Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka is into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The 26-year-old, from Belarus, beat the Czech Republic’s Barbora Strycova 6-2, 6-4, to set up a last-eight meeting with seventh seed Angelique Kerber. Azarenka says she was pleased with her performance.
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Earlier, men's 23rd seed Gael Monfils battled into the last-eight with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 victory over Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov.
Australia get Head boost, India ponder Rohit switch for 4th test
In-form Australian batter Travis Head will be fit for the fourth test and India are considering restoring captain Rohit Sharma to the opener's slot for the match starting in Melbourne on Thursday.
Kuwait triumphs over UAE in Arabian Gulf Cup
Kuwait secured a 2-1 victory over the UAE in the second round of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, also known as "Khaleeji Zain 26," held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Champions Trophy fixtures confirmed, Dubai to host India matches
The ICC Champions Trophy kicks off on February 19 in Karachi and wraps up with the final on March 9, featuring a total of 15 matches across Pakistan and Dubai.
Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth test against India
Teenager Sam Konstas will make his test debut in the cauldron of the Boxing Day test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as Australia look to take the game to India's bowlers, coach Andrew McDonald said on Tuesday.
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