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.
Latest articles
December 4, 2024
“I’m on two strikes — I hate the rule” – Kokkinakis disapproves of strict anti-doping measures
The Aussie has missed two doping tests in 2024 and missing another can...
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December 3, 2024
Roddick defends Swiatek amid doping controversy: “This isn’t some ongoing thing”
The former world No 1 argued Iga Swiatek tested negative in dope tests...
Ayush Vashistha
December 3, 2024
19-time Grand Slam champion Neale Fraser passes away
The Aussie breathed his last on December 2, 2024
Ayush Vashistha
December 3, 2024
“It was a love affair at first sight” – Dimitrov reflects on his tennis journey
"Dear tennis, it’s a long love story that you and I have"
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December 3, 2024
Barty wanted to exit like Nadal: “That was my dream… to retire representing Australia”
The former world No 1 says she'd hoped to quit at a Fed...
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November 30, 2024
Swiatek’s doping offence “did not influence” coach Fissette’s decision to join Pole’s team
"I was sure of her innocence from the beginning"
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November 30, 2024
“Poorly managed, poorly fought” – Gasquet reacts to Sinner and Swiatek’s doping cases
"Normally, there's a trial, then you have a deliberation, you have a sentence....
Ayush Vashistha
November 30, 2024
Li Na: “Just because I’m not playing tennis doesn’t mean I’m completely detached from it”
The former world No 2 from China retired in 2014
Ayush Vashistha
November 30, 2024
“ITIA did not contact us directly” – Swiatek’s drug manufacturer rebuts tennis watchdog’s claim
"We were contacted by a law firm from the UK which, however, did...
Ayush Vashistha
November 30, 2024
“Couldn’t have dreamt of a better forever” – Auger-Aliassime gets engaged to Ghaibi
The Canadian betrothed Nina Ghaibi less than 24 hours after Alexei Popyrin put...
Ayush Vashistha
November 30, 2024
Fonseca completes Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 line-up
Joao Fonseca has joined Arthur Fils, Alex Michelsen, Jakub Mensik, Shang Juncheng, Learner...
Ayush Vashistha
November 30, 2024
“One regret that Nadal probably has is he missed a lot of Majors because of injury” – Patrick McEnroe
"When we first saw him, we thought, this guy's not going to play...
Ayush Vashistha
November 30, 2024
Djokovic reveals Murray’s reaction to coaching proposal: “It caught him off guard”
"He wasn't expecting it, so we connected really fast and he accepted after...
Ayush Vashistha
November 29, 2024
Tsitsipas: “Not making into the ATP Finals this year was a humbling experience”
Stefanos Tsitsipas ended up as an alternate at the season-ending championship this year
Ayush Vashistha
November 29, 2024
Hurkacz ropes in Lendl and Massu as coaches for 2025
The move comes after Hubert Hurkacz parted ways with his long-standing coach Craig...
Ayush Vashistha
November 29, 2024
Paul, Auger-Aliassime sign up for Adelaide International 2025; Paolini, Navarro join WTA line-up
Kokkinakis, Korda are among the participants at ATP 250 event. Pegula and Krejcikova...
Ayush Vashistha
November 29, 2024
“It was a bastard thing” – Federer recalls French Davis Cup team ‘ignoring’ Wawrinka after 2014 final
The French side was understandably gutted, losing at home, and as per Stan...
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November 29, 2024
“Done everything to destroy me” – Halep slams ITIA amid Swiatek doping row, claims ‘difference in judgement’
"How is it possible that in identical cases happening around the same time...
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November 29, 2024
“Makes me sad” – Fritz lambastes tennis public for biased response to Swiatek’s doping ban
"How are you not able to remove your own personal bias and form...
Ayush Vashistha
November 27, 2024
Petkovic explains potential reason behind Sinner, his coaches not getting nominated for 2024 ATP Awards
Jannik Sinner isn't in contention for the ATP's Sportsmanship Award, and Darren Cahill...
Ayush Vashistha
November 27, 2024
Medvedev gets a court named after him in France
Daniil Medvedev's kit sponsor Lacoste joined forces with National Sports Agency of France...
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