The week in Asia's major football leagues
HONG KONG : Highlights from the week in Asia's major football leagues:
Melbourne Sport News
Interview: Sania Mirza discusses Dubai farewell, trailblazing exploits, legacy and more
DUBAI: Indian icon Sania Mirza will bow out of professional tennis the same way she entered it – doing things on her own terms and in her own way.
Australian Open success whetted Sabalenka’s appetite for more glory
DUBAI: Aryna Sabalenka says her maiden Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open last month has further fueled her hunger for success, as she looks to add more silverware to her cabinet. The world No.2 is undefeated so far in 2023, having won both tournaments she has contested to accrue a perfect 11-0 record. Sabalenka will put her winning streak on the line in Dubai this week, where she will make her first on-court appearance since lifting the trophy in Melbourne with victory over Elena Rybakina in the final three weeks ago.
Aryna Sabalenka targets Dubai success after making her Grand Slam breakthrough
Aryna Sabalenka believes her maiden Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open last month has further fuelled her hunger for success, as she looks to add more silverware to her cabinet.
Glenn Maxwell blasts 61 on return from injury, selection for India ODIs a possibility
Glenn Maxwell's return to competitive cricket after recovering from a freak injury turned out to be a successful one as he smoked a 61-run knock for his club Fitzroy-Doncaster on Saturday. Proving his match fitness, Maxwell smashed 5 fours and a couple of sixes in his side's close two-wicket win. Maxwell is now expected to play Marsh Sheffield Shied match for Victoria against South Australia on Monday and if he does well, the 34-year-old could be in line for national call-up for the 3 ODIs against India in March.Maxwell suffered a grievous leg injury last year in November when he fractured his left fibula at a friend's party days after Australia had made a premature exit from the ICC T20 World Cup.
Stefanos Tsitsipas makes winning return in his first match since Australian Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas made a winning return in his first match since the Australian Open final.
Dominic Dale sensationally dumps out Neil Robertson at the Welsh Open, will meet Yuan Sijun in third round
Dominic Dale caused a huge shock after dumping out Neil Robertson in round two of the Welsh Open with a 4-0 whitewash victory. Dale, who confessed prior to this clash that he is effectively semi-retired and practises only one hour a day knocked out the world No. 4 in an incredible upset in Llandudno.
‘A force to be reckoned with at Wimbledon’ – Monica Puig backing Andy Murray for summer resurgence
Former Olympic champion Monica Puig says Andy Murray will be ‘a force to be reckoned with at Wimbledon’ this summer and is in awe of the Scot’s fighting spirit. Murray has endured a challenging past three years and after undergoing a hip resurfacing operation in 2019, but managed to climb just outside the top 60 after an impressive showing at the Australian Open. Ad The former world No.