Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semifinal

London, (UNI) Novak Djokovic overcame an inspired challenge from Flavio Cobolli to secure a record 14th Wimbledon semifinal berth with a gritty 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory on Centre Court here today. Djokovic, who had dropped the opening set against Alex de Minaur in the previous round, found himself in similar trouble against the athletic…

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Brook is new No.1 ranked Test batter

London, July 9 (UNI) Joe Root has lost his title as the No.1 Test batter in the world as England teammate Harry Brook re-claimed top spot once again following the latest update to the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings. Brook rises to the top following a magnificent innings of 158 in the first innings of…

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Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 to commence on Aug 29

Mumbai, July 9(UNI) Mashal Sports, the organisers of the Pro Kabaddi League today announced that the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 will commence on Friday, August 29. Season 12 will witness reigning champions Haryana Steelers return to defend their maiden title. The competitive balance of the league continues to showcase the unpredictability that has made…

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Injured Finn Allen to miss Zimbabwe tri-series

Wellington, July 9 (UNI) The Black Caps will be without their hard-hitting opener for the tri-series with Zimbabwe and South Africa. New Zealand have suffered a major blow with news that in-form opener Finn Allen will miss the upcoming T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe due to injury. Allen picked up a foot injury while playing for…

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Swiatek enters maiden semifinal at Wimbledon

London, July 9 (UNI) Top seed Iga Swiatek took another significant step in her evolving grass-court journey today powering past Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 to enter her maiden Wimbledon semifinal, six years after she first tasted Grand Slam glory as a junior champion at the All England Club. The 23-year-old Polish star, long dominant on…

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Fabio Fognini: A flamboyant star hangs up boots

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Fabio Fognini didn’t just play tennis, he performed it. With every flick of his wrist, every backhand drop shot that defied geometry, and every impassioned rant at the heavens, he reminded the world that sport isn’t only about results. It’s about expression. It’s about theatre. It’s about being unapologetically yourself….

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