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Namit Kumar

Namit Kumar is a Senior Sports Correspondent with The Indian Express based in New Delhi. He writes on a wide range of disciplines, including tennis, football, cricket, and motorsports, attempting to analyse the finer details. He hates writing in the third person.

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Coronation on Centre Court: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in five-set epic for first Wimbledon title

July 16, 2023 23:31 IST

The 20-year-old snaps Djokovic's 45-match, 10-year-long unbeaten run on Centre Court.

Mon, Jul 17, 2023

Wimbledon Final: Is Carlos Alcaraz, the challenger, ready to dethrone Novak Djokovic?

July 16, 2023 01:04 IST

A win for Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old World No. 1, over the ever-present king of this sport Novak Djokovic, in the Wimbledon final will see a major change of guard in men's tennis.

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

Wondrous Vondrousova: Czech underdog becomes first unseeded women’s singles champion at Wimbledon

July 15, 2023 20:18 IST

Ranked outside the top 50, Vondrousova beats favourite Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 to become the unlikely champion at SW19.

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz sets up blockbuster final with Novak Djokovic

July 15, 2023 00:02 IST

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz routs World No.3 Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to set up clash with peerless Novak Djokovic.

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

Wimbledon women’s singles final preview: Marketa Vondrousova extends the lineage of Czech women’s tennis

July 14, 2023 21:15 IST

Players of generations old and new have continued the tradition of excellence from the small Central European country; Vondrousova to face Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in final.

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

Master of controllables, Ons Jabeur controls her destiny

July 13, 2023 22:29 IST

Last year’s runner-up pounces back from a set and break down to beat Sabalenka in an epic three-setter to fix final with Vondrousová.

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

Spin onslaught leaves India with more questions than answers

July 13, 2023 17:13 IST

Middle-order wobble and unstable bowling combination could pose headache ahead of big series’ in coming months.

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

New mom, Ukrainian star

July 11, 2023 21:54 IST

Nine months since birth of her first child, Elina Svitolina defeats World No. 1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 with error-free, aggressive tennis to reach Wimbledon semifinals

Wed, Jul 12, 2023

India edge Bangladesh in spin fest to take T20 series

July 11, 2023 20:26 IST

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma took three wickets apiece to defend low total and ensure eight-run win.

Wed, Jul 12, 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur, India assert authority to pick off Bangladesh for easy win in first T20I

July 09, 2023 16:52 IST

After spinners restricted Bangladesh to meagre total of 114, Harmanpreet led a straightforward run-chase with 22 balls to spare.

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic exhibits potency of backhand slice on grass

July 08, 2023 21:14 IST

Against Stan Wawrinka in the third round on Friday, Djokovic displayed how to use that shot in defence and attack.

Sun, Jul 09, 2023

Wimbledon: Andy Murray and his endless drive to defy doubters, physical limitations

July 04, 2023 23:24 IST

Andy Murray’s chances to go deep this fortnight may be slim, but he will have another chance to produce one of those iconic moments, on the court where he has produced them the most.

Wed, Jul 05, 2023

At Wimbledon, hardest transition awaits Iga Swiatek

July 02, 2023 20:05 IST

Swiatek has some of the classical tenets of a solid grass court game. Her power and aggression can overpower any opponent, she has a consistent and accurate first serve, and she is one of the best returners on tour.

Tue, Jul 04, 2023

Disappointing that, at 43, I’ll be the only Indian at Wimbledon: Rohan Bopanna

July 01, 2023 21:49 IST

Tennis has not grown in the country over the past two decades, the federation has not ensured that a structure is in place for promising youngsters to progress, says Rohan Bopanna.

Sun, Jul 02, 2023

Wimbledon: Nailed-on favourite Novak Djokovic vs all-court competence of Carlos Alcaraz

June 30, 2023 21:29 IST

As the top two seeds in London, Alcaraz and Djokovic can only set up a meeting in the final at Wimbledon, which would, by some considerable distance, be one of the biggest tennis events of the past few years.

Sat, Jul 01, 2023

Novak Djokovic plays a shot during the French Open

Novak Djokovic, the tiebreaker king and the clutch Ninja who knows how to win

June 13, 2023 00:09 IST

Djokovic has won his six tiebreakers at the French Open without making a single unforced error in 55 points. During his Australian Open triumph, he won three out of four breakers, including two in the final.

Tue, Jun 13, 2023

French Open: How Novak Djokovic won the big moments to rout Casper Ruud in the final

June 11, 2023 23:20 IST

The Serb raises his game to stratospheric heights when the occasion demands yet again as Ruud is powerless to prevent a 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Yours grudgingly, Grand Slam No. 23: Novak Djokovic settles debate with French Open win

June 11, 2023 22:04 IST

Serb categorically stamps his authority as the single most successful player men’s tennis has ever seen by winning a third title at Roland Garros.

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Pole Star: Iga Swiatek survives scare to beat Karolina Muchova in three epic sets, becomes first woman to defend French Open title in 16 years

June 10, 2023 22:00 IST

Muchova, the unheralded Czech, was just five points away from the title before Swiatek made a comeback for the ages to win third title in four years at Roland Garros

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

French Open: Casper Ruud stands between Novak Djokovic and his quest for tennis immortality

June 10, 2023 21:50 IST

Last year’s losing finalist will hope to deny the Serb a record title while, at the same time, avoiding being a part of a dubious record himself.

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz breaks down in a back-breaking tie as Novak Djokovic closes in on Grand Slam record

June 09, 2023 22:47 IST

Injured world no. 1 Spaniard puts up a valiant fight before losing to the Serb, who is a win away from his 23rd major title.

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

French Open: Unseeded Karolina Muchova vying for Iga Swiatek’s clay crown

June 09, 2023 20:08 IST

The World No. 1 Pole is looking for a third Roland Garros title in four years, and comes into the final without dropping a single set.

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: History repeating itself or a changing of the guard?

June 08, 2023 19:14 IST

The Serb has dismantled many promising young players in the past, but Alcaraz, who has the results and the game to back it up, bids to prove he is the real deal in the duo’s blockbuster French Open semifinal.

Fri, Jun 09, 2023