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Australian Open: Qualifier Yastremska Eliminates Noskova, Advances to Semifinals
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Yastremska, currently ranked 93rd in the world, showcased impressive form right from the start, displaying a combination of steely focus and aggression throughout the match.
Rohan Bopanna Set to Claim Title of Oldest World No. 1 Following Debut Australian Open Semi-Final
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Bopanna, who entered the tournament ranked No. 3 in the world, had an impressive run last year, winning the Indian Wells title and finishing as a runner-up at the US Open 2023, along with three more ATP Masters 1000 finals appearances.
Australian Open Finals Set: Sabalenka, Gauff, Djokovic, and Sinner to Compete
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Sabalenka's next challenge in the semifinals will be the formidable Coco Gauff, who battled through a marathon match against Marta Kostyuk, winning 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 6-2. Gauff's resilience, extending her Grand Slam winning streak to 12 matches, sets the stage for an exciting clash with Sabalenka.
Australian Open: Djokovic Smoothly Advances to Semifinals with Victory Over Fritz
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This victory marked Djokovic's 32nd consecutive win against a US contender at the tour level and his 10th in a row at a Grand Slam, dating back to his defeat at Wimbledon in 2016. Despite facing challenges, including saving two set points in the opening set and missing out on multiple break opportunities, Djokovic showcased his resilience and experience.
Dravid Aims for a Balanced Approach: Batsmen Set to Maintain Aggression Without Backtracking
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While acknowledging the naturally positive and game-taking nature of India's top six-seven batsmen, Dravid highlighted the readiness of his players to face different situations.
Rohit Sharma Leads Stellar ICC ODI Team of the Year Dominated by Indian
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The team predominantly comprised players from the World Cup finalists, India (runner-up), and Australia (winner), along with representatives from semi-finalists New Zealand and South Africa, as per the ICC statement.
CA Launches Investigation into Maxwell's Hospitalization After Late-Night Party
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In response to the incident, Cricket Australia issued a statement saying, "Cricket Australia is aware of an incident involving Glenn Maxwell in Adelaide at the weekend and is seeking further information," as reported by 'ESPNcricinfo.'
Virat Kohli Withdraws from First Two Tests Against England, Citing Personal Reasons
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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah stated, "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming IDFC First Bank Test series against England, citing personal reasons."
Keshav Maharaj Wishes for Peace and Enlightenment as Ram Temple Consecration Ceremony Unfolds
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In a video shared on his social media pages, the 33-year-old cricketer praised the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
Suryakumar Yadav Appointed Captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year; Jaiswal, Bishnoi, Arshdeep Earn Inclusions
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This marks Suryakumar's second consecutive inclusion in the Men’s T20I Team of the Year, and he is currently in contention for the T20I Men’s Cricketer of the Year.
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