Novak Djokovic (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic, defying age, emerged victorious in a thrilling generational battle against Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-final in Melbourne on Tuesday. The 37-year-old Serb remains on course for his 11th Australian Open title, with Alexander Zverev awaiting him in the semi-finals. Despite having his left thigh heavily…
Rafael Nadal reacts during his final professional match in Malaga. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest icons, retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, marking the end of an illustrious 23-year career. The 38-year-old Spanish legend was honored with a heartfelt tribute at the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga, where the Netherlands…
NEW DELHI: Coco Gauff joined Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on the US Open scrap heap after the reigning champion lost to Emma Navarro in a flurry of errors on Sunday.19 double faults and 60 unforced mistakes led to a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 fourth round loss for third-ranked Gauff, as per AFP.With the 20-year-old’s exit,…
NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz‘s 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten run came to an end at the US Open with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 loss to 74th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round in New York on Thursday night.The outcome removed the men’s pre-tournament favorite, and it was difficult to anticipate going into it considering…
NEW DELHI: Indian table tennis player Archana Kamath has made the difficult decision to step away from elite sports to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Michigan. This move marks a significant shift for the 24-year-old, who achieved notable success representing India at the highest level, including the recent Paris Olympics.Despite…
