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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March 23, 2024, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA: Taylor Fritz (USA) returns a shot during the men's singles match at the 2024 Miami Open presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium.
February 13, 2025

“Doesn’t all need to be about money” – Fritz welcomes US Open’s new mixed doubles format

The New York Major will hold the mixed competition in fan week instead...
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Elena RYBAKINA (KAZ) looks dejected during the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 5, 2024 in Paris, France. ( Photo by federico pestellini ) -
February 13, 2025

“Disappointed” Rybakina declines to discuss ex-coach Vukov’s suspension after WTA’s probe

Elena Rybakina reached the 2025 Qatar Open quarter-finals hours after the WTA extended...
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October 9, 2020, Paris, France, FRANCE: Diego SCHWARTZMAN (ARG) reacts during his match against Rafael NADAL (ESP) in the Philippe Chatrier court during the Semifinal of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 8th October 2020.
February 11, 2025

“If I didn’t have Nadal, Djokovic in front of me, I could’ve gone deeper in Grand Slams” – Schwartzman

The former world No 8 from Argentina lost six matches against Rafael Nadal...
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Learner Tien, Australian Open, 2025
February 8, 2025

America, Nadal, Medvedev, Next Gen Finals: Everything you always wanted to know about Learner Tien (but never had the time to find out): updated after Australian Open 2025

Learner Tien is the youngest man to reach Australian Open fourth round since...
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Daniil Medvedev during the ABN AMRO Open 2025, ATP 500 Tennis 16 eme Finale event on 5 FEBRUARY 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands - Photo Laurent Lairys / PsnewZ
February 6, 2025

Medvedev out of top 5 for the first time since March 2023: What’s wrong?

Coaching changes and the responsibility of being a good husband and father have...
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Tennis ball on net post
February 6, 2025

ITIA provisionally suspends Gonzalo Oliveira, former No 77 in doubles, for doping

The Portuguese-turned-Venezuelan tennis player's sample tested positive for methamphetamine
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Daniil Medvedev during the ABN AMRO Open 2025, ATP 500 Tennis 16 eme Finale event on 5 FEBRUARY 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands - Photo Laurent Lairys / PsnewZ
February 6, 2025

Medvedev confirms Marseille mission after shocking second round loss in Rotterdam

Daniil Medvedev will compete in 2025 Open 13 Provence four years after he...
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January 19, 2025: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Belinda Bencic of Switzerland serves to Coco Gauff of USA on day eight of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
February 5, 2025

Double bagel, second week of a Grand Slam, runner-up: Bencic is on a roll in comeback spell

Belinda Bencic, who recently played in her first Australian Open as a mother,...
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CLUJ-NAPOCA - TRANSYLVANIA OPEN - 4 FEB 2025 Simona Halep of Romania in action against Lucia Bronzetti of Italy during the WTA, Tennis Damen Tour Transylvania Open single match, in Cluj Napoca, Monday 04 February 2025.
February 5, 2025

Kvitova, Badosa and others pay tribute to Halep as Romanian calls time on tennis career

Simona Halep played her final match on February 4, 2025, at Transylvania Open,...
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Eva Lys, Australian Open, 2025
February 4, 2025

Australian Open, father, Germany, Ukraine: Everything you always wanted to know about Eva Lys (but never had time to find out) – updated after Australian Open 2025

Eva Lys, daughter of a former Ukrainian Davis Cup team member, is already...
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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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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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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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November 6, 2022, FORT WORTH, TEXAS, UNITED STATES: Iga Swiatek of Poland & Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus before their semi-final match at the 2022 WTA Finals Fort Worth tennis tournament () || 247132_0010 fort PRESS sport sports tennis Texas us USA WTA zagency zlast24 zselect ZSPORT ZTENNIS
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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