tennis

Vietnam against Indonesia for Davis Cup World Group II berth

January 30, 2023 | 16:03

According to the Vietnam Tennis Federation (VTF), Vietnam will play Indonesia in the 2023 Davis Cup World Group II Play-offs on February 4-5 at the Hanaka Paris Ocean Park in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Nam moves up to 272 in ATP rankings

September 15, 2022 | 14:41

With impressive achievements in recent times, Vietnamese top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam has risen 18 places to reach 272nd in the latest ranking of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

SEA Games 31: Vietnam trounce Malaysia in men’s doubles tennis qualifications

May 17, 2022 | 18:17

Le Quoc Khanh and Nguyen Van Phuong of Vietnam on May 17 defeated their Malaysian rivals 2-0 in the qualification round of the men’s doubles tennis event at the ongoing SEA Games 31.

SEA Games 31: Vietnam bag silver in women's team tennis

May 15, 2022 | 23:47

Vietnam on May 15 claimed a silver medal in tennis after losing to Thailand in the finals of the women’s team event at the ongoing SEA Games 31.

World tennis No.1 Ashleigh Barty announces shock retirement

March 23, 2022 | 11:18

World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned the tennis world Wednesday by announcing her early retirement from the sport at the age of just 25.

Vietnam’s top player Nam triumphs at tennis tournament in Egypt

November 02, 2021 | 12:27

The top tennis player of Vietnam Ly Hoang Nam won 2-0 against Hady Habib of Lebanon in the men’s singles final of the M15 Sharm El Sheikh tournament in Egypt.

Wimbledon cancellation gives food for thought

July 11, 2020 | 10:31

Strawberries and cream are just as much part of the Wimbledon experience as tennis in pristine whites on the lush green lawns of the All England Club.

Venus Williams pulls out of Brisbane International

January 02, 2020 | 09:13

Venus Williams pulled out of the season-opening Brisbane International on Wednesday (Jan 1) after a "setback" during practice.

Federer beats De Minaur for 'unbelievable' 10th Basel title 1

October 28, 2019 | 09:35

Roger Federer won his 10th Basel title on Sunday (Oct 27), smothering young Australian Alex De Minaur 6-2, 6-2 to secure what the Swiss legend described as "an unbelievable" success at the home-town tournament where he used to work as a ballboy.

The Nadal, Federer, Serena questions that will shape the claycourt season

April 14, 2019 | 11:47

The clay-court season that begins in earnest this week and picks up steam as it moves through Europe in the coming weeks - culminating in the French Open in late May or early June - promises to be both intriguing and unpredictable.

The 10th Overseas Vietnamese Tennis Tournament kicked off on Sunday

November 05, 2018 | 14:17

The 10th Overseas Vietnamese Tennis Tournament, VWS 2018 Cup, kicked-off at Ky Hoa 2 Tennis Court yesterday.

World number one Halep pulls out of Kremlin Cup

October 17, 2018 | 10:19

Romania's world number one Simona Halep on Tuesday (Oct 16) withdrew from the Kremlin Cup, a joint WTA and ATP event, due to concerns over an ongoing back injury.

Swiss star Federer showing no signs of slowing

March 08, 2018 | 16:09

Roger Federer, who regained the world Number One ranking last month, is on a quest to make history in the California desert by winning an unprecedented sixth Indian Wells title.

Roger Federer: Enfant terrible to global modern icon

February 17, 2018 | 09:05

PARIS: From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected sporting role model, Roger Federer has come a long, long way.

Energetic Basic shocks Wawrinka in Sofia to reach maiden final

February 11, 2018 | 20:55

Bosnian qualifier Mirza Basic bludgeoned his way to a shock 7-6(6) 6-4 victory over top seed Stan Wawrinka to set up an intriguing title clash against big-serving Romanian Marius Copil as the two players reached their maiden ATP final.