Karatsev beats Murray for Sydney title
The Hindu
Badosa, Keys, Kokkinakis also triumph
World No. 20 Aslan Karatsev powered past Andy Murray 6-3, 6-3 in one hour and 31 minutes in the Sydney Classic final on Saturday.
The No. 1 seed hit 29 winners in a near-flawless performance that left three-time Grand Slam champion Murray out of answers.
World No. 9 Paula Badosa of Spain took the women’s title beating French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) in two hours and 22 minutes, hitting 32 winners and 12 aces.
Sam Konstas set to debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test, while Travis Head faces injury concerns.
Karnataka's M. Raghu advances to men's singles final at Senior National Badminton Championship, facing Mithun Manjunath.
Mithun Manjunath's rollercoaster badminton journey from success to injury recovery and determination to return to the top.
Dutch defender Jip Janssen aims to lead Tamil Nadu Dragons to victory in Hockey India League with confidence and composure.
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli hospitalized in Mumbai due to health deterioration, condition stable, receiving free treatment.
Vidyadhar Patil's four-wicket haul and R. Smaran's unbeaten century lead Karnataka to victory over Pondicherry.
Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian joins India squad in Australia as cover for Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja.
Former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath transitions to coaching, reflects on career, praises Ashwin, and discusses Sri Lankan cricket.
Rishabh Pant's rise in Australian cricket, from car accident to match-winning performances, defines India's hopes in the series.
19-year-old Australian Sam Konstas prepares to face Jasprit Bumrah in Boxing Day test, aiming to be the aggressor.
MCG curator Matt Page discusses pitch preparation for upcoming Test match, focusing on grass, seam, and bounce dynamics.