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28-05-2025
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French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Fabian Marozsan To Advance
Last Updated: Alcaraz picked up a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Hungarian Marozsan at Court Philippe-Chatrier to secure his progress. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the round of 32 at the French Open 2025 on Wednesday as he rallied to beat Fabian Marozsan and move into the third round of the event. Alcaraz picked up a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Hungarian Marozsan at Court Philippe-Chatrier to secure his progress. The 22-year-old is slated to take on the winner of the fixture between Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Damir Dzumhur in the round of 32. Jasmine Paolini advanced to the French Open third round as she got the better of Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3, 6-3, to extend her streak to eight fixtures. The Italian is set to take on the either Russia's Anastasia Potapova or Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva in her subsequent tie. ALSO READ| Asian Athletics Championships: Indian Mixed Relay Team Retains Gold To Add To Medal Tally More To Follow… Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 28, 2025, 19:52 IST
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25-05-2025
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French Open 2025: Zheng Qinwen Channels 'Olympic Champion' Energy To Cruise Through First Round
Published By : AFP Last Updated: 22-year-old Zheng navigated a difficult first-round assignment on Sunday as she beat former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-3 in her first match in Paris. China's Zheng Qinwen intends to use the 'unforgettable feeling" of last year's run to Olympic gold at Roland Garros to fuel her French Open title aspirations. The 22-year-old Zheng navigated a difficult first-round assignment on Sunday as she beat former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-3 in her first match in Paris since capturing the Olympic title. 'I am happy to get this match against a great opponent," said Zheng. 'I always think the first match in the Slams is tricky." Zheng, the number eight seed at Roland Garros, made the last 16 on her debut in 2022 but has fallen prematurely at the past two editions. She hopes the memories of her Paris 2024 triumph on Court Philippe Chatrier, which had its roof closed for her win over Pavlyuchenkova due to scattered showers, will serve her well as she tries to emulate Li Na, China's first and only Grand Slam singles champion. 'That feeling is unforgettable," Zheng said of winning Olympic gold. 'It is the best experience in my life so far. I will carry the gold medal mentality all through this tournament. I will always keep fighting. I just hope I give my best performance here in 2025." Zheng, beaten in last year's Australian Open final by Aryna Sabalenka, faces a potential rematch with the world number one in the quarter-finals. She next plays Colombia's Emiliana Arango, who condemned Philippines trailblazer Alexandra Eala to a swift exit in her first Grand Slam appearance. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - AFP) Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
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24-05-2025
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Novak Djokovic Scales Mt.100 With Geneva Open Crown
Last Updated: The 38-year-old Djokovic clawed his way back from a set down to win 5-7, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/2) against Hubert Hurkacz in the championship fixture in Switzerland. Serbian tennis legend clinched the 100th title of his illustrious career on Saturday with his triumph at the Geneva Open. The 38-year-old Djokovic clawed his way back from a set down to win 5-7, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/2) against Hubert Hurkacz in the championship fixture in Switzerland. Djokovic enters the elite company of Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the century club to further cement his legacy as one of the best players to ever pick up a tennis racquet. Nole, as he is fondly known, will take the momentum from his accomplishment into the French Open in his endeavour for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who ended his quest for the elusive title at Geneva, had earlier succumbed to defeats in the previous events in the ongoing clay swing as he went down to Alejandro Tabilo at the Monte Carlo and Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Masters. advetisement Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Switzerland First Published: May 24, 2025, 22:17 IST
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16-05-2025
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90.23 In Doha To 89.45 In Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra's 10 Best Javelin Throws
Last Updated: Neeraj Chopra set a new personal and national record with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025. Check his top 10 throws here. Neeraj Chopra threw a stunning 90.23 metres in the Doha Diamond League 2025 on Friday (May 16), breaching the elusive 90-metre mark for the first time. It wasn't enough for him to win the Men's Javelin Throw Event as German Julian Weber stunned the world with a 91.06 in his last of six attempts, beating the Indian by the narrowest of margins. However, it was still one for the record books as the Indian bested his own personal and the National record for the sport. His previous best came on June 30, 2022, at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden — 89.94 meters. The mark was both Neeraj's personal best and the men's national record in India. Over the course of two weeks in 2024, he made his next three greatest throws. His next two best throws, 89.45m and 89.34m, respectively, occurred at the Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw final and qualification event for the 2024 Summer Olympics, while his second-best throw of 89.49m earned him second place at the Lausanne Diamond League. advetisement He became the most successful individual Indian Olympian after winning a silver medal for his throw in the Paris final. Neeraj Chopra also held the three previous national records: 89.30m at the 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games, 88.07m at the 2021 Indian Grand Prix 3 in Patiala, and 88.06m at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Neeraj Chopra threw an 88.77-meter throw in the qualifying round of the 2023 World Athletics Championships, which was his highest throw to date. His 88.13-meter effort in the 2022 final earned India a historic silver medal. Neeraj Chopra won another historic medal for India, this time a gold one, with a javelin throw of 88.17 meters at the 2023 world championships. Neeraj Chopra's 10 Best Throws Chopra hit two more fabulous throws of 88.40 and 88.20 metres to start and end his event, respectively, but they didn't make it to the top-10 of his best list. RANK THROW COMPETITION DATE 1 90.23m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025 2 89.94m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022 3 89.49m Lausanne Diamond League 2024 August 22, 2024 4 89.45m Paris Olympics 2024 – Final August 8, 2024 5 89.34m Paris Olympics 2024 – Qualification August 6, 2024 6 89.30m Paavo Nurmi Games (Turku) June 14, 2022 7 89.08m Lausanne Diamond League 2022 August 26, 2022 8 88.88m Asian Games 2023 (Hangzhou) October 4, 2023 9 88.77m World Athletics Championships (Budapest) – Qualification August 25, 2023 10 88.67m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023 Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Doha, Qatar First Published: May 16, 2025, 23:39 IST
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07-05-2025
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India's Sports Fraternity Comes Together In Support Of Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: Various sporting personalities have taken to social media to voice their support for their country and 'Operation Sindoor'. There is no turning away from Operation Sindoor, and many in the realms of sport have taken notice of the same, showcasing their support for their country. On the intervening night of Tuesday-Wednesday, India launched a series of targeted precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), almost a fortnight after the Pahalgam terror attack. Nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir were targeted in the strikes. However, no Pakistani military facilities were hit, reflecting India's calibrated and non-escalatory approach. The operation marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy following the Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including a Nepali national. In the midst of everything unfolding, various sporting personalities have taken to social media to voice their support for their country and 'Operation Sindoor' undertaken in the name of revenge for those whose lives were claimed in Pahalgam. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ravi Dahiya (@ravi_kumar_60) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepak Punia (@deepakpunia86) Indian Army sources confirmed that the objective of 'Operation Sindoor' was to dismantle launchpads and camps used by terror groups operating from across the Line of Control (LoC). Military activity has surged in the Kashmir Valley, particularly around Srinagar, where heightened air traffic indicates increased operational readiness and surveillance. The Indian Army released a brief video on X after the operation, declaring: 'Justice is served." News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Operation Sindoor Pahalgam Pahalgam attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 07, 2025, 14:01 IST
