Sports World Highlights: Sinner, Swiatek Cruise Into Semi-Final At Australian Open; ENG, AUS Secure Wins In U19 Women's T20 WC

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Keys is up against Elina Svitolina in the quarter-final match at the Australian Open 2024 women's singles.

Madison Keys has taken the second set to take the game into a decider.

Keys vs Svitolina - 3-6, 6-3

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected to Baseball Hall of Fame. Suzuki received 393 of 394 votes (99.7%) from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Sabathia was on 342 ballots (86.8%) and Wagner on 325 (82.5%), which was 29 votes more than the 296 needed for the required 75%. (AP)

Madison Keys is through to the semi-final. The 19th seed has defeated Elina Svitolina, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Iga Swiatek is in action against Emma Navarro of the United States on the Rod Laver Arena.

Swiatek races to a 4-1 lead against Navarro in the women's quarter-final.

Swiatek wins first set 6-1 against Navarro in the women's quarter-final. The Polish player is looking unfazed and is all set to go in the semis.

Scotland Women have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Bangladesh women.

Scotland Women U19 (Playing XI): Pippa Kelly, Emma Walsingham, Pippa Sproul(w), Niamh Muir(c), Nayma Sheikh, Amelie Baldie, Molly Barbour Smith, Gabriella Fontenla, Rosie Speedy, Maisie Maceira, Kirsty McColl

Bangladesh Women U19 (Playing XI): Fahomida Choya, Sumaiya Akter, Juairiya Ferdous(w), Sumaiya Akther(c), Afia Ashima, Sadia Akter, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Islam, Habiba Islam Pinky, Nishita Akter Nishi, Anisa Akter Soba

A 17-year-old boy from St Albans has been arrested on suspicion of "malicious communications" following online abuse directed at Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife. Hertfordshire Police confirmed that the teenager has been released on bail as investigations continue.

Iga Swiatek has booked her spot in the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over Emma Navarro. The five-time major champion proved too powerful for the rising American, delivering a commanding performance on Rod Laver Arena. Swiatek will now face American Madison Keys in the next round.

Madison Keys has reached the Australian Open semi-finals after battling past Elina Svitolina with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win. The American will face Iga Swiatek in Thursday's semi-final.

England Women U19 secured an 8-wicket victory over the United States Women U19 in a dominant performance at the crease. The USA posted 119/5 in their 20 overs, with Anika Kolan's unbeaten 46 being the standout contribution.

England’s bowlers, led by Tilly Corteen-Coleman and Prisha Thanawala, kept tight control, while Trudy Johnson and Maahi Madhavan claimed wickets. In response, England comfortably chased down the target in just 14.2 overs, reaching 120/2. Davina Perrin top-scored with 74, and Trudy Johnson added an unbeaten 44, securing the win with ease.

Australian juniors Emerson Jones and Tahlia Kokkinis both advanced to the fourth round after strong third-round victories. Jones triumphed 6-3, 6-2 over Yuliya Perapekhina, while Kokkinis followed suit with a win against British qualifier Brooke Black. Both players demonstrated impressive form on court, securing their spots in the next round.

Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego continue to trade blows in the second set, with Shelton aiming to extend his lead to two sets. The American claimed the first set 6-4 and came close to a break in the previous game, but Sonego held firm to maintain his serve.

Shelton looks in top form, showcasing his powerful shots, while Sonego is getting his racquet restrung. The score currently stands at 6-4, 2-3, with Shelton preparing to serve.

Lorenzo Sonego just enjoyed his smoothest hold of the set, but it might be in vain as Ben Shelton prepares to serve for a two-set lead at 6-4, 5-4. Shelton has been lightning-fast in some of his service games—let’s see if this one follows suit.

Lorenzo Sonego has unleashed a powerful attack, racing to a 0-40 lead in Ben Shelton's service game. Shelton's control slipped for a few points, allowing Sonego to capitalize with a crucial break. The score is now 5-5 in the second set, with Sonego set to serve.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was seen practicing despite concerns over his health. The Italian star, gearing up for a highly anticipated quarter-final against Alex de Minaur tonight, looks ready for the challenge.

Lorenzo Sonego lets out a roar as he clinches the third set 6-4, breaking Ben Shelton’s serve in the process. Sonego will serve first in the fourth set, and holding his serve could be key to applying scoreboard pressure on the American.

Aussie duo Olivia Gadecki and John Peers have advanced to the mixed doubles final, securing a 6-4, 6-4 victory over New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus in their semi-final on Margaret Court Arena.

