Novak Djokovic comes through tough encounter with Taylor Fritz in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic fought off a strong challenge from Taylor Fritz to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the 11th time.
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"You Can't Just Say...": Jasprit Bumrah On ODI World Cup Final Heartbreak
Team India's defeat in the ODI World Cup 2023 final to Australia hurt every single citizen of the country. The team, understandably, was shattered considering it hadn't incurred a single defeat until the summit clash. Many cricketers took days to even share their reactions to the result on social media. Jasprit Bumrah, one of the pillars of the team, finally opened up on the heartbreak, saying the defeat hurt, and it should, as India were on a formidable run in the home World Cup.
Glenn Maxwell Actually Lost Consciousness After Late Night Drinking Session: Report
Flamboyant all-rounder Glenn Maxwell actually lost consciousness and did not respond to efforts to wake him up before he was rushed to hospital after a late night drinking session in Adelaide last week, according to a report. Earlier reports did not mention in detail under what circumstances Maxwell was taken to the hospital but a Sydney Morning Herald report said that he lost consciousness and woke up on the way. Maxwell was watching a concert when the incident took place. "...after the show, during which Maxwell was photographed with numerous members of the crowd, he and his friends retired to the backstage area where they drank and sang songs with 'Six and Out' (band) and other friends invited into the room," the report said, citing unnamed multiple sources.
Defending champion Sabalenka blasts into Australian Open semis
MELBOURNE: Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday (Jan 23) stormed past ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova, setting up an intriguing Australian Open semi-final with Coco Gauff.
Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka Blasts Into Australian Open Semis
Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday stormed past ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova, setting up an intriguing Australian Open semi-final with Coco Gauff. The world number two was untouchable in a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena, reaching the last four at a Grand Slam for the sixth consecutive time. She will meet Gauff next in a replay of last year's US Open final, which the American teenager won in three sets. After that defeat when favourite at Flushing Meadows, Sabalenka made clear she wants to ensure she is not a one-hit wonder.
"Can't See Any Of My Batsmen...": Rahul Dravid On India's Approach Against England
Head coach Rahul Dravid did not see Indian batters replying to England's 'Bazball' in kind but he said they will not be taking a backward step in the five-match Test series beginning here from Thursday. Dravid said India will formulate their game plans as per the situations that the match throws up at them in the rubber. "I don't think we are going out there to try to be ultra-attacking. I think we look to play what's in front of us, what the situation demands. But by nature, if you look at our top six-seven batsmen, there are a lot of guys who are naturally positive and look to take the game on.
Coco Gauff Grinds Past Marta Kostyuk Into Australian Open Semis
US Open champion Coco Gauff overcame huge resistance from the unseeded Marta Kostyuk on Tuesday to move into her first Australian Open semi-final. The American fourth seed wore down the Ukrainian in hot conditions on Rod Laver Arena to clinch a scrappy encounter 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 in three hours and eight minutes. She will face either defending champion and second seed Aryna Sabalenka or ninth-seeded Barbora Krejcikova on Thursday for a place in the final. After showing ominous form to race into the last eight, it was a far from convincing display by the 19-year-old, who struggled on serve and fluffed countless opportunities.
Novak Djokovic sees off tough Taylor Fritz to reach semi-finals at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic fought off a strong challenge from Taylor Fritz to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the 11th time.