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US Open: Rublev beats Norrie to claim spot in quarterfinals
In a two-hour, 26-minute encounter marred by rain, Rublev won 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, gaining crucial breaks in all three sets to emerge victorious. He now awaits the winner of the match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and home favourite Frances Tiafoe in the last-eight stage. Four-time champion Nadal and Taifoe play later on Monday night.
US Open: Jessica Pegula beats Kvitova to reach first quarterfinal
Down 0-2 in the second set after winning the first easily. Pegula stormed back to take control of the match and won six games in a row in their fourth-round clash halted once by rain on Monday. The 28-year-old American won the match 6-3, 6-2 in one hour and 13 minutes to make the quarterfinals for the first time in the US Open. Pegula capitalised on her solid returns -- 27/44 points won on return (61 percent) as compared to Kvitova who claimed 22/53 points (42 percent). She also made fewer unforced errors -- 13 as against 24 by Kvitova and won six of the seven break points that ame her way whereas Kvitova could manage to win only two of the six chances she bagged.
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward, Vinicius Jr. becomes a Spanish citizen
"Real Madrid C. F. announces that our Brazilian player Vinicius Junior swore an oath of allegiance to the Spanish Constitution on Friday, September 2, thereby acquiring Spanish nationality from that moment onwards," Real Madrid informed in an official announcement on its website on Monday.
Champions League 2022-23: RB Leipzig coach Tedesco seeks international success for survival
Despite a well-equipped squad designed to achieve success on all stages, the mood around the 2022 German Cup winner at present seems far from enthusiastic. While the debate about suitable tactics, a new sporting director and unfulfilled expectations hamper a smooth start to the season, the Champions League is providing the chance for under-fire coach Domenico Tedesco to set a turning point.
FC Goa announce Brandon Fernandes as captain for ISL 2022-23
Brandon Fernandes was roped in by the Gaurs in the Hero ISL Players' Draft ahead of the 2017-18 season at the age of 23. The attacking midfielder has since gone from strength to strength with the club, making 85 appearances for them across all competitions in the past five seasons.
Road Safety World Series Season 2 schedule announced; India Legends vs South African legends on Sep 10
The Road Safety World Series tournament will take place in four cities: Kanpur, Indore, Dehradun, and Raipur. September will mark the beginning of the second season, while October will mark the start of the final leg of the tournament. The tournament will kick-off on September 10 at Kanpur where India Legends take on South African legends.
Happy, excited, having fun playing cricket again, which is the most important thing: Virat Kohli
Coming back to competitive cricketing action after a break of a month and a half, Kohli has scored two fifties in a row, including 60 off 44 balls against Pakistan in Super Four match on Sunday. Along with a scratchy 35 against Pakistan earlier in Group A on the occasion of his 100th T20I, Kohli is currently the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 154 runs in three innings, averaging 77 and at a strike rate of 126.22.
Coach Mourinho suffers worst defeat in Serie A as Udinese thrash Roma
However, Mourinho's men came back down to earth as they fell behind just four minutes into the game, when Rick Karsdorp's howler allowed Destiny Udogie to break the deadlock. The capital team Roma threw on Andrea Belotti and Zeki Celik, but they had little impact, while the home side Udinese doubled the lead in the 55th minute with Lazar Samardzic's missile.
Virat Kohli looked really good and I hope he continues this form: Gautam Gambhir
In the Super Four match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, Virat Kohli top-scored with 60 off 44 balls, hitting four fours and a six, while running hard between the wickets and was superb against pacers in India's total of 181/7. Kohli is currently the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 154 runs in three innings, averaging 77 and at a strike rate of 126.22.
Asia Cup 2022: Exploring the reasons behind India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in thrilling Super Four match
But this time, the result was in Pakistan's favour, defeating India by five wickets with a ball to spare in a thrilling Super Four match at the Dubai International Stadium. If it was India, who had aced a chase of 148 in Group A match, it was Pakistan's turn to chase down 182 in the Super Four match.
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