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"Most Frustrating Part": Stefanos Tsitsipas First Big Name To Fall At Australian Open

Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas said "it sucks" after being on the end of the first big upset of the Australian Open on Monday, with the worst part having to hang around before his next tournament. The 11th-seeded Greek, who played Novak Djokovic in the 2023 final at Melbourne Park, crashed out 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 to American Alex Michelsen in the first round. "The most frustrating part about losing in the first round of a Grand Slam is that you have way too much time to recover, and I would rather have the other way around where I don't have enough time to recover," he said.

"Virat Kohli Didn't Like Ambati Rayudu, Cut Him From Team": Robin Uthappa

Former India star Robin Uthappa has attempted a fresh jab at current Team India star Virat Kohli, suggesting he cherry-picked players in the team during his captaincy reign on the basis of likes and dislikes. Uthappa, who has been making headlines of late with some bold comments, has claimed that Ambati Rayudu was left out of India's 2019 ODI World Cup team as Kohli "didn't like him". Rayudu's omission from the team came at the last minute, with all-rounder Vijay Shankar replacing him in India's World Cup squad, leaving the entire Indian cricketing spectrum baffled.

"Hindi Language Is Like Aurat": Yuvraj Singh's Father Yograj Slammed For Sexist Remarks

Yograj Singh, the father of one of India's finest cricketers Yuvraj Singh, has often triggered controversies with his debate-stirring remarks. In a podcast, Yograj made some over-the-top comments while also showcasing his misogynistic mindset. Yograj, a former cricketer himself, said that the Hindi language sounds as if a 'woman is talking'. For Yograj, while it is fine for women to speak Hindi, men should prefer speaking languages like Punjabi which has a bolder aura to it.

Last Played For India 8 Years Ago, Batter With Average Of 664, Back In Selection Fray: Report

"Dear cricket, give me one more chance," said Karun Nair in a post on X (formerly Twitter) in December 2022 after seeing his cricketing career nearing a heartbreaking end. However, the middle-order batter turned things around dramatically over the next 12-13 months and is reportedly back in the fray for national selection. Nair's case remains one of the most interesting in Indian cricket. He scored the famous 303 against England in Chennai, yet couldn't become a central figure in India's plans for the longest format. However, with an exemplary performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, Nair's astonishing numbers have forced the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee to stand up and take notice.

Watch: Aryna Sabalenka Busts Out Her Best Dance Moves At Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka became an overnight internet sensation after busting out some dance moves on court at the Australian Open on Sunday night. After beating Sloane Stephens in straight sets, Sabalenka was invited to recreate a Tiktok dance routine with her team by on-court interviewer Jelena Dokic. "I'm not the best dancer, but I'll try my best," a slightly taken aback world number one said after the pre-tournament social media post was played on Rod Laver Arena. "But only if the whole crowd will join in," beckoned Sabalenka.

In-Form Coco Gauff Sweeps Past Sofia Kenin To Fire Australian Open Warning

Coco Gauff fired an Australian Open warning shot Monday as she swept aside former champion and fellow American Sofia Kenin in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena. The world number three, who is unbeaten this year after leading the US to win the United Cup, eased past the 2020 Melbourne Park winner 6-3, 6-3 in 80 minutes. "I knew it was going to be difficult, but you know, I'm happy with how I played," said Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion who admitted to being troubled when serving by the fierce Melbourne sunshine.

Jasprit Bumrah Set To Lead India In England, These 2 Stars Captaincy Back-Ups: Report

Jasprit Bumrah is the frontrunner to replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain going forward but the peerless pacer doesn't seem to be a long-term option given his nagging fitness concerns, the latest being a back spasm which has rendered him doubtful for next month's Champions Trophy. Indian selectors are hopeful that he still might have some role in the Champions Trophy since it's a swelling, but when one looks at the bigger picture the question arises whether he can be deemed a permanent skipper in Tests, now that Rohit's days in whites look as good as over. If Bumrah is fit and ready to lead the Test side in England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his four colleagues need to have a strong name as vice-captain so that in case of an unforeseen scenario, the deputy is good enough to take charge.

Ligue 1: Ousmane Dembele Hits Brace As PSG Edge Out Saint-Etienne

Ousmane Dembele scored twice in the first half as Paris Saint-Germain beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 on Sunday to sit seven points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table halfway through the season. Dembele opened the scoring with an individual effort on 13 minutes and then netted a penalty midway through the first half as PSG threatened to run riot against struggling opponents. However a Saint-Etienne side sitting in the relegation play-off place stemmed the tide and managed to pull a goal back through a Zuriko Davitashvili free-kick on 64 minutes.

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"Most Frustrating Part": Stefanos Tsitsipas First Big Name To Fall At Australian Open

"Virat Kohli Didn't Like Ambati Rayudu, Cut Him From Team": Robin Uthappa

"Hindi Language Is Like Aurat": Yuvraj Singh's Father Yograj Slammed For Sexist Remarks

Last Played For India 8 Years Ago, Batter With Average Of 664, Back In Selection Fray: Report

Watch: Aryna Sabalenka Busts Out Her Best Dance Moves At Australian Open

In-Form Coco Gauff Sweeps Past Sofia Kenin To Fire Australian Open Warning

Jasprit Bumrah Set To Lead India In England, These 2 Stars Captaincy Back-Ups: Report

Ligue 1: Ousmane Dembele Hits Brace As PSG Edge Out Saint-Etienne