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Jan 16-31, 2024 - Vol 4, Issue 12
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Vinicius scores hat-trick as Real Madrid smash Barca in Spanish Supercup final
struggled when the final started. He trailed world No. 10 Carter 6-3 but regrouped by taking three frames in a row for a 6-6 tie, reports Xinhua.
London, Jan 15 (IANS) World No. 1 Ronnie O'Sullivan came from 6-3 down to overturn Ali Carter 10-7, winning his eighth Snooker Masters title. O'Sullivan had not been in his best form for the whole week and
The 48-year-old O'Sullivan, the oldest winner at the Masters, also holds the record of the youngest champion at the most prestigious invitational event at the age of 19.
to China's Zheng Qinwen at the mixed teams United Cup. It was the latest disappointment for the 24-year-old left-hander at Melbourne Park, where she has never progressed past the fourth round.
The world No. 7 was completely outplayed by an aggressive Yastremska of Ukraine, who ran out with a comfortable 6-1, 6-2 victory in 76 minutes, reports Xinhua. Vondrousova had withdrawn from the Adelaide International last week due to a right hip injury, but did not show any visible signs of distress. The Czech had started her season with a three-set loss
While Barca struggled, Real Madrid looked quick and sharp, with two early goals quickly putting them on their way to victory.
Carter managed to take one back with a break of 127, but could not hold off O'Sullivan to seal the record-extending victory 10-7.
Wimbledon champion Vondrousova stunned at Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 15 (IANS) Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open on Monday after a straight sets defeat to qualifier Dayana Yastremska in the first round.
second best in almost everything and also committed some basic errors in defense, reports Xinhua.
She had been thrust among the favorites after a memorable 2023 highlighted by becoming the first unseeded player to win the women's title at Wimbledon.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti replaced Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal with Andriy Lunin after Kepa's errors against Atletico Madrid in the semifinal. Toni Kroos was also in the starting 11 after being booed by the Saudi fans four days earlier. Riyadh, Jan 15 (IANS) Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed FC Barcelona 4-1 to win the Spanish Supercup in Riyadh on Sunday night. Real Madrid tore Barca apart to confirm the worst fears about Barca's recent form, which piled the pressure on coach Xavi Hernandez, whose side were
Vinicius opened his account in the seventh minute as he found a big space between the Barcelona central defenders to latch onto a through ball from Jude Bellingham to round Inaki Pena and score. The Brazilian doubled his account three minutes later after some more poor defending from Barca.
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The ball was slipped to Rodrygo who advanced into the acres of space behind him and squared for Vinicius to push the ball into an empty net. Barca had to react and they controlled possession, despite lacking the pace to trouble Madrid. In the 32nd minute, a ball into the Madrid area was headed to Robert Lewandowski who scored with a crisp volley from the edge of the box. Vinicius completed his hattrick from the penalty spot five minutes before the break. Although Pedri fizzed a shot close for Barca on the stroke of halftime, Real Madrid's Rodrygo added the fourth goal in the 63rd minute. Barca were reduced to 10 men in the 71st minute when Araujo was sent off for a second yellow card after another challenge on Vinicius.
But Vondrousova was blown off the court in the first set by a confident Yastremska, who had 13 winners and won 81% on first serve. Yastremska, who hit a career-high ranking of 21 in 2020, continued her charge even though she was unable to convert a match point in the seventh game. But she held her nerve to power through to a second-round clash against France's Varvara Gracheva.
‘I saw his message already on my DM’, says Virat on Djokovic being his text buddy amazing achievements," said Kohli in a video on bcci.tv.
Indore, Jan 14 (IANS) Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli revealed that star tennis player Novak Djokovic had previously sent him a message via social media platform Instagram, which initiated the start of a text-based friendship between two stalwarts of their respective sports. “I got in touch with Novak very organically. When I saw his profile on Instagram, I pressed the message button, I thought I would just message him. Then I saw his message already on my DM. I had never opened it. It was the first time I had opened my own messages. And he's messaged me himself.” “So first I thought let me just check, maybe it's a fake account. Then I checked again, it was legitimate. Then we got talking. We keep exchanging messages every now and then. I congratulated him for all his
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He also revealed about getting a message from Djokovic after hitting his 50th ODI century in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai. "When I got 50th ODI century recently, Novak Djokovic put out a story, and sent me a nice message as well so there is mutual admiration and respect." "Really nice to connect with global athletes who are excelling at a high level. I have a lot of respect for him and his journey. His passion for fitness is something I dearly follow myself. So there was a lot to connect on. "Hopefully If he comes to India sooner, I happen to be in a country where he is playing. I will definitely catch up with him and just chill out and maybe have a cup of coffee," added Kohli. The veteran right-handed batter also said he saw the video of Djokovic and premier Australia batter Steve Smith trying to play cricket at a promotional event ahead of the Australian Open.
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