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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Annabel Croft makes admission about Johannes Radebe and her late husband after 'life-changing' move
Annabel Croft has made an admission about Johannes Radebe and her late husband after describing her decision to take part in Strictly Come Dancing as 'life-changing'.
Exhausted Aussie tennis ace Kyrgios says 'I don't want to play anymore'
Nick Kyrgios says that "I don't want to play anymore" but will give his tennis career another one or two years, days after pulling out of his home Australian Open.
Davis Cup: Ramkumar Ramanathan To Lead India Against Pakistan On Grass Court
Ramkumar Ramanathan was on Sunday named in a five-member squad for the grass court challenge against Pakistan -- a clear sign that an Indian Davis Cup side is preparing to play on Pakistan soil for the first time in 60 years even as AITA awaits ITF tribunal's decision on its appeal against travel to neighbouring nation on security concerns. India last travelled to Pakistan way back in 1964 when they beat the hosts 4-0.
'Superstar' Osaka's return a boost for women's tour, says Mouratoglou
The women's tour needs superstars and will benefit from former world number one Naomi Osaka's return following a 15-month break, top tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou said.
Tennis Premier League: Bengaluru, Punjab, Bengal, Delhi Enter Semifinals
The fifth day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) powered by Clear season 5 saw a series of enthralling matches being played out on the day as the league stage came to an end and the top four teams booked their berth in the semi-finals of season 5. The round of fixtures on Day 5 of the Tennis Premier League began with a highly anticipated clash between Hyderabad Strikers and Delhi Binny's Brigade. The match started with the Women's Singles Category as Ellen Perez of Hyderabad Strikers went up against Sahaja Yamalapalli of Delhi Binny's Brigade. The game ended 12-8 in favour of the Hyderabad Strikers. It was followed by the Men's Single Category which saw Niki Poonacha of Hyderabad Strikers go up against Denis Novak of Delhi Binny's Brigade, the clash ended in favour of the Hyderabad Strikers with a score of 12-8. Ellen Perez and Saketh Myneni of the Hyderabad Strikers played against Sahaja Yamalapalli and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan of the Delhi Binny's Brigade in the Mixed Doubles Category, which ended in 6-14 in favour of Delhi. In the Men's Doubles Category, Saketh Myneni and Niki Poonacha of Hyderabad Strikers came out on top in the clash against Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Dennis Novak of Delhi Binny's Brigade, as the match ended 9-11. Delhi Binny's Brigade won the fixture against Hyderabad Strikers as it ended, 39-41 in their favour. Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan of Delhi Binny's Brigade was awarded Player of the Match.
Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj Become First Asian Men To Be Inducted In International Tennis Hall Of Fame
Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes and broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj of India have become the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Besides the duo, renowned journalist and writer Richard Evans have also been elected in the Ultimate Honour in Tennis. Paes, an 18-time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles, has been selected in the player category, while Amritraj and United Kingdom's Evans are inductees in the contributor category, which is considered for election every two years.
Andreescu to miss Australian Open due to nagging back injury
Bianca Andreescu won't play in next month's Australian Open because of a nagging back injury.