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New Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
'When I get angry, it shows in my game'
"I feel great. The hard court is my surface, so I think I can go really deep into the tournament,' says 18-year-old tennis player Kriish Tyagi, confident ahead of the US Open, where he is set to compete in the juniors category. Preparation has been intense at Harsha Lingappa Tennis Academy near Sarjapur Road, where he's been practising all morning. 'I get up at five in the morning, stretch for an hour, eat some breakfast, and leave for the academy. Here, I start with my tennis for three to four hours – I've been working on improving my serves. Later, maybe one-and-a-half hours of fitness, and then recovery,' says Tyagi, recounting a typical day for him. Tyagi, who has the unique distinction of having won the Under-14, Under-15, and Under-18 nationals in the span of a year-and-a-half (between 2021 and 2022), surprisingly started his sports journey with swimming. 'I was a good swimmer and used to train after school. But one day, my mom put on a tennis match on TV, and that's when I saw Novak Djokovic play for the first time. I really liked the sport and wanted to try it, and so the next day, I switched to tennis practice. Most of my school teachers were upset and told me that I have a good career in swimming, but all I wanted was to play tennis.' Now, as Indian No.1 in the juniors category and ranked 49th in the world, he does not have any idols but aspires to compete with them on an even footing, 'There are no players that my goal is to play like them. I feel I'm a good player and I try to compete with myself. But of course, I want to play against Djokovic and any top 10 player in a match,' he says. With Tyagi turning 18 in April, this has been a transition year for him, playing some junior and senior matches. 'So far, the shift has been good. I've been playing at the highest level in junior tournaments, so I haven't faced many challenges. The only change I've noticed is that in Men's tournaments, players don't like to rally as much as in juniors, it's more focused on construction of points and is more physical,' he says. Recently at Wimbledon, Tyagi suffered an early loss in the singles matches against the Czech Republic's Jan Kumstat, but made it to the quarter finals in doubles. 'Losses help you improve. When I lost the match, I took it positively and knew that I needed to get ready for the next,' says Tyagi, revealing that he's been working on his mental resilience. 'When I am at a stage where I can come back in the match, but I lose the point and get angry or upset, it shows in my game. I've been working on that through practice and also following tips from my coach,' he shares. Despite his success in junior games, Tyagi chose to sit out the French Open due to a lack of preparation time in between other tournaments. Financial constraints have also led him to being selective about tournaments he plays, facing more pressure to win in the lesser number of matches he plays compared to his peers. 'There are so many tournaments that we have to play [to maintain a ranking], but because of finances, we've had to sit out. The people I compete with abroad have funds from their associations and sponsors, and they get the opportunity to play tournaments almost every week. If there were more tournaments in India so we didn't have to travel abroad, and more financial help, we could grow faster.'
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Tihar official assault: Court acquits man on benefit of doubt
New Delhi: A Delhi court recently acquitted a man accused of assaulting a deputy jail superintendent in Tihar Jail. The court of judicial magistrate Bharti Garg stated that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, and the accused was entitled to the benefit of the doubt due to the numerous contradictions in the prosecution's case. "The documentary evidence adduced by the prosecution also suffers from serious infirmities and adds up to the pile of contradictions emerging in the prosecution case, thereby leading to the irresistible conclusion that the accused is entitled to the benefit of the doubt," the court said. The court was hearing the case against the inmate Salman Tyagi, against whom Hari Nagar police station registered a case based on a complaint by an assistant superintendent of Tihar prison. According to the prosecution, Tyagi threatened, pushed, and beat the prison official when he was being produced virtually on July 30, 2021. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi The FIR against Tyagi was registered under BNS sections 186 (obstructing public servant from discharge of public functions) and 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty). The court held that the FIR was not registered promptly and that there was ample opportunity to concoct and deliberate to file an embellished report. The judge said that the evidence of a crucial prosecution witness did not inspire confidence, nor was his presence established at the time of the alleged incident. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Kriish Tyagi the only Indian in US Open Junior Championships says he feels ready now
