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Praggnanandhaa Dominates China's Wenjun to Join Chess Leaders
Praggnanandhaa now shares the lead with Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Holland's Anish Giri, and D Gukesh, each accumulating 5.5 points from the first nine rounds.
I have not announced retirement, says Mary Kom
The 41-year-old, a six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist in 2012, faced a social media storm after purportedly stating that she was forced to retire due to the 40-year age limit for amateur boxers.
England Elect to Bat in Opening Test Against India
Adding to the excitement, England introduced debutant Tom Hartley, a tall left-arm spinner, into the playing XI.
Australian Open Semifinal Bound: Medvedev Triumphs in Epic 5-Setter Against Hurkacz
Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, unleashed 43 winners against Hurkacz, demonstrating his prowess on the court. This triumph marks his eighth appearance in the semifinals of a major and his third at Melbourne Park.
India Test Squad Update: Rajat Patidar Joins as Replacement for Kohli - Latest Reports
This right-handed batsman will be part of the Test side for the initial two games. Patidar, who recently marked his international debut during the ODI series against South Africa in December 2023, was in Ahmedabad participating in the India A vs. England Lions series. He is set to join the squad in Hyderabad later today, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
I don't think we are unbeatable, need to play good cricket, says Rohit Sharma
Rohit, during a pre-match press conference, highlighted that past records do not guarantee success in the current series, stating, "I don't think we are unbeatable. We don’t want to think like that. But whatever past records that we have over the last decade or so, do not guarantee that we will come out on top in this series. We have to play well to win this series."
Australian Open: Qualifier Yastremska Eliminates Noskova, Advances to Semifinals
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
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
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
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.
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