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Badminton Senior Nationals: Karnataka’s Raghu reaches maiden final, faces Mithun Manjunath for the title

Karnataka’s M. Raghu entered his maiden men’s singles final at the Senior National Badminton Championship following a convincing 21-17, 21-17 victory over top seed K. Sathish Kumar of Tamil Nadu at the KBA courts here on Monday. In the summit clash, the 26-year-old will meet statemate Mithun Manjunath – representing Railways – who beat Chhattisgarh’s Rounak Chouhan 21-15, 21-13. The …

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1 week ago

Our TV critic's top 20 shows of 2024: From unmissable high-octane thrillers to cosy crime capers, magnificent costume dramas and nature and science spectaculars - but do YOU agree with his top choice?

Daily Mail

Back in the days when there were just three or four TV channels, how we moaned about repeats. Unless you’re lucky enough to watch telly for a living like the Daily Mail team, you’re unlikely to have seen all the five star shows this year has brought us. Toril has broken with her ultra-religious mother and is running a nightclub …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lucky to have watched Nadal play: International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe

The Hindu

November 19 will forever be etched as a bittersweet day in tennis history. 10 days after Nadal’s retirement PBS News caught up with International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe, who shared his memories of the boy from Mallorca. Remember, he won two Wimbledon titles, including that epic final when he won his first Wimbledon, beating Federer in what …

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1 month ago

Do you kiss your baby? Study explains why you shouldn’t

Hindustan Times

The first reaction we get when we see a baby is to just kiss their cheeks or their forehand. But a recent study led by Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester states that we should avoid kissing a baby. We shouldn’t kiss a baby; here’s why A baby’s immune system takes time to develop, which makes them prone to catching infection …

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An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Deccan Chronicle

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at …

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1 month ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

New Indian Express

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at …

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1 month ago

Rafael Nadal's forehand was a sporting wonder — a triumph of spin, speed and saucepan-size biceps

The Telegraph

This article was first published in June 2021, and has been updated. The ‘one weird trick’ that set him apart Let’s look at the mechanics of Nadal’s forehand swing. “Rafa likes to back off into the classic Spanish position where he isn’t exactly in the middle of the baseline, but a couple of steps towards his own backhand corner,” said …

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1 month ago

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain loses in Davis Cup quarterfinals to Netherlands

The Hindu

Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at the …

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1 month ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and …

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1 month ago

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’

New York Times

It was not a fairytale ending for Rafael Nadal, but to understand how he is adored in his home country and beyond, one only had to listen to the noise. He won that and thought, ‘OK, how do I get better to win the U.S. Open, to win Wimbledon?’” After losing the 2007 Wimbledon final, Nadal wept and thought to …

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1 month ago

Jannik Sinner: World No. 1 caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz

CNN

CNN — Jannik Sinner couldn’t have dreamed of a better ending to his remarkable 2024 season. 1 defeated American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Sunday, claiming the trophy for the first time on home soil. According to the ATP, he is the first man to win the competition without dropping a set …

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1 month ago

Jannik Sinner caps golden year by beating Taylor Fritz to ATP Finals glory

India Today

Home favourite Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian to win the prestigious ATP Finals title after a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz. The American, who made history by becoming the first U.S. player to reach the ATP Finals since James Blake in 2006, struggled to maintain consistency against the relentless Sinner. His win in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Emma Raducanu performs for Great Britain again in Billie Jean King Cup

The Independent

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

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1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal

India Today

Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the ATP Finals, cruising past 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in their final group match on Thursday. Medvedev, who needed a straight-sets victory to eliminate U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, fought hard in the second set but saw his hopes dashed when Sinner levelled the score at 4-4 and then sealed the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. And so, yeah, I use it as motivation.” Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: A couple of points in her match against Jasmine Paolini at this week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh highlighted why Aryna Sabalenka sits where she currently does — right at the top of her own game and the women’s ranking charts. Sabalenka had pipped the incumbent Iga Swiatek last month, but that switch had more to do with the Pole’s …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Sensation Soars at the ATP China Open, as Buyunchaokete Makes History

China Daily

Chinese rising star Buyunchaokete makes a stunning comeback in the semifinals of the China Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in a thrilling match. Despite facing a late-night finish due to fatigue, he pushes the defending champion to a grueling battle, showcasing his incredible talent and resilience on the court.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

WADA appeals decision to clear Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after failed drug tests

ABC

The World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear tennis world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests. Sinner avoids ban for failed doping tests Photo shows Jannik Sinner prepares to hit a forehand Nick Kyrgios slams an independent tribunal's decision to clear …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Queen Wen' looking forward to home-court advantage

China Daily

Aryna Sabalenka hits a forehand during an open practice session at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Sunday. XINHUA Sabalenka eyes top spot World No 2 Sabalenka will return to action for the first time since her US Open triumph by playing in the China Open, and the Belarusian said on Tuesday that her sights were set on reclaiming …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open

The Hindu

World number one Jannik Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, produced a brutal display of baseline power as he became the first Italian man to win the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 win over American Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday. Sinner, held aloft his arms in celebration after breaking Fritz …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Goa Challengers defends UTT title in style

The Hindu

Irrespective of the result of the Ultimate Table Tennis’s season five final on Saturday night, history was anyway in the making. Despite a boisterous crowd at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium supporting Dabang Delhi TTC – the adopted local team with G. Sathiyan at its helm – Goa Challengers defended its title in style. Despite stunning Bernadette Szocs 3-0 to …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur makes stunning admission after crashing out of US Open in quarter finals

Daily Mail

Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur may have left fans wanting after crashing out in the quarter finals of the US Open, but he has now revealed how close he came to pulling out of the tournament before it even started. Injury once again cruelly curtailed de Minaur's grand slam dreams in a 6-3 7-5 6-2 quarter-final loss to inspired …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quadri Aruna Interview | Always put the past behind and that’s what makes sports beautiful

The Hindu

Quadri Aruna brings much joy with his aggressive forehand top-spins, forehand loops and his majestic presence while competing. He has many firsts to his credit — the first African to reach the quarterfinals of Olympics, the first African to make it to the quarterfinals of World championships, and the first from Africa to enter the World’s top 10. At the …

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Badminton Senior Nationals: Karnataka’s Raghu reaches maiden final, faces Mithun Manjunath for the title

Our TV critic's top 20 shows of 2024: From unmissable high-octane thrillers to cosy crime capers, magnificent costume dramas and nature and science spectaculars - but do YOU agree with his top choice?

Lucky to have watched Nadal play: International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe

Do you kiss your baby? Study explains why you shouldn’t

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Rafael Nadal's forehand was a sporting wonder — a triumph of spin, speed and saucepan-size biceps

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain loses in Davis Cup quarterfinals to Netherlands

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’

Jannik Sinner: World No. 1 caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz

Jannik Sinner caps golden year by beating Taylor Fritz to ATP Finals glory

Emma Raducanu performs for Great Britain again in Billie Jean King Cup

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen

Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world

Chinese Sensation Soars at the ATP China Open, as Buyunchaokete Makes History

WADA appeals decision to clear Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after failed drug tests

'Queen Wen' looking forward to home-court advantage

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open

Goa Challengers defends UTT title in style

Alex de Minaur makes stunning admission after crashing out of US Open in quarter finals

Quadri Aruna Interview | Always put the past behind and that’s what makes sports beautiful