Australian Open 2020
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Australian Open champions rise: Djokovic reclaims No 1 rank from Nadal, Kenin jumps into top 10
Djokovic now tops the rankings on 9,720 points, with Nadal demoted to second on 9395 and Federer remaining in third on 7,130.
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Champion instinct: With his 8th Aus Open title, Djokovic showed his mental strength is unparalleled
In a way, we saw the two sides of Djokovic when he won his eighth Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam title.
Zenia D'Cunha
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Djokovic continues Big Three dominance, Serena’s record 24th Major on hold: Takeaways from Aus Open
There was no shortage of drama and intrigue at the first Grand Slam of the year in Melbourne.
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: Thiem weighs in on defeat in Australian Open final, says he has potential to win Grand Slams
The courageous Austrian enjoyed his best-ever tournament at Melbourne Park, taking down four seeds, including Rafael Nadal.
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‘Iron man’ with ‘nerves of steel’: Twitter praises Djokovic's comeback win in Australian Open final
The Serb defeated Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in what was a pulsating final.
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Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem in five-setter to win 8th Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam
Th world No 1 stretched his unbeaten 2020 streak to 13 by rallying from two sets to one down and beating the courageous fifth seed 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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Video
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Australian Open, men’s singles final as it happened: Novak Djokovic wins a record 8th title
The live blog of the first Major final of this decade as Djokovic looks for his eighth Australian Open title.
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Australian Open: Ram-Salisbury defeat Purcell-Saville in straight sets to claim men’s doubles title
Wildcards Max Purcell and Luke Saville had made in incredible run in the tournament but struggled to cope with Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the final.
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A new Australian Open champion: Sofia Kenin’s no-fear attitude makes her American Dream come true
The 21-year-old American 14th seed won her first Grand Slam title, fighting from a set down to beat two-time Major winner Garbine Muguruza.
Zenia D'Cunha
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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Australian Open, men’s singles final preview: Can Dominic Thiem stop the Novak Djokovic juggernaut?
Few are giving Thiem a chance to wrench the title from Djokovic’s iron grip and clinch a first Grand Slam.
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Video: Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin says her superstitious mother did not watch the final
Sofia Kenin showed all her trademark battling qualities to stun two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2.
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Watch: Garbine Muguruza says she is ‘smiling inside’ after heartbreak in the Australian Open final
The 26-year-old Spaniard was unseeded at a Grand Slam for the first time since 2014 but she defied expectations in Melbourne.
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The Field
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Football, Euro 2024: Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels misses cut as Germany squad announced
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Boxing, Olympics 2024: Parveen Hooda set to lose Paris berth after breaking anti-doping rule
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Football, Euro 2024: N’Golo Kante named in France squad for tournament in Germany
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: How Sukhjeet Singh overcame physical and mental battles to earn India spot
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IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad through to playoffs after match against Gujarat Titans gets washed out