Alcaraz muscles past De Minaur for Rotterdam Open title
Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first indoor title Sunday, overpowering a spirited effort by Australia's Alex de Minaur to win the Rotterdam Open 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
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Alcaraz overcomes De Minaur to take Rotterdam title
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands : World number three Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first indoor title when he beat Australian third seed Alex de Minaur 6-4 3-6 6-2 in the Rotterdam Open final on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz Battles Into Rotterdam Final Date With Alex De Minaur
Carlos Alcaraz scrapped his way into the final of the Rotterdam Open on Saturday with a hard-fought and entertaining three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz. Superior court coverage and retrieving from the Spanish world number three overcame stubborn resistance from the Pole for a 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 win to set up a clash with Australia's Alex de Minaur in Sunday's final. "It was a very tight first set. I think he had chances to make it 6-0 so I just tried to fight every ball, every point," said Alcaraz.
Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series
:A clinical Australia took a little over three days to pound Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday.
Smith credits plans as Australia ace trial by spin in Sri Lanka
Australia captain Steve Smith attributed their 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka to the perfect execution of their batting plans against the turning ball in Galle.
Bosch replaces Nortje in Proteas' Champions Trophy squad
The Proteas have named Titans fast bowler Corbin Bosch in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Australia Win Second Test And Series Against Sri Lanka
Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0. Set a target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they romped to a commanding victory before lunch on day four. Steve Smith's men had earlier on Sunday bundled Sri Lanka out for 231, after the hosts had resumed on 211-8 from overnight. Sri Lanka's resistance lasted just 26 minutes, losing Kusal Mendis for 50 and Lahiru Kumara for nine.
Sailing-Britain win thrilling final to take SailGP honours in Sydney
SYDNEY : Dylan Fletcher's Britain prevailed over Giles Scott's Canada in a thrilling final on Sydney Harbour to take the honours in the third round of the SailGP season on Sunday and extend the team's lead at the top of the series standings.