WTA roundup: Top seed Alison Riske-Amritraj upset in Chennai
Anastasia Gasanova of Russia toppled No. 1 seed Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday in the first round of the Chennai Open in India.
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Ukraine counter-offensive is 'turning point of the war', says deputy PM
Ukraine's deputy prime minister admitted that her country was "preparing for the worst-case scenario" in terms of Russian retaliation but that until now, Ukraine had not been taken by surprise.
Canada's Zhao posts convincing opening win at Chennai Open over Australian opponent
Carol Zhao advanced to the second round of the Chennai Open tennis tournament with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Australia's Olivia Tjandramulia on Tuesday in India.
Chennai Open 2022: Ankita Raina Blown Away By Tatjana Maria
Experienced German Tatjana Maria outclassed India No. 1 Ankita Raina 6-0, 6-1 in the opening round of the singles main draw of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tennis tournament in Chennai on Tuesday. Russian Anastasia Gasanova sent top-seed Alison-Riske Amritraj packing with a 6-2 6-3 win in an hour and 29 minutes. The fourth-seed Maria proved too good for the 29-year old Indian, dashing her hopes in an hour and 15 minutes. The Wimbledon semifinalist did not allow Raina any chance.
Carlos Queiroz returns as Iran coach ahead of World Cup
Former Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed that he will take charge of the Iran national team a little more than two months before the start of the World Cup finals in Qatar.
Queiroz confirms Iran return as World Cup finals loom
Former Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed on Tuesday (Sep 13) that he will take charge of the Iran national team a little more than two months before the start of the World Cup finals in Qatar.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: The Destroyer looks shredded despite fight concerns
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr are gearing up for a revival of the famous boxing rivalry from the 90s where there fathers went toe-to-toe in a brutal rivalry.
Turning point? Ukraine's counter-offensive ups pressure on Putin
Then of course, there is Russia's response. Already, the Ukrainians are accusing Moscow of targeting civilian power and water installations as retribution for its stunning setback. What will Vladimir Putin do to reverse course and keep his promise to leave most Russians out of a so-called special military operation now in its 200th day? Will he stick to his pledge to spare fighting-age citizens from conscription? More broadly, how does the master of the Kremlin keep a lid on it all?