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Asia Cup 2022: All eyes on Dubai yet again as India, Pakistan gear up for another showdown
The Group A match was an absorbing affair between the two teams, which went into the final over before Hardik Pandya, after his spell of 3/25, took India home in a tense chase of 148 with a six over long-on. Many fans had manifested another India-Pakistan meeting to happen in the Super Four stage, and the cricketing gods made it come true.
Nick Kyrgios sets up mouth-watering clash against Daniil Medvedev in US Open
The 23rd seed Kyrgios, a Wimbledon finalist this year, fended off all seven break points he faced and took one hour, 54 minutes to get past the American on the Louis Armstrong Stadium, and will need to beat the tall Russian to secure his maiden appearance in the quarterfinals. Medvedev took the court after the pulsating three-hour final between Serena Williams and Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic inside Arthur Ashe Stadium and defeated China's Wu Yibing 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the second week for the fourth consecutive year
Zimbabwe score historic ODI win against Australia
Though Australia clinched the series 2-1, it was the manner in which the hosts capitulated which stood out, with nine of their batters scoring in single digits. Opener David Warner, with his patient 96-ball 94, helped the hosts to 141 before they were bundled out in 31 overs. In reply, Zimbabwe notched up the required runs for the loss of seven wickets in 39 overs for a memorable win. Brief scores: Australia 141 in 31 overs (David Warner 94; Ryan Burl 5/10) lost to Zimbabwe 142/7 in 39 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 35, Regis Chakabva 37 not out; Josh Hazlewood 3/30) by three wickets.
Celebrities, tennis stars pay tribute to Serena Williams and her illustrious career spanning 27 years
The American lost to Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 in a third-round match in front of a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium, at the US Open on Saturday (IST), signalling the end of her professional tennis career. Michelle Obama, the wife for former US president Barack Obama tweeted, "Congrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams! How lucky were we to be able to watch a young girl from Compton grow up to become one of the greatest athletes of all time. I'm proud of you, my friend-and I can't wait to see the lives you continue to transform with your talents."
Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic at US Open; brings curtains down on an illustrious career
Serena Williams, 73-time winner on the WTA Tour who also won a record-equalling six US Open titles, was given a standing ovation as she exited the court one last time with some of the most magical numbers of all time. Several top players including American Coco Gauff and Japan's Naomi Osaka, among other, paid tributes to the 40-year-old champion who is only fifth on the all-time list of winners on the WTA Tour.
World Championship badminton: Chen to face Yamaguchi in rematch of final
Chen beat Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia 21-17, 21-6 to set up a showdown with the Japanese star, who ousted Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 21-18, 21-18. Yamaguchi won a three-set thriller five days ago to record her fourth straight victory over Chen, who lost 14 times in their 22 meetings. "I feel no pressure since I just lost to her last week," Chen said. "I will try not to make the same mistakes and do my best."
India Jr badminton GP: Giant-killer Abhinav bows out with a tame loss
Local stars Tara Shah and Darshan Pujari gave Maharashtra some reason to cheer winning their respective matches. On a two-session-two-round day, Abhinav, who turned heads in the morning by knocking out world No.9 Prince Dahal of Nepal in Round 2 bowed in the last-16 round. Pitted against No. 11 Tushar Suveer, Abhinav lost tamely 21-11, 21-14. Overall six seeds made their exit -- four in the last-32 round and two in the pre-quarterfinals respectively.
Durand Cup 2022: Mohammedan Sporting top group A after 1-1 draw with Bengaluru FC
Pritam Singh got an early lead for MDSP in the first half, which was neutralized by Siva Sakthi in added time of the second. Both teams had already qualified for the knockout stages and the result meant that MDSP would face the Kerala Blasters in their quarter-finals while BFC would go up against Odisha FC in theirs. A minute later, MDSP got the opener. It was the culmination of a wonderful team moves down the left flank, from the space left open by a constantly overlapping Prabir Das.
Legends League Cricket: Brett Lee, Muralitharan, Watson emerge as top picks during players' draft
"Among the teams, Manipal Tigers spent the most amount of Rs 6,91,20,000 and have a remaining purse of 1,08,80,000. Tigers were followed closely by India Capitals as they spent Rs 6,38,80,000 and Gujarat Giants who splurged Rs 5,51,80,000 on their stars. Bhilwara Kings were the most economical as they spent Rs 5,62,20,000," said Raman Raheja, CEO and Co-Founder Legends League Cricket, in a media release.
US Open: Ons Jabeur needs three sets to advance; Kudermetova beats Dalma Galfi
The victory pushed Jabeur's record against Americans to 11-1 this season and put her into the fourth round of the US Open for the first time in her career. The Tunisian is the first player from her country to do well in the Grand Slams. It was a disappointing loss for Rogers, who for the past two years has dethroned several top seeds here in Flushing Meadows, including last year's victory over No. 1 Ash Barty. But when Rogers blinked and served a double fault at 6-4, 4-4, Jabeur took the opportunity and never looked back, taking seven of the last 10 games to seal the win.
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