Djokovic 'extremely proud' to break Graf's world No 1 record ahead of Dubai title bid
Novak Djokovic said he was "extremely proud" to break Steffi Graf's record of most weeks at the top of the world rankings.
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Thomas And Uber Cup: Indian Men's Team Qualifies For Knock-Out Round
The Indian men's badminton team notched its second successive win with a 5-0 thrashing of Canada in a group tie to qualify for the knock-out round of the Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Monday. With its second impressive result, the Indian team, which defeated Germany 5-0 on Sunday, is certain to finish in the top-2 in Group C and thus qualify for the knock-out round.
Thomas And Uber Cup: Indian Men's Team Starts Campaign With 5-0 Win Over Germany
The Indian men's badminton team began its Thomas Cup campaign in an emphatic manner, thrashing Germany 5-0 on Sunday. World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen started the proceeding with an easy 21-16 21-13 win over world no 64 Max Weisskirchen. The doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirsg Shetty had to dig deep as they were stretched to a three gamer by Jones Ralfy Jansen and Marvin Seidel.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Lead India's Quest For Medal At Thomas, Uber Cup Final
Focus will be on double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen as the Indian badminton contingent resumes its quest for a medal at the Thomas and Uber Cup Final beginning on Sunday. No Indian men's team has ever won a medal in the Thomas Cup, having failed to reach the semifinal even once. But the women had two semifinal finishes in successive editions of the Uber Cup to clinch two bronze medals in 2014 and 2016. Last year, both the men's and women's teams signed off their campaigns at the quarterfinal stage.
Alexia Putellas beats Beth Mead and Alex Morgan to win Best FIFA Women’s Player award for second year in a row
Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas has won The Best FIFA Women’s Player award for the second year in a row, beating England’s Beth Mead to the prize. Putellas, 29, was a key part of the Barca team that did a league and cup double last season, winning all 30 of their league matches to finish with a perfect record. Ad They also won the Spanish Super Cup and reached the Women’s Champions League final.
Boris Becker on Novak Djokovic surpassing Steffi Graf - 'I never thought this record could be broken
Eurosport's Boris Becker says he “never thought” Steffi Graf’s record of 377 weeks as world No. 1 would be beaten, describing Novak Djokovic’s achievement to beat it as “unbelievable”. Djokovic surpassed Graf’s record on Monday as he prepares to make his first appearance since winning the 2023 Australian Open in January, by competing at the Dubai Tennis Free Championships this week.
Ex-USMNT boss Klinsmann named South Korea head coach
Former United States boss Jurgen Klinsmann has been named head coach of South Korea, the country's football association said on Monday.
Talking points of the 2023 Formula One season
Red Bull's Max Verstappen is targeting a third successive Formula One title, rivals Ferrari have a new boss and Las Vegas brings a third U.S. race to the party this season.