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Aisam keen to play in Bhupathi's ITPL Times Now
Pakistan's top tennis player Aisam ul Haq Qureshi has expressed interest to participate in the International Tennis Premier League, which is expected to be launched by Mahesh Bhupathi, by the end of the year.8:59
Davis Cup squad | Rebels back in AITA fold? Headlines Today
All India Tennis Association selectors names the Davis Cup squad for next month's tie against Indonesia in the Asia Oceania group. Rebel players such as Somdev Devvarman, Yuki Bhamri and Sanam Singh have been named in the squad. Leander Paes retains his place,...1:49
Bhupathi threatens to expose AITA Times Now
In an interview with Times Now, Mahesh Bhupathi attacks the tennis federation saying it is disappointing that the management is not 'getting things done' as it should. The All-India Tennis Association, however, has claimed that Bhupathi has vested interests in...2:04
Exclusive look at AITA letter Headlines Today
The channel gets an exclusive look into the letter sent by the AITA to the 'rebel' players assuring them that all their demands would be met. The 'rebel' players led by Mahesh Bhupathi and Somdev Devvaraman had refused to play Davis cup tie against South Korea...3:23
'Rebel' players make new demands Headlines Today
AITA gives in writing the assurance to the rebel tennis players led by Mahesh Bhupathi and Somdev Devvarman that all their demands would be met. However, the players have come up with two additional demands, which AITA cannot agree to.9:44
Bhupathi on Indian tennis fiasco Headlines Today
Mahesh Bhupathi speaks on the Davis Cup loss to South Korea, says, in the end India suffered due to the dropping of the 'rebel' players. He also gives his opinion on the AITA-appointed three-member committee to submit a report in four months to look into playe...1:30
Three-man committee biased: Bhupathi Captain News
Tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi says the three-man committee set up by the AITA will be biased and will serve no purpose. The AITA has instituted the panel to look into the issues raised by rebel players, which include Bhupathi and 11 others.10:26
Bhupathi slams AITA Times Now
Indian Tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, who led a revolt of 11 players against the All India Tennis Association, today slammed the AITA for the way it formed a three-member panel to look into the issues raised by the rebels, alleging that the panel would be 'bia...1:20
Players gear up for Australian Open Times Now
With the season's first grand slam Australian Open fast approaching, players are eager to be prime form. Take a quick look at all that has been happening in the courts.16:16
Indian tennis players boycott Davis Cup Headlines Today
Senior tennis players have let the All India Tennis Association know that they will not be available to play the Davis Cup tie against South Korea. The crisis that has hit Indian tennis after the London Olympics seems to have deepened as the revolting players ...2:10
Young players take on AITA Times Now
Now it is the turn of junior players to take on All India Tennis Association. Demanding changes in the system, junior players call for transparency and equal treatment as the same way as the likes of Leander and Bhupathi. Bopanna and Bhupathi has backed youngs...1:03
Hesh-Bops enter ATP World Tour finals Headlines Today
Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna stormed into the finals of the ATP World Tour finale after defeating the Indo-Czech pair of Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek. The Indian pair lost the first set 4-6, but won the second and third to win the semifinals. If Hesh-B...6:33
Exclusive | Sania back in World doubles 'Top 15' Headlines Today
Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza is back in the Top 15 of the doubles chart, with a runners-up performance in Beijing. Buoyant about her journey back to form Sania Mirza talks about the upcoming tournament in Moscow. She also talks about a score of controve...1:17
Sania turns to new partner for 2013 Times Now
Despite winning a Grand Slam with Mahesh Bhupathi in 2012 and reaching the final of another, Sania Mirza says she and Mahesh needs a break from playing together. She also says that her friendship with Bhupathi is intact despite their decision to split as a pai...24:38
Frankly Speaking | Mahesh Bhupathi Times Now
Tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi opens up about how AITA misled the country during the London Olympics and made his war for justice sound an ego battle. He also says that Anil Khanna-led AITA is bad for the future of Indian tennis.4:44
AITA chief reacts to Bhupathi's claims Times Now
AITA president Anil Khanna brands tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi's allegations as false and malicious. He says appropriate legal action will be taken once he returns to India. He claims the selection made for the Olympics was fair and that the disciplinary acti...2:34
Karnataka HC stays AITA ban on Bhupathi Headlines Today
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the suspension of Indian tennis stars Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). Bhupati and Bopanna are banned by the AITA from representing the country for two years.11:01
