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World No.1 Swiatek survives tough three-setter against Zheng; in French Open quarters
The former winner at Roland Garros dropped her first set in more than a month against Zheng, but rallied for a 6-7(5), 6-0, 6-2 win inside Court Philippe-Chatrier to extend her unbeaten run to 32 consecutive matches. Swiatek last lost a set on April 23, when she was taken the distance by Liudmila Samsonovaof Russia in the semifinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
Pak-Sri Lanka ODI series to mark beginning of new ICC Women's Championship cycle
After the completion of the T20I leg, Pakistan will aim to carry forward the winning momentum from the T20I series, which they won 3-0, into the three-match ODI leg with all the IWC matches to be held at the same venue in Karachi. This will be the first time Pakistan will be playing the Women's Championship ODIs on their home soil and they will hope to make the best use of the familiar conditions.
French Open: Pegula beats Begu to become 3rd U.S. woman in quarters
A quarterfinalist in back-to-back years at the Australian Open in 2021 and 2022, Pegula's best prior result in Paris was a third round showing last year. She didn't lose a set in her first three rounds to break new ground in 2022, but dropped serve twice against Begu to fall behind.
Gujarat Titans hold roadshow in Ahmedabad to celebrate IPL 2022 triumph
The Titans took the IPL trophy to the important roads of the City, to show it to their fans, who could watch the team triumph at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. Gujarat Titans played only one match at their home ground as the preliminary league matches were played in Maharashtra and the first two playoff matches in Kolkata.
French Open: Kasatkina storms past Giorgi to reach quarterfinals
Former World No.10 Kasatkina has yet to drop a set and indeed has conceded just 14 games in four matches so far. She has only lost serve on two occasions - neither to Giorgi, against whom she saved all six breakpoints. The 25-year-old Kasatkina had not reached the second week of a Grand Slam since making back-to-back quarterfinals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2018.
Fazza Dubai Para-badminton: Pramod Bhagat, Manasi Joshi, Manisha Ramadass crowned champions; India bag 17 medals
Promising Manisha Ramadass shone with two gold medals -- in the women's singles SU5 and women's doubles SL3-SU5 with Mandeep Kaur, who settled for the silver in women's singles SL3, on the final day of the event on Sunday.
Comparisons being drawn between Kohli and Buttler after Royals' loss in IPL final
Buttler, with 863 runs this season, took the Orange Cap. But there was little consolation for the Sanju Samsom-led side at it failed to win the title despite the best efforts of the England cricketer. With four explosive centuries, most fours and most sixes and the Orange Cap to his name, Buttler capped off his most successful run in the IPL.
Vaughan says Hardik Pandya is the future India captain
The Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium here to lift the prestigious IPL 2022 trophy on the back of finishing on top in the league table as well. Pandya's leadership skills have been praised by several current and former players and the England great, visibly impressed with the 28-year-old's captaincy, said that he could stake claim to India's captaincy in the next couple of years.
Critics said we didn't have batters or quality bowlers, but it's alright: Pandya
IPL newcomers Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday to lift the prestigious IPL 2022 trophy on the back of finishing on top in the league table as well. "Yes, we've hit a six in the first year itself," said Titans skipper Hardik Pandya, adding that, "It doesn't get bigger than this
Nadal survives Felix scare, sets up Djokovic blockbuster at French Open
The 35-year-old Nadal survived a major scare from Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in front of a packed crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier before advancing 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 and improving to 109-3 at the clay-court major. In a gripping clash, Nadal lost the first set in a match at Roland Garros for just the 11th time. However, the Spaniard kept his composure to move into the last-eight after four hours and 23 minutes.
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