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Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return next week in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal has played just once, in an exhibition match, since he felt a hip injury flare-up at the Brisbane International in January

Monte Carlo Masters: Casper Ruud ends Novak Djokovic jinx to set up Stefanos Tsitsipas title clash

Casper Ruud came through 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 in his semi-final when Novak Djokovic double-faulted after saving two match points

Coming Soon on First Sports: Djokovic and Bopanna exclusive as they get candid on being oldest World No.1s

Novak Djokovic also expressed his desire to visit India and play tennis in the country where the sport is growing rapidly.

Billie Jean King Cup: Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek shine as Emma Raducanu survives 'muppet' moment

Emma Raducanu admitted to a moment of embarrassment at 5-1 in the decider for Britain when she mistakenly thought she had won the match.

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic reaches a record 77th Masters semis, Jannik Sinner beats Holger Rune

Djokovic, the 36-year-old world number one, came through a rollercoaster quarter-final to win 7-5, 6-4 and make the last-four.

Sports This Weekend: MI vs CSK, Arsenal vs Aston Villa, Monte Carlo Masters final and other key events

This year's showdown between MI and CSK carries special significance as it will be the first edition of IPL's very own 'El Clasico' that will not have either Rohit Sharma or MS Dhoni as captain.

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic takes revenge vs Musetti as Medvedev loses cool in defeat to Khachanov

Novak Djokovic goes on to play Alex de Minaur, the 11th seed from Australia, in the last eight at Monte Carlo Masters.

Sumit Nagal exits Monte Carlo Masters after impressing against Holger Rune: 'I could have done better'

Indian tennis star and world No.93, Sumit Nagal, won a set against world number seven Holger Rune before losing in three sets at Monte Carlo Masters.

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1, face South Korea on Saturday

Rutuja Bhosale won the singles match while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina conquered the doubles contest as India defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in Billie Jean King Cup.

Monte Carlo Masters: Defending champion Andrey Rublev dumped out, Jannik Sinner progresses

The loss extended a poor run of form for Andrey Rublev, after a defeat in his opening match in Miami and losing to Jiri Lehecka at Indian Wells

Monte Carlo Masters: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair bow out after last 16 loss; Sumit Nagal's match suspended

In the first set, Bopanna and Ebden trailed their opponents in quick time and never really found a way back. And although they fought hard in the second set, Pavic and Marcelo were just too strong for them.

Simona Halep admits to being nervous on return to tennis from doping ban appeal

Simona Halep was given a four-year penalty for testing positive for the banned blood-boosting drug Roxadustat at the 2022 US Open

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic 'feeling great' after win as Carlos Alcaraz withdraws injured

Novak Djokovic was imperious on the main Rainier III court as he won 6-1, 6-2 against Roman Safiullin

Firstpost Exclusive: Oldest World No. 1s Rohan Bopanna, Novak Djokovic ‘still going strong’

Bopanna and Djokovic hold the distinction of being the oldest number one in their respective categories on the ATP Tour.

India Exclusive: Oldest World No 1's Rohan Bopanna, Novak Djokovic in exclusive chat on First Sports

Rohan Bopanna, 44, and Novak Djokovic, 36, are the oldest World No. 1 players in tennis.

Monte Carlo Masters: Felix Auger-Aliassime wins opener, books Carlos Alcaraz clash

Felix Auger-Aliassime dismissed Luca Nardi 6-2, 6-3 in an all-round display to claim only his second win in five appearances in Monte Carlo

'This is the best I could ask for': Sumit Nagal after creating history at Monte Carlo

Sumit Nagal has created history with his surge into the Monte Carlo Masters main draw and first round win.

Sumit Nagal shocks Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, becomes first Indian singles player to win Masters 1000 match on clay

Sumit Nagal beat Italy's Matteo Arnaldo with a scoreline of 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 to complete a thrilling comeback after falling behind in the first set.  Nagal, 26, will next take on Denmark's Hoger Rune in the second round on Tuesday.

Men's tennis roundup: Berrettini ends drought in Marrakesh, Shelton wins second ATP title

Matteo Berrettini was playing in his first final since the one he lost in Naples in October 2022.

Danielle Collins triumphs again with title in Charleston

Danielle Collins extended her winning streak to 13 matches with titles in Miami and Charleston

Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian to enter Monte Carlo Masters singles main draw in four decades

The 26-year-old Nagal was following the footsteps of the legendary Ramesh Krishnan, who had made it to the main draw of the same tournament in 1982.

WTA Charleston Open: Danielle Collins reaches final with 12th successive tour win, faces Daria Kasatkina next

In Sunday's title match, Danielle Collins will face fourth-seeded Russian Daria Kasatkina, who outlasted top-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5).

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz disappointed with Rafael Nadal's absence at Monte Carlo Masters

Rafael Nadal was forced to withdraw from the traditional start of the European clay season as his long injury drama continues.

Monte Carlo Masters: Sumit Nagal beats Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets in qualifiers

Sumit Nagal beat Cobolli, seeded eighth, with a 6-2, 6-3 scoreline. Nagal will next face either Facundo Díaz Acosta or Diego Schwartzman in his last qualifiers fixture. 

Jessica Pegula beats Victoria Azarenka at WTA Charleston Open, Kasatkina, Collins and Sakkari reach semis

Jessica Pegula advanced to the semi-final against fourth seed Daria Kasatkina, who battled back to beat Romania's Jaqueline Cristian.

Nick Kyrgios to return from injury next week with 'fire in belly'

Nick Kyrgios has endured wrist and knee injuries which have kept him out of action since late 2022.

Saudi Arabia to allow same-sex couples to live together during WTA Finals

As per a report, Saudi Arabia will allow same-sex couples to share a room during the WTA Finals - which were awarded to Riyadh for the next three years

Rafael Nadal delays ATP Tour comeback after withdrawing from Monte Carlo Masters

The record 11-time Monte Carlo winner missed virtually all of the 2023 season through injury and has only played at the Brisbane International this season, where he felt a hip injury flare-up.

Riyadh to host next three editions of WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia's latest high-profile sporting acquisition

The widely anticipated deal comes just weeks after Saudi's Public Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth vehicle, announced a "strategic partnership" with the Association of Tennis Professionals, which runs men's tennis.

ATP men's tour to run trials in doubles tennis: What are the changes?

The men's tennis organisation, ATP Tour, will trial changes to the doubles format in 2024 starting with the Madrid Open.