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'Like Drugs, I Guess': Dominic Thiem Faces Retirement Without 'High' Of Winning

Dominic Thiem admitted he will miss the "high" of winning after his Grand Slam career came to an end at the US Open on Monday on the same Arthur Ashe court where he won his only major in 2020. The injury-plagued former world number three went down to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 defeat to American 13th seed Ben Shelton, his eighth first round exit at his last 10 Slams. Thiem had already announced his intention to retire from tennis on home ground in Vienna in October, giving up on his fruitless battle to fully recover from a persistent wrist injury.

American Iva Jovic, 16, makes history with US Open upset over Magda Linette

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American Iva Jovic, 16, wins opening US Open match - ESPN

NEW YORK — Iva Jovic, a 16-year-old from California, eliminated 2023 Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette of Poland 6-4, 6-3 on Monday.

UTT 2024: PBG Bengaluru Smashers Face Puneri Paltan Table Tennis In Clash Of Giant-Slayers

Both PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis will look to continue their winning ways when they meet in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday. The teams won their first ties against Chennai Lions and Ahmedabad SG Pipers, courtesy of giant-killing efforts by Jeet Chandra and Ayhika Mukherjee. The franchise-based league is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).