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Ominous Carlos Alcaraz Sweeps Into Australian Open Third Round

Rampant four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz dropped just five games in an ominous display of strength at the Australian Open on Wednesday to sprint into the third round. The Spanish third seed showed no mercy to Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka, who was taught a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 lesson on Margaret Court Arena in an 81-minute rout. "The less time you spend on court in the Grand Slams, especially in the beginning, it is going to be better," said Alcaraz, who won Roland Garros and Wimbledon last year but is yet to go beyond the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park.

India Captain Rohit Sharma To Visit Pakistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy, Report Explains Reason

Although India will play its Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue, the team captain is expected to visit the host nation Pakistan to attend the opening ceremony of the prestigious event, which is making a return after an eight-year hiatus, sources said. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning a grand opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy, tentatively scheduled for February 16 or 17, subject warm-up match itinerary. All team captains are to take part in the opening ceremony, which is a standard practice for ICC events.

Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka Chase History As Australian Open Hits Round Two

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will step up their bids for tennis history at the Australian Open on Wednesday, where Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will also be in second-round action. With new coach Andy Murray in his corner, Djokovic is in pursuit of an 11th Melbourne title and record 25th Grand Slam singles crown. Sabalenka is hunting down a rare hat-trick of consecutive Australian Open wins, a feat last achieved 26 years ago by Martina Hingis and only matched by four other women in history.

Pasukan Kluivert Mulai Kerja Analisa Pertandingan

Tim kepelatihan Patrick Kluivert sudah mulai bekerja. Alex Pastoor dan Denny Landzaat memperlihatkan sedang menganalisa pertandingan.

Saat Jairo Riedewald Main di Indonesia

Jairo Riedewald dikabarkan bakal menjadi pemain naturalisasi baru Timnas Indonesia. Eks pemain Liga Inggris itupernah merumput di Tanah Air, begini momennya.

Zheng suffers Australian Open shock against inspired Siegemund

MELBOURNE : Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was sent crashing out of the Australian Open second round after a shock 7-6(3) 6-3 defeat by unseeded German Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.

Gautam Gambhir Likened To Greg Chappell, 'Irritated' BCCI Official Slams Coach's Personal Aide

There has already been a review of the Indian cricket team's performance in Australia by the BCCI, while it is understood that Gambhir and senior players aren't on the same page on the issue of team culture. It is learnt that the head coach was not pleased with how some star players gave specific demands about hotels and practice timings during the tour of Australia. But, on the other side, senior players have felt a lack of communication from his end. Amid this ongoing tussle is the view of the national selection committee, which does not want the head coach to have too much of a say in selection matters.

Australian Open 2025: Day Four highlights, results

MELBOURNE : Highlights of the fourth day of the Australian Open on Wednesday (all times GMT):

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Ominous Carlos Alcaraz Sweeps Into Australian Open Third Round

India Captain Rohit Sharma To Visit Pakistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy, Report Explains Reason

Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka Chase History As Australian Open Hits Round Two

Pasukan Kluivert Mulai Kerja Analisa Pertandingan

Saat Jairo Riedewald Main di Indonesia

Zheng suffers Australian Open shock against inspired Siegemund

Gautam Gambhir Likened To Greg Chappell, 'Irritated' BCCI Official Slams Coach's Personal Aide

Australian Open 2025: Day Four highlights, results