Iga Swiatek passes Sofia Kenin test in style to seal second-round spot at Australian Open
Iga Switatek came through her tricky Australian Open first-round clash with Sofia Kenin after beating the 2020 champion in straight sets on Tuesday.
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England women's coach Wiegman extends contract to 2027
Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract as England women's coach and will remain in charge of the team for the 2027 Women's World Cup, the Football Association said on Tuesday.
India's Nagal guaranteed big payday after stunning win in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : Sumit Nagal, India's top-ranked singles player, was left with less than a thousand dollars in his bank account at one point last year so it was no surprise he was beaming on Tuesday after ensuring a bumper payday at the Australian Open.
Primetime Rybakina fights her way past Pliskova into second round
MELBOURNE : Third seed Elena Rybakina made a slow start but shifted into top gear when it mattered to down tricky Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-6(6) 6-4 in the opening round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Only Rs 80,000 In Bank To Australian Open 2024 Show - Sumit Nagal's Current Prize Money Is...
India's top-ranked singles tennis player Sumit Nagal stunned World Number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakstan to move to the second round of the Australian Open 2024 on Tuesday. It was a sensational victory for Nagal as he won 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) in a match that lasted two hours and 38 minutes. This was the first time since 1989 that an Indian tennis player beat a seeded opponent in a Grand Slam. The last instance was back in 1989 when Ramesh Krishnan defeated Mats Wilander, the then world number one and defending champion at the Australian Open. This victory was one of the biggest achievements in Nagal's career and a significant step forward for a tennis player who was in the headlines for his struggles.
Snubbed For England Series, India Star Still Eager To Play 100 Tests
Ajinkya Rahane, the man who captained the Indian team in the memorable Border-Gavaskar Test series triumph in Australia in 2020-21 season, finds himself in a sticky position where he seems to have been fazed out of the Indian team. Rahane, who is with the Mumbai squad in the ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign, understands his situation but has not given up on playing 100 Tests for India as he remains determined for a comeback. Rahane last played for India on the tour of West Indies in July 2023. The 35-year-old, who has featured in 85 Tests, is captaining Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. "My goal is to secure both the Ranji Trophy and the bigger objective of playing in 100 Test matches," Rahane told reporters after Mumbai's second successive outright win in the competition.
Yuki Bhambri-Robin Haase Pair Loses In Australian Open Men's Doubles First Round
India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points in the deciding set to go down against Nicolas Barrientos of Colombia and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the Australian Open men's doubles first round in Melbourne on Tuesday. The unseeded Indo-Dutch pair lost 6-1 6-7 (8-10) 6-7 (7-10) in the opening round match that lasted two hours and 26 minutes. After Bhambri and Haase won the first set, their opponents made a comeback into the match by taking the second set in tie-break.
Iga Swiatek too strong for Sofia Kenin at Australian Open
Iga Swiatek won the battle of the grand slam champions against Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open.