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Novak Djokovic sets up Rafael Nadal showdown in Italian Open final
The pair have shown once again this week why they have dominated the sport for so long with their physical and mental fortitude. Nadal saved two match points against Denis Shapovalov in the third round while Djokovic somehow came through a two-day thriller against Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals and then another three-setter against Sonego, DPA reports.
Tielemans stunner helps Leicester to 1st ever FA Cup title
Tielemans fired into the top left corner from some 25 metres in the 63rd minute in front of a crowd of around 21,000 fans, allowed into the famed arena as coronavirus restrictions are being eased in England, DPA reports. But the victory was not theirs until an 89th-minute equalizer from Chelsea was nullified by VAR because Ben Chilwell was deemed offside by the smallest of margins in the build-up.
Iga Swiatek to take on Karolina Pliskova in Italian Open final
Iga, 19, started Saturday with a challenging task ahead of her. Her quarter-final match, against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, which was postponed due to rain on Friday, had not yet started, and the prospect of a semi-final clash -- had she won -- loomed large in the evening.
Murder case: Court issues NBW against Oly medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar
"Since Kumar was untraceable, the Delhi Police on Saturday approached the local court to get a NBW issued, and it was approved," a source told IANS. On Monday, Delhi Police had issued a lookout notice against Kumar. "A lookout notice has been issued for Kumar," Dr Guriqbal Singh Sidhu, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North West Delhi) had said.
Italian Open: Rafael Nadal reaches final, eyes 10th title
n the final on Sunday, Nadal will take on the winner of the clash between Serbian world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Italy's world No. 33 Lorenzo Sonego. Nadal, the nine-time champion in Rome, claimed a single break in each set to move to one win away from a record-equalling 36th ATP Masters 1000 title.
Kiwis depart for England for WTC final vs India, Tests vs host
While the Black Caps will play the first Test against the hosts from June 2 in London, the second Test will commence in Birmingham on June 10. The Kiwis will then take on India in the WTC final at Southampton from June 18. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) posted pictures of the departing team on twitter and instagram.
Novak Djokovic scripts comeback win over Tsitsipas, enters semis
The top seed Serbian returned to court on Saturday morning with Tsitsipas serving at 6-4, 2-1, and he broke serve in two of his opening five return games to force a decider. Djokovic then twice recovered from a break down in the decider to reach the final-four in Rome for the eighth straight year.
Australia IPL contingent may land in Sydney, BCCI to foot bill: Report
The Australian prime minister Scott Morrison had announced last week that the flights to repatriate Australian citizens stranded in India will start from May 15, Saturday. The first flight carrying the Aussie citizens reached Darwin on Saturday, though many of them were not allowed to board it since they tested positive for Covid-19.
FA Cup final: Boost for Chelsea as Kovacic, Kante are back
Croatia star Kovacic has missed nine matches with a hamstring problem but is now ready to return for the Wembley showdown. France World Cup winner Kante was kept out of Wednesday's 1-0 Premier League loss to Arsenal due to a painful Achilles issue, reports DPA. But now Blues boss Tuchel confirmed on Friday both midfield men are ready to take on the Foxes.
Turkish Grand Prix postponed as F1 shuffles calendar
Britain and other countries have put Turkey on their 'red list' for travel meaning those returning from visits there must go into lengthy period of mandatory quarantine. With several F1 teams based in the UK, organisers agreed to postpone the June 13 race with the hope of holding it later in the year, reports DPA. For the same reason football's UEFA has moved the May 29 Champions League final between English teams Manchester City and Chelsea from Istanbul to Porto.
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