Tag: sets
Miami Open: Jannik Sinner hammers Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to book place in final | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner produced a stunning performance to demolish defending champion Daniil Medvedev in straight sets and reach the Miami Open final. In a rematch of this year’s epic Australian Open final, in which Medvedev led by two sets to love before Sinner stormed back to claim his first grand slam title, the 22-year-old made light work…
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As she turns 25, Eya Laure sets ‘adulting’ goals and podium hopes
Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Eya Laure in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — At age 25, Eya Laure hopes to continue achieving her goals on and off the court. Her girl’s goal as she turns a year old this year is to win a title with Chery Tiggo in the PVL, but she…
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Novak Djokovic: Five-time champion defeats Aleksandar Vukic in three sets at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to Indian Wells after a five-year hiatus from the event but only after being given a scare by world No 69 Aleksandar Vukic on Saturday night. Djokovic recorded the milestone 400th Masters 1000 win of his career with a 6-2 5-7 6-3 victory over the dangerous Vukic. “Five years…
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Andy Murray: Two-time Wimbledon champion sets up meeting with Andrey Rublev in Indian Wells | Tennis News
Andy Murray produced one of his best performances in 2024 to ease beat former top 10 player David Goffin 6-3 6-2 and reach the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The 2009 champion in the desert was simply superb on serve as he made it through to a meeting with fifth…
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Caitlin Clark sets all-time NCAA Division I scoring record
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette) Caitlin Clark stood alone at the free-throw line on Sunday and made the foul shots that put…
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Sebastian Baez overwhelms Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open | Tennis News
Sebastian Baez defeated Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open. Qualifer Navone was in his first ATP Tour final after he beat British No 1, and reigning Rio Open champion, Cameron Norrie in their semi-final. But Baez dispatched him ruthlessly, winning 6-2 6-1. Image: Navone only enjoyed sporadic patches of success in…
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FEU withstands Casiey Dongallo, UE in five sets
FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The trio of Gerzel Petallo, Chen Tagaod and Faida Bakanke powered Far Eastern University past a gritty University of the East side, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 15-11, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.…
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Heading into home course, Del Monte sets bold plans
Yoyong Velez blasts out of the 16th greenside bunker. —PAL PHOTO CAGAYAN DE ORO—Del Monte took a six-point lead over Canlubang after the first round of Senior action in the 75th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub on Thursday, and with play shifting to their favorite stomping ground for the next two days, the Bukidnon-based bets made…
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Latest PBA title sets San Miguel up for 30th crown
As players, officials, members of his staff and their families savor the thrill of being champions of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup, coach Jorge Gallent sneaked into the hallway of Smart Araneta Coliseum and went to the altar to thank the Man upstairs. “Ah sarap, p—,” Gallent told The Inquirer shortly after the…
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Harriet Dart beaten by Karolina Pliskova in straight sets in Transylvania Open semi-finals | Tennis News
Harriet Dart’s hopes of following up her first WTA Tour semi-final appearance with a maiden final were dashed by Karolina Pliskova at the Transylvania Open. Dart, the British No 3, had enjoyed a career-best week in the Romanian city of Cluj, winning two qualifiers to progress to the main draw and then three more matches…
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