K'tka HC stays AITA ban on Bhupathi, Bopanna Times Now
The Karnataka High Court has put a stay on the two year All India Tennis Association (AITA) ban on Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna from representing the country till June 30, 2014 on disciplinary grounds. Hearing a writ petition filed by the duo challenging ...6:53
AITA rubbishes Bhupathi's claims Times Now
All India Tennis Association has denied allegations of nepotism and unfair play in awarding contracts, made by Mahesh Bhupathi. Bhupathi had also accused AITA President Anil Khanna of unfairly trying to tweak the bids in favour of his son. Despite the allegati...29:48
Mahesh Bhupathi announces war with the AITA Times Now
Clearly hurt by the two-year ban imposed on him, Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi launches an all-out attack against the AITA. Mahesh accuses the Indian tennis governing body of stooping to a 'divide-and-rule' policy. Slamming AITA President Anil Khanna's 'd...29:25
AITA has consistently blocked my way: Bhupathi Headlines Today
An angry Mahesh Bhupathi lashed out at the All India Tennis Association (IATA), saying he is upset at being termed a traitor and is considering legal options. He also slammed the tennis association, and especially its chief Anil Khanna, by saying that his dirt...3:48
Bhupathi mulls legal action against AITA Headlines Today
Mahesh Bhupathi is likely to drag the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to Court for banning him and Rohan Bopanna for two years. The AITA had banned Bhupathi and Bopanna from representing the country till June 30, 2014, on disciplinary grounds.2:01
Will Hesh take AITA to Court? Times Now
With the AITA announcing that Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have been banned for two years, Hesh is an angry man. He is expected to challenge the AITA's decision to ban them in Court. Though an official press conference will take place later in the day, it...10:26
Hesh hits back after ban | Sep 17, 2012 Times Now
Mahesh Bhupathi, banned for two years from Davis Cup by All India Tennis Association, is mulling legal action against the association. AITA has banned both Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna till June 2014. Bhupathi is likely to launch an all-out attack against...15:33
Bhupathi mulls legal recourse against AITA Times Now
Mahesh Bhupathi, banned for two years from Davis Cup by All India Tennis Association, is planning to take the association to Court. AITA has banned both Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna till June 2014. Bhupathi is likely to launch an all-out attack against th...1:34
Hesh-Bopanna banned for two years Times Now
AITA bans Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna from the Davis Cup until 2014 and sticks to the young brigade. The AITA says that the young team is now 3-0 points up in the Asia/Oceania zone and that it makes sense to hone these players instead. Mahesh Bhupathi ha...0:46
Mixed results for India at the US Open 2012 Headlines Today
India had a mixed day at Flushing Meadows in the men's and women's doubles segments of the 2012 US Open. Leander Paes and his partner Stepanek opened with a victory, defeating German pair D Brown and Christopher Kas in straight sets. Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhupath...1:09
Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza announce split Headlines Today
Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza have decided to split, ending speculation about their future as a mixed doubles pair. The two tennis stars are playing with different partners at the US Open. Sania has teamed up with British doubles specialist Colin Fleming, wh...6:36
AITA dumps Paes, Bhupathi, Somdev and Bopanna Headlines Today
Shocking news coming in from the realm of Indian tennis, the AITA has dumped all four of India's top male tennis athletes for the upcoming Davis Cup selections. The Indian Tennis Association has banned Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, despite their availabil...3:19
Bhupathi-Bopanna banned from Davis Cup team Headlines Today
In what is being viewed as a double-whammy for Indian tennis, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have been banned from the Davis Cup selections. An unhappy Leander Paes has also ruled himself out of the competition. Paes is allegedly unhappy over the treatment ...6:00
Bhupathi-Bopanna pair disappoints Tennis fans Headlines Today
The Olympic dreams of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have come to an end as the duo fell to Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau of France in the doubles pre-quarterfinals. The pair's tragic exit raises the question if their pair was the best bet for the Lo...8:21
Bhupathi-Bopanna crashed out of Olympics Times Now
The Olympic dreams of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have come to an end as the duo fell to Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau of France in the doubles pre-quarterfinals. The pair's tragic exit raises the question if their pair was the best bet for the Lo...9:25
Mahesh-Bopanna crash out Times Now
Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna lose to Benneteau and Gasquet of France in the second straight set, crashing out of the London Olympics. This failure comes as a huge blow, especially after all that fiasco at the AITA for team selection.21:18
London Olympics | Day 4 round-up Headlines Today
Tennis and badminton stars seem to be right on track at the London Olympics 2012. After the controversial decision on Sumit Sangwan, boxers Devendro Singh and Manoj Kumar gear up to take the Games by a storm.0:55
Vishnu suffers early exit Times Now
Indian Tennis star Vishnu Vardhan has been knocked out of men's singles after losing to Slovenia's Blaz Kavcic in the first round. Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna pair managed to enter into the round two of the men's doubles event. Meanwhile the disappointin...9:35
Sania determined to win a medal Times Now
Ace tennis player Sania Mirza gears up for the Olympics and says that she is determined to win a medal for India. She also talks about Leander Peas' game and how tennis squad would perform this Olympic season.19:54
Five medal hopefuls at the Olympics Times Now
The special Olympic games panel at Times Now debate on the five athletes who will definitely come back home with a medal. Some of the names include Saina Nehwal, Deepika Kumari, and Gagan Narang. Also catch a glimpse of the Olympic games village in London.41:53
Will this be India's best Olympic games ever? Times Now
London gets ready to host its third Olympic games, and India gears up and aims for some gold. Will this be India's best Olympic games ever? Have we chosen the right sportsmen for the games? Do we really have hope for winning some gold? Listen to a panel of exp...13:41
London Olympics | Meet the stars Times Now
From humble beginnings to becoming India's only hope, listen to several sportsmen narrating their story and journey to the London Olympics. Boxers, shuttlers, tennis stars, and wrestlers, with a determined focus to win a few medals for India, talk about their ...6:29
Bhupathi all set for London Olympics Headlines Today
Ace tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi talks about the sport and how much the controversy has affected his game. He also talks about playing with Sania Mirza and about his strategies for the London Olympics.2:50
IOA issues show cause notice to AITA Headlines Today
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has sent a show cause notice to All India Tennis Association (AITA) for including Sania Mirza's mother Naseema Mirza in the official contingent for the London Olympics 2012. The decision to include Naseema in the team was alleg...6:22
Sania speaks out | July 9, 2012 Headlines Today
Centrestage | Tennis star Sania Mirza, in her first interview after the tennis row talks about how the controversy affected her and the game. She says that she has left the tennis row behind her and her only focus now is on winning a medal for India at the Lon...15:17
Controversy did not do any good: Sania Mirza Times Now
Tennis star Sania Mirza, in her first interview after the tennis row talks about how the controversy affected her and the game. She says that even though she made a lot of comments on the selection process, she would like to leave the negativity behind and foc...6:30
Leander's turn to hit back Times Now
Tennis star Leander Paes confirms that he will indeed be playing for India at the London Olympics. He also says that he will not let petty politics get in the way of playing for the country at an international arena. The tennis row and 'games being played with...3:10
Leander takes a dig at Bhupathi Times Now
Tennis star Leander Paes confirms that he will partner Vishuvardhan at the London Olympics and play for India. He also says that he will not let petty politics get in the way of his sixth Olympic dream. The tennis row and 'games being played within games' is v...6:18
Will play, but games played within games: Paes Times Now
Leander Paes breaks his silence. He confirms his participation in Olympics with Vishnu Vardhan, who is ranked 209 in doubles. But Leander launches a scathing attack on on Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza. Leander says he is to play sport, not politics. Take a l...18:13
Is Sania being used as 'bait'? | June 27, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | In an explosive letter, Sania Mirza accuses the AITA of chauvinism. Is she not too off-the-mark when she says that? Or is the tennis board justified in asked her to stop bickering and start playing for the country?2:44
IOA lashes out at Sania Mirza Headlines Today
IOA president VK Malhotra slams Sania Mirza by saying that this is not the time for bickering and that the players should concentrate on winning medals. This comment comes after AITA slams Sania Mirza's comments on male chauvinism during the selection process.4:11
AITA appeals to an angry Sania Headlines Today
In a strongly worded letter, Sania Mirza had accused the AITA of using her as bait and of not having consulted her before pairing her up with tennis ace Leander Paes. In response, the AITA appealed to her to stop fighting and going public with her concerns.2:14
Yuki hits out at AITA's selection Headlines Today
