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The 37-year-old Spanish star got the beating of the Austrian Thiem with a 7-5, 6-1 win in the round of 32 at the Australian event, on his return to singles competition after nearly a year on the sidelines.

The 34-year-old Belarusian Azarenka came back from second set jitters to see off Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 7-6 (10/8).

Anisimova got the win over Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 6-4 in her first appearance on the WTA Tour since announcing in May she would take an indefinite break, citing burnout and concerns for her mental health.

Arsenal's Declan Rice called for his side to be more ruthless after suffering back-to-back defeats in the league thereby failing to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

Cummins' ten-wicket haul also made him the second Australia captain after Allan Border to achieve the celebrated feat.

The Russian finally felt he belonged at world number five in 2023, but added he still had plenty to improve to get to the very top, including putting a lid on his explosive on-court emotions.

The 36-year-old Serbian took his Grand Slam tally to a record-extending 24 as he managed to claim three out of the four majors up on offer with title runs at the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open. He also polished off the year with the ATP Worl...

Cricket is not merely a potential victim of the climate crisis, it is a contributor to it.

Murray matched it with the big three for a decade between 2006-16 before a run of injuries resulted in time off court and a slide in his ranking.

AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar revealed that they are likely to get clearance from the Centre to take part in the Davis Cup tie in Islamabad.

Zverev believes that the Olympics is the biggest event of the year as he will look to defend his gold medal at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

With tensions high and either side in need of a catalyst to inspire victory, it was indeed the in-form Cummins who stepped up to the plate and took to Rizwan, menacing him.

At tea on day four, the visitors were 129-3 as they chase 317 for their first Test win in Australia since 1995, with the deficit reduced to 188.

The Serbian superstar is the king of the Melbourne Park hard courts, winning the Australian Open a record 10 times, with an 11th in his sights next month.

FC Goa look to extend their unbeaten run when they face NorthEast United FC, who haven't tasted victory in their last five games.

Dean Elgar was named Player of the Match for his brilliant knock as he tried to keep things simple in the complex game.