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Farrukh Dustov practices his serve ahead of the Davis Cup tie against India. (Photo: DC)

Veteran Dustov puts country before self

It's been 14 years since the 30-year-old turned pro in which he has represented Uzbekistan for 12.

6 April 2017 1:06 AM IST

Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna at a training session in Bengaluru on Wednesday, ahead of their Davis Cup Group I tie against Uzbekistan beginning Friday.(Photo: SHASHIDHAR B)

Unique situation, but exciting: Mahesh Bhupathi

Despite the developments, Bhupathi stressed that there is no change in their plans.

6 April 2017 12:40 AM IST

Uzbekistans Temur Ismailov (right) warms up alongside team captain Petr Lebed and Sanjar Fayziev at the KSLTA courts in Bengaluru on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

Davis Cup: Uzbekistan lose Denis Istomin for India tie

With their trump card out, the onus falls on the shoulders of senior player Farrukh Dustov.

5 April 2017 1:08 AM IST

Sriram Balaji (left) and Rohan Bopanna (right) at a training session in Bengaluru on Tuesday, ahead of their Davis Cup Group I tie against Uzbekistan. (Photo: Shashidhar B)

Mahesh Bhupathi targets the World Group

India were never a team brimming with talent, at least as far as the last few decades are concerned.

5 April 2017 12:57 AM IST

Ramkumar Ramanathan with captain Mahesh Bhupathi during a training session on Sunday. (Photo: SHASHIDHAR. B)

Ramkumar Ramanathan insists on aggressive approach

This will be the Chennai-born star's fourth Davis Cup.

4 April 2017 12:53 AM IST

The third seeded pair of Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova was defeated by the unseeded Canadian-Chinese pair of Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan 6-4, 6-3. (Photo: AFP)

Sania Mirza- Barbora Strycova lose Miami Open final

Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan defeated the Indo-Czech pair of Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova in straight sets in...

3 April 2017 10:50 AM IST

Roger Federer, who has beaten Rafa Nadal in Australian Open, Indian Wells and now in Miami Open this year, has now won his last four meetings between the pair. (Photo: AP)

Roger Federer downs Rafa Nadal to win Miami Open

Rafa Nadal had to stomach a 3rd defeat in 3 finals so far in 2017 following a loss to Querrey in Acapulco and Roger...

3 April 2017 9:03 AM IST

Hyderabad will host the third leg as well as the finals of the third season of the International Premier Tennis League.

Istomin to arrive in couple of days: Petr Lebed

Asked about the challenge that India pose, Lebed opined: â€œIndia is a very strong opponent''.

3 April 2017 1:20 AM IST

Losing Yuki a big blow, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Bhambri pulled out of the tie citing knee injury giving a selection headache and more trouble for newly appointed non...

3 April 2017 1:16 AM IST

Yuki Bhambri did not report to the preparatory camp, which began in Bangalore on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Davis Cup: Yuki Bhambri ruled out of India's tie against Uzbekistan

Ramkumar Ramanathan will now spearhead India's singles challenge but he has been struggling for form in recent times.

2 April 2017 9:39 PM IST

Leander Paes and Adil Shamasdin defeated Luca Margaroli and Caro Zampieri 6-1 6-4 in the title clash. (Photo: AP)

Leander Paes wins Leon Challenger tournament

With this win, Leander Paes has now won at least one title every year for the past 26 years.

2 April 2017 12:19 PM IST

Donna Vekic consoles Stan Wawrinka on the beach

Stan Wawrinka has taken to the beach to abandon his Miami Open misery and instead soak up the sun with girlfriend Donna...

2 April 2017 12:26 AM IST