Yuki Bhambri criticizes AITA's decision of choosing the Sania-Lee pair for the mixed doubles selection while the Sania-Hesh pair is more formidable. He also says that the selection process cannot get murkier or worse than this. AITA allegedly offered the mixed...6:02
Olympic Association hits out at AITA Headlines Today
The Indian Olympic Association slams the AITA for 'bending over backwards' and appeasing player egos rather than making an informed decision. The IOA slams the board and the Ministers who got involved in the selection process.0:59
Interlocutor in London to convince Paes Times Now
A senior functionary of the All India Tennis Association is landing in London to act the interlocutor and convince Leander Paes to agree to the pairing announce by the Assoication. Leander is not ready to take on Vishnu Vardhan as his parter for the men's doub...24:12
Did AITA do the right thing? | June 21, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | The All India Tennis Association (AITA) decision to pick up two teams raises the question by promoting the egos of players has the sports body sent a wrong message? Are egos of players more important than the discipline and the possibility of winnin...2:52
AITA confirms Paes and Sania play mixed doubles Times Now
All India Tennis Association (AITA) president Anil Khanna has assured Leander Paes that Sania Mirza will partner him in the mixed doubles. Sources close to Paes ask what guarantee is there when he reaches London for the Olympics Sania Mirza will back out and d...3:06
Happy with AITA decision, says Mahesh Times Now
Indian Tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi says that he is happy with the decision of All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) to send two teams for the London Olympics. He refused to comment on Leander Paes who is considering whether or not to play pairing with Vishnu ...3:45
AITA to send two teams to Olympics Headlines Today
The All India Tennis Association takes a decision to send two teams representing India at the London Olympics 2012. Mahesh Bhupathi had earlier refused to pair with Leander Paes as they shared no camaraderie. Paes on the other hand did not want to pair with a ...27:32
Will AITA show some spine now? | June 20, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Leander Paes has served up a threat to the All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) saying that he will pull out from the Olympics if he is paired up with a junior player. Despite the bitter war he has expressed his willingness to play with Mahesh Bhupa...7:52
Paes rejects swap deal calling it unacceptable Times Now
Sources close to Leander Paes reveal that the Tennis legend has rejected the swap deal proposed to him which suggested that he partners with Vishnu Vardhan in doubles and and allow Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna play as a team. While Paes steps down his pos...8:45
Paes threatens to withdraw from Olympics Times Now
In a letter to the All India Tennis Association (AITA), Leander Paes says he will not team up with a junior partner for the Olympics men's doubles, but is willing to partner with Saina Mirza for the mixed doubles. He threatens to pull out of the Olympics team ...27:56
Paes threatens to pull out of Olympics Times Now
In a letter to the AITA, Leander Paes says he will not team up with a junior partner for the Olympics men's doubles, but is willing to partner with Saina Mirza for the mixed doubles.2:55
AITA fails to break deadlock Times Now
All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) has failed to break the deadlock and the decision on naming the men's doubles team for the Olympics has been deferred. AITA has been unsuccessful in convincing Leander Paes to pair with a junior player for the Olympics whil...2:14
Lee-Hesh mess | AITA decision today Times Now
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is meeting today to finalise the teams for the London Olympics. The two probable teams are Leander Paes & Vishnu Vardhan and Mahesh Bhupathi & Rohan Bopanna.2:16
Not an easy task to find solution: AITA Times Now
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) fails to comes up with a solution on India's Olympic team for tennis. Even as the marathon five hour meeting of the AITA officials ended, no feasible solution can be seen on the table.21:29
Indian sport's biggest fall | June 18, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | The recent controversy in the Indian Sports involving two Tennis Legends raises many questions. Is Rohan Bopanna is responsible for the split between Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi? Is the All India Tennis Association (AITA) taking a 'holier than ...2:16
Ray of hope for Hesh-Bops? Times Now
Sources reveal that backroom negotiations are underway and that a second team may be sent for the London Olympics. So there are still hopes for Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna even though the All India Tennis Association (AITA) had said that they will be sen...4:00
Malhotra asks AITA to send best team for Olympics Times Now
