ATP Tour Finals to remain in Italy through 2030

IANS | November 18, 2024 10:58 AM

Turin, Nov 18 (IANS) The ATP Finals will be staged in Italy for a further five years, through 2030. The extension follows a five-year term through 2025 in Turin, where the ATP’s 2024 season finale has excelled, the governing body of men's tennis and Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) have announced.

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Japan 3-0, progress to semis undefeated

IANS | November 17, 2024 7:08 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 17 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Japan 3-0 in their last group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 here at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. The defending champions have finished on top of the table without dropping a single point and confirmed their rematch with Japan, who finished fourth on the table, in the semi-final on November 19.

ATP Finals: Fritz claws past Zverev in thriller to reach summit clash

IANS | November 17, 2024 12:14 AM

Turin (Italy), Nov 17 (IANS) Taylor Fritz became the first American since James Blake in 2006 to reach the title match of the ATP Finals on Saturday, overcoming World No. 2 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(3) in a thrilling semifinal clash at Inalpi Arena here on Saturday. The fifth seed Fritz produced a high-class serving display, struck 32 winners, and became the first player to break Zverev’s serve this week en route to a dramatic two-hour, 20-minute victory.

International Pickleball Federation and World Pickleball Federation set to merge into one governing body

IANS | November 16, 2024 11:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and World Pickleball Federation (WPF), two of the longest-standing governing bodies for the sport of pickleball, are set to merge, creating a single, unified organization dedicated to the growth and development of the sport worldwide. The landmark merger, announced on Saturday, aims to unify the sport’s global community and establish a cohesive, forward-looking approach to governance.

Nagesh Trophy: West Bengal beat Punjab, top Group E with a win in league stage

IANS | November 16, 2024 11:02 PM

Ludhiana (Punjab), Nov 16 (IANS) West Bengal defeated Punjab by six wickets, and Goa triumphed over Manipur by seven wickets in the ongoing 7th edition of the Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2024-25, also known as the Nagesh Trophy, here on Saturday. With this win, West Bengal topped the table in Group E with the highest points.