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Billie Eilish drops 23 new North American dates for ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ tour: Dates, when and how to book tickets

Billie Eilish drops 23 new North American dates for ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ tour: Dates, when and how to book tickets

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Billie Eilish is hitting the road again this fall with 23 fresh dates added to her Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour. The second leg of her arena tour will kick off in August with two shows in Japan and then pick back up in the US in October, stretching through late November. Eilish’s fall tour includes multiple shows in cities like Miami, Austin, and San Francisco, with tickets on sale May 22.(REUTERS) Eilish made the announcement Monday, with the new North American stops including multiple-night runs in cities like Miami, Raleigh, Austin, Phoenix, and San Francisco. The fall dates begin on October 9 in Miami and wrap up on November 23 in San Francisco. ALSO READ| Justin Bieber told Hailey she will ‘never be on the cover of Vogue’ after ‘huge fight’; fans confused by his confession Notably, as always, the Bad Boy singer continues efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut down on single-use plastic at venues. Plant-based food options will be available at concessions, and “A dollar from each ticket …

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty – 38 aces in 5 matches, and first serve points won percentage of 77, as India make Billie Jean King Cup playoffs | Tennis News

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty – 38 aces in 5 matches, and first serve points won percentage of 77, as India make Billie Jean King Cup playoffs | Tennis News

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The Shrivalli Bhamidipaty big tennis serve continued to boom around Pune’s Mhalunge Balewadi stadium as India confidently strode into the playoffs of the Billie Jean King Cup, winning 4 of their 5 Asia Oceania ties. The 5’11” Hyderabadi though, won all her 5 matches, and wrapped up her debut campaign with 12 aces in the final match against Korean Sohyun Park, even as India won 2-1. In all she rattled off 38 aces, averaging 7.6 per match – an impressive tally, pointing to one of the most solid serves in Indian women’s tennis. Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare stepped up when it mattered most, helping the team over the line against Sohyun Park and Dabin Kim as India confirmed their playoff berth for only the second time. They last Made the cut in 2020. New Zealand lost to Hong Kong, but managed to qualify. Story continues below this ad But it was Shrivalli who notched 8 aces each against New Zealand and Hong Kong, 12 against Korea, 4 versus Thailand and 6 against Chinese Taipei. …

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty – 3 wins from 3 matches in Billie Jean King Cup matches at Pune | Tennis News

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty – 3 wins from 3 matches in Billie Jean King Cup matches at Pune | Tennis News

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Shrivalli Bhamidipaty is on a roll at the ongoing Billie Jean King Cup in Pune. As India attempt to return to the World Group playoffs, the tall Hyderabadi 21-year-old is putting in consistent performances, and has won 3 matches out of 3 played, with 2 more possibly to go, against Chinese Taipei and Korea. India lost 2-1 to New Zealand, but have since beaten Thailand and Hong Kong 2-1 on their first three days. Shrivalli started with a 6-1, 6-1 dribbling of Kiwi Aishi Das on Day 1, and followed with a 6-2, 6-4 win again in second singles against Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee. In her debut tournament for India, Shrivalli has been locking in the early singles crucial point at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune. Tall and a clean striker to baseline, even in punishing conditions where the heat in mid afternoons (touching 41 degrees) is keeping the ball flat, Shrivalli has kept her head to battle it out consistently. Against Thailand she helped ease the pressure off Prarthana Thombre and Ankita Raina …

Billie Jean King Cup: India missing Sania Mirza, go down to New Zealand | Tennis News

Billie Jean King Cup: India missing Sania Mirza, go down to New Zealand | Tennis News

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Prarthana Thombre had been charging the net and intercepting with near-precision. Her partner Ankita Raina too was finding the gaps between the two Kiwis – former Wimbledon singles quarterfinalist Lulu Sun and Monique Barry. Having lost the first set but leading 4-5 in the second, the pair saw a glimmer through a door crack. The India vs New Zealand Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I was level at 1-1 and the home team had a chance to close the tie. The conditions were punishing – it was 38 degrees even at dusk. The trickling sweat nearly messed with visibility on clouded eyes at the Balewadi stadium and both Kiwi southpaws were prone to errors. But Lulu (WTA rank 45) and Barry fortified their focus and amped up the intensity to roar back with a break and holding serve. Prarthana looked menacing each time she attacked the net, and Ankita was nailing the angled returns, when the chance suddenly snapped shut. Prarthana stabbed a volley into the net and India had lost their opening day …

India Lose To New Zealand In Billie Jean King Cup Opener; Bhamidipaty Srivalli Defeats Aishi Das

India Lose To New Zealand In Billie Jean King Cup Opener; Bhamidipaty Srivalli Defeats Aishi Das

