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Rublev needs 8 match points to beat De Minaur in Qatar Open quarterfinals

DOHA: Andrey Rublev saved one match point and needed eight of his own to subdue Alex de Minaur 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (8) in the Qatar Open quarterfinals on Thursday. The tortuous journey to the win prompted Rublev to joke about de Minaur, “I wanna punch him.” The Russian fifth seed wasted a 5-2 lead in the last set against the Australian second seed, who forced the tiebreak with remarkable scrambling. But after 2 1/2 hours, Rublev was through to his fourth semifinals in Doha, where he won the title in 2020. He’ll face Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime, who beat Daniil Medvedev when the Russian retired after losing the first set 6-3. “I felt he was playing normal,” Auger-Aliassime said on court. “And then I broke, I held my serve.

Bavuma urges bowler discipline on batter-friendly wickets

South Africa’s batters will relish the placid wickets at the Champions Trophy venues but need their bowlers to be more disciplined after two chastening defeats in their recent Tri-Series fixtures in Pakistan, according to captain Temba Bavuma.

Auger-Aliassime into his 3rd semifinal of year after ill Medvedev retires from match

Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime will face Andrey Rublev in the Qatar Open semifinals after he beat fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev when the latter retired after losing the first set 6-3 on Thursday in Doha.

Afghanistan Captain Defends Playing Conditions At Home, Says "Because Of Security Issues..."

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against South Africa, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said that the team faces no pressure against Proteas and is here to win the title. Afghanistan will kickstart their ICC Champions Trophy campaign against South Africa at February 21 at Karachi, followed by matches against England (February 26 at Lahore), and Australia (February 28 at Lahore). Speaking ahead of the match as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, Shahidi said that there is a lot of difference between Afghanistan from the year 2019 till now and they have defeated Proteas in an ODI series before the CT2025.

Back-to-back WTA 1000 tournaments not helping top seeds, says Swiatek

DUBAI : Top seeds are struggling for results in the Middle East swing due to the crammed calendar and the travel involved in playing back-to-back WTA 1000 tournaments after a major, Iga Swiatek said after Thursday's quarter-final exit in Dubai.

Ireland coach pours cold water on Wales speculation

DUBLIN : Ireland coach Simon Easterby said reports linking him with the vacant Wales job were only speculation but did not rule out the possibility of taking on the role in the future.

Mike Prendergast wants Ireland hopefuls to put 'best foot forward'

Ireland 'A' head coach Mike Prendergast says this summer's Lions tour will open the door to senior caps for a number of hopefuls.

Kerry U-20 manager Tomás Ó Sé hates the way AFL is recruiting young Irish players

Kerry U-20 manager Tomás Ó Sé has claimed that one of his players, a Leaving Cert student, is being actively 'tapped up' by an AFL club.

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Rublev needs 8 match points to beat De Minaur in Qatar Open quarterfinals

Bavuma urges bowler discipline on batter-friendly wickets

Auger-Aliassime into his 3rd semifinal of year after ill Medvedev retires from match

Afghanistan Captain Defends Playing Conditions At Home, Says "Because Of Security Issues..."

Back-to-back WTA 1000 tournaments not helping top seeds, says Swiatek

Ireland coach pours cold water on Wales speculation

Mike Prendergast wants Ireland hopefuls to put 'best foot forward'

Kerry U-20 manager Tomás Ó Sé hates the way AFL is recruiting young Irish players