London: Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini has made history by reaching her first Wimbledon semi-final, defeating Emma Navarro in a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory in the women’s singles quarter-final. Paolini’s triumph, achieved in just 58 minutes, marks a significant milestone in her career and in Italian tennis history. Prior to the ongoing tournament, Paolini had…
Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain secured a spot in the Wimbledon 2024 semi-finals after defeating Tommy Paul of the USA in their quarter-final match on Tuesday. Alcaraz triumphed with a notable scoreline of 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, showcasing his intense spirit and exceptional athleticism. The match began with a dynamic first set, where Paul managed…
Wimbledon: Daniil Medvedev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in a dramatic five-set encounter on Tuesday to secure his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second consecutive year. The fifth-ranked Medvedev overcame the gallant challenge of the Italian, who faced a concerning mid-match health scare, to triumph 6-7 (7/9), 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3….
Chennai: The Indian women’s cricket team showcased an extraordinary performance as they triumphed over South Africa by 10 wickets in the final match of the 2024 women’s T20 series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.
Wimbledon: In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, Donna Vekic secured her first Grand Slam semifinal berth at Wimbledon, marking a significant milestone in her career. The 28-year-old Croatian defeated qualifier Lulu Sun with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, making this her 43rd major tournament appearance. Vekic’s victory propels her into the semifinals at…
Mumbai: Former India opener and mentor of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the India Men’s senior team. The announcement was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday. Gambhir will succeed Rahul Dravid, who led India to the final of the ICC World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup in 2023, and also guided the team to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Bhubaneswar: The 4th edition of the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey Grassroots League Championship 2024 has officially commenced at the Kalinga Stadium. This event, organized by the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre (HPC) in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, will run until 12 July. The championship aims to identify…
London: Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has secured his first major quarterfinal appearance, defeating French lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 at Wimbledon on Monday. Celebrating his 21st birthday, Mpetshi Perricard had entered the match full of confidence, having overcome Sebastian Korda, Yoshihito Nishioka, and Emil Ruusuvuori in earlier…
London: Fourth seed Elena Rybakina solidified her status as a formidable title contender at Wimbledon 2024 with a commanding performance against Anna Kalinskaya, who retired from the match due to injury. Rybakina, the 2022 champion, was leading 6-3, 3-0 when Kalinskaya, hindered by a wrist injury, was forced to leave the last-16 match in tears….
London: In a breathtaking Wimbledon 2024 upset, 13th-seeded American Taylor Fritz overcame a two-set deficit to defeat fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev with scores of 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 in the fourth round. This hard-fought victory propels Fritz into the quarterfinals after an intense five-set match. The 26-year-old Californian has matched his career-best showing in…
