Roger Federer has advanced to the third round of the US Open, beating Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.
The 38-year-old third seed, who also dropped the first set against Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal in his opener, overcame a slow start to win the rain-affected match.
Japanese seventh seed Kei Nishikori has also progressed after eliminating American Bradley Klahn 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.
Meanwhile, two-time women’s champion Venus Williams has crashed out following a 4-6, 4-6 defeat to fifth seed Elina Svitolina.
Elsewhere, Czech third seed Karolina Pliskova ousted 202nd-ranked Georgian qualifier Mariam Bolkvadze 6-1, 6-4.
Saim Ayub hammered a swashbuckling century as Pakistan made short work of a modest target to beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo and square the three match one day international series.
European Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood has confirmed his participation in the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, adding more excitement to the prestigious event scheduled for January 16-19 at Emirates Golf Club.
Tiger Woods will not compete in the December 5-8 Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, the 15-times major winner said on Monday, extending his long absence from competition.
Al Ain’s prospects of advancing to the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 suffered another blow on Monday as the reigning continental champions slipped to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
Rajasthan Royals said they were confident 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi can make the step up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the batsman became the youngest player to earn a contract in the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.
Saim guides Pakistan to comprehensive win over Zimbabwe
Tommy Fleetwood joins 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic line-up
Tiger Woods to miss Hero World Challenge
Al Ain's Champions League Elite chances suffer further blow
Indian 13-year-old becomes youngest to earn IPL deal
