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Aryna Sabalenka Fights On As Carlos Alcaraz Muscles Into Melbourne Last 16

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in setting up an Australian Open showdown with talented teenager Mirra Andreeva on Friday while Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set before surging into the last 16. Also on day six in Melbourne, men's second seed Alexander Zverev staked his claim for a first major title with a third straight-sets victory. Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can later set up a blockbuster clash and Novak Djokovic steps up his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Alexander Zverev Zooms Into Australian Open Fourth Round

Second seed Alexander Zverev accelerated his march through the Australian Open on Friday with a straight-sets takedown of Briton Jacob Fearnley in the third round. The 27-year-old German put his foot to the floor on Margaret Court Arena to sweep past his 92nd-ranked opponent 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in 2hrs 2mins. His reward is a clash against the winner of an all-French showdown between Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils for a place in the quarter-finals. Victory was Zverev's 28th Australian Open win, putting him just one behind Boris Becker for the most by a German player.

Carlos Alcaraz Vows To Get Kangaroo Tattoo To Go With Maiden Melbourne Crown

Carlos Alcaraz plans to get a kangaroo tattoo should he win the Australian Open for the first time as he muscled into the Melbourne last 16 on Friday. The 21-year-old third seed dropped a set but was a class above Portugal's Nuno Borges on Rod Laver Arena, dumping him out 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2. It was the Spaniard's first time on centre court this year after being shunted to neighbouring Margaret Court Arena for his opening two matches. With the sun shining, he revelled in the atmosphere, rattling off 54 winners and nine aces, dominating from the baseline.

India Gear Up To Defend U-19 Womens T20 World Cup In Malaysia

India's GenNext cricketers will be eager to extend their dominance in the global stage as they seek to defend the title of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup beginning in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Clubbed with the West Indies, Sri Lanka and hosts Malaysia in Group A, India will begin their campaign against the Caribbeans at the Bayuemas Oval here on Sunday. India had won the last edition -- also inaugural -- held in South Africa in 2023, beating England by seven wickets in the final.

Japan's Only Sumo Grand Master Terunofuji To Retire

Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in over 30 years after the only yokozuna, Terunofuji, announced his retirement on Friday. The Mongolian-born 33-year-old has struggled with injuries and withdrew from the ongoing New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Thursday after forfeiting his bout. He told reporters that he was retiring to train young wrestlers after "a tough 14 years" in the ring.

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Aryna Sabalenka Fights On As Carlos Alcaraz Muscles Into Melbourne Last 16

Alexander Zverev Zooms Into Australian Open Fourth Round

Carlos Alcaraz Vows To Get Kangaroo Tattoo To Go With Maiden Melbourne Crown

India Gear Up To Defend U-19 Womens T20 World Cup In Malaysia

Japan's Only Sumo Grand Master Terunofuji To Retire

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