The Government of India announced the awardees for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and Arjuna Award for the year 2015. Sania Mirza became only the second tennis player to be nominated for the highest sporting honour.
Indo-Vietnamese pair won 2015 Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles title
The Indo-Vietnamese pair Sumit Nagal-Nam Hoang Ly on 12 July 2015 won the 2015 Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles title by defeating Opelka and Akira Santillan in the final match held in London.
Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis won women’s doubles title in Wimbledon
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis, the top-seeded Indo-Swiss pair of Tennis on 11 July 2015 won women’s doubles title at Wimbledon. With this title, Sania also became the first Indian women to win a Wimbledon title.
Novak Djokovic won the men’s singles title of Wimbledon
Defending champion Novak Djokovic on 12 July 2015 won men’s singles title of Wimbledon. In the final clash played in London, Serbian Djokovic defeated Roger Federer of Switzerland 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.
Novak Djokovic wins men’s single title at Australian Open
World’s topmost tennis player Novak Djokovic won men’s single title at Australian Open by beating Andy Murray.
Paes-Hingis team wins mixed double trophy at Australian Open
Leander Paes and Martina Hingis won mixed double trophy at Australian Open. With this Leander Paes won his 15th Grand Slam title. They beat Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic.
Serena Williams wins women’s single at Australian Open
Despite being sick, Serena Williams won Australian Open by defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia. By winning her sixth title at Melbourne Park, Williams crossed Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert in grand slam title wins.