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  Andy Murray defeats world no.26 Ugo Humbert in Moselle Open first round

  September 22, 2021 12:53 IST

  The Scot looked set to pay the price for failing to convert a series of break point chances before he found his range to dispatch the world number 26 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

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  Davis Cup: Bopanna and Ramkumar crack in must-win doubles match, India lose tie to Finland

  September 18, 2021 19:04 IST

  Both Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar had lost their singles matches on Friday and to stay alive in the tie, the Indians needed to win the doubles.

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  Davis Cup: Prajnesh, Ramkumar lose on Day 1, India trail 0-2 against Finland

  September 18, 2021 9:05 IST

  Up against Otto Virtanen, ranked as low as 419 in the ATP ranking chart, the 165th ranked Prajnesh lost 3-6 6-7(1) in just one hour 25 minutes.

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  Davis Cup: India down 0-1 as Prajnesh Gunneswaran loses opener against Finland

  September 17, 2021 23:52 IST

  Gunneswaran, who is coming back from a wrist injury and had undergone rehabilitation in his hometown Chennai, struggled for rhythm as his serve was broken in the sixth game.

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  Most times we stood with trophies our relationship was at its worst: Leander Paes on Mahesh Bhupathi

  September 17, 2021 16:11 IST

  Once the poster boys for the sport in the country, being nicknamed the "Indian Express", they played together from 1994 to 2006 and reunited for their second stint from 2008 to 2011.

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  Low bounce, not-so-fast court surprises Indian Davis Cup team in Finland

  September 14, 2021 20:04 IST

  The Indian players on Tuesday got a chance to practice on the match court, which has been laid temporarily on the carpet at an ice-hockey stadium here, and after the first hit, it turned out that it suits the visitors in a limited yet crucial way.

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  Parents played a huge part in my upbringing: Emma Raducanu

  September 14, 2021 13:57 IST

  Raducanu defeated Leylah Fernandez of Canada in an all-teen affair to lift the US Open Trophy on Sunday, becoming the first qualifier to win a Major.

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  Emma Raducanu sees massive jump of 127 spots in WTA rankings

  September 14, 2021 12:29 IST

  Following her straight set win over Leylah Fernandez in US Open final, Raducanu has moved from World No. 150 to World No. 23 in WTA Rankings.

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  Novak Djokovic 'still hanging on,' seeking major titles

  September 13, 2021 22:04 IST

  The No. 1-ranked Djokovic acknowledged as much after crying during the last changeover of his 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final.

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  Emma Raducanu's US Open title moves her up 127 spots to No. 23

  September 13, 2021 21:25 IST

  The 18-year-old from Britain began the year ranked 345th, rose to 179th in July by reaching Wimbledon's fourth round in her Grand Slam debut and arrived at Flushing Meadows at 150th. 

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  Vladimir Putin hails Daniil Medvedev's win over Novak Djokovic in US Open final

  September 13, 2021 21:19 IST

  President Vladimir Putin hailed a “brilliant victory” in an official message of congratulations.

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  Serbia cries with Novak Djokovic over lost chance to make history

  September 13, 2021 17:42 IST

  Instead of the usual fireworks, car horns blaring and dancing in the streets after previous major finals involving Djokovic, there was an eerie silence in the Serbian capital.

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  US Open: Medvedev pulls off 'dead fish' celebration after historic win over Djokovic

  September 13, 2021 11:55 IST

  The moment the 25-year-old world No. 2 Russian won the battle against his Serbian rival 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, Medvedev fell to the floor on his side of the court and celebrated his maiden Grand Slam title.

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  De Kock's half century, Shamsi's bowling help SA clinch T20I series vs Sri Lanka

  September 13, 2021 11:14 IST

  With a second consecutive win, South Africa have now taken 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match T20 series.

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  US Open: I was glad it was over, says Djokovic after losing calendar Slam bid to Medvedev

  September 13, 2021 9:21 IST

  Djokovic came up just short of two historic milestones, losing 4-6, 4-6. 4-6 to first-time major champion Medvedev at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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  US Open: All the stats behind Daniil Medvedev's maiden Grand Slam title - In Numbers

  September 13, 2021 5:08 IST

  Outplayed by someone using a similar style to his own, Djokovic came up just short of those two historic milestones, losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to first-time major champion Medvedev at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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  US Open: Calendar Slam denied as Daniil Medvedev beats Novak Djokovic to win maiden Grand Slam title

  September 13, 2021 5:08 IST

  Daniil Medvedev beat him 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open final to win his first major title.

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  US Open 2021 Final: How Daniil Medvedev can deny Novak Djokovic a shot at history?

  September 12, 2021 20:42 IST

  Medvedev has previously beaten Djokovic, three in all, in their eight meetings, one of which was on outdoor hard courts in Cincinnati in 2019

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  Britain savours a new sporting star in US Open 2021 champion Emma Raducanu

  September 12, 2021 16:02 IST

  The 18-year-old Raducanu was being hailed Sunday as the new queen of British sport — and perhaps the architect of one of the most unlikely sporting achievements of all time — by winning the U.S. Open as a qualifier.

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  US Open 2021: Medvedev stands in way as Djokovic aims for calendar Grand Slam

  September 12, 2021 12:36 IST

  After two runner-up finishes in major finals, the 25-year-old Medvedev is more than ready to join the club of Grand Slam champions and begin building his own legacy on tennis' greatest stage.

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  On 9/11, US Open runners-up Leylah Fernandez says New York gave her strength

  September 12, 2021 8:58 IST

  After the US Open final on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Fernandez said New York's strength had made her stronger.

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  US Open: Emma Raducanu wins first Grand Slam title, beats Leylah Fernandez in straight sets

  September 12, 2021 8:48 IST

   Emma Raducanu completed her historic run through the US Open by beating Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-3 for her first Grand Slam title.

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  A look at each of Novak Djokovic’s 2021 Grand Slam matches

  September 11, 2021 15:20 IST

  A title at Flushing Meadows also would give Djokovic 21 career majors, breaking a tie for the men’s record he shares with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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  US Open: Novak Djokovic tops Alexander Zverev to enter final; to face Daniil Medvedev for year slam

  September 11, 2021 8:51 IST

  Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows on Friday night, going 27-0 in majors this season.

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  US Open: Emma Raducanu becomes first qualifier to enter GS final; sets up all-teenager title match

  September 10, 2021 9:36 IST

  The 18-year-old from Britain beat No. 17 seed Maria Sakkari 6-1, 6-4, becoming the first player to come through qualifying to reach a Grand Slam final in the professional era.

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  US Open: Unseeded Leylah Fernandez beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach first Slam final

  September 10, 2021 9:04 IST

  The unseeded Fernandez edged Sabalenka 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium, earning right to play for a Grand Slam title.

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  US Open: At 18, Emma Raducanu becomes first qualifier in tournament's semifinal; Sakkari next

  September 09, 2021 13:24 IST

  The 18-year-old Emma Raducanu from Britain is the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the U.S. Open semifinals. And she hasn't even dropped a set yet.

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  US Open: Djokovic tops Berrettini in quarters to close in on true Slam

  September 09, 2021 10:35 IST

  The Serb World No. 1 beat No. 6 seed Matteo Berrettini 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in a quarterfinal that began Wednesday night and concluded after midnight Thursday.