Jannik Sinner not thinking about doping case as he toasts Australian Open win
Jannik Sinner expressed pride in his continued ability to put his ongoing doping case to one side and dominate on court.
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Tsitsipas targeting third Dubai final after beating Sonego
DUBAI: After a five-year absence from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Greece star Stefanos Tsitsipas returned with a straight-sets victory on Monday, defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(4), 6-3 to advance to the second round.
Rachin Ravindra ton powers New Zealand into semis, hosts Pakistan out
RAWALPINDI: Rachin Ravindra struck a superb 112 to lead New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semifinals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh and in turn dump hosts Pakistan out of the semifinal race. The result in Rawalpindi also ensured India’s semifinal berth in the 50-over tournament as Bangladesh became the other team from Group A to be knocked out. Both New Zealand and India have two wins from two matches and will now meet in Dubai on Sunday to decide team one and two from the group. Pakistan, who won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, lost to New Zealand and then India in the first International Cricket Council (ICC) event they are hosting since the 1996 ODI World Cup. India refused to tour Pakistan due to political reasons and instead are playing all their matches in Dubai, which will host the final if the Asian giants go the distance. New Zealand have been the team to beat in this group after they humbled Pakistan by 60 runs in the tournament opener. Coming in as firm favorites in their second match, New Zealand elected to field first and spinner Michael Bracewell returned career-best ODI figures of 4-36 to restrict Bangladesh to 236-9. Chasing 237 for victory, New Zealand slipped to 15-2 and 72-3 before Ravindra and fellow left-hander Tom Latham, who made 55, added 129 for the fourth wicket. Both were dismissed before the end but New Zealand still achieved the target with 23 balls to spare. The Black Caps had a disastrous start when pace bowler Tasking Ahmed bowled first-match centurion Will Young for a duck. Bangladesh’s new pace sensation Nahid Rana took down Kane Williamson caught behind for five with a delivery bowled at 148.8 kph (92.4 mph). Ravindra, who returned to the team after
Hady Habib eyeing top 100 after historic Australian Open run
DUBAI: Life has been a whirlwind for Lebanese tennis player Hady Habib these past few months, but you would not know that by speaking to him, given his calm and collected demeanor.
Madison finds the Keys and coach Murray impresses – what we learned in Melbourne
Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are leaving Melbourne with added baggage after being crowned Australian Open champions.
Hard-court king of men’s tennis Jannik Sinner crowned Australian Open champion
Jannik Sinner cemented his status as the hard-court king of men’s tennis with his second-consecutive Australian Open title.
Jannik Sinner overwhelms Alexander Zverev to defend Australian Open crown
Jannik Sinner cemented his status as the hardcourt king of men's tennis with his second consecutive Australian Open title.
Madison Keys’ husband says wife finally got what she deserved with Melbourne win
Bjorn Fratangelo praised the perseverance of wife Madison Keys after she finally achieved her dream of winning a grand-slam title.