Czech was declared the winner following Reilly Opelka's abandonment after five games
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Gabriela_Dabrowski
January 1, 2025

“This will come as a shock to many” – Dabrowski reveals battling cancer in 2024

Facing adversity, the doubles world No 3 from Canada won the WTA Finals...
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Katie Boulter
January 1, 2025

Boulter takes Great Britain to United Cup quarter-finals

Katie Boulter defeated Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets on Wednesday to ensure...
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Iga Swiatek at the US Open 2024
January 1, 2025

Swiatek inspires Poland to United Cup quarter-finals

Iga Swiatek earned two wins for the Poles, defeating Czechia's Karolina Muchova in...
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Elena Rybakina
January 1, 2025

Rybakina’s Kazakhstan knock Zverev-less Germany out of United Cup

The defending champions lost to the Kazakhs 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the...
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Djokovic and Kyrgios
January 1, 2025

Djokovic and Kyrgios’ doubles duty in Brisbane ends with loss to top seeds

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios lost to Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus in...
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Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz
December 31, 2024

Gauff, Fritz power USA to United Cup quarter-finals

USA defeated Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday with winning contributions from Coco Gauff and...
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