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Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur set for US Open duel

Swiatek would become the first woman in six years to win two different Grand Slams in the same season if she adds the US Open crown to the French Open title she collected in June. The rising Polish star underscored her resilience in Thursday's semi-finals, recovering from 4-2 down in the final set to defeat hard-hitting sixth seed Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. That hard-earned victory left the 21-year-old from Warsaw on the brink of a first Grand Slam title on a surface other than clay.

Wanindu Hasaranga helps Sri Lanka down Pakistan in Asia Cup final dress rehearsal

Asia Cup final. Both teams have already booked their place in Sunday's title clash at the warm-up tournament to the Twenty20 World Cup in October-November. Hasaranga returned figures of 3-21 with his leg-spin to help bowl out Pakistan for 121 in 19.1 overs after they elected to field first in Dubai. Sri Lanka slipped to 29-3 in their chase before Pathum Nissanka (55 not out) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (24) put on a key stand of 51 as the island nation achieved their target with three overs to spare.

Rutuja keen to make the most of home conditions at WTA Chennai Open

WTA Tour event, starting on Saturday. Rutuja, India’s third highest ranked players in the women’s circuit, will be up against Chinese Taipei’s En-Shuo Liang in the first round of qualifying for the $250,000 hard court event. “Tomorrow’s match is just going to be about playing in the present.

Brazil call up new target man Pedro for friendlies

Tunisia in September. Pedro is the top scorer in this season's Copa Libertadores with 12 goals and was picked Friday ahead of players such as Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus for the matches in France on September 23 and 27.

India go down 1-3 to Nepal in SAFF U-17 Championship

Nepal in their second match of the SAFF U-17 Championship at the Racecourse International Stadium on Friday. Danny Meitei put India in the lead in the 25th minute. But Nepal crawled back into the game with Saroj Darlami equalising before half-time.

Durand Cup: Dauda brace takes Mohammedan Sporting to semifinals

A brace from debutant Nigerian Abiola Dauda (59' 84') and a first-half strike by SK Faiaz (17') ensured a smooth ride to the last four for the Black and White brigade. MDSP, despite missing key players like Faslu and Abhishek Halder due to injuries and suspension, were on the front foot from the outset and it seemed like a matter of time before they scored. Credit should go to Azharuddin Malik for holding on to the ball in the middle of the Blasters half and then playing back to Safiul who played forward to Abhash Thapa.

Caroline Garcia, Elise Mertens withdraw from WTA Chennai Open

Garcia, ranked No 17 in the world, had to pull out of the event due to scheduling challenges. The Frenchwoman, who would have been the top seed in the competition, had made it to the semifinals of the ongoing US Open and lost to Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur on Thursday evening. Mertens, who would have been the second seed in the competition, had lost in the first round of the women's singles event at the US Open last week and pulled out of her subsequent doubles first round match due to injury.

AIFF president, secretary general meet FIFA chief, hold 'constructive' discussion

Gianni Infantino on Friday. Chaubey, a former goalkeeper who has represented both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in his playing days, was accompanied by the national federation's new secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran. "AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran called upon FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Office in Doha, Qatar on Friday, Sept 9, 2022.

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Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur set for US Open duel

Wanindu Hasaranga helps Sri Lanka down Pakistan in Asia Cup final dress rehearsal

Rutuja keen to make the most of home conditions at WTA Chennai Open

Brazil call up new target man Pedro for friendlies

India go down 1-3 to Nepal in SAFF U-17 Championship

Durand Cup: Dauda brace takes Mohammedan Sporting to semifinals

Caroline Garcia, Elise Mertens withdraw from WTA Chennai Open

AIFF president, secretary general meet FIFA chief, hold 'constructive' discussion