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She is, in a single phrase, the founder of women’s sports in India. six Grand Slam victories in doubles competitions. Despite never winning a singles match, she was the Indians’ tennis queen.

Sania Mirza, the former queen who is now retired, bid her Grand Slam career farewell. will compete in a tournament in Dubai the following month to say goodbye to tennis.

In today’s Australian Open mixed doubles final in Melbourne, Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil defeated Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna in straight sets.

The age is now over 36. The ideal moment is long gone. seven years ago, he won the last of his six Grand Slams. In addition, he wished to spend more time with his family. Sania has already declared her resignation due to these factors.

departed from Melbourne Park, the venue where he started his professional tennis career. Additionally, Sania’s “playing partner” at the start of his career 22 years ago, Bopanna, was with him in his final Grand Slam match.

All in all, Sania’s parting moment was unique. If the finalist had been able to take home the trophy and bid Grand Slam adieu, it would have been more colorful and sweet.

The final didn’t get off to a horrible start for Sania and Bopanna. They then moved forward. The Brazilian couple, who were their service adversaries, began to squander control of the game.

Still difficult was the first set. A tiebreaker will decide the winner. However, there was no indication of a fight in the second set. Who knows, perhaps after winning the previous set, Sania, 36, and Bopanna, 42, gave up.

However, Sania has been ejected royally from the Australian Open. Before the awards ceremony started, the entire Rod Laver Arena broke out in applause.

Sania could not control her tears as she wrote, “It is not a cry of pain, but of ecstasy.” I don’t want to interfere with the Brazilian couple at this particular time. You did a terrific job.

A century and a half ago, Sania’s career as a professional tennis player began at the Australian Open. He reflected on that time and remarked, “My professional career began here in Melbourne.

When Serena Williams and I faced off in the third round in 2005. Being able to compete on this court often and take home several tournament victories is an honor for me. In my life, Rod Laver Arena holds a particular place.

I never imagined I’d say goodbye to my career and play in a Grand Slam final in front of my kids while also being in such a wonderful place. I sense that I am at home. I appreciate you all for making me feel this way.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s time in Saudi Arabia was not going to finish with the phrase “I came, I saw, and I conquered,” as evidenced by his first two competitive games for Al Nasr.

In December of last year, the Portuguese superstar joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr after leaving Manchester United. In a friendly matchup against PSG, he made his debut for the organization. Even though his team lost that game 5-4, Ronaldo scored twice.

However, Ronaldo’s debut in Saudi Arabia’s professional football league has not been good. Ronaldo played against Al-Ittifaq in the Saudi Pro League to make his professional football debut.

The former winger for Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus led Al Nasr in that game. Ronaldo did not score, despite the fact that his team won the game. The Saudi Super Cup match was lost by his squad the following day.

In the 3-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad, Ronaldo failed to make an impact. Ronaldo, the captain of Al Nasr, took part the entire game. However, he was unable to generate many scoring opportunities.

Despite having a straightforward opportunity to score in the first half, Ronaldo was unable to do so. Al Nasr was eliminated from the Saudi Super League semifinals as a result of this defeat.

In the age of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas stood apart. He competed in two Grand Slam finals and rose to the top five in the rankings.

The Greek superstar, however, was unable to get over the final obstacle and win the championship trophy.

With the first Grand Slam of the year—the Australian Open—Tsitsipas earned a ticket to the championship match once more. Will he be able to reach the top of the last obstacle and raise the first Grand Slam trophy?

Only time will tell if Tsitsipas, 24, can do it or not. However, this tennis pro may now rejoice after making it to the Grand Slam final three times.

The semi-finals duel between Tsitsipas and Russian tennis sensation Karen Khachanov was crowded, though. The 18th seed Khachanov turned things around in the third set after dropping the first two.

The Rashan star, however, was unable to continue playing consistently in the last set. He ultimately had to leave the semi-finals after dropping sets 3-1.

Tsitsipas advanced after winning the opening set 7-6 (7-2). The Greek star easily prevailed 6-4 in the second set. Khachanov then made a U-turn in the third set, winning the game 6-7 to close the deficit to 2-1.

Khachanov, a tennis pro from Russia, didn’t give a damn about Tsitsipas in the last set, though. lost 6-3 in the game. If he wins one more match, Tsitsipas will now experience what it’s like to win the first Grand Slam of his career. He may be able to reach the top of the rating with it.

Tsitsipas, however, has a chance to compete against the powerful Novak Djokovic.

I was thinking how hard I had worked to get to this level,’ Tsitsipas exclaimed after winning the match.

But if you can persevere, push yourself harder, and maintain your focus, it will be worthwhile.

A year earlier, Novak Djokovic had to leave Australia without taking part in any games. Due to not receiving the corona vaccine, the Serbian star was unable to compete in the Australian Open.

The coronavirus pandemic outbreak has ended. The laws in this area have also been loosened in Australia. Returning to the Australian Open is Djokovic. Tommy Paul of the USA lost in straight sets in the final after losing in the semifinals.

He got closer to a record with the victory. Djokovic would surpass Rafael Nadal in terms of Grand Slam victories if he defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the championship match.

Prior to that, Djokovic and Tsitsipas faced off in the 2021 French Open championship match. In the confrontation, the Greek star ultimately forced to concede defeat. Therefore, Tsitsipas is getting even in this final.

At Rod Laver Arena today, 25-year-old Tommy Paul appeared undaunted by Djokovic. The American tennis player struggled a little in the opening set before losing 7-5.

He was unable to establish a rivalry in such ways in the following two sets. I was defeated 6-1, 6-2.

Djokovic hailed the audience as he completed an incredible comeback triumph to win the championship. Said, “At this point in my career, it means everything to me. I needed the fans’ encouragement. For me, this is the top tennis court on earth.

In addition to the win, Djokovic is happy with his game during the match. declared, “It was a fantastic contest. a great match in every way.

Many people may still recall the image of a 21-year-old Rodrigo seated in an interview with Ronaldo while sporting the match shirt and boots following Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the Qatar World Cup to advance to the second round.

On their website, FIFA shared a video of Rodrigo’s chat with Ronaldo. That also has to be recalled. In a situation similar to this one, Rodrigo gave Ronaldo’s feet a full-body massage first. Then he massaged his hands once more. It appears as though the Brazilian winger has absorbed some of Ronaldo’s brilliance.

It makes sense to mention the situation again. In Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals Wednesday, Rodrigo scored an impressive goal. When explaining how he managed to achieve such a goal, Rodrigo revealed that Ronaldo’s magic was the key.

How successful was the objective? The game has been going on for 79 minutes. Real was aggressively rushing for the goal with a 1-0 deficit. At that point, Luka Modric sent a quick pass to the attacking third of the opposition. He eliminated two rival players from both sides with his first touch of the ball. then dribbling forward as though no one was in his vicinity.

Rodrigo entered the box and noticed five opponents dispersed nearby. Two approached him to test him. The ball is moved to the left side of the box by Rodrigo. Five players from Atlético advanced, and one of them used the outside of his right foot to kick the ball into the goal.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti received acclaim for scoring such a goal, and journalists questioned him about it after the game. Rodrigo replied, “I don’t remember exactly what happened. I receive the pass from Modric. Everyone informed me afterward that I used the ball to outplay four opponents. Then, using the outside of the boot, I scored the goal.

I love playing in this position, and I’ve been able to accomplish it, Rodrigo continued. In practice, I made an attempt to achieve something similar. I was able to match at last. I learned how to use Ronaldo’s magic today (yesterday). I’m hoping to do it in the upcoming games as well.