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Astana Open: John Millman claims debut ATP title with straight sets win over Adrian Mannarino

The 31-year-old's career milestone came at his third appearance in an ATP final after Tokyo in 2019 and Budapest the season before.

|Nov 01, 2020, 18:57:09 IST

Australian John Millman claimed his debut ATP title with a 7-5, 6-1 win over France's Adrian Mannarino at the Astana Open on Sunday.The 31-year-old's career milestone came at his third appearance in an ATP final after Tokyo in 2019 and Budapest the season before.This was the world number 45's third win over Mannarino in as many meetings and he achieved it by saving all six break points and breaking serve three times.For the Frenchman this loss in Nur-Sultan was his ninth in 10 ATP finals, his lone success coming on the grass of s'Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands last year.The pair could conceivably meet for a fourth time next week at the Paris Masters.

High-flying PV Sindhu defeats fellow Indian Unnati Hooda, advances into 2026 China Open round two

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled past teenage compatriot Unnati Hooda in a hard‑fought opening‑round clash to reach the second round of the China Open.

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What Is 3x3 Basketball, and why India Is playing It at the 2026 CWG for the first time

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have sparked debate with the exclusion of nine sporting events, but they will mark a historic milestone with India’s maiden appearance in the women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball competition.

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Why India may not witness a medal rush at 2026 Commonwealth Games

A 125-strong Indian contingent is in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, starting today (July 23), chasing international glory. However, with a roster of sports such as badminton and wrestling being cut from the event, the country’s medal chances have been drastically reduced

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MLS probes Inter Miami over Casemiro move despite confirmed signing

Inter Miami have signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro as a free agent, but Major League Soccer has launched an investigation into an alleged tampering issue linked to his move

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'It's not over yet': PV Sindhu makes bold declaration following historic Japan Open title victory

Two‑time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu reaffirmed her belief in herself with a landmark triumph at the Japan Open Super 750, defeating local favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight sets.