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Wimbledon 2021: Sania Mirza, Bethanie Mattek-Sands eliminated in straight sets defeat

Mirza, who has returned to grass-court Grand Slam after three years, and Mattek-Sands lost 4-6, 3-6 to the Russian pair of Elena Vesnina and Veronika Kudermetova in one hour and 28 minutes.

|Jul 03, 2021, 22:46:16 IST

Loneon: Indian star Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Saturday bowed out of the women's doubles event at the Wimbledon Championships following a straight-sets defeat.Mirza, who has returned to grass-court Grand Slam after three years, and Mattek-Sands lost 4-6, 3-6 to the Russian pair of Elena Vesnina and Veronika Kudermetova in one hour and 28 minutes.Mirza is still alive in the tournament as she will play in the mixed doubles second round with compatriot Rohan Bopanna.Mirza and Mattek-Sands enjoyed a memorable win in their previous match, as they beat the sixth-seeded duo of Desirae Krawczyk and Alexa Guarachi in the first round in straight sets.

Commonwealth Games 2026: Check schedule, star athletes, medal favourites and everything you need to know

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2, stepping in after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs. The Scottish city has promised a streamlined edition, featuring only ten sports across four venues.

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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

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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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