Returning Nadal to begin US Open tune-up with Citi Open
After having skipped Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics the world No. 3 begins his quest for an 89th tour-level title as the top seed
After having skipped Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics the world No. 3 begins his quest for an 89th tour-level title as the top seed
Experts noted that cases among younger, unvaccinated people are rising sharply as Japan’s inoculation drive loses steam due to supply uncertainty.
The number of Games-linked COVID-19 cases in Japan this month was 79 on Wednesday, with more international athletes testing positive at home and unable to travel.
Among those skipping the Olympics include Swiss ace Roger Federer, Spain's Rafael Nadal, Stanislas Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem.
As the sole Indian challenge in the event, Mirabai has a lot riding on her shoulders. Apart from lifting weights beyond her body weight, Mirabai is carrying the expectation of being a genuine medal contender.
Rani played a vital role in helping India qualify for the first time in successive Olympic Games.
Srikanth's withdrawal comes a day after Saina withdrew from the tournament to focus on getting some valuable recovery time.
On Tuesday, Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat secured India's first Olympic quota in wrestling by winning the bronze medal in 53 kg freestyle category.
With this gold, the 2018 Asian Games bronze medallist also secured a fifth quota for India in shooting for the 2020 Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo.
Sania and Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik were blessed with a son last October.
