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WTA Auckland Classic- Teenage star Coco Gauff makes flying start to New Year

Teenage star Gauff makes flying start to New Year

9:39 pm January 6, 2020

Auckland: Teen sensation Coco Gauff started the new year in dominant form at the WTA Auckland Classic on Monday while veteran Serena Williams’ path became a little easier before she even stepped on court. Gauff was unflustered by two double faults as she negotiated a blustery wind in her opening service game against last year’s […]

Analysis: Already a star, on court and off, Osaka eyes more

Near-death experience gives Naomi Osaka perspective

3:03 pm January 5, 2020

Brisbane : A “near-death” experience off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands has given reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka a new perspective heading into the 2020 season. An upbeat Osaka told reporters ahead of the season-opening Brisbane International that she had tried to have a bit of fun and experience new things […]

Australian Open delay valid if smoke haze worsens: Djokovic

2:55 pm January 5, 2020

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic said Australian Open organisers should consider delaying the first Grand Slam of the year if haze from bushfires raging around the country threatens players’ health. The opening major of 2020 is due to start at Melbourne Park on January 20 and the city was blanketed by smoke from blazes burning to the […]

Harbhajan expresses concern over Gurdwara Nankana Sahib attack

7:22 pm January 4, 2020

Chandigarh: Cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Saturday expressed concern over a mob attack on the revered Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan and urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to intervene. The veteran off-spinner shared on Twitter two videos of Mohammad Hassan, who was leading the mob and threatening to build a mosque in place of the […]

Bumrah released from Indian Test squad due to personal reasons

Break was not difficult as I didn’t feel any pain, says fit-again Bumrah

7:16 pm January 4, 2020

Guwahati: The forced four-month break due to a stress fracture “wasn’t a difficult” period for India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as there was “no pain” and he utilised the time away from the game to work on his strength and conditioning. Bumrah is making a comeback to competitive cricket against Sri Lanka in the opening […]