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A rematch of the 2023 final against Elena Rybakina was set up when the No. 5 seed ousted No. 6 Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the second semifinal.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz, propelling them into the WPL final. Grace Harris's explosive 75 off 37 balls, supported by Smriti Mandhana's fifty, chased down UPW's 143 with ease. Nadine de Klerk's four-wicket haul was crucial in restricting the opposition earlier.

India's T20 World Cup preparations receive a boost as Tilak Varma nears clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence after abdominal surgery. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has also regained fitness, with Riyan Parag expected to be cleared soon. Washington Sundar's return date remains uncertain following a rib injury.

Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka stormed into her fourth Australian Open final, defeating Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3. Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina for the title, having not dropped a set throughout the tournament. Svitolina, meanwhile, reflected on the ongoing conflict in her homeland, putting the match into perspective.

Tennis world buzzes with excitement over Serena Williams' potential WTA Tour return later this year. After officially retiring in September 2022, speculation intensified following reports of her re-entry into the testing pool. Fellow players like Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka expressed enthusiasm for the legendary champion's comeback.

During the match, Team India`s Sanju Samson scored 24 runs in 15 balls, with the help of three boundaries and a maximum. In his last five T20I innings, Samson`s highest score is 37, which came against South Africa in December last year

RCB has entered the clash with one change, where Pooja Vastrakar will come in place of Gautami Naik. The Warriorz have entered the clash with two major changes. Phoebe Litchfield will miss out on the clash, and Amy Jones will come in her place, whereas Simran Shaikh will replace Kiran Navgire in the playing XI against RCB

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that he wanted the players to take responsibility while chasing. He is also hopeful of getting an opportunity to chase again

Team India`s burly all-rounder Shivam Dube played a fiery knock of 65 runs off just 23 deliveries. His knock was laced with three boundaries and seven maximums

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was held to a quick 22-move draw by American GM Hans Moke Niemann in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters. Playing white, Erigaisi’s attempts to create complications from the English Opening fizzled out as Niemann opted for rapid development, prompting an early handshake

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