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Djokovic clinches Astana Open title with win over Tsitsipas
It was the ninth consecutive match victory for the fourth seed Djokovic, who won the title a week ago in Tel Aviv. This was the 90th tour-level title for the 35-year-old and it required only 75 minutes. For the third-seeded Greek Tsitsipas, it was the ninth time he played in an ATP 500 final -- and the ninth time he came up empty. Djokovic now leads their ATP head-to-head series 8-2 and has won the past seven.
National Games: Gujarat's Pragnya Mohan wins women's triathlon gold in style
Not too surprisingly, she did not have any company for nearly two-thirds of the race in and outside the IIT Gandhinagar campus on her way to the gold. Even a howling wind during the cycling leg or oppressive humidity during her run could not shake her off her mission. Almost looking possessed, Pragnya Mohan crossed the finish line triumphantly, much to the delight of a big crowd that came to cheer her.
Fritz fires past Tiafoe to clinch Japan Open men's single title
Immediately following seven days in hotel quarantine in Seoul, Fritz completed a perfect five-day stretch in Tokyo to claim his third title of a career-defining year. With this, the third seed became the 10th different American singles champion at the ATP 500 event and the first since Pete Sampras in 1996. "[It is] crazy, I don't even think it's set in just how fast the last four or five days have been," said Fritz after the match.
IND v SA, 2nd ODI: India fightback after Markram, Hendricks fifties; restrict South Africa to 278/7
Electing to bat first, Markram (79 off 89 balls) and Hendricks (74 off 76 balls) stitched a run-a-ball 129-run stand for the third wicket. But after the duo fell, India's bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj's 3/38, executed slower balls and straighter lines to perfection to keep South Africa to two runs below 280. Quinton de Kock began the innings with a glorious straight drive off Siraj for four. But Siraj had the last laugh in the third over as de Kock dragged a full and wide delivery to his stumps.
Will play my authentic game; am good enough for any team, says Steve Smith
Smith's place in the Australia T20 side, which is aiming to defend the title won in the UAE last year, has come under pressure with the likes of Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh and Tim David exhibiting their big-hitting prowess. But the batting stalwart said he will not try to play the power game, which has led to his current state of uncertainty, and would rather concentrate on his natural game.
IND v SA, 2nd ODI: South Africa aiming to sort bowling plans at the backend, says Heinrich Klaasen
In Thursday's nine-run win in ODI series opener at Lucknow, South Africa had conceded runs in double-digits in their death overs phase, including left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi leaking 20 runs in the final over in defence of 30 runs. "Bowling plans at the backend wasn't too great in the last game, we had a chat about it and we will sort that out today and hopefully we can make some good decisions and stay nice and calm," said Klaasen in a pre-match with broadcasters.
IND v SA, 2nd ODI: Shahbaz makes debut as Maharaj-led South Africa win toss, elect to bat first against India
After winning the toss, Maharaj said regular captain Temba Bavuma and left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi were feeling unwell since waking up in the morning and will be replaced by left-arm spinner Bjorn Fortuin and right-handed batter Reeza Hendricks in the playing eleven. Apart from the duo, tearaway pacer Anrich Nortje comes in for Lungi Ngidi for Sunday's match. "We are gonna have a bat, looks like a good wicket. Hopefully we can try and utilize the conditions, assess it upfront and play it from there," said Maharaj.
Real Madrid go top in Spain; Sampaoli bounce back to hold Sevilla 1-1
The VAR overturned a decision to award Real Madrid a penalty for a supposed foul on Vinicius Jr and ruled out a 'goal' from Rodrygo. The arrival of coach Jorge Sampaoli as the replacement for Julen Lopetegui looked as if it would bring an immediate result for Sevilla as Oliver Torres opened the scoring in the third minute of their 1-1 draw at home to Athletic Club Bilbao, reports Xinhua.
Indian cueist Pankaj Advani wins IBSF Billiards Championships for 25th World title
Advani maneuvered his cue like a magician's wand as he entertained the spectators, who showed up in large numbers to witness history being made at the High-End Snooker Club venue. Advani made his intentions clear from the first frame itself that he wants to win the title as the event is being held after a two-year gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
PKL 9: Tamil Thalaivas, Gujarat Giants clash ends in a tie
The Tamil Thalaivas had debutant Narender register a SUPER 10 while Rakesh scored 13 points for the Gujarat Giants. The Tamil Thalaivas and Gujarat Giants were off the blocks quickly with Rakesh and Narender picking up the first points for their sides. Both teams then held strong in the defensive unit and did not take too many chances in their raids.
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