Lorenzo Sonego is holding his ground in a tense fourth set, leading 4-3 with Jannik Sinner’s match potentially starting later. Sonego stood firm in the last game, fending off a fired-up Ben Shelton, who was aggressively seeking the break but couldn't break the Italian’s serve.

Ben Shelton kept his composure as he sealed the win with a final winner, embracing Lorenzo Sonego warmly at the net before his celebration began. He let out a loud scream to the crowd, pumped his fists, and joined his coaches for some energetic "let's go" chants.

Shelton thanked the fans for their support, while Sonego also acknowledged the crowd with a big clap, marking a memorable tournament for both players. Shelton clinched the match 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6.

The highly anticipated quarter-final between Alex de Minaur and Jannik Sinner is on hold as Rod Laver Arena undergoes final preparations. With cleaners working through the rows to clear the area, the match start time has been delayed.

The players are expected to take the court sometime around 2:30pm IST as the venue is made ready for the night session.

Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur have a one-sided record against the World No. 1, with Sinner holding a perfect 9-0 record against de Minaur.

Jannik Sinner looks healthy, but it will be up to Alex de Minaur to check that on the court. The crowd favorite, the local boy, is sure to bring the energy, as Sinner faces a crowd known for supporting their favorites loudly and clearly. We're all excited for this match, and we hope you are too.

Sinner's got the focus and is ready to play. Interestingly, we can hear kids shouting, "Go Sinner, Go Sinner!" It’s clear, he’s got fans everywhere.

Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1, took to the court to cheers just as loud as those welcoming local hope Alex de Minaur.

A quick backhand into the net from Sinner led to a 15-all score, but the Italian quickly regained his composure. From there, he held his serve with no issues, demonstrating his class and making it look effortless. The crowd is in full support as both players begin their battle in this highly anticipated quarterfinal.

No signs of the struggles that affected Jannik Sinner in his previous match. The world No. 1 is playing fluidly, hitting the ball cleanly, and forcing Alex de Minaur to chase across the court. Sinner finishes off a rally with finesse at the net, before sealing the game with an ace—his second of the match.

Alex de Minaur was on full defense mode as Jannik Sinner unleashed a blistering shot, but De Minaur wasn’t backing down, digging out a two-handed volley to make it 30-0.

A sizzling ace followed, but then Sinner misfires with a backhand into the net. No worries though, another ace sealed the deal as the world No. 1 looked effortlessly calm, like it was all in a day’s work.

What a rally! De Minaur takes the bait, rushing to the net, but just as he’s about to put the finishing touch on, he fluffs the backhand volley into the net. Oops. Then, on the very next point, a forehand follows suit—straight into the net. Uh-oh, things are starting to slip.

Sinner’s playing it cool, though, barely breaking a sweat. He doesn't fully attack the second serve, but still manages to hang tough. After a couple of tense points, it’s deuce. But then, with a few deep, unrelenting shots, Sinner’s got De Minaur on the run.

And guess what? De Minaur cracks, missing another backhand into the net. That’s the break for Sinner, and right now, it feels like this match might be his to lose.

And just like that, Sinner holds to love. He’s looking so relaxed out there, like he knows he’s got this in the bag. Can’t blame him, though—defending champ, world no. 1, semi-finals... it’s hard not to feel pretty chill at this point! Meanwhile, De Minaur has his work cut out for him.

De Minaur is finding his rhythm now, holding serve with ease. A beautiful backhand down the line gives him an early 15-0 lead, followed by a solid second serve that forces Sinner into a tricky position. The world no. 1 then nets a backhand, meaning he’ll have to serve to close out the first set.

A rare misstep from Jannik Sinner as he lets a ball float over his head at the net. The result? A glimmer of hope for Alex de Minaur, who seizes the chance to go 0-15 up. But if anything, that was just the spark Sinner needed.

He rallies immediately, dominating the next four points with De Minaur scrambling to keep up. The Aussie just can't hold his ground, and before long, the defending champ wraps up the set with a flourish.

Sinner's one set closer to a spot in another Australian Open semi-final.

Jannik Sinner wastes no time asserting control in the second set, taking the early break in style.

In what could be the point of the match so far, Sinner stretches to reach a powerful backhand from Alex de Minaur, and with remarkable agility, he not only retrieves it but sends a stunning cross-court winner back to his opponent.

