Russia's invasion of Ukraine has gained eyeballs over the past few days. The Ukraine crisis continues to make the headlines as the whole world has slammed Vladimir Putin-led Russia's tactics and have united in extending support to Ukraine amid such testing times.

Exclusive | 'Sport brings in great culture and peace' - Ropan Bopanna on changes in tennis amid Ukraine crisis

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had serious implications in the sporting world, including Tennis. The International Tennis Federation has banned Russia and Belarus from team events, but players from both countries can continue competing as 'neutrals' in tour level events. Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna spoke to Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the Tennis World's reaction to the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Rohan Bopanna on tennis' reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Superstar tennis player Serena Williams has lashed out at a top newspaper, The New York Times, after it mistakenly used a photo of Serena's elder sister, Venus Williams, in a report on the former's venture capital firm.

You can do better: Serena Williams lashes out at top newspaper for confusing her with sister Venus

Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles team in tennis, said on Thursday they will raise funds at this month's Indian Wells tournament to support Elina Svitolina's drive to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees.

Bryan brothers to raise funds to support Elina Svitolina's humanitarian drive for Ukraine refugees

Following Russia's military operations in Ukraine, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced that the players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in ATP and World Tennis Association (WTA) events.

Players from Russia, Belarus allowed to compete in ATP, WTA events

Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021 season, ending one of tennis's most enduring and successful partnerships, the Serbian former world number one said.

Novak Djokovic parts ways with long-time coach Marian Vajda

Daniil Medvedev on Monday became the 27th player to reach No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. The 26-year-old (8,615 points) passes Serbian Novak Djokovic (8,465), who has held the top spot in men's tennis for a record 361 total weeks.

Daniil Medvedev pips Novak Djokovic to become World No 1 in ATP rankings

The doubles pair of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Feliciano Lopez beat fourth-seeded pair of Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer 7-5, 6-4 to win the men's doubles title of ATP Mexico Open.

Stefanos Tsitsipas grabs maiden ATP doubles title in Acapulco, beat Dutch-Salvadorian pair of Rojer-Arevalo

Newly crowned Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek lent her support to the people in Ukraine following Russia's invasion, saying she found it hard to picture a conflict so close to her homeland.

Emotional Iga Swiatek voices support for Ukraine after clinching Qatar Open title

Rafael Nadal said earlier in the week that he wasn't aware of his career statistics. Now, he might want to have a look at them. The 35-year-old Spaniard defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to win the Mexican Open and extend his career-best start for a season to 15-0 as he won his 91st ATP title.

Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal beats Britain's Cameron Norrie to win his 91st ATP title

Rafael Nadal beat new world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-3 in a rematch of their Australian Open clash to storm into the final of the ATP 500 event in Acapulco on Friday.

Rafael Nadal beats World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev to enter Mexican Open final

Russia's Andrey Rublev has sent a strong message to his own country after his tough and riveting semi-final encounter versus Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, whom he defeated 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5) in the ongoing Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday (February 25).

Russia's Andrey Rublev writes 'No War Please' on camera lens after tough semi-final win in Dubai - watch

New world number one Daniil Medvedev defeated Japan`s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2 6-3 in Acapulco on Thursday to storm into the semi-finals of the ATP 500 event, where he will take on Rafa Nadal in an Australian Open final rematch.

New world No.1 Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal renew rivalry in Acapulco semis

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has called for peace after his country attacked Ukraine. Medvedev was confirmed as the new world number one in men's singles tennis on Thursday after defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarter-final of the Mexican Open to set up a semi-final clash against current Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal.

'People should stay together': New world no.1 Daniil Medvedev calls for peace after Russia attacks Ukraine

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock 6-4 7-6(4) defeat by qualifier Jiri Vesely in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals on Thursday and will lose his status as world number one next week.

Novak Djokovic to lose world number one ranking to Daniil Medvedev after shock defeat against Jiri Vesely

Alexander Zverev deserved to be expelled from the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco for his expletive-filled tantrum after a doubles defeat, Rafa Nadal said on Thursday, adding that he was sure the German Olympic champion will learn from his mistake.

Mexican Open: Alexander Zverev deserved to be thrown out for umpire abuse, says Rafael Nadal

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu was forced to retire with a left hip injury in the deciding set of her opening match against Australia's Daria Saville on Tuesday in the WTA 250 tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Emma Raducanu retires with hip injury in WTA 250 tournament in Guadalajara

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

Mexican Open: Daniil Medvedev beats France's Benoit Paire in pursuit of world no. 1 ranking

Alexander Zverev completed victory over American Jenson Brooksby in the Abierto Mexicano tournament at 4.55 am local time on Tuesday, the latest ever finish for a professional tennis match.

Alexander Zverev beat America's Jenson Brooksby in latest ever finish

British tennis star Andy Murray has refused to support world no.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic's anti-vaccine stance but believes the world's best player should be taking part in all major events.

Andy Murray against Novak Djokovic's anti-vaccine stance but wants to see him competing in major events

World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday.

Novak Djokovic returns to action, beats Lorenzo Musetti in opening game at Dubai Championships

Two years after winning his first tour-level match in Rio de Janeiro, 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain became the youngest to clinch an ATP 500 title at the same event on Sunday when he defeated Diego Schwartzman in the final of the Rio Open.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz creates history, becomes youngest ATP 500 winner with Rio title

Growing up, sports dominated a major chunk of my daily life. Either it was starting the day by flipping the newspaper backwards, to get the sports updates, or fighting for the remote -- with the elder sibling -- to watch sporting events from across the globe (not denying, cricket remained top priority).

Rafael Nadal madness: The joy and struggles of being his fan

World No. 1 player Novak Djokovic had created a huge storm ahead of the 2022 Australian Open. The Serbian had arrived in Australia with a Covid-19 vaccine exemption, however, landed in a huge controversy when he was sent to an immigration hotel in Melbourne (for not taking a jab).

Principles of decision making on my body more important than any title, says Novak Djokovic

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