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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.

McLaren confident they can keep improving in 2024

WOKING, England : McLaren's preparations for the 2024 Formula One season are going to plan with the team confident they can continue last year's impressive performance gains, according to principal Andrea Stella.

Late penalty seals Burkina Faso win over Mauritania

:Bertrand Traore scored a stoppage time penalty as Burkina Faso claimed a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Tuesday, writing a piece of history in the process.

Bangladesh's Hossain banned for two years on corruption charges

Banglaesh allrounder Nasir Hossain has been banned for two years from all forms of cricket, with six months suspended, for breaching the sport's anti-corruption code, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Scotland name former England prop in squad for Six Nations

EDINBURGH :Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has largely gone with his tried and tested after naming four uncapped players in a 39-man squad for their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Feb. 3, the Scottish Rugby Union said on Tuesday.

Scotland name four uncapped players for Six Nations

EDINBURGH : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has largely gone with his tried and tested after naming four uncapped players in a 39-man squad for their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Feb. 3, the Scottish Rugby Union said on Tuesday.

Rangers squad revealed as Philippe Clement cancels kids club and throws open arms to returning stars

After the warmth of Spain, it's back to the cold of Glasgow for Rangers' next winter break friendly.

Iga Swiatek Up And Running At Australian Open As Carlos Alcaraz Makes Bow

Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. The Polish world number one came through 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 against the player she beat to win her first Grand Slam title, at the French Open in 2020. In-form Swiatek, 22, twice came back from a break down in a gruelling first set lasting 68 minutes but stepped on the gas in the second set, winning the final five games to finish with a flourish.

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

McLaren confident they can keep improving in 2024

Late penalty seals Burkina Faso win over Mauritania

Bangladesh's Hossain banned for two years on corruption charges

Scotland name former England prop in squad for Six Nations

Scotland name four uncapped players for Six Nations

Rangers squad revealed as Philippe Clement cancels kids club and throws open arms to returning stars

Iga Swiatek Up And Running At Australian Open As Carlos Alcaraz Makes Bow