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ATP Tour: Bublik Ends Gasquet’s Marseille Career

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1 year ago

February 12, 2025

In a thrilling first-round match at the Marseille Open, Alexander Bublik from Kazakhstan showcased his remarkable talents by defeating beloved French player Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday afternoon. This match marks a significant moment for Gasquet, who plans to retire from tennis following this year’s French Open. With this win, Bublik celebrated his 100th hard court victory on the ATP tour.

In other Round of 32 matchups, French player Luca Van Assche triumphed over fellow countryman Benjamin Bonzi with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(7) after a grueling two-hour, 11-minute battle. Meanwhile, Germany’s Daniel Altmaier dispatched Luca Nardi of France 6-2, 6-2 on Court 1.

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In the highlight match of the day, Bublik made crucial breaks in the penultimate game of each set and maintained his composure, serving out the following game to love, clinching the match in just 82 minutes.

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After a shaky start where he fell behind 0-3, Bublik found his rhythm, delivering an aggressive performance with 37 winners, including 13 aces. Ranked No. 48 by the ATP, he converted three of five break points throughout the match, according to Infosys ATP Stats.

Gasquet, a former World No. 7, holds the record as the youngest match winner in Marseille history, achieving this feat at just 16 years old in 2003 against Feliciano Lopez. Now at 38, he aimed to make his final appearance at the event memorable by potentially becoming the oldest winner, but Bublik’s focused play hindered that goal.

Reflecting on Gasquet’s remarkable career spanning two decades and 1,012 matches, Bublik said, “I don’t think I would ever reach that point. It must be an incredible feeling to play your last Marseille after so many years. I wish him a wonderful retirement. He’s a legend of French tennis and I wish him all the best.”

Bublik, a four-time ATP Tour champion, will next face another French competitor, second seed and defending champion Ugo Humbert. This matchup marks their second head-to-head encounter, with Humbert having emerged victorious in the 2024 Dubai championship final.

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Dhoni Spotted Boarding CSK Bus.

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19 hours ago

April 17, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hyderabad: A video of MS Dhoni boarding the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team bus has gone viral on social media, raising questions about his return to action.

CSK is set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday, April 18, in Hyderabad. Dhoni has already traveled with the squad ahead of the match, and the team itself shared the update on its official X account.

However, there is still no official confirmation on whether Dhoni will play in the upcoming match.

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Earlier, CSK had announced that Dhoni would miss the first two weeks of Indian Premier League 2026 due to a muscle strain in his leg. With that period now completed, fans are eagerly waiting for clarity on his return.

So far, CSK has played five matches in the tournament and secured two consecutive wins at their home ground.

The match between CSK and SRH will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. All eyes are now on whether Dhoni will make his much-anticipated comeback.

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Anushka’s Reaction to Kohli Miss Half-Century by 1 Run

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2 days ago

April 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bengaluru: Virat Kohli missed his 66th IPL half-century by just one run in a match against Lucknow Super Giants. His dismissal left fans disappointed.

Kohli scored 49 runs from 34 balls. He hit six boundaries and one six. He looked in good form during the chase.

He got out while trying to reach his fifty. Avesh Khan bowled the ball. Nicholas Pooran took the catch.

Anushka Sharma was present in the stadium. She looked disappointed after Kohli got out. Her reaction quickly went viral on social media.

In the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by five wickets. The game was played in Bengaluru.

Lucknow Super Giants batted first. They scored only 146 runs. It was their lowest total this season.

Mitchell Marsh scored 40 runs. Ayush Badoni added 38 runs. No other batter made a big score.

RCB bowlers performed well. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets.

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Injury Concern for Virat Kohli Ahead of RCB vs LSG Clash

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3 days ago

April 15, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: There is uncertainty over the availability of Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday.

Kohli is currently dealing with an ankle strain. He did not take the field in the previous match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

During the latest training session, Kohli was seen at the nets. However, he mostly focused on light running drills. He also had strapping on his leg. This raised fresh concerns among fans.

Despite the injury, Kohli has been in good form this season. He has scored 179 runs in four matches. His average is 59.66. His strike rate stands at 162.72. He has also scored two half-centuries, with a best of 69 not out.

In the last match against Mumbai Indians, Kohli scored 50 runs from 38 balls. He hit five fours and one six. However, he did not look at his fluent best.

RCB had a strong batting performance in that game. Phil Salt scored 78 runs off 36 balls. Rajat Patidar added a quick 53 from 20 balls. The team posted a huge total of 240 for 4.

Mumbai Indians fought hard in reply. Sherfane Rutherford scored an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls. However, the team finished at 222 for 5. RCB won the match by 18 runs.

Kohli did not return to the field during the second innings. He was seen sitting out while wearing a jacket.

RCB fans are now waiting for an official update. His availability for the upcoming match remains unclear.