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India kicked off their campaign at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1 games when they came up against New Zealand. While the hosts began brightly as the dynamic Shrivalli Bhamidipaty registered a resounding win in her match, it was New Zealand who had more in the tank on the day and roared back to win the tie 2-1 here at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune. Up first for India was Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, who was facing Aishi Das. The Indian youngster, who has been steadily going up the rankings so far, put on a power-packed performance in the national colours. In just under an hour, Shrivalli wrapped up a comprehensive win with 6 aces and a healthy break-point conversation rate to boast off. Shrivalli won the contest 6-1, 6-1, to give India a 1-0 lead in the tie against New Zealand, a release said. Game 2 of the India vs New Zealand tie saw Sahaja Yamalapalli take on the experienced Lulu Sun in the what was the second singles match. …

Billie Jean King Cup: India eye promotion to play-offs

Billie Jean King Cup: India eye promotion to play-offs

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The experienced Ankita Raina will spearhead India’s challenge at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I in Pune, from April 8-12. Apart from the hosts, teams from Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Thailand will also feature in the tournament. Ankita, ranked 304 in women’s singles, will lead the five-member team including Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Vaidehi Chaudhari and Prarthana Thombare, with the teenage sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran named as a reserve player. India will begin its campaign against New Zealand. World number 45 Lulu Sun will headline the New Zealand team. The New Zealand squad, seeded fourth at the event, features world no. 45 Lulu Sun alongside Kiwi number two Monique Barry who has a WTA ranking of 486 and 263 in singles and doubles respectively, and three young debutants in Aishi Das, Sasha Situe and Renee Zhang. Both teams will be looking to seek promotion. Last year, India finished third in their pool and missed out on promotion to the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs for the …

India’s important milestones at Billie Jean King Cup

India’s important milestones at Billie Jean King Cup

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The India women’s tennis team is set to compete in the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1, taking place on home turf from April 8 to 12 at the Mhalunge Balewadi tennis complex in Pune. Pune will host the tournament for the first time as the Billie Jean King Cup returns to India after 7 years. India entered the Billie Jean King Cup arena in 1991 and has consistently participated in the competition since then. Throughout the years, several Indian athletes have made notable contributions to the tournament. Sania Mirza has played a pivotal part with a 14-5 win-loss record in doubles along with Ankita Raina, who has a 33-29 win-loss record across all disciplines, significantly impacting the team’s performance. Now, India aim to secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time in five years, backed by a strong home crowd. They reached the World Group Playoffs in the 2020/2021 edition of the Billie Jean King Cup. Here’s a look at the milestones: First Major Achievement A significant milestone for India came …

Maaya Rajeshwaran joins Billie Jean King Cup squad

Maaya Rajeshwaran joins Billie Jean King Cup squad

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After her sensational run at the WTA Mumbai Open, 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran joins the Indian team for the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group-1 as a reserve player. Organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with All India Tennis Association (AITA) and Pune Metropolitan District Tennis Association (PMDTA), the prestigious tournament will take place at the Mhalunge Balewadi tennis complex from April 8 to April 12. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Maaya highlighted her goals for the year, stating, “My main goal for this year is to play the junior grand slams, while also playing in the women’s category. Hopefully, I can win a junior slam in the coming years; that is my mid-term goal.” The 15-year-old also spoke about her recent achievements at the Mumbai Open (a tournament also organized by the MSLTA) that catapulted her into the national spotlight. “The wildcard opportunity for the Mumbai Open was something special. The funny thing is that it wasn’t even part of the plan for me. It was MSLTA and Sunder …

Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff Act ‘Very Affectionate’ During Bar-Hopping Outing, Fueling Dating Rumors: Source

Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff Act ‘Very Affectionate’ During Bar-Hopping Outing, Fueling Dating Rumors: Source

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Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff were spotted out in the city, going bar hopping in New York. Amidst the dating rumors, the couple enjoyed their time being “very affectionate” around the gay bars after watching their friend, Andrew Scott, perform in the one-man production Vanya at the Lucille Lortel Theater. The sources close to the duo, who witnessed them not leaving each other’s side during their time out, revealed that they overheard Wolff saying that he and Eilish were a thing.  In the additional information shared with the media portal, it was stated that the Oscar-winning musician and her potential beau took a trip in the East Village, then to Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming, and ended at the Phoenix.  An insider claimed that the duo, along with their other friends, “were playing pool and were affectionate.” Meanwhile, the rumors of Eilish and Wolff dating have been making rounds on the internet for months. Moreover, Nat and his brother had also opened for the musician during her U.S. leg of the Hit Me Hard and Soft …