Australia's John Millman forced out of Mexico Open after sustaining eye injury
Australia's John Millman has been forced to retire from his first-round match at the Mexico Open after suffering an eye injury in bizarre circumstances.
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French Open finalist Pavlyuchenkova out for 10 weeks with knee injury
French Open finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has a knee injury that will rule her out of action for up to 10 weeks, she said on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Russian reached a career-high ranking of number 11 in November after a successful 2021 season in which she reached her maiden Grand Slam final in Paris, won the Olympic mixed doubles gold medal and led Russia to the Billie Jean King Cup title. "Unfortunately, I'm out for 10 weeks, due to my ongoing knee injury. Doing my rehab and everything I can to be back soon and as fit as ever," Pavlyuchenkova tweeted.
Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament: Nitu, Anamika Enter Quarter-Finals
Indian boxers Nitu and Anamika progressed into the quarter-finals after registering comprehensive victories on the second day of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. Nitu began the day's proceedings brilliantly against the Russian boxer Iuliia Chumgalakova and exhibited a skillful display to secure a dominating win by a unanimous margin in the 48kg opener on Monday night. Next in action, Anamika, too, looked in good touch during her 50kg preliminary bout as she defeated the local favourite Zlatislava Chukanova 4-1.
Rafael Nadal beats Denis Kudla in straight sets victory in Mexico
Rafael Nadal made a winning return to the court with a straight-sets victory in Mexico in his first match since claiming his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Daniil Medvedev beats Benoit Paire to kick off quest for world No. 1 ranking
Daniil Medvedev battled past Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start. The contest looked like it would be a one-sided affair when Paire dumped a lifeless forehand into the net to hand Medvedev the first set in 51 minutes. But Paire flexed his muscle in the second, attacking the Russian's serve to race out to a 4-2 lead.
R Praggnanandhaa finishes 11th in Airthings Masters, misses out on quarterfinals
R Praggnanandhaa defeated Russia's Vladislav Artemiev in the 15th and final round of the preliminary phase of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament, but missed out on qualifying for the quarterfinals. The 16-year-old started the final day of the preliminary rounds with a draw against German Vincent Keymer in round 13 before going down to Hans Mokko Niemann (USA) in the next. His stirring win over world champion Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round caused a flutter but up-and-down performances pegged Praggnanandhaa back.
Lloyd Harris' losing streak extends to 5 in a row in 2022
South African tennis ace Lloyd Harris' horrid start to 2022 continued on Tuesday when he was beaten in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Tennis-Medvedev makes winning start in quest for top rank, Nadal sails through
(Reuters) -Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.