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Australian Open Super 500: Indian challenge ends after HS Prannoy's exit
India's top ranked singles player HS Prannoy went down to higher-ranked Kodai Naraoka of Japan 19-21, 13-21 as none among the country's shuttlers failed to progress beyond the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Super 500 event here on Friday. The world No. 10 Prannoy was the latest to be eliminated on a day when his singles compatriot Sameer Verma, mixed doubles pair of Sikki Reddy and B Sumeeth Reddy along with Aakarshi Kashyap in women's singles also drew blank.
Bopanna-Ebden pair exits in French Open semifinals
India's Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden were defeated by Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the French Open semifinals. The second seeded duo lost 5-7, 6-2, 2-6 in the match.
History etched! Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden win their first grand slam at Australian Open
Tennis players Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won their first Grand Slam title as a team at the Australian Open, defeating Italian Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6(0) 7-5 in the men's doubles finale. Bopanna, who has made it to the US Open final twice, became the oldest person to reach the number one spot in men's doubles tennis, and is now the oldest to win a Grand Slam men's doubles.
Rohan Bopanna makes tennis history, becomes oldest player to claim No. 1 spot
Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna, 43, has made history as the oldest player to reach the men's doubles tennis World No. 1 spot. Partnering with Australian Mathew Ebden, they secured a semi-final spot at the Australian Open. Starting with a career-high No. 3 ranking, their recent win against 6th-seeded Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni highlighted their teamwork. Bopanna's consistent success, including winning the 2023 Indian Wells tournament, sets a new record, making him the oldest first-time World No. 1. As they eye a Grand Slam trophy, Bopanna's journey inspires fans worldwide.
Australian Open 2024: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan
Emma Raducanu demonstrated incredible resilience in her Grand Slam comeback at the Australian Open, refusing to quit despite facing physical challenges. In a hard-fought second-round match, the 21-year-old British player battled against China's Wang Yafan, ultimately losing 6-4 4-6 6-4, even while dealing with discomfort that included "throwing up" during the match.
Wounded Novak Djokovic faces fire from young guns at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is set to compete in the Australian Open, aiming for his record-extending 11th title and 25th Grand Slam. Despite a recent loss in 2024, Djokovic remains a favorite, but emerging young talents like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner pose challenges.
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Australian duo sets Guinness World Record by drinking at 99 pubs in 24 hours; spends over $990
The duo embarked on this ambitious journey for a dual purpose: to raise funds for MS Australia, a non-profit organization dedicated to multiple sclerosis research, and to revitalize Sydney's nightlife. They noted that legislative changes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll on the city's once-vibrant nocturnal scene.
Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden make winning start at Wimbledon
India's Rohan Bopanna and his men's doubles partner Matthew Ebden from Australia survived a scare before prevailing over Argentine duo of Guillermo Duran and Tomas Etcheverry to advance to the second round of the Wimbledon. The 43-year-old Bopanna and 35-year-old Ebden, who claimed two doubles titles on the ATP Tour earlier this year, will next face the unseeded British pair of Jacob Fearnley and Johannus Monday on Sunday.
Australian restaurant denies entry to Russell Crowe & girlfriend Britney Theriot. Here's why
The Japanese fusion restaurant in Melbourne stuck to its decision to not entertain the couple.
'Deadly' spin duo Ashwin, Jadeja hailed after destroying Australia
Ashwin and Jadeja destroyed Australia's batting to set up a six-wicket victory in Delhi on Sunday and give India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-Test series. It puts the home side on course for their fourth straight series win over the world's top-ranked side.
Australian Open 2023: Indian duo Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna lose mixed doubles final to Brazilian duo Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos
Indian tennis players Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna were defeated in the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open, losing to the Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rogerio Dutra Silva at the Rod Laver Arena. The match ended with a score of 6-2, 6-3 in favor of the Brazilian pair. Despite the loss, Mirza and Bopanna put up a strong performance throughout the tournament, reaching the finals and earning a runner-up finish.
Australian Open 2023: Yuvraj Singh congratulates Sania Mirza on reaching mixed doubles finals
Yuvraj Singh praised Sania Mirza for reaching the final of the Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles on Saturday.
Australian Open: Sania loses in women's doubles, Jeevan-Balaji duo also ousted
Balaji and Nedunchezhiyan, who came into the tournament as an alternate team, were handed a 4-6 4-6 defeat, ending India's challenge in the men's doubles event. A set down and trailing 0-3 in the second, Mirza and Danilina fought back as they won three games in a row.
Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza-Anna Danilina’s duo sail to the second round of Women’s Doubles category
Sania Mirza entered the second round of the women’s doubles category in the ongoing Australian Open 2023. The star player is set to retire from the game after the forthcoming WTA 1000 tournament.
Australian Open Final 2023: Date, time, where to watch live stream and other key details
Spain's Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev to lift his 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last year, while Ash Barty won the women's singles final to end Australia's 44-year wait for a home singles winner at the tournament.
Australian actor Margot Robbie speaks on shooting for viral barbie photos. Watch video
Although Australian actor Margot Robbie's Barbie photos went viral, shooting for it was not a pleasant moment for Margot. She said that it was the most humiliating moment of her life.
Memorable Andrew Symonds moments
Striding to the crease in South Africa with Australia struggling at 86-4, he guided them to 310-8 with a masterly 143 not out from 125 balls, including 18 fours and two sixes. The innings was all the more astonishing given it came against Pakistan's vaunted attack of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar and Shahid Afridi as he announced himself to the world.
Steve Smith's fifth ton against India powers Australia to mammoth 389/4
This was the Australian run-machine's fifth century against India in the 50-over format and second on the trot after his ton in the series-opener, which came off 66 deliveries.
Kohli isn't what you see on the field, he's a chilled out guy, says Australian spinner Zampa
The duo played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team and Zampa, who is in Australia's limited-over squad for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against India starting on Friday, said he forged a bond with Kohli over meat-free eating, coffee and cricket.
Australia flies journalists out of China after questioning
The correspondents for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Australian Financial Review (AFR) sought shelter in the embassy in Beijing and the consulate in Shanghai as diplomats negotiated with Chinese officials to allow them to leave the country, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said.
Singer Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson call it quits, split after 10 months of dating
Simpson, 23, and Cyrus, 27, were first romantically linked in October last year.
Australian-Indian film project 'A Bride of Aravan' raises over $7K through crowdfunding
The film is set to be shot in Puducherry next month during the annual Aravan festival.
Shastri-Kohli duo might face BCCI questions for debacle in England
There is a possibility that if India lose the series, the Shastri-Kohli duo may not enjoy unlimited powers as it has been the case till now.
Australian duo find global consumers for Indian generic drugs
Greg Jefferys, 62, is a Hepatitis C survivor and has become a Ron for several who suffer from the potentially fatal viral infection.
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
TENNIS-OPEN/HIGHLIGHTS (PIX):HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
TENNIS-OPEN/HIGHLIGHTS (PIX):HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
TENNIS-OPEN/HIGHLIGHTS (PIX):HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
TENNIS-OPEN/HIGHLIGHTS (PIX):HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
TENNIS-OPEN/HIGHLIGHTS (PIX):HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 12 at the Australian Open
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