Tennis player Kriish Tyagi is the only Indian in the US Open Junior Tennis Championships 2025, which is scheduled to start from August 31. Hailing from Bengaluru, Tyagi started as a swimmer at the age of 10, and he switched to Tennis. He has already managed to participate in Wimbledon and the Australian Open. 'Hitting with the players, being a part of that environment, made me feel like I belonged,' Tyagi said. 'I was a little nervous during my singles match at Wimbledon- the crowd and atmosphere, it's not something I was used to. But I took that reflection into my doubles and I felt much more confident.' 'For the US Open, we skipped a few events to make time for physical, mental, and skillful training. I feel more ready now,' he added. 'One key thing I want to bring to the US Open is strength, physical dominance, and mental resilience during clutch points. That's where I believe I can grow,' said Kriish. The 18-year-old is the current number one from India in the Juniors category. US Open seniors category has always been at the forefront of the tennis world when it comes to prize money distribution, the first Grand Slam that announced pay parity all the way back in 1973, championed by Billie Jean King. On Wednesday, the tournament announced that the 2025 edition will create a new record in tennis history. The prize money at 2025 US Open will rise to nearly $85 million across all competitions this year, including a record $5 million each to the women's and men's singles champions, and total player compensation (including costs earmarked for hotel and food and not associated with performance) is $90 million, jumping 20%. The US Tennis Association announced the payouts Wednesday for the year's last Grand Slam tournament, which begins with the new mixed doubles event and its $1 million top check on Aug. 19-20. Singles competition starts on a Sunday for the first time — Aug. 24 — as those brackets expand from 14 days to 15.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Gangster Salman Tyagi Found Hanging In Delhi Jail, Hours After Conviction
Last Updated: Gangster Salman Tyagi was found dead in Delhi's Mandoli Jail, hours after being convicted in a 2012 rioting and attempt-to-murder case. Gangster Salman Tyagi, convicted in a 2012 rioting and attempt-to-murder case, was found dead inside Delhi's Mandoli Jail on Saturday morning. He was found hanging from a noose in Jail Number 15. Police are suspecting it to be a suicide case. 'In Mandoli jail, a gangster named Salman Tyagi died allegedly by suicide by hanging himself. The incident took place in jail number 15, and his body was found hanging from a noose this morning. Probe underway," Delhi Police said in a statement. Police and jail authorities have initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death. 'A probe has been initiated. We are examining how the incident occurred and what could have led him to take this step. A detailed report will be submitted," a senior officer told PTI. Tyagi was found hanging hours after conviction. He had several cases registered against him, including murder, extortion, and charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). A Delhi court convicted Tyagi and four of his associates in a 12-year-old case registered at Hari Nagar Police Station. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Shivali Sharma of Tis Hazari Court held Tyagi, along with Sahil alias Chhota Roshan, S Mustafa Tyagi, Mansoor Tyagi, and Manish alias Deepak, guilty of rioting with deadly weapons and attempt to murder. Tyagi was also convicted under Section 25 of the Arms Act. However, the court acquitted Mohd. Saddam alias Gauri of all charges. During the hearing, the prosecution had alleged that on the intervening night of September 24 and 25, 2012, Tyagi and his associates, namely Mansoor Tyagi, Mani Nasa (since deceased), Saddam Gauri, Deepu alias Bunda and Sahil alias Chhota Roshan, armed with firearms, swords and iron rods, attacked a man named Salim near Shamshan Ghat road in Hari Nagar. view comments First Published: August 17, 2025, 08:31 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Gangster Salman Tyagi found dead in Delhi jail after conviction
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Gangster Salman Tyagi was found dead inside Delhi's Mandoli Jail on Saturday morning, hours after being convicted in a 2012 rioting and attempt-to-murder case, officials said. He was found hanging from a noose in Jail Number 15. 'In Mandoli jail, a gangster named Salman Tyagi died allegedly by suicide by hanging himself. The incident took place in jail number 15, and his body was found hanging from a noose this morning. Probe underway," Delhi Police said in a statement. Tyagi had several cases registered against him, including murder, extortion, and charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Earlier in the day, a Delhi court convicted Tyagi and four of his associates in a 12-year-old case registered at Hari Nagar Police Sessions Judge (ASJ) Shivali Sharma of Tis Hazari Court held Tyagi, along with Sahil alias Chhota Roshan, S Mustafa Tyagi, Mansoor Tyagi, and Manish alias Deepak, guilty of rioting with deadly weapons and attempt to murder. Tyagi was also convicted under Section 25 of the Arms Act. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Shivali Sharma of Tis Hazari Court held Tyagi, along with Sahil alias Chota Roshan, S Mustafa Tyagi, Mansoor Tyagi, and Manish alias Deepak, guilty of rioting with deadly weapons and attempt to murder. Tyagi was also convicted for an offence under section 25 of the Arms Act. However, the court acquitted Mohd. Saddam alias Gauri of all charges. The prosecution had alleged that on the intervening night of September 24 and 25, 2012, Tyagi and his associates, namely Mansoor Tyagi, Mani Nasa (since deceased), Saddam Gauri, Deepu alias Bunda and Sahil alias Chhota Roshan, armed with firearms, swords and iron rods, attacked a man named Salim near Shamshan Ghat road in Hari Nagar. (ANI)
