London: Barbora Krejčíková won her second Grand Slam and first Wimbledon title on Saturday, overcoming Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in a thrilling women’s final. Krejčíková quickly took the lead by winning the first set, but Paolini, competing in her second consecutive Grand Slam final, fought back valiantly to push the match to a…
Harare: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill showcased a masterclass in batting as they led India to a thumping 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, clinching an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. At the Harare Sports Club, India effortlessly chased down Zimbabwe’s total of 152/7, reaching 156 without losing a wicket in just 15.2 overs. Jaiswal,…
London: In an electrifying match on Friday, June 12, at Wimbledon 2024, Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience and elevated his game to defeat fifth-seed Daniil Medvedev. Despite a shaky start in the men’s singles semi-finals, Alcaraz rallied from a set down to secure his place in his second consecutive Wimbledon final with a 6-7(1), 6-3,…
New Delhi: To ensure India’s success at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the country’s preparations. The meeting highlighted India’s robust plans and comprehensive support system designed to maximize the athletes’ performance and well-being. A…
London: Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after defeating former champion Elena Rybakina with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. Krejcikova’s victory sets up a final clash with seventh seed Paolini on Saturday. “I’m so proud about my game and my fighting spirit today,” said Krejcikova after her hard-fought…
London: Jasmine Paolini becomes the first Italian to reach the women’s singles final at Wimbledon 2024. Paolini defeated Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) in the longest women’s semi-final at the All England Club. Despite losing the first set, Paolini made an incredible comeback and won the second set with 6-4. Paolini’s outstanding performance…
New Delhi: Indian Racing Festival, a motorsport event in India gearing up for its third season, received a major shot in the arm with former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly becoming an owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers Racing team ahead of the 2024 season. With eight city-based teams — Kolkata, Hyderabad,…
Berlin: Substitute Ollie Watkins sent England to their second successive Euro final with a 2-1 victory over the resilient Netherlands in the semifinal. Ronald Koeman’s men got off to the perfect start when Xavi Simons danced through the England defense before unleashing a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to break the deadlock after just seven…
London: Lorenzo Musetti of Italy clinched a remarkable victory over Taylor Fritz in a five-set marathon at Wimbledon, securing his maiden Grand Slam semi-final appearance and setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Novak Djokovic. Musetti, 22, displayed resilience and skill in his quarter-final battle against Fritz, eventually triumphing 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on…
London: The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown in the women’s singles semi-finals at Wimbledon, following impressive victories in the quarter-finals by Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova. Elena Rybakina, after a spirited comeback in her quarter-final match, emerged victorious over her Ukrainian opponent with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-2. Despite an early setback of…
