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September 1, 2025

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Alcaraz, Djokovic, and Sabalenka Cruise Into US Open Quarter-Finals

NEW YORK: The US Open entered a thrilling stage on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Aryna Sabalenka all powered into the quarter-finals with commanding performances at Flushing Meadows. Also Check: Hasan Nawaz Hails Pakistan’s Young Squad as “Best T20 Team” After Back-to-Back Wins Spanish star and second seed Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion, remained flawless in his campaign, dismissing France’s Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 22-year-old has yet to drop a set at this year’s tournament and credits New York’s unique energy for his form. “I think my style of tennis...
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September 1, 2025

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Hasan Nawaz Hails Pakistan’s Young Squad as “Best T20 Team” After Back-to-Back Wins

SHARJAH: Emerging Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz has expressed full confidence in the country’s youthful T20 side, calling it the “best T20 team” after their back-to-back victories in the ongoing tri-series in the UAE. The tournament, serving as a warm-up ahead of the Asia Cup starting September 9, has already seen Pakistan dominate Afghanistan and UAE in emphatic fashion. Also Check: Djokovic Makes History as Shelton’s US Open Ends in Tears The series opener against Afghanistan highlighted Pakistan’s depth as seasoned pacer Haris Rauf and captain Salman Ali Agha delivered a convincing 39-run win. Building on that momentum, the next clash against UAE...
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August 30, 2025

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Djokovic Makes History as Shelton’s US Open Ends in Tears

The drama of the US Open intensified on Friday as the tournament witnessed both heartbreak and history. Rising American star Ben Shelton saw his campaign end in tears after withdrawing mid-match due to a severe shoulder injury, while Novak Djokovic overcame his own physical struggles to advance and etch his name into the record books. Also Read: Salman, Haris Shine as Pakistan Beat Afghanistan in Tri-Series Opener Shelton, the sixth seed and recent Canadian Open champion, was engaged in an enthralling contest against French veteran Adrian Mannarino on Louis Armstrong Stadium. The young American started brightly but faltered as discomfort in his...
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August 30, 2025

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Salman, Haris Shine as Pakistan Beat Afghanistan in Tri-Series Opener

Pakistan kicked off their Twenty20 International tri-series campaign in Sharjah with a convincing 39-run victory over Afghanistan on Friday, thanks to skipper Salman Agha’s composed half-century and a fiery spell from fast bowler Haris Rauf. Also Read: Iga Swiatek Advances to US Open Third Round After Hard-Fought Win Over Suzan Lamens Batting first in front of a capacity crowd of 16,000, Pakistan posted a strong total of 182-7 in 20 overs. Right-handed Salman anchored the innings superbly with an unbeaten 36-ball 53 that featured three sixes and as many boundaries. His knock, a blend of patience and calculated aggression, proved to be...
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August 29, 2025

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Iga Swiatek Advances to US Open Third Round After Hard-Fought Win Over Suzan Lamens

Iga Swiatek survived a tense second-set scare to defeat the Netherlands’ Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday, advancing to the third round of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 2022 champion showed resilience to recover from mid-match errors and maintain her position as one of the tournament’s top contenders. Also Read: Afghanistan Focuses on Effort, Not Targets, Ahead of Sharjah T20 Tri-Series Swiatek, the second seed, has enjoyed a stellar season, claiming her sixth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and winning the Cincinnati Open ahead of Flushing Meadows. The Pole’s performance against Lamens was a reminder of her consistency...
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August 29, 2025

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Afghanistan Focuses on Effort, Not Targets, Ahead of Sharjah T20 Tri-Series

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has stressed that his side is entering the upcoming T20 international tri-series in Sharjah without “specific targets,” choosing instead to focus on consistent performance and putting in their maximum effort on the field. The tri-series, which kicks off on Friday, features Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, and will serve as a key warm-up ahead of next month’s Asia Cup, also in the UAE. Also Read: PCB Awards Domestic Contracts to 65 Women Cricketers for 2025-26 Afghanistan’s recent global performances have been groundbreaking, including a semi-final appearance at last year’s T20 World Cup held in the United...
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