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Vijay Kumar Yadav’s Biography | Birth | Training | International Championships | Facts
Vijay Kumar Yadav is an Indian judo player. He competes in the 60 kg men's category. He participated in various national and international judo tournaments including the Asian Open 2018, Commonwealth Championships 2019, Budapest Grand Prix 2019, World Championships Senior 2019 and Tel Aviv Grand Slam 2021.
SportsFeb 27, 2020, 6:28 PM IST
Maria Sharapova Retires: A Look Back At The 5-time Grand Slam Winner's Career
Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, one of the world's most recognisable and highest-paid sportswomen, on February 26, announced her retirement at the age of 32. "Tennis - I'm saying goodbye," Sharapova said in an article for Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines. She added, "After 28 years and five Grand Slam titles, though, I'm ready to scale another mountain - to compete on a different type of terrain." Sharapova burst onto the scene as a supremely gifted teenager and won her Grand Slams before serving a 15-month ban for failing a drugs test at the 2016 Australian Open. The Russian former world number one's ranking is currently 373rd. Sharapova has hardly played in the past year because of long-standing shoulder problems. Watch this video to know more about her illustrious career.
Other SportsOct 3, 2019, 3:54 PM IST
When Sania Mirza was asked to stop playing tennis as ‘no one would marry' her
Speaking at the World Economic Forum here, Sania Mirza, who has three doubles and an equal number of mixed doubles Grand Slams to her credit, reflected on the challenges she faced during a panel discussion on women and leadership
SportsSep 20, 2019, 7:21 PM IST
India's future in tennis is safe: Rohan Bopanna
Exclusive interview with tennis star Rohan Bopanna: Here is what Bopanna thinks about India's future in tennis.
Other SportsSep 9, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
US Open 2019 Final: Rafael Nadal downs Daniil Medvedev in 5-set thriller
The 33-year-old Rafael Nadal moved one shy of Roger Federer's all-time men's record 20 Grand Slam triumphs and became the second-oldest New York champion in the Open era after Ken Rosewall in 1970 at age 35
Other SportsSep 8, 2019, 10:21 AM IST
US Open 2019 Final: Teen Bianca Andreescu stuns Serena Williams
The 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu became the youngest Grand Slam winner since Svetlana Kuznetsova at the 2004 US Open, handing Williams a fourth consecutive defeat in the final of a major to again deny her a record-equalling 24th Slam title
Other SportsAug 27, 2019, 2:10 PM IST
US Open 2019: Here is what Roger Federer said about India's Sumit Nagal
After winning the first round in the US Open 2019, Roger Federer has said that Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has a “very solid career” ahead of him. Sumit won the first set against Federer but lost his first-round match
Other SportsAug 27, 2019, 12:06 PM IST
US Open 2019: India’s Sumit Nagal goes down to Roger Federer, but not in straight sets
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal faced off against Roger Federer in his Grand Slam debut. The 22-year-old player from Haryana beat the 20-time Grand Slam champion 6-4 in the opening set of the match. However, Federer bounced back and will move to the next round.
SportsAug 8, 2019, 7:24 PM IST
Happy Birthday Roger Federer: 5 facts you probably didn't know about the tennis star
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer turned 38 today. Here are five lesser known facts about the Swiss tennis ace.
SportsAug 1, 2019, 5:24 PM IST
Sania Mirza: Nothing to prove, results in second innings will be bonus
Before taking leave to start a family, Sania Mirza won six doubles Grand Slam titles - including three mixed - achieved the number one rank, WTA Finale title with Swiss great Martina Hingis. She is now focusing on making a comeback.
SportsJul 15, 2019, 7:54 PM IST
Sportstop: From England's dramatic victory to team India's performance issue
Novak Djokovic secured a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major, shattering Roger Federer's bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played
SportsJul 13, 2019, 10:11 AM IST
Wimbledon 2019: Federer downs Nadal in ‘extremely high’ clash to set up final meeting with Djokovic
Roger Federer is the third oldest to play in a Grand Slam final after 39-year-old Ken Rosewall featured in the 1974 Wimbledon and US Open finals
SportsJul 2, 2019, 7:13 PM IST
Sportstop: From Sri Lanka’s win against West Indies to Naomi Osaka’s defeat
World number 2 Naomi Osaka suffered a defeat against Yulia Putinseva in the first round of the Grand Slam. Watch Sportstop.
Other SportsJun 22, 2019, 11:39 AM IST
Asian Snooker Championship: Pankaj Advani wins to complete career grand slam in cue sports
Having already accomplished it in Billiards, Pankaj Advani had this elusive 15-red Asian Snooker title missing from his silverware collection
IndiaMar 21, 2019, 7:56 PM IST
Infosys and Roland-Garros partner to recreate digital tennis experience
The strategic three-year technology partnership between Infosys and Roland-Garros, one of the toughest Grand Slam tournament, aims to reimagine tennis experience for fans and players globally