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Carlos Alcarez Dominates On Return To Australian Open 2024 As Iga Swiatek Shines

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev put aside legal worries at home to progress. World number two Alcaraz was electric under the lights on Rod Laver Arena, demolishing French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-6 (7/5), 6-1, 6-2 in his first competitive match of the year. The Spaniard, gunning to unseat 10-time champion Novak Djokovic from the world number one spot, was tested in a tight first set but then moved through the gears, showcasing his full range of shot-making. Alcaraz, who will next face Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, said it was good to be back in Melbourne, where he has not been beyond the third round in his previous two visits.

Contrary To Final Scoreline, It Was A Tough Match Against Italy: Schopman

The Indian women's hockey team on Tuesday routed Italy 5-1 to enter the semifinals of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers here, but chief coach Janneke Schopman feels that the scoreline might not depict how tough it was out there in the middle. India finished second in Pool B behind USA and will now take on Pool A toppers Germany in the semifinals on Thursday. The top three sides from the tournament will qualify for Paris Olympics. "We have learnt from every match. In the first match, we didn't really play well. Our second game was really good and we were in control. This game against was a bit difficult, we struggled a little bit," Schopman said after the match.

Mallory Swanson signs NWSL-record $2M US free-agent deal with Red Stars

Mallory Swanson entered free agency for the first time and cashed in with a record-breaking four-year contract with the Chicago Red Stars worth a reported $2 million US, including a fifth-year option.

Cameron Carter Vickers interest puts Celtic on alert as West Ham one of THREE clubs in transfer demand

Cameron Carter-Vickers is wanted by West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Brentford. The Premier League trio have been monitoring the Celtic defender throughout this season, a source close to the US international has confirmed to Record Sport.

Udita Hits Brace As India Maul Italy 5-1 To Qualify For FIH Olympic Qualifier Semis

Udita Duhan capped her milestone 100th international appearance with a double strike that took India closer to a Paris ticket after hosts thrashed Italy 5-1 to enter the semi-final of the FIH Olympic Qualifier on Tuesday. Udita (1st minute, 55th), Deepika (41st), Salima Tete (45th) and Navneet Kaur (53rd) were the goal scorers for Indian team as it finished second in Pool B with two wins from three games behind United States, who remained unbeaten. India will take on Pool A toppers Germany in the semifinals on Thursday, while USA will be up against Japan. The top three teams will qualify for the Paris Olympics.

USWNT's Swanson NWSL's top-paid player with new Red Stars deal - ESPN

United States women's national team striker Mallory Swanson entered free agency for the first time and agreed on a record-breaking contract with the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars worth a reported $2 million including a fifth-year option.

In-Form Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube Set For Bumper Reward From BCCI: Report

The young Indian duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube are set to be rewarded for their exemplary performances. While Jaiswal is gradually becoming an all-format player for the Indian team, Dube has done enough in the shortest format to become a central figure in the Indian T20I team. The duo's names weren't part of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s list when the central contracts were drawn in March last year, but they are closer to getting a spot this time around, as per a report.

USA Maintain All-Win Record, Beat New Zealand 1-0 To Enter FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier Semis

Elizabeth Yeager converted a penalty corner in the second half as United States eked out a fighting solitary goal victory over New Zealand to storm into the semi-finals of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier with an all-win record on Tuesday. Yeager found the back of net in the 17th minute from USA's third penalty corner in their final Pool B match. New Zealand started on a positive note and made some good moves to enter the American circle initially but lost the momentum as the match progressed. After having weathered the early pressure from the Black Sticks, the American got their footing into the match and secured their first penalty corner in the eighth minute, only to be denied by the side bar.

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Carlos Alcarez Dominates On Return To Australian Open 2024 As Iga Swiatek Shines

Contrary To Final Scoreline, It Was A Tough Match Against Italy: Schopman

Mallory Swanson signs NWSL-record $2M US free-agent deal with Red Stars

Cameron Carter Vickers interest puts Celtic on alert as West Ham one of THREE clubs in transfer demand

Udita Hits Brace As India Maul Italy 5-1 To Qualify For FIH Olympic Qualifier Semis

USWNT's Swanson NWSL's top-paid player with new Red Stars deal - ESPN

In-Form Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube Set For Bumper Reward From BCCI: Report

USA Maintain All-Win Record, Beat New Zealand 1-0 To Enter FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier Semis