Haresh Ramchandani

Born in the South of Mumbai, Haresh Ramchandani fell in love with tennis while watching Steffi Graf play the sport in the late 1980s. She's retired and he is still writing about it (and missing her forehand). Haresh worked as a freelance tennis writer and regularly contributes for Sportskeeda, one of India's largest sports portals. Some day, he hopes to go to the southwest of London... They tell him that's heaven!!

Latest articles

Canada's Denis Shapovalov in action during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi
December 28, 2021

Symptom-free Shapovalov says he will surely play Australian Open

Shapovalov had announced on Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving...
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Dominic Thiem of Austria in action during round 4 of the 2021 Australian Open
December 28, 2021

Thiem pulls out of Australian Open, to return on clay in Cordoba

A former world No 3, Thiem has not played on the tour since...
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Nadia Podoroska
December 27, 2021

Former French Open semi-finalist Nadia Podoroska pulls out of Australian Open

84th ranked Podoroska is the latest player to pull out of the Australian...
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Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts during his semi final match at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi
December 27, 2021

“I am very upset and concerned about what is happening” Rublev latest to test positive for COVID-19

World No 5 Rublev was scheduled to begin his season at the ATP...
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Lin Zhu of China in action during the second qualifications round of the 2021 Qatar Total Open WTA 500 tournament
December 26, 2021

Lin Zhu upsets top seed Mladenovic to win WTA 125K event in Korea

Ranked No 142 in the world, Lin Zhu scores a straight sets win...
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Canada's Denis Shapovalov in action during his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi
December 26, 2021

COVID-19 positive Shapovalov to undergo minimum 10-day isolation in Sydney

The 22-year-old Canadian is experiencing minor symptoms and hopes to get back to...
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Svit Suljic_Orange Bowl_2021
December 23, 2021

Slovenian Svit Suljic and American Iva Jokic win Orange Bowl titles

Svit Suljic is the first Slovenian junior on the boys side to win...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Maria Sakkari, Tennis Majors 2021
December 21, 2021

Maria Sakkari in 2021: Grand Slam semis, Historic top 10 debut, First WTA final

A Grand Slam semi-final and a Top 10 debut - both firsts for...
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Paula Badosa, Tennis Majors 2021
December 21, 2021

Paula Badosa in 2021: From quarantine in Melbourne to glory at Indian Wells

From being quarantined before the Australian Open to reaching the semis at the...
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Ashleigh Barty, Tennis Majors 2021
December 20, 2021

Ash Barty in 2021: Wimbledon champion, Undisputed No 1, engaged

The Australian picked up 5 singles titles, including her second Grand Slam trophy...
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Hubert Hurkacz, 2021 by Tennis Majors
December 18, 2021

Hubert Hurkacz in 2021: Unexpected but deserved entry into the elite

2021 was a breakout season for Hubert Hurkacz, who became the highest ranked...
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Austria's Dominic Thiem reacts during his fourth round match against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Australian Open
December 15, 2021

Thiem delays comeback after not being ready to compete at highest level yet

The former world No 3 has delayed his return and pulled out of...
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Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts during his group stage match at the ATP Finals against Russia's Andrey Rublev
December 14, 2021

“My elbow is perfect” Tsitsipas aims higher after successful surgery

After undergoing elbow surgery in November, the fourth-ranked Tsitsipas is feeling confident ahead...
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Britain's Emma Raducanu in action during her match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
December 14, 2021

Raducanu tests positive for COVID-19 and withdraws from Abu Dhabi

Raducanu was scheduled to play Belinda Bencic but organizers are now looking for...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai signs large-sized tennis balls at the opening ceremony of Fila Kids Junior Tennis Challenger Final in Beijing, China November 21, 2021
December 10, 2021

“Great initiative” Tennis community applauds Mahut’s invite to Peng Shuai

The world No. 5 doubles player continues to shine the spotlight on the...
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Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts after winning the first set during her quarter-final match against Romania's Simona Halep
December 10, 2021

Injured Serena Williams to miss Australian Open, Djokovic in entry list

Williams has not played since her first-round retirement at Wimbledon and says she...
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Rafael Nadal, Melbourne, 2021
December 10, 2021

Nadal, Osaka to make comeback in Melbourne Summer Set ahead of Australian Open

Two of the game's biggest superstars, who were scarcely seen in action during...
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has a virtual discussion with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai in Lausanne, Switzerland,
December 9, 2021

“We can’t provide you with absolute certainty on anything”: IOC spokesman on Peng Shuai

After holding two video calls with Peng Shuai, the International Olympic Committee says...
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Amelie Mauresmo of France poses for a photograph
December 9, 2021

Amelie Mauresmo is the new Tournament Director of Roland-Garros

The former world No 1 and two-time Grand Slam winner is the first...
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Haresh Ramchandani
December 7, 2021

Norway’s Casper Ruud in 2021: Historic Top 10 breakthrough, 5 titles, Turin semis

Casper Ruud created history in 2021 by becoming the first Norwegian try to...
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Johanna Konta_Miami 2017
December 1, 2021

World No 4, Grand Slam semi-finalist, Great Britain: 10 questions about Johanna Konta

Johanna Konta announced her retirement on December 1, 2021 after a career in...
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