That moment of brilliance sets him up for a break point, and De Minaur, charging in to chase down a drop shot, finds himself in a tense net exchange. It's the Australian who blinks first, pushing a reaction volley wide, giving Sinner the early lead in the second set.

De Minaur opens with a double, and you have to wonder if he's still feeling the sting from that missed break point. Sinner makes a mistake, but then the Aussie fires a forehand winner to go 30-15 up.

Still, with all that aggression, there’s bound to be a few unforced errors, and sure enough, De Minaur sends a forehand long, giving Sinner a chance. But the Australian stays cool, playing a brilliant next point—hitting deep and right on the lines—then pulling off a gorgeous cross-court angle to break the sideline and earn a game point. He seals it swiftly, as Sinner’s return goes into the net.

De Minaur steps up brilliantly, managing to absorb the power from Sinner's shots before moving forward, though his backhand pass drifts wide. But Sinner isn't fazed, he responds with a solid service winner, showing just how effective his big serves can be.

Another huge delivery sets up the next point, and in no time, it's 40-15. A thunderous serve out wide is followed by a stunning leaping forehand to clinch the game.

Jannik Sinner is now just one game away from wrapping up the second set.

The Italian briefly found himself down 0-15, but Alex de Minaur isn’t backing down without a fight. Despite being second best for most of the set, the Aussie isn’t taking his foot off the gas.

Refusing to save his energy for the third set, De Minaur digs deep and holds to 15, showing plenty of grit to keep himself in the contest. Sinner will now step up to serve for the set, can he close it out? Stay tuned.

The Rod Laver Arena crowd is practically whispering now. Their guy, Alex de Minaur, is in deep water, and Jannik Sinner is cruising like it’s just another day at the office.

Sinner kicked things off with an overhead volley so clean it might as well have been rehearsed. Then, with a thundering serve down the T, he wrapped up the set like a pro delivering a masterclass.

De Minaur’s got some serious thinking to do if he wants to flip this script. Sinner, meanwhile, looks like he’s already got one foot in the semis. Can the Aussie pull off a miracle, or is this match heading for an early curtain call? Stick around.

At this pace, it’s looking like a short day at the office for Jannik Sinner.

The World No. 1 shows no signs of slowing down, while Alex de Minaur seems to be running out of solutions, and maybe steam. A routine hold from the two-time Grand Slam champ keeps the pressure firmly on the home favorite.

Wow, what a rally! De Minaur is running everywhere, trying to keep the point alive, but in the end, he puts it into the net. You can tell he's doing everything he can, but when Sinner’s power and consistency are clicking like this, it’s just too much. Sinner pushes to 40-0 with a massive serve.

And just like that, Sinner wraps it up, staying cool and in control.

Sinner 6-3 6-2 4-1 De Minaur

Alex de Minaur finally gets on the board, holding serve to the cheers of the Aussie crowd. It’s been a tough one for him, but you can tell they’re not giving up just yet.

Even though the match seems like it's slipping away, they’re still behind their man, hoping to see him keep the fight alive just a little longer.

Sinner fired a forehand onto the line, followed it with a stunning return, and blasted an inside-out backhand winner to go 0-30, total domination! De Minaur managed to grab a point, but Sinner’s next backhand from behind him was a thing of beauty, putting him on match point.

De Minaur saved one, but a booming backhand sealed it, sending him long. Sinner was on fire tonight, and the scary part? He can still play better! De Minaur gave his all, but it just wasn’t enough.

Australian Open (Singles Quarter-Final Matches)

Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur

Ben Shelton defeated Lorenzo Sonego

Iga Swiatek defeated Emma Navarro

Madison Keys defeated Elina Svitolina

ICC Under 19 Womens T20 World Cup 2025

Bangladesh Women U19 won by 18 runs against Scotland Women U19.

England Women U19 won by 8 wickets against United States of America Women U19.

New Zealand Women U19 won by 67 runs (17 overs game due to wet outfield) against Samoa Women U19.

South Africa Women U19 won by 41 runs (DLS Method) against Nigeria Women U19.

Ireland Women U19 won by 13 runs (DLS Method) against Pakistan Women U19.

Australia Women U19 won by 83 runs against Nepal Women U19.

Indonesia Masters 2025

Badminton action has now shifted from the India Open to the Indonesia Masters, with plenty of Indian stars, including PV Sindhu, in action.

That's all for today! We'll be back with more live updates from the sports world. Until then, goodbye, and don't forget to catch the India vs England match this evening. Follow the live updates on Outlook. Bye for now.