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Madison Keys Saves Match Point, Shocks Swiatek in Australian Open Semifinals
The Pole served for a fifth victory at 6-5 in the decider but spurned match point with a netted backhand. Keys trailed most of the way in the ensuing super-tiebreak and was 7-5 behind but found some of her better serves when they counted to steal the final three points, claiming the first after 2 hours 35 minutes.
Australian Open: 'It Wasn't an Easy First Round,' Says Swiatek After Hard-Fought Win
The win extended Swiatek's perfect record in first-round matches at the tournament.
Australia's Worry: Cummins to Undergo Scan on Sore Ankle Ahead of Champions Trophy
Cummins had been bothered by the ankle injury throughout the Australian summer but went on to steer his team into a 3-1 victory over India in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Test series recently.
5th Test: 'We Feel Privileged to Achieve What We Have,' Says Cummins
"It's unreal. It is the one that a few of us didn't have. The boys have had their eye on it and it has lived up to the hype. We were just clear with the plans. Wanted to minimise the runs. We knew it was going to be a tricky wicket. The batters had a good method. Ultimately it worked out.
‘Awful Decision’: Ex-Cricketers Disagree on Sundar’s Dismissal
The on-field umpire, Saikat Sharfuddoula, had initially ruled Sundar not out, but Australia opted for a review.
Cummins Set to Miss Sri Lanka Tests for Birth of Second Child
After completing the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India in Sydney, Australia will travel to Sri Lanka to play the two-match Test series from January 29. The tour falls during the time when Cummin's wife Becky is expected to deliver their second child.
Cummins: No Let-Up in Intensity as Australia Targets Victory in Sydney Test
A dominating 184-run victory in the Boxing Day Test has placed Australia in pole position to reclaim the Trophy for the first time since 2014-15.
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