Grand slam

Image Source: IANS

Tatjana Maria Tops Venus Williams In Hobart International Opener

By IANS News January 13, 2026 • 15:54 PM View: 67

Tatjana Maria: Germany's Tatjana Maria registered a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round of the Hobart International on Tuesday.

The first-ever meeting between the two players featured the oldest combined age between competitors, with Maria entering the tilt at age 38 and Williams at 45, since the 1973 founding of the WTA Tour by nearly three years.

Venus has received a wild card entry for the Australian Open, which is set to begin on January 18 in Melbourne. This will be the first major tournament of the year. She featured at the Hobart International as part of her preparation for the season’s first Grand Slam, but exited empty-handed after losing in the opening round.

Related Cricket News on Grand slam

Kyrgios Running Out Of Time For Grand Slam Run, Says Ex-Aus Open Director

Former Australian Open: Former Australian Open director Paul McNamee has said the absence of Nick Kyrgios from the singles draw is unlikely to affect the tournament, adding that time is ...

By IANS News

1 day ago
United Cup: De Minaur, Swiatek Win As Poland On Verge Of Quarterfinals

SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO HOT: Australia’s Alex de Minaur registered a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz and sent the last United Cup quarterfinal to a deciding mixed ...

By IANS News

4 days ago
Wawrinka, Thompson, O’Connell Get Australian Open Wildcards

Australians Jordan Thompson: Former champion Stan Wawrinka and Australians Jordan Thompson and Chris O’Connell have been awarded wildcards for Australian Open maind draw, which begins January 18 at Melbourne Park. ...

By IANS News

4 days ago
Sabalenka, Rybakina Reach Brisbane International QFs

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run at the Brisbane International, storming into the quarter-finals with a dominant straight-sets victory over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea on Thursday. ...

By IANS News

5 days ago
Tennis: Australian Open Announces Record AUD 111.5 Mn Prize Pool; Winners To Get AUD 2.79 Mn

Australian Open tournament organisers announced a record AUD 111.5 million prize money pool Tuesday, the largest in the tournament’s history. The prize money pool saw a 16 per cent increase ...

By IANS News

1 week ago
Sabalenka, Keys Kick Off Brisbane International Campaign With Wins

Pat Rafter Arena: Last year’s Australian Open finalists Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka have made strong opening statements in 2026, each beginning their new campaigns with convincing wins at the ...

By IANS News

1 week ago
'Physically Not Ready', Djokovic Pulls Out Of Next Week's Adelaide International

Former World No.1 and the world's most successful player, Novak Djokovic, has decided to pull out of next week's Adelaide International, the build-up event for the year's first Grand Slam ...

By IANS News

1 week ago
My Values & Approach No Longer Aligned With The Organisation: Djokovic Steps Away From Player Union He Co-founded

Professional Tennis Players Association: Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic said he has "stepped away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association", which he co-founded, citing concerns regarding "ongoing transparency and ...

By IANS News

1 week ago
Women's Tennis Doesn't Need ‘Battle Of Sexes,’ Says Iga Swiatek

Billie Jean King: Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek dismissed the significance of the "Battle of the Sexes" event, which was heavily promoted during the 1973 tour, and stated that ...

By IANS News

1 week ago
Venus Williams Receives 2026 Australian Open Wild Card

Mubadala Citi DC Open: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams received a wild card entry into the main draw at the 2026 Australian Open. ...

By IANS News

1 week ago
KSLTA Honours Rohan Bopanna's Legacy At A Felicitation Event In Bengaluru

The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis: The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) on Monday hosted a special felicitation ceremony at the KSLTA Lawns, Bengaluru, to honour the extraordinary career and ...

By IANS News

2 weeks ago
Brazil's Tennis Star Fonseca Sets Sights On World Top 15

Next Generation ATP Finals: Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca has set a target of breaking into the world's top 15 men's tennis players next year as he looks to build on ...

By IANS News

2 weeks ago
From Melbourne To Riyadh: 2026 Tennis Season Breakdown

USTA Billie Jean King National: The 2026 tennis season is poised to deliver another relentless, globe-spanning campaign, with the sport’s biggest stars set to navigate Grand Slams, elite tour events ...

By IANS News

2 weeks ago
WTL: Suresh Stuns Medvedev In Thriller To Secure Final Spot (Ld)

Aussie Mavericks Kites: India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh, playing for the Aussie Mavericks Kites, delivered the knockout blow as he defeated Daniil Medvedev, the Grand Slam champion, 6-4 in the last set ...

By IANS News

3 weeks ago