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Anna Kournikova, the former tennis star, recently made a rare public appearance in Miami, marking her first sighting in two years. The 43-year-old, who shares three children with singer Enrique Iglesias, was seen in a wheelchair while out with her children, according to a photos posted on her fan's social accounts. Dressed in a black sweatsuit and wearing an orthopedic boot, Kournikova was assisted by an unidentified woman who pushed her wheelchair through a parking lot as they headed into a shopping center.

Mark Zuckerberg explained why he favoured a limited wardrobe: “I’m not a cool person and I’ve never really tried to be cool… I feel like I’m not doing my job if I spend any of my energy on things that are silly or frivolous.” Cut to 2024—when he turned 40, his style too turned 180°. In April, when he took to Instagram with an AI-related announcement, people noticed his silver chain. It was nothing spectacular but when the champion of the hoodie-andsweatpants-to-work-aesthetic dons something different, the “glow-up”, as it was being called, created a buzz.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic will be taking on Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles quarterfinal at the Australian Open 2025, in what looks to be a high-octane contest in the year's first Grand Slam. While Carlos Alcaraz is yet to win an Australian Open title, the 37-year-old Serbian is chasing his 11th Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. Notably, Novak Djokovic, en route to his quarterfinal, had to run for money in his first couple of round matches.

Australian Open — and the first in the quarterfinals of a tournament; each of the others came in either a semifinal or final. «Well, this is not the right player to play in a quarterfinal, I guess,» a grinning Alcaraz said, looking ahead to Tuesday's encounter.

Indian javelin champion and double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra has tied the knot with Himani in a private ceremony. The 27-year-old athlete shared the joyous news on his social media accounts, posting a series of photos from the intimate celebration.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. During the fourth set of his marathon Australian Open match against one of the world’s top tennis players, 19-year-old Learner Tien had just one thing on his mind. He desperately needed a bathroom break.

Joao Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men's tennis on Tuesday night, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Australian Open. It was quite a debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament for the 18-year-old Brazilian, who is currently ranked 112th and made it into the bracket at Melbourne Park by winning three matches in qualifying rounds last week.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For years tennis prospered in its bubble of excellence. With Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic pushing each other and the sport to greater heights, we lived in a perpetual state of awe.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Andy Murray knows a thing or two about how to play Novak Djokovic. Murray has beaten Djokovic 11 of the 36 times they have met on the men’s tennis tour—not a figure in his favour.

Tennis Australia, the organiser of the prestigious tennis grand slam event Australian Open, aims to grow its footprint in India through strategic initiatives such as strengthening media rights partnership, grassroots development, corporate sponsorships with Indian companies, and leveraging cricket's widespread appeal to promote tennis, said a top official.

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Smasher Sports, backed by global investment firm Terra Invest and former Wimbledon tennis player Ashok Amritraj-backed Hyde Park Entertainment, has acquired the Delhi Franchise of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the company said on Wednesday. “The investment underscores the league’s potential to transform the country’s sports entertainment landscape,” the statement said. The WPBL features six teams and is affiliated with the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At a massive semiconductor trade show in Tokyo last week, I watched robots shoot hoops and play table tennis and witnessed an impressive lineup of executives share their visions on everything from quantum computing to artificial intelligence (AI). More than 1,000 companies representing nearly every facet of the supply chain gathered to show off their latest technologies to an estimated 100,000 attendees.

Corporate India has a new obsession: pickleball. What is it? Here's what I think it is. Several middle-aged men and women, too afraid of tennis, too busy for golf, decide they want to hit something that gives the illusion of running around without having to do so. It's the best answer to a 40-something's existential crisis, diverting thoughts of violence, divorce, and forcing an IB school on your second-born — probably named Amaiyrraah, with a silent h — onto your Bangalore housing society's newly constructed court, which was previously a 'Designated EV Charging Area to Come'. We won't delve into the armtwisting in the society group, where die-hard players posted YouTube videos showcasing how the sport was conquering America, thereby succeeding in the impossible: silencing the society chairman uncle who couldn't comprehend the passion, this 'non-sport' sport, and, by default, this India. The game is designed so cleverly that it is beyond embarrassment. Just the right amount of hip movement without needing an orthopaedic on standby. Across the boundary from childishness, but not quite, as an athlete would define it, sport.

A new era for tennis in Bangladesh MD Shakil Khan is not only a name recognised in sports management but also a distinguished entrepreneur, currently serving as the Chairman of One97 Technologies Private Limited. Under his leadership, the company has achieved remarkable milestones, contributing to the technological landscape of Bangladesh. This unique blend of expertise in both sports and business positions him ideally to enhance the operational capabilities and strategic direction of the BTF.

Devendra Fadnavis resumes his role as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, attention has shifted to his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, who has built an impressive career across multiple fields. From a senior banking professional to a playback singer, actor, and social activist, Amruta has consistently made headlines for her individual achievements and contributions, making her much more than just the wife of a political leader.

The tennis star, however, dismised the speculations. Addressing the rumors about skin bleaching during a recent makeup tutorial for her beauty line, Wyan Beauty,she denied altering her skin tone, stating she is a Black woman and content with her appearance. The tutorial, broadcast live, showed Williams applying makeup.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Rafael Nadal looked unsustainable. When Nadal exploded into tennis 20 years ago, his game appeared too physical, too muscular, too hard on the body to survive for very long.