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Pliskova, Sabalenka, Swiatek move into US Open quarterfinals
Pliskova overcame two-time Australia Open singles champion Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and will next meet Aryna Sabalenka, who steered past Danielle Collins of the United States. No.1-ranked Swiatek lost the opening set to Germany's Jule Niemeier before switching gears to take the next two for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory. In a contest involving former world No.1 players, No.22 seed Pliskova overcame No.26 Azarenka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to secure a quarters berth.
Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan to undergo follow-up scan on right knee
Rizwan had suffered the injury in the 15th over of the India innings when he fell down awkwardly trying to collect a bouncer from Mohammad Hasnain from well over his head. Rizwan was in pain right away and the Pakistan physio rushed to the ground to tend to him. Despite the pain and discomfort, Rizwan went on to bat and made a crucial contribution for Pakistan, acting as the chief architect in the run chase with a 51-ball 71.
Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC book quarterfinals spot with win over Neroca
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12. Anirudh Thapa scored one and assisted in the other, to do the star turn for CFC in what was a game CFC could not lose and Neroca had to win, to survive in Asia's oldest football tournament. Chennaiyin looked the better side throughout and definitely had the more quality fire-power at this stage of the tournament, to come through quite comfortably in the end, in what was a pressure game for them in front of a boisterous home crowd.
Champions League 2022-23: Different form for Real Madrid, Sevilla ahead of opening matches
Real Madrid travel to Celtic Park in Glasgow with a 100 percent winning record this season and the reigning European champions will expect to continue their winning start, despite their rivals' excellent start to the season in Scotland. Celtic welcome Real Madrid after thumping traditional rivals Rangers 4-0 in the Old Firm clash at the weekend, and over 60,000 fans will provide a tremendous atmosphere.
US Open: Rublev beats Norrie to claim spot in quarterfinals
In a two-hour, 26-minute encounter marred by rain, Rublev won 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, gaining crucial breaks in all three sets to emerge victorious. He now awaits the winner of the match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and home favourite Frances Tiafoe in the last-eight stage. Four-time champion Nadal and Taifoe play later on Monday night.
US Open: Jessica Pegula beats Kvitova to reach first quarterfinal
Down 0-2 in the second set after winning the first easily. Pegula stormed back to take control of the match and won six games in a row in their fourth-round clash halted once by rain on Monday. The 28-year-old American won the match 6-3, 6-2 in one hour and 13 minutes to make the quarterfinals for the first time in the US Open. Pegula capitalised on her solid returns -- 27/44 points won on return (61 percent) as compared to Kvitova who claimed 22/53 points (42 percent). She also made fewer unforced errors -- 13 as against 24 by Kvitova and won six of the seven break points that ame her way whereas Kvitova could manage to win only two of the six chances she bagged.
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward, Vinicius Jr. becomes a Spanish citizen
"Real Madrid C. F. announces that our Brazilian player Vinicius Junior swore an oath of allegiance to the Spanish Constitution on Friday, September 2, thereby acquiring Spanish nationality from that moment onwards," Real Madrid informed in an official announcement on its website on Monday.
Champions League 2022-23: RB Leipzig coach Tedesco seeks international success for survival
Despite a well-equipped squad designed to achieve success on all stages, the mood around the 2022 German Cup winner at present seems far from enthusiastic. While the debate about suitable tactics, a new sporting director and unfulfilled expectations hamper a smooth start to the season, the Champions League is providing the chance for under-fire coach Domenico Tedesco to set a turning point.
FC Goa announce Brandon Fernandes as captain for ISL 2022-23
Brandon Fernandes was roped in by the Gaurs in the Hero ISL Players' Draft ahead of the 2017-18 season at the age of 23. The attacking midfielder has since gone from strength to strength with the club, making 85 appearances for them across all competitions in the past five seasons.
Road Safety World Series Season 2 schedule announced; India Legends vs South African legends on Sep 10
The Road Safety World Series tournament will take place in four cities: Kanpur, Indore, Dehradun, and Raipur. September will mark the beginning of the second season, while October will mark the start of the final leg of the tournament. The tournament will kick-off on September 10 at Kanpur where India Legends take on South African legends.
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