Japan finished third after defeating Malaysia 4-1 in the third-fourth place classification match earlier in the day
Rafael Nadal pleased to exit tennis knowing he has left a lasting impact sportingly and personally; loses opening tie as Netherlands beat Spain 2-1
Williams later posted on X, “Why am I getting so choked up. With @RafaelNadal retirement. I’m not good at goodbyes”
In-form Malvika Bansod, ranked 36th in the world defeated Denmark’s World No. 21 Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt 20-22, 23-21, 21-16
India had earlier stunned China 3-0 in the league stages of the tournament
Vice-captain Navneet Kaur converted a penalty stroke in the 48th minute while Lalaremsiami struck from field play in the 56th minute for India, who had plenty of scoring chances including 13 penalty corners
“Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me — a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could,” Federer said
The 19-year-old from Almora, ranked World No. 50, showed great composure to outsmart Zhang 21-17, 8-21, 22-20 in a 48-minute contest
World No. 2 Swiatek came from a set down to beat Jasmine Paolini but the Italian earned immediate revenge in the deciding doubles clash
The 29-year-old delivered a blow to Nadal’s hopes of drawing the curtain on his professional career with a sixth Davis Cup crown
Nadal’s retirement marks the end of a truly extraordinary journey—one that has seen him redefine what it means to be a competitor
“It’s of course going to be my last week on the professional tour, but at the end, we are here in a teams competition
Nadal’s retirement marks the end of a truly extraordinary journey—one that has seen him redefine what it means to be a competitor
19 November,2024 05:49 PM IST | Spain | mid-day online correspondent“It’s of course going to be my last week on the professional tour, but at the end, we are here in a teams competition
19 November,2024 07:47 AM IST | Malaga (Spain) | AFP“I had days where I wasn’t feeling great; nights when I didn’t sleep well. But when I put my hat on, I don’t think about what’s going on beyond the court,” Sinner added
19 November,2024 07:45 AM IST | Turin (Italy) | AP | PTI“I think every single day anything can happen. We’re just going to keep believing, keep trusting it, and just keep enjoying it. I think that’s really important. It’s worked so well for us so far,” she added
19 November,2024 07:42 AM IST | Malaga (Spain) | AP | PTIThe former World No. 1 duo had been sidelined from action post the Olympics due to Satwik’s shoulder injury
19 November,2024 07:41 AM IST | Shenzhen (China) | PTIADVERTISEMENT
The Indian Sports Honours returns for its prestigious fifth edition, set to celebrate the exceptional achievements of India’s finest athletes across a spectrum of sports. Conceptualized by Cornerstone Sport, this annual awards ceremony aims to spotlight the remarkable performances that have defined the sporting year. The honours recognize excellence across various disciplines, including Olympic and Paralympic sports, as well as standout accomplishments at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and in cricket, squash, and chess.
The American, 26, reeled off five consecutive back-nine birdies to seize victory
19 November,2024 07:39 AM IST | Miami | AFP
Hosts and defending champions India will undoubtedly enter the semifinal as clear favourites against a side which they trounced 3-0 in their final league game
19 November,2024 07:38 AM IST | Rajgir (Bihar) | PTI
It was a high-octane first half that saw plenty of back-and-forth action
18 November,2024 10:44 PM IST | Noida | Agencies
Carlsen, taken aback by the unexpected homage, was momentarily speechless
18 November,2024 04:30 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
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In a much anticipated boxing match, Mike Tyson is set to make a comback to the ring after 19 years. Ahead of the showdown, the boxing legend Tyson slapped Paul in the face as they approached each other at Thursday's weigh-in at Arlington. The one-time "Baddest Man on the Planet," Tyson returned to the ring for his first professional fight in 19 years. He is fighting against "ultimate heel" Paul in the wildly anticipated showdown at AT&T Stadium on November 15. There was no love lost between the two as Tyson, approached Paul and immediately slapped the 27-year-old in the face. 58-year-old Mike Tyson offered a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: "Talking's over". Jake Paul was far more loquacious, offering an expletive-riddled rant about his plans to demolish Tyson. The match has drawn global interest and criticism, with British promoter Eddie Hearn dismissing the bout as "dangerous, irresponsible"
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