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United Cup: Felix/Fernandez team up to secure opening win for Canada

IANS | December 28, 2024 9:33 PM

Perth, Dec 28 (IANS) Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez came up clutch when it mattered most Saturday as they teamed up to prevail over Croatia 2-1 in a Group A encounter in the United Cup here. In a winner-takes-all mixed doubles rubber, the Canadians defeated Ivan Dodig and Lucija Ciric Bagaric 6-3, 6-4 to seal a 2-1 triumph over Croatia. Auger-Aliassime and Fernandez were clinical throughout the 66-minute contest, during which they did not face a break point.

Sinner and Swiatek doping cases horrible for tennis, says Kyrgios

IANS | December 28, 2024 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios lashed out at tennis authorities over their handling of the high-profile doping cases involving Grand Slam champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. Labelling the situation "disgusting," the Australian star criticised the state of integrity in the sport, calling it “a horrible look” for tennis.

‘Promote him in the order’: Shastri wants Nitish Reddy included in the top six

IANS | December 28, 2024 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has called for Nitish Kumar Reddy to be promoted up the batting order following his sensational maiden Test century in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Reddy’s unbeaten 105 off 176 balls, laced with ten fours and a six, showcased his temperament and skill under pressure, making him India’s leading run-scorer in the series with 284 runs at an impressive average of 71.

PM Modi meets World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, calls him 'India's pride'

IANS | December 28, 2024 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier this month by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess.

United Cup: De Minaur maintains his success but Argentina stun Australia in opener

IANS | December 28, 2024 6:39 PM

Sydney, Dec 28 (IANS) Alex de Minaur maintained his success rate at the United Cup to give Australia the lead in their opening match but his effort went in vain as Argentina stunned the hosts 2-1 in the mixed-gender team competition here on Saturday and dent their chances of winning their maiden title in the event.

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