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ATP Tour: Bublik Ends Gasquet’s Marseille Career

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2 years 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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Entertainment

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Longtime Partner Georgina Rodriguez

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1 day ago

August 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private ceremony.

Ronaldo reportedly tied the knot with Georgina on Tuesday, August 11. The couple surprised fans by sharing an official wedding photo on social media.

The picture shows Ronaldo and Georgina holding hands while wearing their wedding rings. The couple appeared happy as they marked the special occasion.

The wedding took place in Cascais, a picturesque coastal town near Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. The ceremony was kept extremely private, with only their five children reportedly attending the occasion.

Ronaldo and Georgina first met in Madrid in 2016. They have been together for nearly a decade.

The couple has five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda.

Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers in the world. He has scored a record 146 goals for Portugal in international football and has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award five times.

He recently represented Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, making it the sixth World Cup of his career. At club level, Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

He is expected to return to action when the new domestic season begins on Saturday.

Sports

India Wins Two Silver Medals at Commonwealth Games

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2 weeks ago

July 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports:India added two more silver medals to its Commonwealth Games tally as Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur delivered impressive performances.

Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m event. He finished second with a time of 27:49.78, while Australia’s Kai Robinson won gold.

In weightlifting, Harjinder Kaur claimed the silver medal in the women’s 69kg category. The 29-year-old improved on her bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and earned India’s seventh weightlifting medal at the Games.

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India Opens Medal Account at Commonwealth Games as Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze

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3 weeks ago

July 25, 2026

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Glasgow: India opened its medal account at the Commonwealth Games after para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight event on Friday.

The 28-year-old athlete, who is affected by polio, delivered a strong performance in the competition. Jhandu successfully lifted 181 kg in his first attempt.

He then lifted 190 kg in his second attempt. He attempted 196 kg in his final lift but was unable to complete it.

He finished with a total of 130.9 points to secure the bronze medal. Nigeria’s Idris Rilwan won the gold medal with 132.8 points.

Great Britain’s Matthew Harding claimed the silver medal with 131 points. Another Indian athlete, Sudhir, finished sixth with 114.1 points in the same event.

Earlier on the opening day of the Games, Indian para powerlifter Ashok Malik narrowly missed a medal after finishing fourth.

Jhandu Kumar’s bronze medal gave India its first medal of the Commonwealth Games.