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Djokovic can play in French Open even if unvaccinated, says France's sports minister
France does not bar unvaccinated people from entering its territory but imposes tougher restrictions than on those who have had the shot. Sports minister Maracineanu said International Tennis Federation (ITF) protocols at major events meant an unvaccinated player would be entitled to enter France and participate in Roland Garros, which begins in May.
Adelaide International: Sania Mirza, Nadiia Kichenok lose semi-final clash
The Indo-Ukrain duo was not in control in the first set losing 6-1 in haste. However, Sania-Nadiia came back strongly in the second set, winning it 6-2 in quick succession. In the super tie-break, the Sania-Nadiia pair lost momentum in the final few points, losing it 10-8. Earlier, Sania and Nadiia had defeated American Shelby Rogers and Heather Watson of Great Britain 6-0, 1-6, 10-5 in a quarter-final clash that lasted for 55 minutes.
SA v IND: Why India lost the Johannesburg Test
"I don't want to be harsh but I think batters should have scored more in the first innings after winning the toss." Stand-in captain KL Rahul's words in the post-match presentation ceremony summed up one of the biggest reasons where India faltered in Johannesburg. In the first Test, India had the cushion of a 117-run opening stand between KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal to post 327 despite the middle order not coming to the party. But in the second Test, Rahul, Agarwal, Pujara and Rahane fell quickly, reducing India to 91/4 at one stage.
Spain beat Poland to reach ATP Cup final
The 33-year-old Bautista has been flawless this edition, winning all four of his matches at No. 1 singles to lead the way for the two-time finalists. "It's a match that I will always remember. I think both of us could get the win today. He also really deserved a lot of good things. But this is our game, this is ten"is," Bautista said. "Today I was the one who got the win. I think I also deserved it. I did a lot of good things on the court."
Good for world cricket: Taylor on Bangladesh's Test win over NZ
"If you look at it from a neutral point of view, I think it was good for world cricket. I think for Bangladesh to come in, a proud nation with a lot of proud history, for the game of cricket and Test cricket, I don't think this was a bad result. Obviously, we were disappointed that we didn't put up a bit of a contest. We were outplayed the whole time but I think for Test cricket to survive, we need Bangladesh to be a thriving nation," said Taylor in the press interaction.
No shortcuts to playing England quicks, I had to graft and unsettle them: Khawaja
Khawaja, playing Test cricket after more than two-and-a-half years, ground out a 260-ball 137 as Australia put up an imposing 416 for eight declared on Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
SA v IND, 2nd Test: Dean Elgar spearheads South Africa's series-levelling win over India
After rain washed out on-field action of the first two sessions, rain gods relented for 34 overs of play to happen. That was enough for Elgar, unbeaten on 96, to finish off the chase of 240, which is also South Africa's highest successful chase at this venue. South Africa's batters batted fantastically and stitched partnerships on a tricky pitch as India's bowlers had a rare off-day with the ball.
SA v IND, 2nd Test: Day four's play to begin at 7:15 pm IST after rain washes off two sessions
With 34 overs of play marked for the remaining time left in day four, play can be extended till 10pm IST if rain stays away. "GOOD NEWS (Smiling face with open mouth). Day 4 gets underway at 15:45 with 34 overs to be bowled. #SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BetwayTestSeries #BePartOfIt," said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Twitter.
Sania Mirza and Nadiia Kichenok enter semis of Adelaide International
The pair of Sania and Nadiia beat their opponents 6-0, 1-6, 10-5 in a quarterfinal clash that lasted for 55 minutes. The Indo-Ukranian duo will now face Australia combination of Ashleigh Barty and Storm Sanders in the last-four round of the event.Sania and Nadiia had earlier defeated second seeds Gabriella Dabrowski and Giuliana Olmos 1-6, 6-3, 10-8 in the first round.
Carabao Cup: Chelsea progress to finals after hard-fought win
The game was a hard-fought scrappy win with Chelsea going into half time with a two-goal cushion over Spurs, courtesy of a goal from Kai Havertz as well as an own goal by Ben Davies. The second half saw a formational shift from Spurs, who eschewed their preferred 3-4-3 set-up for a 4-2-3-1 formation with Coach Antonio Conte subbing off wingback Matt Doherty for midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
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