A cherished year for Sri Lanka Tennis – 2017 in retrospect
In its 102nd year of existence, Sri Lanka Tennis Association, has once again shown extreme prowess and perseverance through their officials, players and fans alike. After being relegated to the third group of the prestigious Davis Cup in 2016, the...
“I want to be a player with an unforgettable presence” – Adithya Karunarathne
In Sri Lanka’s century long journey in the sport of tennis, we’ve seen many great stalwarts bringing fame to the country and taking the aspirations of the country forward. The story of the 14-year-old who took the headlines two...
Sri Lanka’s journey in the Davis Cup
It will be a do-or-die battle for the island nation as they are set to host the Group III tie of the Tennis World Cup; the Davis Cup from the 17th to the 22nd of July; Sri Lanka will...
Davis Cup: Harvard to World Cup of Tennis
The history of Davis Cup goes back to the hallowed walls of Havard; specifically, four members of the university Tennis Team back in 1899. Dwight F. Davis, whom the trophy is named after, together with three team members were...
101st Tennis Nationals: A year of new champions
After three weeks of exciting action, the 101st edition of the Sri Lanka Tennis National Championship came to a close yesterday with the country having a new national Men’s champion as Sharmal Dissanayake took the honours on the final...
“Winning a medal at SAG was a great feeling” – Amrita Muttiah
Six-time national tennis champion and veteran Amrita Muttiah claims that winning a medal at the South Asian Games was one of the greatest honors she has achieved in her career thus far, as the country went on to grab...
Sri Lanka Tennis – A year in review
As we count the days for the closure of the calendar year, it is time to evaluate the progress of the racket sport in its centenary year.
The 2015 season was a comprehensive passage with its ups and downs...
