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Kenya's struggles at Africa Junior Championships go unabated
Kenya's struggles at Africa Junior Championships go unabated

Ashley Lila Wafula bowed out in the girls' main round of 16 after a heavy 6-0, 6-1 loss to Tunisia's Saba Sahbani. Despite the defeat, Ashley remained optimistic about her performance.

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Sabalenka 'fully recovered' from Australian Open final loss

"This one was the toughest one. I think for a week I was still thinking about that match," the Belarusian told reporters in Doha on Sunday.

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Alcaraz battles into Rotterdam final date with De Minaur

Alcaraz survived another three break points and then fought his way back into the match with a break of his own, seizing the game with a forehand smash after a lengthy rally.The momentum shifted in the Spaniard's favour and a double-fault from Hurkacz gave the top seed the opportunity to serve out t...

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Alcaraz races into Rotterdam semis, Tsitsipas falls

The world number three, bidding to become the first Spaniard to triumph in Rotterdam, will next face Hubert Hurkacz of Poland for a spot in Sunday's final.

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Italian qualifier Bellucci stuns Medvedev in Rotterdam

"It was a three-hour match and I really enjoyed every moment of it. I really tried to do the best I could. I'm pretty tired but I'm happy," said Bellucci.

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Tennis tipped to make a splash in East Africa

Speaking in an interview with Citizen Digital, Nibigirwe acknowledged the region's talent but highlighted the need for better structures and increased competition.

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World no.1 Jannik Sinner defies doping case to retain Australian Open title

Sinner's status as Italy's biggest sports star and the new dominant force in men's tennis has only gathered pace over the past fortnight in Melbourne.The world number one blew away second seed Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to become back-to-back champion in Melbourne....

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Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open

Keys yelled in delight and wiped away tears on securing the title after withstanding a fierce fightback from the Belarusian two-time defending champion.

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Kenya rules ITF/CAT Eastern Africa Junior Champs with three gold

Felicia Ouko and Bathsheba Ogamba delivered Kenya’s first gold in the under-14 girls singles after seeing off Burundi opponents in straight sets.‎‎In the boy’s under-16 singles category, Kenya’s Jeff Hesbon Okuku was crowned champion after defeating Francis Bireha of Burundi by straight sets of 6-1,...