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Wimbledon 2022: Niemeier routs Kontaveit, Pliskova completes first-round win
This time last year, Niemeier arrived at Wimbledon qualifying in hot form, but missed two match points against Natalia Vikhlyantseva in the final round. The 22-year-old had to wait until Roland Garros last month to make her debut in a Grand Slam main draw, and followed that with the biggest title of her career so far at the Makarska WTA 125.
Eng vs Ind: Rohit is being monitored by medical team, not yet ruled out of Edgbaston Test, confirms coach Dravid
According to Dravid, the Indian team management will take a final decision after examining two more test reports of Rohit. The 35-year old Sharma tested positive on the second day of the warm-up match in Leicester last week and is currently serving the five-day isolation as recommended by the UK government. Today was the fifth day, but Rohit was absent from India's training session.
Djokovic beats Kokkinakis, advances to Wimbledon third round
He broke the Australian's serve five times on his way to a two-hour victory that extended his winning streak at SW19 to 23 matches. Djokovic's next assignment in his bid for his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title is a third-round clash against countryman Miomir Kecmanovic, after the World No. 30 held off Alejandro Tabilo for a 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-3 second-round win.
Malaysian Open: Sindhu, P Kashyap move into second round, Saina crashes out
Sindhu, seventh in the badminton world rankings, beat world No 10 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 21-13, 21-17 in the first round. On the other hand, World No 26 Saina, who was competing for the first time since the Thailand Open in May, was beaten by 30th-ranked Iris Wang of the US 11-21, 17-21. The London 2012 bronze medallist is yet to go past the second round this year.
Live in the present, play the situation better: Hooda on mindset while making 104
"Being a cricketer, what I have learnt lately is that you should not think too far ahead. How many ever series come, just look at it one game at a time. If my work ethics is good, I will be in a good space of mind and I'm going to score, that's my thinking. I try to keep it simple, live in the present, play the situation better, and then automatically the outcome will come.
Serena determined to do well at US Open after first-round Wimbledon exit
In the longest match of the tournament so far, Tan twice came back from a break down in the third set to notch just the third Grand Slam main-draw win of her career. "When you're at home, especially in New York, and the US Open, that being the first place I've won a Grand Slam, is something that's always super special," Williams was quoted as saying by wtatennis.com.
Fight shown by the Irish batters was commendable, says VVS Laxman after India clean sweep series
India defeated Ireland in the second T20I after the match went in the last over following a scintillating batting peformance from the hosts. Laxman said it was great to see such young talent coming up in the Ireland squad and thanked the cricket board for hosting the series. India batter Deepak Hooda slammed 105 off just 57 balls and garnered praises for his ferocious batting from several former cricketers.
Tendulkar, Buttler lead tributes to Morgan on his international retirement
Morgan called time on his 16-year international career on Tuesday, saying, "After careful deliberation and consideration, I am here to announce my retirement from international cricket with immediate effect." Having made his debut for Ireland in 2006, Morgan went on to play for England and retired as one of their greatest white-ball players.
Wimbledon 2022: Halep celebrates 10th anniversary with win; Kvitova, Badosa, Gauff advance
Simona Halep, who played majestic tennis to overcome Serena Williams and win the 2019 title, could not defend her title due to the Covid-19 pandemic. She also missed the 2021 edition due to an injury. On Tuesday, came through a tough first-round encounter against two-time quarterfinalist Karolina Muchova, the former World No.1, seeded No.16 wrapped up a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory in 65 minutes and reach Round 2.
ICC congratulates Eoin Morgan for a splendid career
The 35-year-old, who was instrumental in England's strong showing in limited overs games in recent years, announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday as the leading scorer for England in ODIs and T20Is. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice praised Morgan's innovative batting and astute captaincy while wishing him all the best for the future.
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