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Iga Swiatek: Will world No. 1 become first repeat WTA winner at Indian Wells since Martina Navratilova in 1991?

Indian Wells is often regarded as the biggest tournament of the tennis season outside the Grand Slams and season-ending finals – so why has it been so unpredictable in recent years? On the men’s side there have been five different champions in the last five editions, including Taylor Fritz in 2022 and Cameron Norrie in 2021, and on the women’s side there has not been a repeat winner since Martina Navratilova won back-to-back titles in 1990 and 1991. Ad That’s the longest streak without a repeat champion at a WTA 1000.

Kidambi Srikanth Pulls Out, Lakshya Sen Top Indian Contender At German Open

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth has pulled out of the German Open Super 300 badminton tournament which starts with the qualifiers on Tuesday. While Srikanth will be missing in action, finalist of the last edition, Lakshya Sen will hope to go the distance this time as he spearheads the Indian challenge. Sen, and newly-crowned national champion Mithun Manjunath, will be the top Indian players. Sen, the reigning Commonwealth Games gold medallist, had defeated world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen in the semifinals, only to lose the final in the last edition.

WPL 2023, DC vs UPW: Meg Lanning, Jess Jonassen Take Delhi Capitals To Second Straight Win

Skipper Meg Lanning smashed her second consecutive half century and Jess Jonassen produced an all-round show as Delhi Capitals flexed their batting muscle for a 42-run win over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League here on Tuesday. Lanning led from the front with an entertaining 70 off 42 balls as Delhi Capitals once again flaunted their firepower to reach 211 for four against UP Warriorz after being put in to bat. Jess Jonassen, who hammered an unbeaten 42 off 20 balls, returned to take three wickets that shut the door on UP Warriorz, who ended at 169 for five in 20 overs.

ISL: Sunil Chhetri Strikes As Bengaluru FC Go One Up On Mumbai City FC In Semi-final

Star striker Sunil Chhetri struck a late goal as a substitute to help Bengaluru FC eke out a 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC in the first leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final in Mumbai on Tuesday. Chhetri's 78th minute goal gave the Blues a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Bengaluru on Sunday. As they have all season, the Islanders were once again the team that dominated possession and created more scoring chances than their opponents. In the second minute, Greg Stewart set the pace down the right with a low cross back into the box for Bipin Singh, whose shot was blocked by Prabir Das. The defender was called into action again just ten minutes later to deny Lalengmawia Ralte and Jorge Diaz after a one-two.

Rishabh Pant Plays Chess, Asks Fans To Guess His Opponent In A Cryptic Post

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who met with a horrific road accident in December last year, shared a cryptic post on his Instagram on Tuesday. The 25-year-old cricketer sustained multiple injuries in a road accident on December 30 and although his car caught fire due to the incident, Pant was able to safely escape in time. Pant has been sharing updates on his health with his fans on social media at regular intervals but his latest Instagram story left the fans confused.

Proteas coach Conrad backs veteran Elgar: If the player is still performing, they'll stay

Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad said a senior candidate like Dean Elgar remains a cornerstone of his team even though South Africa is at the short end of the stick regarding Test match scheduling.

England taking no risks with Jofra Archer with Ashes and World Cup on the horizon

England will be taking no risks with fast bowler Jofra Archer's return to action following his 22-month injury nightmare.

Hometown hero Fritz, No.1 Swiatek eye title defences at Indian Wells

LOS ANGELES : Taylor Fritz's bid to retain his Indian Wells crown is boosted by a depleted men's field while Iga Swiatek will look to become the first woman to go back-to-back in the desert in three decades when main draw action kicks off on Wednesday.

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Iga Swiatek: Will world No. 1 become first repeat WTA winner at Indian Wells since Martina Navratilova in 1991?

Kidambi Srikanth Pulls Out, Lakshya Sen Top Indian Contender At German Open

WPL 2023, DC vs UPW: Meg Lanning, Jess Jonassen Take Delhi Capitals To Second Straight Win

ISL: Sunil Chhetri Strikes As Bengaluru FC Go One Up On Mumbai City FC In Semi-final

Rishabh Pant Plays Chess, Asks Fans To Guess His Opponent In A Cryptic Post

Proteas coach Conrad backs veteran Elgar: If the player is still performing, they'll stay

England taking no risks with Jofra Archer with Ashes and World Cup on the horizon

Hometown hero Fritz, No.1 Swiatek eye title defences at Indian Wells