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Novak Djokovic passes Andrey Rublev test to face Sinner in Wimbledon semifinals
The Serbian will play Italy's eighth seed Jannik Sinner for a place in the final. Sinner booked his first Grand Slam semifinal appearance by beating Russia's Roman Safiullin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, reports Xinhua. However, Djokovic will play his 46th major semifinal, equalling Roger Federer's men's singles record.
Wimbledon: Judging with the results I had here, I do consider myself favourite, says Novak Djokovic
Following Tuesday’s quarterfinal victory against Andrey Rublev, the Serbian delivered a punchline, "It ain’t happening!" in his on-court interview, when asked about his fellow competitors' aim to stop his run at the season's third major. The World No. 2, who will next compete in his 46th major semifinal on Friday against Italian Jannik Sinner, doubled down on his statement in his post-match press conference.
Wimbledon 2023: Sinner storms into maiden Grand Slam semifinal with win over Roman Safiullin
The Italian eighth seed survived a fright when he lost the second set before fighting back to win the next two sets, emerging a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory in two hours and 14 minutes at No.1 Court. The 21-year-old Sinner thus became the third Italian man to reach the last four at Wimbledon, joining Nicola Pietrangeli (1960) and 2021 finalist Matteo Berrettini.
Wimbledon 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden march in men's doubles quarters
The Indo-Australian pair, seeded sixth, got the better of David Pel of the Netherlands and Reese Stalder of the United States in a tough three-setter, beating the unseeded opponents 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5) in two hours and 19 minutes. Bopanna, ranked 12th in the world doubles rankings, and world No. 16 Matthew Ebden, who won the Wimbledon doubles title with Max Purcell last year, put on a disciplined performance in the first set.
Wimbledon: Svitolina upsets world No 1 Swiatek to reach semifinals
The former World No.3 Elina Svitolina upset World No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 on Centre Court at Wimbledon to move into her third career Grand Slam semifinal, here on Tuesday.
1st Test: Jaiswal all set for debut as India enter transition phase, face West Indies challenge (preview)
India are tipped to name Jaiswal in the XI, off the back of a prolific stretch in domestic cricket in all three formats. Averaging over 80 in his first 26 First Class innings, Jaiswal made 265 in the second innings of the Duleep Trophy. The left-handed batter was given his first taste of senior international cricket as a stand-by squad member for India's World Test Championship 2023 Final.
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic calls for earlier start of matches at Centre Court
The defending champion sailed into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the 14th time after a curfew-delayed four-set win against Hubert Hurkacz. The Serbian takes on Andrey Rublev in Tuesday's quarterfinals. The 36-year-old was leading Poland's Hurkacz by two sets when play was suspended on Sunday night.
'I’m not actually sure…lot of concerns in middle-order’: Yuvraj on India’s chances in 2023 World Cup
So much so when he was asked about India's 2023 World Cup chances, Yuvraj Singh said: "I am actually not sure to be honest if they are going to win the World Cup, I can say like a patriot that India will win. I see a lot of concerns in the Indian team in the middle-order because of injuries.
‘Express yourself’: Rahane's message for Yashasvi ahead of potential Test debut
Averaging over 80 in his first 26 First Class innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal made 265 in the second innings of the Duleep Trophy Final last year, also enjoying a strong year of white-ball cricket, hitting 625 runs in the 2023 IPL, at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 163.61.
‘…Virat understands that not everyone can understand what we are going through’: Sunil Chhetri
The 38-year-old, who led the Blue Tigers to successive championship victories in the form of the Intercontinental Cup and the SAFF Championship, is eternally grateful for the love that the masses continue to shower upon him at every given opportunity. Speaking to the Indian Super League (ISL), Chhetri expressed ecstasy at the course that his playing career has undertaken.
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