Articles by Aditya Chaturvedi
Krejcikova banishes nightmare season with dream Wimbledon win
The Czech turns her injury-plagued year into joy and disbelief after beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the women’s final
Published on Jul 13, 2024 10:59 PM IST
Record-breaking Paolini beats Vekic, to play Krejcikova in final
The 28-year-old becomes the first woman to reach the final at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year since Serena in 2016
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 12:11 AM IST
Medvedev outlasts Sinner to set up semi-final vs Alcaraz
The 28-year-old produced an inspired performance to win 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 in exactly four hours
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Euro 2024: Dutch dream of Spain final after surviving Turkey test
Netherlands’ 2-1 win, after Turkey teenager Arda Guler’s another brilliant show, sets them up for the England semi-final
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Euro 2024: Turkey rise with Mert Gunok’s save for the ages
A brilliant 2-1 win over Austria was capped by the goalie’s sensational late block that will live on way beyond the tournament
Published on Jul 03, 2024 10:16 PM IST
Euro 2024: Misfiring Ronaldo sinks in tears as Portugal ride on Costa heroics
The ageing stalwart was a pale replica of the show-stopper he used to be as the team overcome fighting Slovenia
Published on Jul 02, 2024 08:52 PM IST
Yamal and Williams, the Spanish symphony artists
The young wingers ran circles around Georgia defenders to complete a 4-1 comeback win and enter the quarters
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 08:52 PM IST
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Wimbledon 2024: Can Swiatek master the grass?
Iga Swiatek faces tough competition at Wimbledon despite her dominance, with Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka among the contenders in a wide-open field.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:52 PM IST
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T20 World Cup final: The key battles India must win
For the Proteas, it’s been a memorable month as they have reached the final of an ICC event for the first time ever
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 03:32 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2024: The key moments in India’s run to the final
This will be the third successive time that Rohit Sharma and Co will be competing in the summit clash of an ICC event
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:07 PM IST
Euro 2024: Dull draw against Serbia seals Denmark progress
In the round of 16, it will be the Group C to have two teams – Denmark and Slovenia – that haven’t won a single match in the tournament yet
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Euro 2024: Mbappe, Lewandowski spot kicks in France, Poland stalemate
The masked Frenchman, back in the side, had many other attempts but Poland’s defence held firm in Group D
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:17 AM IST
Euro 2024: Spain coach plays down favourites tag after topping group
Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania saw them finish their Group B fixtures with three wins, without conceding a goal
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:19 AM IST
Euro 2024: Hungary rise from a sickening injury to achieve a special win
Once a European footballing power that has fallen, Hungary's battling 1-0 win over Scotland helped them finish third in Group A.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:19 AM IST
Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
Euro 2024: Georgia hold Czech Republic in a physical battle
The tournament’s lowest ranked team miss a last gasp chance to win it, but impress in the 1-1 draw in Group F
Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:25 PM IST
West Indies lording over USA sets up exciting South Africa showdown
The co-hosts ramped up their net run rate as well, leaving Super Eight Group 2 a three-team race
Published on Jun 22, 2024 04:44 PM IST
Inspired Serbia snatch a last-gasp draw against Slovenia
Luka Jovic’s 95th minute header ensured the Eagles remained in contention for a round of 16 berth
Published on Jun 20, 2024 09:38 PM IST
UEFA Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe injury adds to France’s woes after slow start
The 1-0 Group D win over Austria thanks to an own goal saw the tournament favourites look far from assured.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
Smriti Mandhana ton, Asha's 4-for in India's dominant win over South Africa
The opener's 117 steered the hosts to a solid total before Asha Sobhana's 4/21 sealed a 143-run win in the first ODI in Bengaluru
Published on Jun 16, 2024 09:01 PM IST
T20 World Cup: Shakib and Hossain seal Bangladesh's win over Netherlands
Shakib Al Hasan and Rishad Hossain play starring roles as Bangladesh seal a 25-run victory in their Group D clash.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 04:34 AM IST
Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
Euro a tougher competition than the World Cup: Patrice Evra
The former France and Manchester United defender believes familiarity among teams makes it as tough as Champions League to win.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:38 PM IST
Euro 2024: France favourites but must stay patient, says Patrice Evra
The former French defender picks hosts Germany and Italy as the strong contenders for the tournament starting on Friday.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:44 PM IST
T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Canada for first win
After losing their first two games, the former champions finally complete a 7-wicket win in New York.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 04:59 AM IST
T20 World Cup: England's "gut call" goes awry against Australia
Skipper Buttler blamed bringing on Will Jacks for the second over after it went for 22 runs
Published on Jun 09, 2024 12:24 PM IST
Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
French Open: “Queen of Clay” Iga Swiatek seals a Roland Garros hat-trick
World No.1 crushes Italy’s surprise finalist Jasmine Paolini to lift the French Open trophy for the fourth time, and a 5th Slam
Published on Jun 08, 2024 11:21 PM IST
France are favourites but they are also their biggest enemies: Evra
Les Bleus have the best squad but Germany, Italy and Portugal should give them a run for their money
Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Paolini, Andreeva make it a day of the underdog at the French Open
The Italian, 28, and the Russian, 17, stunned Rybakina and Sabalenka respectively to set up a semi-final showdown at Roland Garros
Published on Jun 06, 2024 12:10 AM IST
Novak Djokovic and another never-say-die show for the ages
The world No.1, for the second match in a row, won a five-setter, this time despite a knee injury at the Roland Garros
Published on Jun 04, 2024 11:17 AM IST
Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
Foot blisters add to Medvedev's clay court woes
The Russian was way below his best, losing in four sets to Alex de Minaur. Rybakina and Sabalenka reached the women's last eight
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 12:05 AM IST
AFP | Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
Zverev comes through five-set ordeal versus Griekspoor
The German 4th seed lifts his game in the final set and clinches the tie-break against his Dutch opponent; Medvedev wins in four sets
Published on Jun 01, 2024 11:55 PM IST
