Carlos Alcaraz (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz may have lifted the Australian Open trophy, but he won’t be taking home all of the prize money that comes with it. After beating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the men’s singles final in Melbourne, the 22-year-old Spaniard earned a winner’s cheque of AUD…
Carlos Alcaraz (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Melbourne: When Carlos Alcaraz fell back onto the Rod Laver Arena after just over three hours in the middle, he lay motionless for a while, stunned by the moment, caught between disbelief and the sudden weight of what he had achieved. The world No. 1 had just halted…
Novak Djokovic of Serbia (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) MELBOURNE: Belief has long been Novak Djokovic’s constant companion, and it remained unshaken even after his first defeat in 11 Australian Open finals. “I always believe I can,” Djokovic said at his media conference, after giving a standout runner-up speech following his four-set loss to world No. 1…
WPL: Delhi Capitals qualify for eliminator after defeating UP Warriorz (ANI) Delhi Capitals had to grind it out but eventually crossed the line, beating UP Warriorz by five wickets in a low-scoring contest to book their place in the Women’s Premier League Eliminator on Sunday. The victory, achieved with eight balls remaining, also ended the…
India vs Pakistan (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has responded to Pakistan’s decision to boycott its February 15 match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling the move a serious concern for the global game.In an official statement, the ICC acknowledged the announcement made by Pakistan’s government…
Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis and Matthew Kuhnemann shake hand with Pakistani players (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan produced a commanding performance to hand Australia its heaviest ever defeat in T20 cricket, sealing a 3-0 series sweep just five days ahead of the T20 World Cup. On Sunday, the hosts defeated the Australians by 111 runs in the…
Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m a man of rigour and strength. I’ve been around for a long, long year, stolen many a man’s Grand Slams and faith. I was ’round when Roger Federer had his moment of doubt and pain. Made damn sure that Andy Murray lost his hip and sealed his fate….
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Novak Djokovic reflected on an uncertain future after his Australian Open final defeat on Sunday, describing his journey as “a great ride” following a four-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz at Rod Laver Arena. The 38-year-old was outplayed by the 22-year-old Spaniard, leaving him still tied with Margaret Court on 24…
Delhi Capitals Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(w), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Eddla Srujana, Pragati Singh, Lucy Hamilton, Taniya Bhatia, Alana King UP Warriorz Women Squad: Meg Lanning(c), Deepti Sharma, Amy Jones(w), Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat, Simran Shaikh, Sophie…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title with a commanding four-set victory over Novak Djokovic, defeating the Serbian 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The win not only denied Djokovic a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam but also made Alcaraz the youngest man in…
