Dayana Yastremska: Ukrainian into Lyon Open final a week after fleeing Russian bombings
Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska said the support she has received since escaping Russian bombings last week has helped her reach the final of the Lyon Open.
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Davis Cup heavyweights Australia, Spain and France into finals
Davis Cup Saturday where they were joined by fellow multiple champions Spain and France. Lleyton Hewitt's Australians went into day two tied 1-1 with Hungary and were fighting an uphill battle after Fabian Marozsan and Mate Valkusz upset John Peers and Luke Saville to clinch the doubles 6-4, 6-4. That left world number 30 Alex de Minaur needing to win against 35th-ranked Marton Fucsovics to keep the clash alive -- and backed by a rowdy crowd at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena he battled through 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.
Russia-Ukraine war: Dayana Yastremska reaches Lyon Open semis after barely escaping war
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Davis Cup: No Rafael Nadal, no problem as 'super special' Carlos Alcaraz enjoys flying start
Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning start to his Davis Cup career on Friday, helping six-time champions Spain to a comfortable 2-0 lead over Romania on the first day of their qualifying tie. The 18-year-old Alcaraz, ranked 19 in the world, swept past the experienced Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 on the clay courts of Marbella. "I was nervous, but no more than usual. Having an experience like this in the Davis Cup helps you grow as a player and as a person," said Alcaraz widely seen as his country's tennis heir apparent to Rafael Nadal who has skipped this tie.
Ukrainian Yastremska maintains Lyon run
Dayana Yastremska has maintained her emotional run at the Lyon Open by beating fifth-seed Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to book a semi-final spot.
Whitecaps re-sign veteran forward Ricketts
Forward Tosaint Ricketts is returning to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Indian paddlers assured of at least 2 silver medals in WTT Contender
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee entered the finals of their respective table tennis events, assuring the country of at least two silver medals in the ongoing WTT Contender Muscat 2022. Manav and Archana reached the mixed doubles final on Thursday night, beating Nandor Ecseki and Leila Imre of Hungary 11-9, 11-7, 11-5. They will play the Chinese duo of Wang Chuqin and Chen Xingtong in the final on Saturday.
Ukraine war: Which countries are sending weapons and aid to forces fighting the Russian invasion?
While the war in Ukraine continues to rage, countries across the globe have offered their military support to the Ukrainian government to fight off Russia's invasion.