‘Proud’ Ukrainian Iulian Boiko motivated to impress in Turkey
Ukraine teenager Iulian Boiko secured a place in the last 64 of the inaugural Nirvana Turkish Masters and hopes to continue flying the flag for his homeland on the World Snooker Tour.
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Turkish Masters 2022 snooker: Ding Junhui rallies from 4-1 down to beat Robert Milkins, Yan Bingtao makes last 32
Ding Junhui won four frames in a row as he rallied to beat Robert Milkins 5-4 and reach the last 32 of the Turkish Masters in Antalya. Ding looked to be heading for defeat after falling 4-1 behind against Milkins. Ad/> However, he made back-to-back centuries, a 131 total clearance and a 105 break, to get back into the contest and managed to secure his place in the next round.
Sania, Ankita, Karman named in Indian Billie Jean King Cup team for upcoming competition
Sania Mirza and singles players Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi were on Tuesday named in the five-member Indian Billie Jean King Cup team for the Asia/Oceania Group I competition, beginning April 12 in Antalya, Turkey. Rutuja Bhosale also kept her place in the side while Riya Bhatia replaced Zeel Desai in the squad. India had lost 1-3 to Latvia in the play-offs in April last year to get back to the zonal competition.
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Turkish Masters 2022 LIVE - Ding Junhui, Yan Bingtao start the day before Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy
Hello there Welcome back to the second day of the inaugural Turkish Masters in Antalya. Ad/> John Higgins and Kyren Wilson were among the winners on Monday and Ding Junhui and Yan Bingtao get things started today.
Higgins marches on at inaugural Turkish Masters
John Higgins breezed into the last-32 of the inaugural Nirvana Turkish Masters with a 5-2 victory over top amateur star Dylan Emery.
Turkish Masters: Extraordinary John Higgins fluke on pink seals frame against Dylan Emery in Antalya
John Higgins benefitted from a huge slice of luck to take the lead against Dylan Emery in their opening-round match at the Turkish Masters. Emery is the European U21 snooker champion and as a result earned a two-year tour card starting from next season.
Defender causing a stir in London as Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham scout Korea star
Arsenal and Chelsea have reportedly joined Tottenham and two continental clubs in monitoring the progress of Fenerbahce defender Kim Min-jae.