Former world number one Naomi Osaka makes winning return to action
Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis as she beat Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 in the first round of the Brisbane International.
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Andy Murray beaten by Grigor Dimitrov in first round at Brisbane International
Andy Murray’s preparations for the Australian Open suffered a setback following a frustrating first-round loss to second seed Grigor Dimitrov at the Brisbane International.
"Can't Consider Yourself Great Coach If...": Justin Langer On How LSG Owner Convinced Him To Join Franchise
Former Australia opening batter Justin Langer will start his the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 following his appointment as head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Langer will replace Andy Flower who has joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as head coach for the upcoming season. Under Flower, LSG reached the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since the franchise joined the league in 2022. Meanwhile, Langer was the head coach of the Australian team between 2018 and 2022, before being replaced by Andre McDonald.
Dominant Iga Swiatek Sends Poland Into United Cup Quarter-Finals
Iga Swiatek left Spain reeling on Monday as Poland booked a 2-1 win to move into the quarter-finals of the United Cup whilst holders United States were beaten by hosts Australia. The 2-1 victory for Australia propelled them into the last eight as well. World number one Swiatek showed no mercy to Sara Sorribes Tormo in a 6-2, 6-1 singles victory before teaming up with Hubert Hurkacz to clinch the tie with a 6-0, 6-0 mixed doubles thrashing in just 53 minutes. Hurkacz was ambushed in the day's opening singles, losing 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Elgar looking to bow out on top
CAPE TOWN : Dean Elgar will looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.
Djokovic, Neymar and other sports stars celebrate New Year's Eve
After a hectic 2023, the world came together to celebrate the New Year with a sense of hope and optimism.
Naomi Osaka makes successful return to tennis after 'growing up so quickly'
Naomi Osaka returned to action on Monday with a fresh perspective that perhaps only motherhood can provide.
David Warner calls time on career in Tests and ODIs
Veteran Australian opener David Warner on Monday called time on his One-Day International career ahead of his farewell Test against Pakistan this week.