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Steve Smith Predicts "Bright Future" For Young Prodigy Sam Konstas

Australia's interim captain Steven Smith expects a "bright future" for young Sam Konstas after witnessing his explosive display in the Boxing Day Test against India. In front of a sold-out crowd, Konstas walked alongside Usman Khawaja to open for Australia against a proven Indian pace express. A mixed set of emotions took over the MCG when Konstas fended off his first couple of deliveries. But all it took was one shot to change the dynamics of the entire situation. The sold-out crowd, along with those glued to their TV screens, struggled to believe what Konstas had achieved.

Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti Team Exits ASB Classic With Semifinal Defeat

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti frittered away a solid start to make a semifinal exit from the ASB Classic in Auckland on Friday. The unseeded Indo-French combine had the momentum but the top seeded pair of Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus bounced back strongly to win 3-6 6-1 5-10 in the last-four pairs match of the ATP 250 event. Bhambri and Olivetti took 90 points each and spilt USD 10150 for their effort in the hard court tournament. Before teaming up with Olivetti, India No. 2 Bhambri gained valuable experience on the Tour partnering with Venus, entering the Australian Open well-prepared.

Nick Kyrgios 'Vows' To Shake Up Tennis As He Eyes Australian Open Comeback

Nick Kyrgios, who is set to make his long-awaited return to Melbourne Park for the first time in three years, after undergoing knee and wrist surgeries over the past year, admits that his return has been an emotional rollercoaster. After nearly a year away from competitive tennis, Kyrgios's return has been anything but straightforward. His comeback began at the Brisbane International, where he played two doubles matches with Novak Djokovic and narrowly lost a singles encounter to rising star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. However, lingering wrist pain and a minor abdominal injury have raised concerns about his readiness for Melbourne Park.

Veteran Monfils defies age to book spot in Auckland final

Former world number six Gael Monfils clinched a 7-6(5) 6-4 win over Nishesh Basavareddy in the Auckland Classic semi-finals on Friday to become the second-oldest player to reach an ATP Tour final since 1990.

Snooker-O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds

LONDON : Record eight-times Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from this year's tournament on medical grounds, organisers said on Friday.

Felix Auger-Aliassime reaches final at Adelaide International

Felix Auger-Aliassime has advanced to the final of the Adelaide International.

Swiatek, Sinner discuss their doping cases ahead of the Australian Open

Iga Swiatek, a self-described "control freak," is taking new precautions — including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point — after a doping case she described Friday as "probably, like, the worst time in my life."

Iga Swiatek felt ‘awkward’ making excuses for absence during doping ban

Iga Swiatek admitted she felt awkward about not being able to be honest regarding her absence from the tour.

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Steve Smith Predicts "Bright Future" For Young Prodigy Sam Konstas

Yuki Bhambri-Albano Olivetti Team Exits ASB Classic With Semifinal Defeat

Nick Kyrgios 'Vows' To Shake Up Tennis As He Eyes Australian Open Comeback

Veteran Monfils defies age to book spot in Auckland final

Snooker-O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds

Felix Auger-Aliassime reaches final at Adelaide International

Swiatek, Sinner discuss their doping cases ahead of the Australian Open

Iga Swiatek felt ‘awkward’ making excuses for absence during doping ban