Aryna Sabalenka 'addicted to wins' as she turns attention to Dubai Tennis Championships
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has described how she is “addicted to wins” after arriving in the UAE for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
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Manika Batra Stars In India's Win Over Hungary At World Championships
Manika Batra won both her singles matches as the Indian women's team edged out Hungary 3-2 for its first win of the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan on Sunday. However, the Indian men's team suffered a 1-3 loss to Poland in its second group game. It was a fine comeback from Manika who had lost both her singles against China on Friday when India stood on the cusp of a mega upset before falling short 2-3. Manika, who is India's top-ranked player at 36, had to dig deep against Dora Madaras in the opening singles before pulling off an 8-11, 11-5, 12-10, 8-11, 11-4 win on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz Admits Far From Best In Buenos Aires Exit
Carlos Alcaraz admitted to being "far from my true level" in a defeat to Nicolas Jarry at the semi-finals of the ATP Buenos Aires tournament on Saturday. The defending champion's surprise straight-sets loss to the Chilean came in the Spaniard's first tournament since he lost in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Two-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz had been hoping to reach his first final since falling to Novak Djokovic at the Cincinnati Masters in August, and to clinch a first title since Wimbledon last July.
World No 2 Alcaraz slumps to shock Buenos Aires semi-final loss
World number two Carlos Alcaraz slumped to a shock straight sets loss to Chile's Nicolas Jarry in the semi-finals of the ATP Buenos Aires tournament on Saturday.
Terzic calls for a quick solution to Bundesliga fan protests
Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic called for a "quick and sensible solution" to end supporter complaints against proposed foreign investment in the Bundesliga after matches on Saturday endured frequent disruptions from protesting fans.
Carlos Alcaraz Slumps To Shock Buenos Aires Semi-Final Loss
World number two Carlos Alcaraz slumped to a shock straight sets loss to Chile's Nicolas Jarry in the semi-finals of the ATP Buenos Aires tournament on Saturday. Defending champion Alcaraz, playing in his first tournament since losing in the Australian Open quarter-finals, was beaten 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 by his 28-year-old opponent. Two-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz had been hoping to reach his first final since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Masters in August and clinch a first title since Wimbledon in July.
Stephen Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu by 3 in All-Star shootout - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Stephen Curry might be considered the greatest shooter in basketball history. But Sabrina Ionescu certainly made him prove it on Saturday night as a part of NBA All-Star weekend.
Iga Swiatek battles past Elena Rybakina to complete Qatar Open title hat-trick
Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina in straight sets on Saturday to clinch a third consecutive title at the Qatar Open.