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Wimbledon 2021: Hubert Hurkacz beats Daniil Medvedev, sets up QF clash with Roger Federer
Resuming at 4-3 in the fourth set on Tuesday, after rain stopped play on Monday evening, the Polish 14th seed continued attacking the net and finally defeated Medvedev in three hours and two minutes. Hurkacz will take on childhood idol, Swiss ace Roger Federer Federer, for a place in the semifinal.
Italy reach Euro 2020 final after penalty shootout against Spain
Although Spain keeper Unai Simon saved the first Italian penalty taken by Manuel Locatelli, Dani Olmo fired over for the Spanish and Alvaro Morata saw his spot-kick saved before Jorginho calmly slotted home to send the Italians into the final on Tuesday, reports Xinhua. It was harsh on the Spanish, who played arguably their best football of the tournament and should have won the game in 90 minutes.
Tour de France: Mark Cavendish wins 33rd stage, nears Merckx's all-time record
The 36-year-old overcame the challenge from Wout van Aert and Jasper Philipsen to win Stage 10. He had also won Stages 4 and 6 earlier on this edition of the Tour. Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, who is the defending champion, finished in the main bunch to retain the Yellow Jersey which is given to the overall leader.
Mithali's 3 successive 50s takes her to No.1 spot in ICC rankings
The 38-year-old, who made 72 in the first ODI, struck 59 in the second match and then guided India to a four-wicket victory in the final match of the series with an unbeaten 75, gaining four spots to sit atop the latest weekly rankings.Mithali had started the tour in eighth position but her series aggregate of 206 runs - the best by a batter on either side -- has helped her reclaim the top position.
7 England squad members test Covid+, entire team in isolation
"Following PCR tests administered yesterday [Monday] in Bristol, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can confirm that seven members -- three players and four management team members-- of the England Men's ODI party have tested positive for Covid-19. The remaining members of the party have been deemed close contacts and will also isolate," the ECB said in a statement on Tuesday.
Bhuvi, Chahar the two pace bowlers in Laxman's playing XI
The Shikhar Dhawan-led 20-member Indian squad is in the island nation to play three ODIs and an equal number of T20Is beginning July 21. "I will have two fast bowlers in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar and two spinners will be Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal," said Laxman in a discussion on Star Sports on Monday. Laxman said that India should open with skipper Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw, while Suryakumar Yadav should be the No.3 batsman.
Wimbledon 2021: Ajla sets up quarters clash with compatriot Ashleigh
"I'm unbelievably proud of myself that I'm here," Ajla said in her post-match press conference. "I didn't think I would be, in a way. I didn't think these two weeks would be my breakthrough. Now that they are, it's kind of surreal. It just puts everything back into perspective. No matter the outcome tomorrow, I'm probably never going to forget this," the Australian said on Monday evening.
Wimbledon 2021: Federer, young Auger-Aliassime secure quarterfinal berths
The sixth seed, winner of eight Wimbledon titles, saved two of the three break points he faced in the match to book a place in his all-time record-extending 58th Grand Slam quarterfinal on Monday evening. Federer will take on the winner of the match between second seed Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Poland's world No. 14 Hubert Hurkacz whose match on Monday evening was postponed due to rain.
Messi 'one step ahead of all of us'
Messi has been the tournament's outstanding player, scoring four goals and providing four assists in Argentina's march to the semifinals. Victory against Colombia at Brasilia's Mane Garrincha stadium would set up a tantalising final against hosts Brazil at the Maracana Stadium on July 10, reports Xinhua.
Bayern can defend its Champions League title: Oliver Kahn
The 51-year-old successor of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, on his first official working day in office, called the Bavarians' current squad competitive enough to win the most important club competition and add other titles to their kitty. "To win the 10th consecutive national title is one of our big goals as no club managed to perform that well in the past," the former Germany keeper told Xinhua in an interview.
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