In the wake of the controversy involving Tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, acting president of Indian Olympics Association (IOA) VK Malhotra asks the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to send the best team for the London Olympics. He further a...8:05
'Meaningless to pair Paes with younger player' Times Now
Leander Paes' father Dr Vece Paes remarks that there is no point in pairing Paes with a younger player and he hopes that either Mahesh Bhupathi or Rohan Bopanna will relent and put an end to the crisis. He further remarks that by refusing to play with Paes, th...3:56
AITA should take a final call, says Maken Times Now
Sports Minister Ajay Maken in an exclusive interview with Times Now says that the Sports Ministry is not part of the selection process and the All India Tennis Association (AITA) should exercise the five options that it has given to the Ministry to the best of...27:49
Stop fighting, start playing | June 18,2012 Times Now
Newshour | The fight between two Tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes has saddened sports lovers. Mahesh Bhupathi accuses Leander Paes of lying to him on several occasions and refuses to partner with him in the London Olympics. It is time that they...21:14
India first, not egos | June 18, 2012 Headlines Today
Centrestage | The ugly fight between Tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes has saddened Tennis enthusiasts. Mahesh Bhupathi accuses Leander Paes of lying to him on several occasions and refuses to partner with him in the London Olympics. Despite the ...7:57
Bhupathi hits out at Paes Times Now
Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi hits out at his former partner Leander Paes in an exclusive interview to Times Now saying that he has made their relationship a laughing stock. He further says that the relationship between the two has fallen down to the po...0:55
In official letter, Mahesh refuses to partner Paes Headlines Today
Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi has written an official letter to All India Tennis Association, expressing his unwillingness to team up with Leander Paes in the men's doubles at the London Olympics. Sources reveal that Bhupathi feels that he can't let dow...2:33
AITA hits back at Bhupathi Times Now
The All India Tennis Association hits back at tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi and denies any favoritism shown during the selection of the Olympic team. AITA also says that the best team will go to the Olympics and the team will definitely have Leander Paes.1:57
Selection process is fair and transparent: AITA Headlines Today
AITA says that Mahesh Bhupathi must behave more maturely and that nobody can ignore the immense amount of talent that Leander Paes has. He also said that it is not enough to have chemistry but also have enough skill sets to play on the field.4:00
Bhupathi slams AITA Headlines Today
Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi slams the All India Tennis Association, AITA's decision to pair him up with Leander Paes for the London Olympics. He says that there is no chance that the pair can win a medal for India because there is absolutely no camarade...3:25
Bhupathi calls Paes 'backstabber' Times Now
Slamming AITA's decision to pair Leander Paes with Mahesh Bhupathi, the latter says that he shares no camaraderie with Paes. He also states that he is very surprised with the decision because the doubles team, consisting of Bopanna and Bhupathi, were the 'auto...4:36
Bhupathi-Paes fallout sours Indian Olympic dream Headlines Today
Mahesh Bhupathi confirms that the All India Tennis Association has asked him to play with Leander Paes at the Olympics, an offer which he has emphatically turned down. Mahesh Bhupathi now wants the government to intervene and ensure that Rohan Bopanna is field...4:36
AITA backs Paes for Olympics, Hesh-Bopanna adamant Headlines Today
The All India Tennis Association turns down Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna's demand to field two Indian teams at the Olympics. The AITA insists that only one team will represent the country and one of the two players on that team will be Leander Paes. Mahes...1:29
Bhupathi refuses to partner Paes Times Now
Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna are set to face the axe for insisting on playing as a team as the All India Tennis Association selection committee will send just one combination for the Olympics men's doubles event with Leander Paes being the first choice. A...8:36
HT Exclusive | Sania-Bhupathi win French Open Headlines Today
Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza are the champions of clay. Speaking exclusively to Headlines Today, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza thanked their fans for supporting them through the Rolland Garros campaign. Birthday-boy Bhupathi and Sania steamrolled Jans-Ig...3:30
Sania-Mahesh storm into final Headlines Today
Indian mixed doubles duo Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi reaches French Open Final, beating the Kazakh-Italian duo, Galina Voskoboeva and Daniele Bracciali in straight sets.1:56
Paes ready for French Open Headlines Today
Tennis legend Leander Paes remarks that he is all geared up for the French Open.1:03
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