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India drawn to meet Norway in Davis Cup, away tie dates clash with Asian Games

Davis Cup team was on Thursday drawn to meet Norway in its next World Group I tie, an away contest which will clash with the Asian Games in September. The Davis Cup tie will be held either on September 16-17 or 17-18 while tennis events at the Asian Games are scheduled to be held from September 10-14. Even if the Indian players complete their Asian Games engagement by April 14, it will be practically difficult to reach Norway for the tie since the players need to acclimatise before they take to the courts.

Manchester City ahead of Real Madrid in race for Erling Haaland, willing to offer release clause - Paper Round

City leading Haaland chase Erling Haaland looks likeliest to join Manchester City, though Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain remain options. Real do not want to pay Mino Raiola’s demands of 30 million euros a year after tax, whereas Manchester City are able to meet the request, and will make him their main striker. As well as that, Marca reports that City are willing to put in a transfer release clause which would allow him to move to Spain in future.

Ruud reaches first Masters 1000 final with victory in Miami

World No 8 Casper Ruud is into his maiden ATP Masters 1000 final following a straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Open.

Casper Ruud overcomes 'brutal' weather to beat Francisco Cerundolo in Miami Open semi-finals

Casper Ruud overcame ‘brutal’ conditions to book his place in a first ATP Masters 1000 final with victory over Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Open. The Norwegian is rising sharply up the ranks, and after three defeats at the semi-final stage of Masters 1000 events — he eased to a 6-4 6-1 win over Cerundolo. Ad/> Ruud made his name on clay courts, but at the fourth time of asking he advance to a Masters 1000 final on the hard courts in Florida — and became the first Norwegian to do so.